Ever since getting my EMT certification about 3 weeks ago I've been applying for jobs like crazy. In fact, one morning I woke up to discover that I'd actually applied to several jobs in the middle of the night and totally forgotten about it! This week, I've had two interviews. Both jobs seem very interesting. We'll see what happens.
I also went to the confirmation of my boyfriend's brother. It took place in the Cathedral of Saint Paul, and was a beautiful ceremony.
And there was a little emergency that happened in our family too. My sister called me around midnight on Tuesday to say that she was in the ER with her 2 year old son. He'd had a "bad" seizure. It turned out to "only" be a febrile seizure - when a young child gets a high temperature sometimes they seize. It was very scary because it was the first seizure my sister had ever seen - and to see it in her own son! We spent several hours in the ER, but he turned out to be ok in the end. Phew!
Currently Reading
I changed the books I am currently reading because I remembered that Doing Dewey has a monthly non-fiction book club, and they're reading Just Mercy, by Bryan Stevenson. With my interest in the justice system, I couldn't pass this book up. Even though I promised myself I'd focus on mental health for my own Mental Health Blog Hop (for which I'm reading Ten Days in a Mad-House). I'm also reading Roots, by Alex Haley for the read-along hosted by True Book Addict.
Watched this week
Acquired this week
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Book Blogger Hop question of the week: Why did you start your blog?
My Answer: I started my blog because I enjoy writing reviews about books. I've always wanted to be an author (I know, join the club), and I thought this would be a good way to practice writing and figure out how to market. But I never started marketing on my blog, I just enjoy reviewing books too much.
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Good luck on the job hunt, and glad your nephew is okay. Gods Behaving Badly looks interesting - I'm adding it to my list. Hope you enjoy.
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Yeah, I think Gods Behaving Badly should be fun. I'm reading it for my bookclub this month.
DeleteSorry to hear about your nephew. I hope that he continues to be OK.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the jobs.
He's still a little listless, but I'm sure he'll be fine. I imagine it was just a virus. Hopefully the seizure thing doesn't become a pattern!
DeleteHope your nephew gets better soon and hope something comes up in your job search sooner than later :)
ReplyDeleteI think it's cool you're reading nonfiction currently. Just blogged about which people prefer and a lot of readers seem to dislike nonfiction. I personally enjoy both so it was interesting to read their responses. Great recap! :)
Quite a Novel Idea
I try to alternate between nonfiction and fiction - though I'm generally only successful in my audiobook listens.
DeleteGood luck with your author adventure! I always wanted to be an author but don't have the skills.
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Well, I think the skills can be honed - they don't have to be innate. But innate skills certainly help!
DeleteGood luck on the job hunt!
ReplyDeleteThanks Joy!
DeleteFirst, glad to hear your nephew is OK. Second, it's been interesting to watch your journey toward getting a job with your EMT certification. I have no doubt you'll get that job soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bryan!
DeleteI'm glad you had a chance to pick up Just Mercy! I'll be posting the discussion questions tomorrow :)
ReplyDeleteI'm really enjoying it, so I'm glad I picked it up, too.
DeleteI am so glad your nephew was okay and it wasn't more serious. I remember when a young girl at my daughter's school had a seizure and they ended up calling an ambulance. It was a similar case--high fever from being sick with the flu. So scary for a family member--or even a teacher.
ReplyDeleteI hope the interviews went well! Job hunting is so stressful. My husband just went through that a few months ago.
Just Mercy sounds really interesting. I hadn't heard of that one before.
I hope you are enjoying your weekend!
I'm used to seizures from a childhood friend who had epilepsy, but I would have freaked out if my son had a seizure unexpectedly. I don't blame my sister for freaking out at all.
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