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Thankful Thursday XI

Aaaggghhh... I am so behind in the blogging world, like one of my friends says, "it's not even funny." *sighs*  And I didn't get the chance to blog the Phriday Photos / Funnies - so I'll do a double one tomorrow :) .

Anyways - what I'm thankful for this week:

30. BLOGS!!! - I'll admit it. When I first heard the word "blog", I thought the cyberworld couldn't get any sillier.  Well, way to go, CJ. Just join the silliness. Evidently the silliness has its advantages O.O . It's a place for me to rant, rave, and ramble, whether or not my readers want to see it.  It helps me organize my wordy thoughts.  And!! I can share what's been on my mind without having to know if people are looking at me strangely... hehe.  A more serious reason: I can share and read other's testimonies on how God is answering prayers: Answereth All!! *big smile*

31. 2 jobs - It's strange to say my piano teaching is a job, since I really enjoy telling 12-15 kids the almost same thing 1.5 hours a day... just kidding.  It's more like helping them develop a lifelong skill, but a job it is.  AND, that research assistant position with CollegePlus! ? Yep - I got it!!!  Saying, "I am so excited!!" would be an understatement. ;)  I'll be answering lots of emails, making changes to templates (oh the power }:-) ), etc. But, I'm mostly thankful that I even have jobs, when the economy is so bad.  People all over the world need them and I've got TWO (the first one pays pretty well, too).  I can't help but thank God for His goodness.

32. Flight Search Engines - I don't know many airlines. And I certainly would have a bigger headache than I do now if there were no such search engines to put different prices side-by-side.  You have to figure out if the times are good, how long the layovers are, different fees, tax rates, discounts, flashing banners saying only a few seats left; it can be quite overwhelming, to say the least.  Thankful, there are agencies to put things in a more orderly fashion.

Shalom
~CJ~
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  1. MacMeisterJune 24, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Blogs are a great tool, especially for those of us who have friends all over the country :-)

    The research assistant job sounds great - except that you'll be doing a lot of sitting. Are you sure you'll be all right? ;-)

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  2. Caravyn JazminJune 24, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Yes! That's why I started ;-) .

    AAAHHH!!! You're right... I must think up a solution. Suggestions? I really should consider a standing desk like they have on LifeHacker... Thanks for the reminder! ;-)

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