One morning a few years back I saw an ad on TV for a procedure called Essure. It’s a form of permanent birth control that can be done right in the doctor’s office. Since I’d been using birth control for years and abstinence was out of the picture, I thought his procedure might be an option. Although I’d been thinking about sterilization recently, I never took the initiative to check into anything until I saw that commercial. I made the call, requested a packet and reviewed the information. This procedure seemed to be the way to go; the surgery wasn’t as invasive as tubal ligation, I didn’t need to be put under anesthesia and there’d be no hormone therapy. Next step was to make sure it was covered under my medical plan.
I’m not sure where insurance companies find their help, but they seem to be from a different planet. After speaking to a few reps, I got one who seemed to understand what I was inquiring about. Having done coding for medical billing in the past, all I was trying to get out of them was if the CPT codes were covered and at what percentage. Finally, I got my answer; they’d cover the procedure even though it was new to the market.
When I called for an appointment to schedule the procedure, the receptionist I spoke with was very caring and kind. She asked me if I’d reviewed all the information they sent and if I’d checked on my insurance coverage. She also wanted reassurance from me that I understood it was permanent and could not be reversed. She walked me through the process, answered all my questions and gave me the date for my appointment.
Although the procedure took only 10 minutes to perform, the getting ready for it took longer. When I got to my appointment, I was given a prescription for a few medications; I had to go down to the pharmacy, pick up the scrip and take the pills immediately. Back at the office, I listened to another counseling session, had another review of the procedure, met the doc performing it and then I waited for the meds to “kick in.” I started to have some reservations about continuing with the procedure but I knew I couldn’t back out now. I spent about 3 hours in the doctor’s office, after it was all said and done. Words can’t describe the kind of pain your body can endure, medicated or not.
It’s been years since I had the Essure procedure done and no unwanted pregnancies! I will never forget that day in the doctor’s office and what it took to have the procedure done. I am glad I chose this method over a tubal ligation; no physical scars. The only scars I have are the mental ones associated with being sterilized in a doctor’s office without being put under, oh the wonders of modern medicine.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Annotated Source List #3
Althea DeBrule, “How to Know When You’re Ready to be Promoted.” eHow ‘Member Views and Advice.’ 24 Mar 2010. http://www.ehow.com/how_4518325_youre-ready-promoted.html
At this site I read about some factors to consider when looking for a promotion as to whether I’m ready or not such as: the additional responsibilities and accountabilities; there is more to a promotion then just meeting skill requirements.
Gaming Angel, “The 10 Most Influential Women in the Gaming Industry.” GameGrep ‘News Topics.’ 31 Dec 2009. http://www.gamegrep.com/blog/28320-the_10_most_influential_women_in_the_gaming_indusrty/
I was SO excited when I found this site only to find out the gaming was more about x-box, Sims, and Nintendo, etc… The site starts out “while gaming is a predominate male-dominated industry…”It was worth looking into and turned out to be a good read although not the same gaming industry, it still focused on women working in predominant male environment.
On Target Jobs,“Casino and Gaming Industry.” Hcareers ‘Tips and Hints for Casino Work.’ 25 Mar 2010. http://www.hcareers.com/us/resourcecenter/tabid/306/articleid/277/default.aspx
This site describes working in the casino world: the good bad and the ugly and the need for skilled personnel with experience in the hospitality industry. It talks about the pros and cons working in this type of hospitality and to take into consideration some things you must be able to deal with such as multitudes of emotional rollercoaster rides, licensure requirements, lively atmospheres and geographic limitations should you decide to work in the gaming industry.
At this site I read about some factors to consider when looking for a promotion as to whether I’m ready or not such as: the additional responsibilities and accountabilities; there is more to a promotion then just meeting skill requirements.
Gaming Angel, “The 10 Most Influential Women in the Gaming Industry.” GameGrep ‘News Topics.’ 31 Dec 2009. http://www.gamegrep.com/blog/28320-the_10_most_influential_women_in_the_gaming_indusrty/
I was SO excited when I found this site only to find out the gaming was more about x-box, Sims, and Nintendo, etc… The site starts out “while gaming is a predominate male-dominated industry…”It was worth looking into and turned out to be a good read although not the same gaming industry, it still focused on women working in predominant male environment.
On Target Jobs,“Casino and Gaming Industry.” Hcareers ‘Tips and Hints for Casino Work.’ 25 Mar 2010. http://www.hcareers.com/us/resourcecenter/tabid/306/articleid/277/default.aspx
This site describes working in the casino world: the good bad and the ugly and the need for skilled personnel with experience in the hospitality industry. It talks about the pros and cons working in this type of hospitality and to take into consideration some things you must be able to deal with such as multitudes of emotional rollercoaster rides, licensure requirements, lively atmospheres and geographic limitations should you decide to work in the gaming industry.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Annotated Source List #2 Revised
Works Cited
How to be promoted
How to know when you’re ready to be promotedeHow.com by Althea DeBrule
http://www.ehow.com/how_4518325_youre-ready-promoted.html
At this site I read about some factors to consider when looking for a promotion as to whether I’m ready or not such as: the additional responsibilities and accountabilities; there is more to a promotion then just meeting skill requirements.
Women working in the gaming business
The 10 most influential women in the gaming industry over the last ten years by Gaming Angel
December 31,2009
http://www.gamegrep.com/blog/28320-the_10_most_influential_women_in_the_gaming_indusrty/
via gamingangels.com
I was SO excited when I found this site only to find out the gaming was more about x-box, Sims, and Nintendo, etc… The site starts out “while gaming is a predominate male-dominated industry…”It was worth looking into and turned out to be a good read although not the same gaming industry, it still focused on women working in predominant male environment.
Casino and Gaming Industry
Casino and Gaming Industry-Hcareers
As with any work in the sector, there are advantages and disadvantages to employment in the gaming industry
http://www.hcareers.com/us/resourcecenter/tabid/306/articleid/277/default.aspx
This site describes working in the casino world: the good bad and the ugly and the need for skilled personnel with experience in the hospitality industry. It talks about the pros and cons working in this type of hospitality and to take into consideration some things you must be able to deal with such as multitudes of emotional rollercoaster rides, licensure requirements, lively atmospheres and geographic limitations should you decide to work in the gaming industry.
How to be promoted
How to know when you’re ready to be promotedeHow.com by Althea DeBrule
http://www.ehow.com/how_4518325_youre-ready-promoted.html
At this site I read about some factors to consider when looking for a promotion as to whether I’m ready or not such as: the additional responsibilities and accountabilities; there is more to a promotion then just meeting skill requirements.
Women working in the gaming business
The 10 most influential women in the gaming industry over the last ten years by Gaming Angel
December 31,2009
http://www.gamegrep.com/blog/28320-the_10_most_influential_women_in_the_gaming_indusrty/
via gamingangels.com
I was SO excited when I found this site only to find out the gaming was more about x-box, Sims, and Nintendo, etc… The site starts out “while gaming is a predominate male-dominated industry…”It was worth looking into and turned out to be a good read although not the same gaming industry, it still focused on women working in predominant male environment.
Casino and Gaming Industry
Casino and Gaming Industry-Hcareers
As with any work in the sector, there are advantages and disadvantages to employment in the gaming industry
http://www.hcareers.com/us/resourcecenter/tabid/306/articleid/277/default.aspx
This site describes working in the casino world: the good bad and the ugly and the need for skilled personnel with experience in the hospitality industry. It talks about the pros and cons working in this type of hospitality and to take into consideration some things you must be able to deal with such as multitudes of emotional rollercoaster rides, licensure requirements, lively atmospheres and geographic limitations should you decide to work in the gaming industry.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Graf 10 real-life research
One morning a few years ago, while on the treadmill, I saw an ad on TV for a
procedure called Essure. It’s a form of permanent birth control that’s done in the doctor’s office in minutes! “No way” I thought to myself, “I’ve gotta check this out”. I had been using birth control for years and had been thinking about sterilization but never took the initiative to find anything out about it. Later in the week when I saw the ad again I wrote the phone number down and gave the doctor’s office a call. I was mailed a packet to go over which was very informational. I also contacted my insurance company to make sure they covered this procedure considering it was new and my insurance benefits weren’t the best out there. I was sold! This new procedure seemed the way to go; the surgery wasn’t as invasive as a tubal ligation, I didn’t need to be put under anesthesia and stay in the hospital overnight, there were no hormones involved and my insurance company covered it.
I called to make the appointment and the receptionist I dealt with was very kind and had great phone etiquette. She wanted me to be sure I was ready for this because it was a permanent birth control and not reversible. She also reminded me I could call anytime if I had any questions prior to coming in for the procedure. Granted the packet and CD they sent were informative, but I really wanted to speak to someone that had the procedure done before, so I asked her if anyone in the office had it done. Sure enough, she had the procedure done a few months back and was happy to go over every detail with me so there would be no surprises.
It’s been years since I’ve had the procedure done and no unwanted pregnancies! I will never forget the that day in the doctor’s office and what it takes to have this procedure done, but I am glad I chose my method of permanent birth control to be done with Essure rather than tubal ligation; no physical scars. The only scars I have are the mental ones associated with being sterilized in a doctor’s office without being put under; oh the wonders of modern medicine.
procedure called Essure. It’s a form of permanent birth control that’s done in the doctor’s office in minutes! “No way” I thought to myself, “I’ve gotta check this out”. I had been using birth control for years and had been thinking about sterilization but never took the initiative to find anything out about it. Later in the week when I saw the ad again I wrote the phone number down and gave the doctor’s office a call. I was mailed a packet to go over which was very informational. I also contacted my insurance company to make sure they covered this procedure considering it was new and my insurance benefits weren’t the best out there. I was sold! This new procedure seemed the way to go; the surgery wasn’t as invasive as a tubal ligation, I didn’t need to be put under anesthesia and stay in the hospital overnight, there were no hormones involved and my insurance company covered it.
I called to make the appointment and the receptionist I dealt with was very kind and had great phone etiquette. She wanted me to be sure I was ready for this because it was a permanent birth control and not reversible. She also reminded me I could call anytime if I had any questions prior to coming in for the procedure. Granted the packet and CD they sent were informative, but I really wanted to speak to someone that had the procedure done before, so I asked her if anyone in the office had it done. Sure enough, she had the procedure done a few months back and was happy to go over every detail with me so there would be no surprises.
It’s been years since I’ve had the procedure done and no unwanted pregnancies! I will never forget the that day in the doctor’s office and what it takes to have this procedure done, but I am glad I chose my method of permanent birth control to be done with Essure rather than tubal ligation; no physical scars. The only scars I have are the mental ones associated with being sterilized in a doctor’s office without being put under; oh the wonders of modern medicine.
Process essay
Over the years I have been told I make the best turkey and chicken pot pies ever. I learned at a young age how to make these delectable pies from my grandmother and have shared many with my family and friends. Like my grandmother, I never measured anything while making these pies until a few months ago. Over the holidays I made some sampler pies for a few co-workers and one of them insisted I give him the recipe so his wife could try to duplicate it. After a few attempts I believe I’ve come up with the proper amounts and measurements to make these pot pies. Here are the 3 steps I take to prepare my poultry pies: the pie crust, the cooking down of the bird and the innards of the pie.
I always make my pie crust first because I’ve found it’s much easier to rollout when it’s cold. For one two crust pie crust, measure out 2 ¼ cups flour, add 1 teaspoon salt and cut 2/3 lard (or shortening for those faint at heart) into the flour with a pastry blender or fork. Once the lard is blended into the flour and looks the size of peas you’ll want to add your water a little at a time. You’ll use around 3 or 4 tablespoons of water and make sure it is ice cold. Mix your dough as little as possible because over mixing makes for a tough crust. Wrap up your dough in plastic and refrigerate till later.
Take your poultry carcass and place it in a good size pot. Cover with cold water and rough chop a couple carrots, couple stalks of celery with the leaves, one big onion, a few cloves of garlic, 3 bay leaves, some peppercorns, bunch of fresh herbs, sea-salt, a tablespoon or so of Knorr’s chicken base and add to the pot. Bring to a boil and immediately turn the stove down low, cover the pot and let simmer for a few hours. Once cooled, strain the broth and set aside, toss the vegetables in the compost pile (trash, disposal) and start picking the meat off the bones. You’ll need about 2 cups of poultry for each pie you make. Cut up a few carrots and blanch them to be ready for the next step.
For the innards (gravy, sauce) take 1/3 cup of butter (or chicken fat from your stock) and sauté 1/3 cup onion for a few minutes. Add 1/3 cup flour and cook over medium heat for about a minute. Stir in about 1 ½ cups of your homemade stock and cook until bubbly. Remove from heat and add a tablespoon of fresh chopped parsley and sage (optional) and stir in 2/3 cup of half and half. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Toss in your cut up chicken or turkey, a couple handfuls of frozen peas and the blanched carrots, set aside. Split your cold dough in half, roll it out and ease into your deep dish pie plate. Pour in the “innards” and place top crust over and crimp. Poke a couple fork holes in the top crust and bake uncovered at 425° for about 35-40 minutes.
For me, while the pie is baking, the aroma reminds me of days spent with my grandmother in her kitchen and cooking all day. I can remember all the smiling, happy faces of my aunts and uncles knowing they were getting pot pie for supper that night. Once you cut into that pie and take that first bite, all those flavors practically melt in your mouth and all you’ll hear at the table is a lot of mmmmmmmmm’s. If you do ever have the time to make pies with your kids or grandkids, I hope this recipe comes to mind and makes happy memories for you and lots of mmmmmmmm’s at your table as well.
I always make my pie crust first because I’ve found it’s much easier to rollout when it’s cold. For one two crust pie crust, measure out 2 ¼ cups flour, add 1 teaspoon salt and cut 2/3 lard (or shortening for those faint at heart) into the flour with a pastry blender or fork. Once the lard is blended into the flour and looks the size of peas you’ll want to add your water a little at a time. You’ll use around 3 or 4 tablespoons of water and make sure it is ice cold. Mix your dough as little as possible because over mixing makes for a tough crust. Wrap up your dough in plastic and refrigerate till later.
Take your poultry carcass and place it in a good size pot. Cover with cold water and rough chop a couple carrots, couple stalks of celery with the leaves, one big onion, a few cloves of garlic, 3 bay leaves, some peppercorns, bunch of fresh herbs, sea-salt, a tablespoon or so of Knorr’s chicken base and add to the pot. Bring to a boil and immediately turn the stove down low, cover the pot and let simmer for a few hours. Once cooled, strain the broth and set aside, toss the vegetables in the compost pile (trash, disposal) and start picking the meat off the bones. You’ll need about 2 cups of poultry for each pie you make. Cut up a few carrots and blanch them to be ready for the next step.
For the innards (gravy, sauce) take 1/3 cup of butter (or chicken fat from your stock) and sauté 1/3 cup onion for a few minutes. Add 1/3 cup flour and cook over medium heat for about a minute. Stir in about 1 ½ cups of your homemade stock and cook until bubbly. Remove from heat and add a tablespoon of fresh chopped parsley and sage (optional) and stir in 2/3 cup of half and half. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Toss in your cut up chicken or turkey, a couple handfuls of frozen peas and the blanched carrots, set aside. Split your cold dough in half, roll it out and ease into your deep dish pie plate. Pour in the “innards” and place top crust over and crimp. Poke a couple fork holes in the top crust and bake uncovered at 425° for about 35-40 minutes.
For me, while the pie is baking, the aroma reminds me of days spent with my grandmother in her kitchen and cooking all day. I can remember all the smiling, happy faces of my aunts and uncles knowing they were getting pot pie for supper that night. Once you cut into that pie and take that first bite, all those flavors practically melt in your mouth and all you’ll hear at the table is a lot of mmmmmmmmm’s. If you do ever have the time to make pies with your kids or grandkids, I hope this recipe comes to mind and makes happy memories for you and lots of mmmmmmmm’s at your table as well.
Annotated Source List
Works Cited
How to be promoted
How to know when you’re ready to be promoted eHow.com by Althea DeBrule
http://www.ehow.com/how_4518325_youre-ready-promoted.html/
At this site I read about some factors to consider when looking for a promotion as to whether I’m ready or not such as: the additional responsibilities and accountabilities; also, there is more to a promotion then just meeting skill requirements.
Women working in the gaming business
The 10 most influential women in the gaming industry over the last ten years by Gaming Angel
http://www.gamegrep.com/blog/28320_the_10_most_influential_women_in_the_gaming_indusrty/ via gamingangels.com
I was SO excited when I found this site only to find out the gaming was more about x-box, Sims, and Nintendo, etc… The site starts out “while gaming is a predominate male-dominated industry…”It was worth looking into and turned out to be a good read although not the same gaming industry, it still focused on women working in predominant male environment.
Casino and Gaming Industry
Casino and Gaming Industry-Hcareers
As with any work in the sector, there are advantages and disadvantages to employment in the gaming industry
http://www.hcareers.com/us/resourcecenter/tabid/306/articleid/277/default/
This site describes working in the casino world: the good bad and the ugly and the need for skilled personnel with experience in the hospitality industry. It talks about the pros and cons working in this type of hospitality and to take into consideration some things you must be able to deal with such as multitudes of emotional rollercoaster rides, licensure requirements, lively atmospheres and geographic limitations should you decide to work in the gaming industry.
Friday, March 19, 2010
contrast essay revised
My mom met dad during her senior year of high school while out with her best friend one night. From that day on they were inseparable and within 3 months, they were engaged and planning their life together. They agreed on everything from where they’d buy their first home to where they’d raise their children. He would be the breadwinner and she would be a stay home mom. After the first pregnancy, their relationship seemed to be heading in the wrong direction. Suddenly things weren’t perfect anymore and they began to realize their views on many things weren’t shared like what kind of family vehicle to own, spending habits and lifestyles.
Before the kids, mom didn’t mind the fast cars. She thought it was fun once in a while to do a burn out. But after the babies came, her demeanor changed. She wanted a safe car to do her errands in especially when the kids were with her, no more of this hot rod business. She also thought motorcycles; especially the loud ones were for gang members and tried to forbid dad from getting one. Being a backyard mechanic, dad loved to tinker on anything to make it go faster, sound louder and turn heads. This was what he did best and enjoyed every minute of it. Then he found his passion, motorcycles, Harley’s in particular. Once he brought that bike into the yard, all hell broke loose.
Mother was very frugal; she could stretch a buck for a week. She was very good at saving money and always thought you needed to have a certain amount in the bank at all times and only purchase out of necessity. Dad figured you only live once and you can’t take it with you, needless to say, he won the battle. He would spend money on whatever he thought was a deal too good not to pass up. When he spent the saving on that new bike, things really started spiraling out of control; the arguing intensified and the stress was building. They were no longer seeing eye to eye on the finances.
The upbringing between my parents was completely opposite and the longer they were together, the harder it impacted their marriage. Mom was a high school graduate; dad was an 8th grade drop out. Mom was raised Protestant and her father was the minister of the local church. Dad was Catholic and his father was the town drunk. Mom grew up in a loving home with affection and respect while dad was smacked around, hungry and fought for survival. Their lifestyle choices and the differences between the two were defeating their vows.
After a few years, the marriage started to fall apart and unfortunately the wounds were too deep to rectify the damage. My mother couldn’t stand dads running around; he couldn’t stand the holier than thou. He liked to stay out late and party, she didn’t. She wanted to save, he wanted to spend; divorce was inevitable. Even after it was over, mom never had a bad word to say about dad nor did he about her. The end of their marriage wasn’t amicable but they made sure their children got through it with as little scarring as possible. Although my parents couldn’t see eye on everything, and had a failed marriage, they still raised me with all the love and affection any parent could, and I am very thankful to still have them both in my life today.
Before the kids, mom didn’t mind the fast cars. She thought it was fun once in a while to do a burn out. But after the babies came, her demeanor changed. She wanted a safe car to do her errands in especially when the kids were with her, no more of this hot rod business. She also thought motorcycles; especially the loud ones were for gang members and tried to forbid dad from getting one. Being a backyard mechanic, dad loved to tinker on anything to make it go faster, sound louder and turn heads. This was what he did best and enjoyed every minute of it. Then he found his passion, motorcycles, Harley’s in particular. Once he brought that bike into the yard, all hell broke loose.
Mother was very frugal; she could stretch a buck for a week. She was very good at saving money and always thought you needed to have a certain amount in the bank at all times and only purchase out of necessity. Dad figured you only live once and you can’t take it with you, needless to say, he won the battle. He would spend money on whatever he thought was a deal too good not to pass up. When he spent the saving on that new bike, things really started spiraling out of control; the arguing intensified and the stress was building. They were no longer seeing eye to eye on the finances.
The upbringing between my parents was completely opposite and the longer they were together, the harder it impacted their marriage. Mom was a high school graduate; dad was an 8th grade drop out. Mom was raised Protestant and her father was the minister of the local church. Dad was Catholic and his father was the town drunk. Mom grew up in a loving home with affection and respect while dad was smacked around, hungry and fought for survival. Their lifestyle choices and the differences between the two were defeating their vows.
After a few years, the marriage started to fall apart and unfortunately the wounds were too deep to rectify the damage. My mother couldn’t stand dads running around; he couldn’t stand the holier than thou. He liked to stay out late and party, she didn’t. She wanted to save, he wanted to spend; divorce was inevitable. Even after it was over, mom never had a bad word to say about dad nor did he about her. The end of their marriage wasn’t amicable but they made sure their children got through it with as little scarring as possible. Although my parents couldn’t see eye on everything, and had a failed marriage, they still raised me with all the love and affection any parent could, and I am very thankful to still have them both in my life today.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
I search WHAT
WHAT
• I know I want a promotion into an executive position at HSHR
• The position of interest is currently on hold and will need to be filled at some time
• I am confident I can handle the position and have worked in the gaming industry 4 ½ years
• I work with high integrity and have a good professional reputation
• I can obtain a gaming license, and I’m currently licensed
• I have proficient computer skills(PC) and knowledge of other casino management systems: Micros, ACSC, CDI
• I have an extensive supervisory and management background
• I am in the process of putting together documentation (prior work portfolio) to bring to the interview
• I keep myself updated with all Penn News
• I have many male colleagues in the business
• The job description states a college degree is required for the position, similar positions in the company have been filled with those without one
• I’m in hopes of finding out if you are in the process of achieving a degree you would at least be considered for the position
• I’m not certain how many woman hold the title of Director of Slot Operations and would like to find out these statistics
• I don’t know what questions will be asked during the interview but I want to be completely prepared
• I want to financially prepare myself for early retirement
• I know I want a promotion into an executive position at HSHR
• The position of interest is currently on hold and will need to be filled at some time
• I am confident I can handle the position and have worked in the gaming industry 4 ½ years
• I work with high integrity and have a good professional reputation
• I can obtain a gaming license, and I’m currently licensed
• I have proficient computer skills(PC) and knowledge of other casino management systems: Micros, ACSC, CDI
• I have an extensive supervisory and management background
• I am in the process of putting together documentation (prior work portfolio) to bring to the interview
• I keep myself updated with all Penn News
• I have many male colleagues in the business
• The job description states a college degree is required for the position, similar positions in the company have been filled with those without one
• I’m in hopes of finding out if you are in the process of achieving a degree you would at least be considered for the position
• I’m not certain how many woman hold the title of Director of Slot Operations and would like to find out these statistics
• I don’t know what questions will be asked during the interview but I want to be completely prepared
• I want to financially prepare myself for early retirement
Monday, March 15, 2010
Contrast essay
There is no denying the love my parents once shared with one another. I’ve heard many of their stories of when they first met. Mom was in her senior year of high school and had recently broken up with her beau. One night she and her best friend Nancy were over to some friend’s house and what pulls up but a 56 Ford with Nancy’s friend Allen in the passenger seat and my dad in the driver seat. He looked at her, she looked at him and that’s all it took, it was love at first sight for both of them and they immediately started dating. From the stories, it is my understanding they were inseparable from that day forward. Back in those days, high school kids walked everywhere; to and from to school and to their jobs unless of course they had friends with transportation. Mom worked part time at Freezers’ and one night in particular she was walking home from work in the pouring rain. One of her guy friends from school was being a Good Samaritan and picked her up to give her a ride home, apparently not a good idea. Mom said dad was so jealous she had to promise never to ride in a car with another boy. Dad apparently was what some call a grease monkey and always had something to drive and it was usually fast. Mom loves to tell me how dad taught her how to get rubber and how good she was at it back in those days. I always wondered where my passion for loud, fast obnoxious cars came from! Another cute story was once during a nor’easter it snowed so much it nearly went as high as the second story windows. Everyone was snowed in for days and it had been 3 long days since mom and dad saw each other. Mom finally got herself shoveled out because she couldn’t stand not seeing him for any longer. She began walking to toward the Lambert road where my dad lived and low and behold, here comes dad in this huge old truck with great big tires on it coming to get mom. They say great minds think alike and obviously the telepathy was very strong between those two. Within 3 months of dating, they were engaged and set plans for the wedding. Young love, so full of life, excitement and new beginnings, they were ecstatic. They'd come from the same town, attended the same school and spent practically every waking moment with each other. There was no compromising because their decisions were mutual about the future, such as to where they’d buy their first home and raise their children. Although they had many things in common, love being the first and foremost, there were many circumstances they didn’t consider before tying the knot. First of all their upbringings were completely opposite; including religion, views on monogamy and lifestyles and in the end, these issues would be the demise of their marriage.
My mother was raised Pentecostal and her father was the minister of the local church. Mom was brought up to be a lady, prim and proper, to be polite and reserved. She attended church functions, sang in the church choir and was what some would call a “good girl” There wasn’t a lot of money coming in for a minister and carpenters wage but they did ok. They had clean clothes, food on the table and a roof over their heads. Dad on the other hand was from a Catholic family and grew up very poor. My grandfather was an alcoholic and spent all the money on booze and women. They lived in tar paper shacks, and went hungry most of the time growing up. I’ve been told they had to take interior walls down one winter to use for fire wood for heat so they wouldn’t freeze. Grampy V ruled all his kids by the “iron fist” and did whatever he damned well pleased no matter who got hurt.
Mom was the youngest of four sisters and they were all taught abstinence from the very beginning of their young lives. They never witnessed bad behavior inside the home; there was no drinking, swearing or smoking, ever. Once a man and a woman fell in love and wed, it was to be forever. Mom watched her parents have respect for one another, care about each other and their family. Dad grew up witnessing very bad behavior from his father. From what I’ve heard, gramps was drunk all the time and would be seen driving around with strange women in his car, leaving his family home alone, penniless. Sometimes he’d be missing for days on end having spent all his pay on booze and women, and that’s when he’d come home, once it was all gone. It was then; of course he’d be pissed at my grandmother for not having supper on the table and start in with the abuse.
I don’t want it to sound like mom was raised in a fairy tale world because that would be far from the truth. I’ve heard growing up back in those days was tough for everyone. There wasn’t a lot of money but because of the family dynamics, my mother’s parents most made the best of bad times. They were good people, earning and honest living and enjoying the simple things in life. Dad has told me many times while growing up he’d tell himself over and over , I’m not going to be like him, I will not grow up to be like my father, and for the most part, he didn’t. There was there was smoking and drinking in the houses dad grew up in, and he still drinks and smokes to this day. He grew up in the house of an alcoholic and all that stuff you hear about that happens in those types of homes, really does happen. He was destining for failure but he actually broke the mold and became a better man than my grandfather ever thought of being.
After a few years of marriage, it started to fall apart and unfortunately the wounds were too deep to rectify the damage. My mother couldn’t stand his running around; he couldn’t stand the holier than thou. He liked to stay out late and party, she didn’t. Even after the divorce she never had a bad word to say about him, nor did he. The end of their marriage wasn’t amicable but they made sure their children got through it with as little scarring as possible. Although my parents couldn’t see eye on everything, and had a failed marriage, they still raised me with all the love and affection any parent could, and I am very thankful to still have them both in my life today.
My mother was raised Pentecostal and her father was the minister of the local church. Mom was brought up to be a lady, prim and proper, to be polite and reserved. She attended church functions, sang in the church choir and was what some would call a “good girl” There wasn’t a lot of money coming in for a minister and carpenters wage but they did ok. They had clean clothes, food on the table and a roof over their heads. Dad on the other hand was from a Catholic family and grew up very poor. My grandfather was an alcoholic and spent all the money on booze and women. They lived in tar paper shacks, and went hungry most of the time growing up. I’ve been told they had to take interior walls down one winter to use for fire wood for heat so they wouldn’t freeze. Grampy V ruled all his kids by the “iron fist” and did whatever he damned well pleased no matter who got hurt.
Mom was the youngest of four sisters and they were all taught abstinence from the very beginning of their young lives. They never witnessed bad behavior inside the home; there was no drinking, swearing or smoking, ever. Once a man and a woman fell in love and wed, it was to be forever. Mom watched her parents have respect for one another, care about each other and their family. Dad grew up witnessing very bad behavior from his father. From what I’ve heard, gramps was drunk all the time and would be seen driving around with strange women in his car, leaving his family home alone, penniless. Sometimes he’d be missing for days on end having spent all his pay on booze and women, and that’s when he’d come home, once it was all gone. It was then; of course he’d be pissed at my grandmother for not having supper on the table and start in with the abuse.
I don’t want it to sound like mom was raised in a fairy tale world because that would be far from the truth. I’ve heard growing up back in those days was tough for everyone. There wasn’t a lot of money but because of the family dynamics, my mother’s parents most made the best of bad times. They were good people, earning and honest living and enjoying the simple things in life. Dad has told me many times while growing up he’d tell himself over and over , I’m not going to be like him, I will not grow up to be like my father, and for the most part, he didn’t. There was there was smoking and drinking in the houses dad grew up in, and he still drinks and smokes to this day. He grew up in the house of an alcoholic and all that stuff you hear about that happens in those types of homes, really does happen. He was destining for failure but he actually broke the mold and became a better man than my grandfather ever thought of being.
After a few years of marriage, it started to fall apart and unfortunately the wounds were too deep to rectify the damage. My mother couldn’t stand his running around; he couldn’t stand the holier than thou. He liked to stay out late and party, she didn’t. Even after the divorce she never had a bad word to say about him, nor did he. The end of their marriage wasn’t amicable but they made sure their children got through it with as little scarring as possible. Although my parents couldn’t see eye on everything, and had a failed marriage, they still raised me with all the love and affection any parent could, and I am very thankful to still have them both in my life today.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
I-search why
I-search
Why:
Over the years, experimenting in numerous jobs, I have acquired a taste for management in communications and customer service which I strongly believe is my niche. It can be a challenging and overwhelming position yet rewarding at the same time; no two days are ever the same which makes it very interesting. For the past four and a half years, I have slowly worked my way up the corporate ladder in the gaming business. I’m now ready to move up a rung to an executive management position and I must prepare myself for the BIG interview. I’m confident I can handle the role because of my professional reputation and high work integrity. I’d would also like to see recognition in lieu of compensation for the portions of the job I have been doing over the past few months.
1.Find out what the necessary requirements are for my position of interest; Director of Slot Operations.
A. is a college degree mandatory or can you be in the process of attaining one?
B. how many years working in the gaming industry is required?
C. what background of computer knowledge is preferred or necessary?
2.Figure out what I’m going to bring to the interview to prove I’m the right candidate for the position.
A. documentation of current work; abilities, strengths and prior evaluations
B. company research and current press, be up to date on affairs of the company
C. decide on questions I want to ask and be prepared to answer any and all during the interview
3.Research ways for women to be successful in an executive role working in a predominant male work environment
A. be able to identify supportive male colleagues in the work place
B. find things to discuss in common both professionally and personally with male colleagues
C. network with other women in similar executive positions
Why:
Over the years, experimenting in numerous jobs, I have acquired a taste for management in communications and customer service which I strongly believe is my niche. It can be a challenging and overwhelming position yet rewarding at the same time; no two days are ever the same which makes it very interesting. For the past four and a half years, I have slowly worked my way up the corporate ladder in the gaming business. I’m now ready to move up a rung to an executive management position and I must prepare myself for the BIG interview. I’m confident I can handle the role because of my professional reputation and high work integrity. I’d would also like to see recognition in lieu of compensation for the portions of the job I have been doing over the past few months.
1.Find out what the necessary requirements are for my position of interest; Director of Slot Operations.
A. is a college degree mandatory or can you be in the process of attaining one?
B. how many years working in the gaming industry is required?
C. what background of computer knowledge is preferred or necessary?
2.Figure out what I’m going to bring to the interview to prove I’m the right candidate for the position.
A. documentation of current work; abilities, strengths and prior evaluations
B. company research and current press, be up to date on affairs of the company
C. decide on questions I want to ask and be prepared to answer any and all during the interview
3.Research ways for women to be successful in an executive role working in a predominant male work environment
A. be able to identify supportive male colleagues in the work place
B. find things to discuss in common both professionally and personally with male colleagues
C. network with other women in similar executive positions
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Contrast essay 2
There is no denying the love my parents once shared with each other. I’ve heard all the stories of how and when they first met and have seen many old pictures that prove their tales. They grew up in the same town, went to the same school and shared the same friends. Once married, decisions were mutual for the town they wanted to live in and raise their children. Although they had many things in common, their views on monogamy, religion and lifestyle were the demise of their marriage.
contrast essay 1
I am the proud owner of two male cats. The bigger of the two is a black and white tuxedo cat I’ve had since he was a kitten who’s named Doo-Da-Lee-Doo (you have to say it fast) my other addition to the family is Oscar, an adult cat I adopted a few years back to provide him a better life. Both are indoor cats and share a litter box. They drink from the same water dish and feud over the same toys. They’re approximately the same age and both are long haired, neutered cats. Each fight equally over attention and always try to be the first to trick us into giving up a kitty snack. Although my cats have similarities, the differences between their personalities, agility and appetite is remarkable.
Monday, March 8, 2010
I-search background
Introduction:
Growing up poor I always knew I wanted a better life; financially speaking. My mother raised me to be a very frugal and self sufficient individual, but I also witnessed her endure years of financial struggle. I knew at a young age I didn’t want to lead that life as an adult. I wanted an enjoyable career and one that would enable me to be in charge of my destiny.
Being the oldest of three, I watched over my siblings at a very early age so it was a given for me to earn money through my middle and early high school years babysitting. The money came in handy for me to purchase my own school clothes in the styles I liked and it also helped mom out, too. In high school, I was able to get a work permit and started my first “real job” at Bonanza. I worked my up to head broiler and wanted to do something different with better pay so I took a job waiting tables up the street at the Chuck Wagon restaurant, now known as Captain Nicks. The work was hard but the money was great! Before moving to Florida, I learned bartending at the Holiday Inn and continued to tend bar in Florida at two prominent restaurants; Shenanigans and Talk of the Town.
After living in Florida for a couple years, I relocated back to Maine, newly married and pregnant. When my daughter was little, I took a job at Brewer Vet Clinic as a receptionist. I also learned how to fill prescriptions, do minor labs, data entry, billing, and filing. From there, I got a part time job at EMMC in the lab and was trained as a phlebotomist. In the lab I learned how to process specimens, read reports and review patients charts. I transferred to the business office and became a billing technician and was promoted to patient account representative. I reviewed patient charts and assisted them with insurance, Medicaid and other public assistance.
In the early 90’s I moved to Norridgewock and worked at Senior Spectrum as a Resource Consultant which entailed interviewing elderly clients to evaluate their eligibility for various entitlement programs and follow up to ensure accurate processing. In under a year I was promoted to Regional Supervisor for Personal Care Services. I interviewed, hired, trained and scheduled all personal care attendants and also conducted home visits to elderly clients to ensure they had necessary care to remain in their homes.
During my time at Senior Spectrum I also sold Avon products for extra money and a position came up for a District Sales Manager in Maine. Being a Fortune 500 company, I couldn't wait to get started with Avon. Once hired, I was sent to Newark Deleware and went through the extensive training program they offered on products lines and selling techniques. I started out fast and furiuos and nearly doubled the annual sales in my market the first year. My Avon business brought in nearly a million in annual sales with approximately 300 sales representatives. I effectively recruited, trained and motivated independent sales staff while implementing field strategy to achieve and exceed direct selling goals. I conducted monthly sales meetings for the reps and went to some incredible conferences over the next few years. Things were going good up until the divorce.
Being a sales manger meant a lot of travel and being a single mom of a young teenager, I needed to find a job with less travel so I could be home more often. I took a job with Cumulus Broadcasting as an account representative. This entailed some travel but it was local and worked out well for the both of us. One of my clients I did advertising for offered me a job at her new business she’d recently opened in Bangor. Still wanting to give anything and trying to figure out my niche, I gave it a shot and took her up on her offer. At Something Different, everyday was a challenge; working under pressure, meeting deadlines, cooking, preparing for catering jobs, accounts receivable/payables, inventory, payroll and training new hires. I learned that patience is a virtue in that line of work. Unfortunately her business failed so she moved on and I took a job at the new casino in town; Hollywood Slots Hotel and Raceway as a slot attendant. Within six months, I was promoted to Slot Shift Manager. In this position I am responsible for overseeing various functions of casino operations. I maintain a clean and safe environment for customers and employees, follow all state and department policies and supervise the slot staff. Everyday brings a new problem, issue or dispute; no two days are ever alike. I train, coach, counsel and reward performance, conduct appraisals and maintain employee files and complete payroll. My current goal is to move up in the company into an executive position. I’ll be researching what the Director of Slot Operations qualifications are, and what need to bring to the interview for this promotion.
Growing up poor I always knew I wanted a better life; financially speaking. My mother raised me to be a very frugal and self sufficient individual, but I also witnessed her endure years of financial struggle. I knew at a young age I didn’t want to lead that life as an adult. I wanted an enjoyable career and one that would enable me to be in charge of my destiny.
Being the oldest of three, I watched over my siblings at a very early age so it was a given for me to earn money through my middle and early high school years babysitting. The money came in handy for me to purchase my own school clothes in the styles I liked and it also helped mom out, too. In high school, I was able to get a work permit and started my first “real job” at Bonanza. I worked my up to head broiler and wanted to do something different with better pay so I took a job waiting tables up the street at the Chuck Wagon restaurant, now known as Captain Nicks. The work was hard but the money was great! Before moving to Florida, I learned bartending at the Holiday Inn and continued to tend bar in Florida at two prominent restaurants; Shenanigans and Talk of the Town.
After living in Florida for a couple years, I relocated back to Maine, newly married and pregnant. When my daughter was little, I took a job at Brewer Vet Clinic as a receptionist. I also learned how to fill prescriptions, do minor labs, data entry, billing, and filing. From there, I got a part time job at EMMC in the lab and was trained as a phlebotomist. In the lab I learned how to process specimens, read reports and review patients charts. I transferred to the business office and became a billing technician and was promoted to patient account representative. I reviewed patient charts and assisted them with insurance, Medicaid and other public assistance.
In the early 90’s I moved to Norridgewock and worked at Senior Spectrum as a Resource Consultant which entailed interviewing elderly clients to evaluate their eligibility for various entitlement programs and follow up to ensure accurate processing. In under a year I was promoted to Regional Supervisor for Personal Care Services. I interviewed, hired, trained and scheduled all personal care attendants and also conducted home visits to elderly clients to ensure they had necessary care to remain in their homes.
During my time at Senior Spectrum I also sold Avon products for extra money and a position came up for a District Sales Manager in Maine. Being a Fortune 500 company, I couldn't wait to get started with Avon. Once hired, I was sent to Newark Deleware and went through the extensive training program they offered on products lines and selling techniques. I started out fast and furiuos and nearly doubled the annual sales in my market the first year. My Avon business brought in nearly a million in annual sales with approximately 300 sales representatives. I effectively recruited, trained and motivated independent sales staff while implementing field strategy to achieve and exceed direct selling goals. I conducted monthly sales meetings for the reps and went to some incredible conferences over the next few years. Things were going good up until the divorce.
Being a sales manger meant a lot of travel and being a single mom of a young teenager, I needed to find a job with less travel so I could be home more often. I took a job with Cumulus Broadcasting as an account representative. This entailed some travel but it was local and worked out well for the both of us. One of my clients I did advertising for offered me a job at her new business she’d recently opened in Bangor. Still wanting to give anything and trying to figure out my niche, I gave it a shot and took her up on her offer. At Something Different, everyday was a challenge; working under pressure, meeting deadlines, cooking, preparing for catering jobs, accounts receivable/payables, inventory, payroll and training new hires. I learned that patience is a virtue in that line of work. Unfortunately her business failed so she moved on and I took a job at the new casino in town; Hollywood Slots Hotel and Raceway as a slot attendant. Within six months, I was promoted to Slot Shift Manager. In this position I am responsible for overseeing various functions of casino operations. I maintain a clean and safe environment for customers and employees, follow all state and department policies and supervise the slot staff. Everyday brings a new problem, issue or dispute; no two days are ever alike. I train, coach, counsel and reward performance, conduct appraisals and maintain employee files and complete payroll. My current goal is to move up in the company into an executive position. I’ll be researching what the Director of Slot Operations qualifications are, and what need to bring to the interview for this promotion.
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