tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170021452011-08-22T15:54:26.416-04:00A place for my unformed thoughts. Help me sort them out!Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.comBlogger13411100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-54979321289325645852008-09-23T08:29:00.000-04:002008-09-23T08:30:27.811-04:00

Courtesy of Pandora, I was introduced to this song this morning. Enjoy!

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-33586926858700775152008-09-09T12:12:00.001-04:002008-09-09T12:13:18.339-04:00

I know I've been gone for quite a while, just haven't had a lot to post about. So here's a video that I like a lot - enjoy :)

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-76633140052213741662008-08-25T10:05:00.002-04:002008-08-26T14:57:39.651-04:00

I love this question from Jack.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-14458614987910449112008-08-24T16:58:00.001-04:002008-08-24T17:01:37.511-04:00

When I came home after running errands this afternoon, there was a group of little girls sitting outside. They came rushing up to my car, trying to sell something for school (I assume, it could have been a fundraiser for almost anything). I wasn't interested in whatever it was that they were selling, so I told them "no thanks." They then asked me if I wanted to give them a tip. I said sure

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-8150147579050113572008-08-22T14:58:00.001-04:002008-08-22T14:59:57.333-04:00

This is a beautiful photo series featuring the last stops of different subway lines. Check it out.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-71555493021960104462008-08-19T15:25:00.002-04:002008-08-19T15:31:46.959-04:00

I went to the DMV this afternoon to get my car re-inspected. Because it failed the first time, for a little reflector that was broken. Anyway, I got the reflector fixed and went back down to the DMV and followed the signs for the inspection line. I got to the chick who tells you which line to get in, and she told me that, because I was getting re-inspected, I had to go somewhere else.She says

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-25840511714624348112008-08-10T18:45:00.003-04:002008-08-10T18:46:56.359-04:00

My head is pounding from fasting, but two things to blog about today:1) Interesting article in the NY Times about the singles scene on the Upper West Side.2) New favorite word - squogre - it's a twist between a squirrel and an ogre and will now be used to describe someone I don't like, or who is annoying me.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-32978920142641847332008-08-01T09:32:00.001-04:002008-08-01T09:33:34.839-04:00

And way too accurate for comfort - Stuff White People Like does it again. This time, they take on Facebook.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-51715053540990306722008-07-30T18:16:00.002-04:002008-07-30T18:18:35.325-04:00

Really interesting article from USA Today (it seems there are more and more articles in the mainstream media focusing on Judaism these days) claiming that the emergence of female leaders within Judaism has caused a huge percentage of males to become disenfranchised with Judaism and find spouses elsewhere. Interesting.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-3980114001288327402008-07-28T20:53:00.002-04:002008-07-29T14:24:58.991-04:00

Another article from the NY Times, about tattoos and Jews, and the myths that surround them.Update - Here's another article about a tattooed Jewess, beautifully written from a completely different angle.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-1566217984445548712008-07-28T13:29:00.002-04:002008-07-28T13:38:09.170-04:00

The latest test scores show that girls measure up when it comes to math - you go girl!Oh, and in another education-related article, about whether the Internet is responsible for a decrease in students reading. Ironically, I haven't read the entire article, however, I think they have a point.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-48720996379334253922008-07-27T20:34:00.002-04:002008-07-27T20:39:12.580-04:00

I spent the day today with my roommate from college, her husband and her sister. We did some sightseeing, but mostly, we just caught up and reminisced. It had been five years since the last time we saw each other, and our contact since then has been almost exclusively through email and Facebook (which I convinced her to join - she is, of course, now completely addicted). We were very close

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-4825919637853505072008-07-24T06:20:00.002-04:002008-07-24T06:22:04.765-04:00

I have to admit that I really love the "Where is Matt" videos, featuring a guy who traveled the world dancing like crazy and getting tons of people to join him. Here's the outtakes video, it made me smile way too early this morning:

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-34395290554298390122008-07-21T09:22:00.000-04:002008-07-21T09:23:08.647-04:00

This one sure hits the nail on the head.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-71741875017253509372008-07-20T22:45:00.001-04:002008-07-20T22:46:26.315-04:00

Check out the latest story at Kindness Happens. And don't forget to pass your stories along!

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-86165087047630373532008-07-15T22:48:00.003-04:002008-07-15T22:53:26.149-04:00

I had such an interesting conversation with a guy on my bus ride home tonight. He commented on the book I was reading, and then we had a whole philosophical discussion in the time it took my bus to get me home. He was extremely knowledgeable about different people and religions and we discussed everything from Judaism to Eastern religions. He really glowed. As I was getting off at my stop, he

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-84138615855768112012008-07-14T15:59:00.001-04:002008-07-14T16:01:12.075-04:00

I need to open an IRA (Individual Retirement Account) and I know almost nothing about them. Also, student loan payments are getting close and I'm clueless. Anyone know finance stuff and want to help me get organized?

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-25724719019567704952008-07-13T00:08:00.001-04:002008-07-13T00:10:59.719-04:00

Touching article by a mother who tries everything she can to help her daughter.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-10308023399455097852008-07-10T22:52:00.002-04:002008-07-10T22:56:34.881-04:00

I was in the city tonight visiting some family. On my way home, I was looking for the alternative bus that comes around and has express service after 9 PM. They move the stop fairly often because of the insane amount of construction in the area around Port Authority. As I walked by, looking for the bus, the guy in charge called out to me and instructed me to wait there and told me the bus

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-54376494539557554972008-07-02T10:07:00.000-04:002008-07-02T10:08:47.088-04:00

I loved this.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-84129829312034855812008-07-02T08:04:00.002-04:002008-07-02T08:08:00.901-04:00

On my way to work today, I saw a sign posted for a television show I had never heard of. That in itself is not remarkable, considering the very small amount of TV viewing that I do. What I did find funny was that the poster featured a man and a woman. And on the man's picture, someone had taken a magic marker and enhanced his looks. They had drawn a black hat and peyos on the man. I suppose

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-79952043273686105642008-07-01T06:16:00.002-04:002008-07-01T06:22:36.264-04:00

I get a call last night from the principal of a school. Which is a good thing in my case, since I am looking for a job in a school. And which is also a way-too-rare thing considering the number of resumes that I have sent out.The principal who called me was lovely. The school is a small, private (non-Jewish) school with a student demographic and a mission that suits me and my interests to a

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-84542827690853800642008-06-28T21:53:00.002-04:002008-06-28T21:57:59.361-04:00

A friend invited me for a meal this Shabbos because it was her daughter's last week before going away to sleep-away camp. Her daughter is very sweet. We have a lot in common - both of us are the oldest children with only younger brothers and no sisters. Her daughter asked me if we could be "pretend sisters." My friend was a little disturbed by the thought of this as she herself is only a year

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-56721988815961731972008-06-17T15:10:00.002-04:002008-06-17T15:15:06.307-04:00

My co-worker mentioned an old teacher of hers that she had recently found some information about and emailed. I decided to try my hand at finding an old teacher that I remember fondly. I didn't find information about her, but I did find the website to my elementary school - Will Roger Elementary - Home of the Wranglers. I remember our morning assemblies - also known as "Round-Up" where we

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-64722066766981472822008-06-17T07:41:00.002-04:002008-06-17T07:44:24.723-04:00

On my way to work in the morning, my bus passes the Meadowlands. I usually take that opportunity to check out the current time and temperature posted on the huge sing outside the Meadowlands, along with ads for whatever event will be happening there soon. Unfortunately, the sign is often not working right and does not display the accurate time and temperature. This morning, the sign was

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-62183815021827872222008-06-16T14:51:00.000-04:002008-06-16T14:52:23.833-04:00

Anyone know anything (or know someone who does) about student loans - specifically consolidating and/or paying them off? I could use help getting everything sorted out. Thanks!

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I know I haven't blogged in a while. Between Shavuos and just being uninspired, I just haven't had much to write. There have been a few things going on though.I received my diploma yesterday! Woo Hoo - it's totally official.I booked a ticket to see my family in Alabama for a weekend in July. I am sure it will be nice and toasty while I'm there, but it will be great to see everyone.I was in

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-36730125527371917662008-06-08T10:36:00.002-04:002008-06-08T10:37:47.929-04:00

Really interesting column in the NY Times on dating, written by a 21-year-old, pontificating on the modern state of the date.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-81714930193967286842008-06-05T12:37:00.001-04:002008-12-09T12:22:54.307-05:00

I just saw this live!A pic that my co-worker and I took:

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-44786356586182825032008-06-02T08:41:00.001-04:002008-06-02T08:42:49.348-04:00

Check out my latest story at Kindness Happens. And don't forget to post and/or submit your own stories of kindness!

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-49464070810389818702008-05-31T23:06:00.002-04:002008-05-31T23:08:58.621-04:00

Fascinating article from the Forward about an Orthodox girl who plays football on Shabbos, but does all she can to stick to the letter of the law. I didn't even know there was a women's football league, but this chick is way cool in my book. Hat-tip: P-Life.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-90970566997103407002008-05-30T08:16:00.001-04:002008-05-30T08:18:38.017-04:00

A spin-off from yesterday, another "game" from the main site where the kaleidoscope came from - this is a flower site.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-79537402551034708032008-05-29T08:59:00.002-04:002008-05-29T09:00:01.735-04:00

Courtesy of my co-worker, here is a way cool website that demonstrates how a kaleidoscope works. Have fun!

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-71761002182291593162008-05-28T13:57:00.002-04:002008-05-28T13:59:59.808-04:00

My co-workers and I were reminiscing at lunch today. Someone mentioned He-Man. My co-worker said that his father refused to buy or endorse anything that had to do with He-Man. His reasoning was brilliant. He said - "There is only one Master of the Universe." Love it.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-31690299362823098372008-05-27T10:55:00.002-04:002008-05-27T11:00:05.247-04:00

Interesting article about the integration of sciences with humanities, a step that I think is the wave of future education (maybe). It reminds me a little bit of the interdisciplinary curriculum I took in college, though even more integrated than what I was exposed to. But I think this innovative way of research and thought is very cool.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-3949969362447103902008-05-22T17:14:00.002-04:002008-05-22T17:21:12.537-04:00

It's been quite a while, but these lyrics are just spot-on, for so many reasons. My Netflix subscription has netted me a new addiction - the show Weeds (lucky for me, I've watched almost all the episodes already). This is the theme song:Little BoxesLittle boxes on the hillside, Little boxes made of tickytackyLittle boxes on the hillside, little boxes all the sameThere's a green one and a pink

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-66601800061282573542008-05-21T09:39:00.003-04:002008-05-21T09:41:37.773-04:00

In a continuation of the kindness shown by my co-workers, one of my co-workers came in today with a special present for me to celebrate my graduation - purple beaded salt and peppers shakers that he made himself! They are absolutely beautiful and will have a special place on my dining room table :)

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-54105060387530543232008-05-19T14:32:00.002-04:002008-05-19T14:34:04.804-04:00

I have just had my fourth cake celebrating my graduation, none of them expected. My internship got me one, the families I went to for Shabbos made cakes in my honor, and my co-workers got me a cake, along with an extremely generous gift certificate to Macy's. I'm just blown away by everyone's encouragement, it makes me feel really good.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-51646354094789553972008-05-15T15:30:00.003-04:002008-05-15T15:34:31.305-04:00

Since I no longer have school to take up my time, I signed up for Netflix. It took me a little while to figure out the whole system, but soon I was clicking titles into my queue left and right. But then I looked at my list, and I didn't like the order. Clicking and dragging to change the order annoyed me. So I imported the whole list into Excel and quickly cut and pasted my movies into order,

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-50483667180446461292008-05-13T15:14:00.002-04:002008-05-13T15:16:22.762-04:00

I had my last day of my internship today. I will really miss it there. I was really happy because I feel like I left on a really good note and that I've done a good job there. But it was hard to leave because I will miss it and it's hard to leave students who I feel like still need a lot of help. One of the other counselors told me that one of my students told him that she really likes

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-82648018364257675972008-05-12T08:43:00.003-04:002008-05-12T08:46:48.480-04:00

Throughout my life, every guy to whom I mention that I am going to get my hair cut immediately has a startled look on his face, as if I am discussing cutting off a finger rather than a bit of my overabundance of hair. There is always an almost visceral reaction to the thought of there being slightly less hair on my head. Ok, I get it, guys like long hair. The irony, though, is that, when I

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-79593595909908642152008-05-07T08:10:00.002-04:002008-05-07T08:20:24.954-04:00

Yesterday was my second-to-last week at my internship. Next week, we have an orientation to do, so the schedule will be a little weird, so the guidance department decided to celebrate my graduation and completion of my internship yesterday. The bought me a cake and a card and sang to me! It was completely and totally unexpected and so incredibly kind of them. I even teared up a little bit.I

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-59055137815205845642008-05-06T07:08:00.001-04:002008-05-06T07:10:01.473-04:00

Ok, I'm WAY behind the times, but I just discovered that I was included in the Haveil Havalim for this past week! Check it out for more really interesting posts.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-3320547861426712522008-05-05T22:07:00.002-04:002008-05-05T22:14:11.072-04:00

I think I had my first celebrity sighting today. I was waiting for my subway to arrive after school and I watched Seth Gilliam (from The Wire fame), or someone who looked an awful lot like him, jump into the subway car across the platform. I almost followed him in to confirm my suspicions, but I decided to be cool and not go gaga over a TV star. But it was still way cool :)

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-3233946856069391132008-05-04T09:24:00.002-04:002008-05-04T09:27:25.322-04:00

Just when I'm about ready to delete my Facebook account forever, they come up with something that gets me hooked in once again. Right now, it's their Flair application where users make all kinds of cute and funny buttons that you can display on your page. After resisting the application for a while, I finally gave in and was instantly hooked. I was just scanning through the different buttons,

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-55538483592342983192008-04-30T08:09:00.002-04:002008-04-30T08:24:39.423-04:00

They have been cracking down on security at my internship following some incidents of people being allowed in the building who are not supposed to be there. Yesterday, as I was walking into the high school for my internship, I was stopped by the principal of the school. He asked what I was doing there and I explained that I was an intern in the guidance office. He asked me for my ID, and I

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-69343200536877429802008-04-28T12:28:00.002-04:002008-04-28T12:32:50.991-04:00

I must say I am quite happy that Pesach is over and I can eat like a normal person again. Good thing it's only one week a year. I'm also very happy to announce that I wasn't nearly as sick for the last days as I was for the first days. I made it to all my meals this time and enjoyed very much.My Jamaican Rastafarian co-worker brought me a beautiful haggadah this morning that he found being

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-35948142242227043132008-04-25T09:06:00.001-04:002008-04-25T09:08:47.681-04:00

It's been a while, but here's a new LOTD - this one is super chilled out and just a nice relaxing tune.Jack JohnsonBetter Together[Verse 1:]There's no combination of words I could put on the back of a postcard, No song that I could sing But I can try for your heart, Our dreams, and they are made out of real things, Like a shoebox of photographs, With sepiatone loving,Love is the answer At least

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-63526541651612117192008-04-23T14:05:00.004-04:002008-12-09T12:22:54.631-05:00

Today is Administrative Professionals Day. That title could definitely sum up my job description. Completely unexpectedly, my co-workers had an absolutely gorgeous floral arrangement put together for me. It has roses and orchids and hydrangeas and another flower whose name I don't know in it. I'm so touched I almost cried. It's really nice to feel so appreciated.Here's a picture:

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-68779040552892547002008-04-22T10:21:00.003-04:002008-04-22T10:22:54.021-04:00

I was sick most of the weekend, just about confined to my bed, due to an overabundance of pollen and allergens in the air accompanying the beautiful spring weather. So when I got dressed this morning, I wasn't feeling quite at the top of my game. My co-worker just came over and told me how pretty I look today. It really made my day :)

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-76083699034368535882008-04-22T08:15:00.002-04:002008-04-22T08:22:57.715-04:00

Over Pesach, I started (and almost finished) reading the book "Pack Up the Moon" by Anna McPartlin, about a woman whose childhood sweetheart is killed in an accident and who must then try to move on with her life. It's not the typical chick book and I've really been enjoying it. The writing is good, the voices in the book very honest. This passage in particular stood out:"There's a sadness

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-69595449828563255622008-04-18T10:05:00.001-04:002008-04-18T10:09:07.957-04:00

(That's Happy Holiday for anyone who doesn't know Hebrew.)Wishing everyone a wonderful Passover spent with loved ones. Enjoy!

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-80936312804400746112008-04-17T08:06:00.001-04:002008-04-17T08:06:54.031-04:00

I have exactly one month until I graduate. Wow.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-85569726128103165852008-04-16T16:09:00.002-04:002008-04-16T16:11:31.323-04:00

The clock on my computer at work runs slow. Every so often, I have to make sure it's still the right time, and it is very often running late by as much as 15 minutes. The funny part is that it tends to run slow in the afternoon, when the day is dragging by and the seconds feel like they are barely ticking on. I wonder if my computer does it just to annoy me.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-39464123894973219962008-04-16T08:29:00.001-04:002008-04-16T08:31:27.123-04:00

As I was walking through Port Authority this morning, I noticed for the first time, a sign which read "Free Speech Permits" and listed the hours in which one could acquire one. I found it kinda amusing - you have to have a permit in order to have free speech? Do they deny people free speech permits? Is there a fee for a free speech permit? I guess nothing is really free.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-21932708591677002812008-04-14T08:52:00.002-04:002008-04-14T08:55:35.730-04:00

Oh wait, that's me. Again. I'm trying to install a new version of a software program we use. I called the support line that we pay for, and they refused to help me. Refused. They sent me some stupid link to a set of instructions. But, excellent IT Guy that I am (not) actually managed to figure out what the problem was, and got it installed. Now, if only I knew the password to get in....

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-1838939785322223162008-04-12T21:11:00.003-04:002008-04-12T21:15:19.381-04:00

Article from the NY Times about non-jews who have decided that kosher items like matzah and gefilte fish are the desired cuisine of choice. Can't say it would be at the top of my list of delicacies to try, but I guess different strokes for different folks.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-78928344473890578982008-04-11T06:32:00.001-04:002008-04-11T06:33:40.832-04:00

I just realized how funny it is that, while I regularly email people (and blog) in the 6 o'clock hour, when I see that someone has sent me an email at the same time, I wonder who on earth is up so early to be emailing me.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-13401139173436954282008-04-08T17:19:00.001-04:002008-04-08T17:22:34.100-04:00

I hate my insurance company. I had to see the eye doctor the other day and he was very, very nice to allow me to see him and get a referral later, because of course, my evil insurance company requires referrals for everything. I called my doctor and they were nice enough to give me a back-dated referral, which they said my insurance company would fax to the eye doctor. Nope. I called the

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-45196428479185780622008-04-08T07:35:00.003-04:002008-04-08T07:36:30.097-04:00

Fascinating article from the NY Times about a dementia that causes artistic abilities. Check it out.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-27342852668587264742008-04-07T07:47:00.002-04:002008-04-07T07:53:06.423-04:00

I was having a problem with my eyes, so I went to the eye doctor yesterday. He said it was basically allergies and he showed me this scary picture of my eye with all kinds of bumpiness on it. He gave me prescription eye drops that have both antibiotics and steroids in them in order to make my eyes feel better. I was telling a friend this and she warned me not to go running while taking the eye

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-73903583833102403652008-04-06T21:10:00.001-04:002008-04-06T21:13:41.659-04:00

Check out this article about pirates who hijacked a ship near Somalia. Crazy, I had no idea there were still pirates.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-90327239240142009092008-04-06T17:06:00.002-04:002008-04-06T17:09:05.655-04:00

It really works. I've had a sucky week, with a weekend that hasn't been a ton better. I was moping. So I decided to leave my apartment instead of moping to go try to find a needed item of clothing. Not only did I find the necessary item, I also found a ton of other stuff (don't worry, all on sale). And, viola! Much better mood. At least something went well...

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-47867829265727525912008-04-03T13:47:00.002-04:002008-04-03T13:58:31.548-04:00

It has been a really rough week. Everything that could possibly break in my office has, I have a huge presentation due tonight that has been kinda stressful to put together, and my internship was just crazy from beginning to end this week. Having said all that, I also realize that while all these things have been extremely annoying and frustrating, I'm really ok. I'm not depressed or scared or

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-62465355730487795652008-04-01T18:55:00.002-04:002008-04-01T18:57:59.054-04:00

There was a power outage at my school yesterday. Well, not on my campus, on another campus that I've actually never set foot on. Just to make sure I'm aware of what is going on, I received SEVEN emails, TWO text messages and ONE voice message. Yep, TEN messages to inform me that there was no power somewhere I had no intention of visiting. If only I could get such response to my issues

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-24665479823218438312008-03-27T11:26:00.002-04:002008-03-27T11:27:41.191-04:00

I found this article about a smirat halashon (guarding speech) program in the NY Times this morning. The article discusses an anti-gossip campaign that has been instituted in a girl's high school on Long Island. Cool.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-90277101483855497602008-03-26T14:03:00.002-04:002008-03-26T14:30:46.422-04:00

My friend and I went to the cell phone store today. My friend's phone has been giving her error messages and I wanted to see if they could boost the reception on my phone.We walk up to the counter and start talking to the sales guy.My friend - My phone is giving me error messages, can you help me fix it.Sales guy - You can try rebooting it. That might help.My friend - Is there some kind of

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-9871650858840015682008-03-21T09:07:00.001-04:002008-03-21T09:14:28.182-04:00

(or Happy Easter)!Wishing everyone a great holiday, whichever one you celebrate :)

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Funny conversation with a student today:Me - Is there a reason you have so many absences?Student - I just really don't like school.Me - Is there anything in particular about it you don't like?Student - No. I just don't like it, I've always been this way.Me - Well, have you thought about what you want to do when you get out of school?Student - I want to be a teacher.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-79561016983649184942008-03-17T14:18:00.002-04:002008-03-17T14:24:59.247-04:00

Because it really wouldn't be fair to only pick on my brother...Conversation with my father last week:Me - I'm actually going to miss my office when I get a job in the school. I've never worked in such a drama-free office before. Dad - How can it be drama-free if you work there?Mom's turn - I receive an email via Facebook from my cousin today, mentioning that my mom is going to California for a

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-72309035854676803902008-03-17T10:53:00.003-04:002008-03-17T10:55:11.392-04:00

I have not read the entire article, but interesting story from the NY Times about a transgender (interesting aside note - my spellcheck makes transgender as being misspelled. However it also marks spellcheck that way) student who chose an all-female school but is now male. Hopefully, I'll get the chance to read the entire thing later, maybe more commentary then.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-88378892479569153622008-03-17T07:57:00.003-04:002008-03-17T08:00:39.960-04:00

I went to see a comedian last night. He was funny, I laughed a lot. He tried out a new joke, that was centered around the word hyperbole. The audience didn't laugh very much, I think mainly because they didn't know what the word meant. I thought it was one of the funnier bits. Nerd!This morning on the bus, there was a man who was looking through some kind of medical presentation. I'm not

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-4545325124233474322008-03-16T15:41:00.002-04:002008-03-16T15:42:38.626-04:00

I've been obsessed with the show "The Wire" for a while, which was filmed and based in Baltimore. It's cool recognizing some of the places that are shown. But wow, did it hit close to home when I saw an scene that was filmed in the parking garage of the building I worked in. I was so close to my 15 minutes of fame :)

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-49215273666954916212008-03-14T12:30:00.001-04:002008-03-14T12:32:21.214-04:00

I was just informed by my co-workers that they think it is quite quaint that I call those thinly sliced pieces of meat "deli." Apparently, in these modern times, it is referred to as "cold cuts." Deli is a place, not a food. I'm not sure if I was not formerly informed of this because I grew up outside New York, or if it is a Jewish thing. Hmmm....

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-78011980713628307032008-03-14T11:18:00.001-04:002008-03-14T11:20:40.831-04:00

This article from the NY Times describes an innovative new charter school that is being started next year in New York. Unfortunately, most schools don't have the funding to pay teachers the salaries described in the article, nor can they necessarily afford to pick the most innovative teachers from the bunch, but I can't wait to see it's accomplishments and I truly hope more schools will follow

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-56180604715029799302008-03-13T15:42:00.001-04:002008-03-13T15:43:38.657-04:00

The only thing I can say about the whole Governor Spitzer mess is that I have never in my life been so happy to be living in New Jersey. What an embarrassment.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-23247983423624594042008-03-11T22:10:00.000-04:002008-03-11T22:11:33.983-04:00

I posted on my Sweet Rose blog. Check it out.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-35285521758001225942008-03-10T22:28:00.002-04:002008-03-10T22:29:56.246-04:00

Check out my latest post at Kindness Happens. And don't forget about the blog - if you have any stories you would like to post, or if you want to be a contributor, let me know!!!

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-87384547618149016922008-03-10T10:29:00.002-04:002008-03-10T10:31:58.434-04:00

Via SaraK, I really liked the story below and thought I would share. (Disclaimer - no idea where this came from so besides SaraK, I can't give credit where it's due.)A group of graduates, well established in their careers, were talking at a reunion and decided to go visit their old university professor, now retired.During their visit, the conversation turned to complaints about stress in their

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-4676035265669324152008-03-10T10:23:00.002-04:002008-03-10T10:28:01.257-04:00

My brother IMed me this morning to ask me for help with his resume. He claimed that he needed it to be more eloquent and assumed that I could help him. The following conversation ensued:Me: are you implying that i am an eloquent writer?Oblivious Brother: absolutely, i amOblivious Brother: you got an english degree for cryin' out loudMe: i don't have an english degree, i have a psych

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-50934075612122318542008-03-06T22:02:00.003-05:002008-03-06T22:04:21.139-05:00

Princess D has raised over $50 already for a great charity - I'm matching whatever she raises. It takes just a minute to glob for charity - get the details here. Only two weeks to go - don't forget. (If you don't have a blog to glob on, Facebook status messages are being accepted.) Glob glob :)

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-43874230843828559052008-03-06T14:42:00.002-05:002008-03-06T14:46:19.139-05:00

This caught my eye on "Overheard in NY," mainly because of the runner-up caption reading, "And What Kind Of Alabama Are You From?" - Coyoty. Funny, people making fun of people from Alabama not knowing our geography. Because, I can't tell you how many NYers have readily admitted (or not so readily, but it became quickly apparent) to having absolutely no clue on a map where Alabama lies. Whereas

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-71077155631767801562008-03-06T11:55:00.001-05:002008-03-06T12:08:32.455-05:00

My boss has been in Hawaii kinda working for the past week and a half. Today, I received a package direct from Hawaii. In it were three pineapples! We are having a tropical feast :) I don't think I've ever received a package from Hawaii before. Way cool.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-50874098071420790282008-03-05T11:02:00.001-05:002008-03-05T11:03:38.575-05:00

is a MESS. I have tried and tried to keep it organized. But it never seems to work. :(

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-88411029511319665142008-03-04T15:44:00.003-05:002008-03-04T15:49:00.779-05:00

Someone asked me recently, if I had three wishes, what would I wish for? Surprising, I was stumped. I honestly couldn't think of anything I want. I mean, I could always use some extra money, but really, I don't want for a whole lot. And the things that I would ask for, just don't seem like the type of things to be granted by wishes. What would you wish for?

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-53904262674402626252008-03-03T20:15:00.001-05:002008-03-03T20:17:39.349-05:00

I passed my comprehensive exam!! Yay! Graduation, here I come!

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-17924058968856459922008-03-03T09:10:00.002-05:002008-03-03T09:13:15.377-05:00

A friend of mine was in town for the weekend from Boston with a few other friends. I met them in the city yesterday and played tour guide. It was fun showing them around and seeing the city from a tourist's perspective. And it was odd to me that I knew the city well enough to be a tour guide. As much as I do not consider myself a New Yorker, I've learned my way around the city pretty well.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-74639443643031592522008-02-29T13:24:00.002-05:002008-02-29T13:27:51.047-05:00

I haven't had the chance to read this entire article yet, but it discusses the trend in public education to switch to single-sex classrooms. This is something that I am very in favor of, as I definitely saw the difficulties that coed classes could encourage, especially in high school, during my own education. The article discusses the different learning styles that males and females thrive with,

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-57403396917552538192008-02-29T08:06:00.002-05:002008-02-29T08:12:56.091-05:00

I'm having an "I hate NY" morning, for various reasons that I will not detail here. But I will say, as much I dislike so much of what NY is about, I am extremely lucky to work where I do, with a group of people who are really down to earth, friendly and very cool.That being said, I am dedicating the video below to my friend who put it in my head (he knows who he is). Pulling it up on YouTube, I

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-59585105141462015022008-02-28T15:06:00.002-05:002008-02-28T15:09:04.831-05:00

Ok, I admit that I have fallen into teeny bopper land with today's LOTD, but I heard this song too many times during my trip and it's now stuck in my head (and I kinda like it). Taylor SwiftTeardops on My GuitarDrew looks at me, I fake a smile so he won't seeThat I want and I'm needing everything that we should beI'll bet she's beautiful, that girl he talks aboutAnd she's got everything that I

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-12563766541173025792008-02-28T08:10:00.002-05:002008-02-28T08:20:35.898-05:00

I'll start with the bad - I had a yucky nightmare last night. The kind that made me force myself to wake up so it would stop. I didn't want to go back to sleep afterwards. I think I need to stop reading horror novels.Next the funny - In my email this morning was an off to join "Black Voices." I just find it amusing considering the number of people in life who have told me that my name belongs

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-26019601048511566402008-02-26T21:24:00.004-05:002008-02-26T21:29:28.898-05:00

Once in a while, Princess D actually comes up with a pretty good idea. She will be donating a dollar (that is $1) to the Ahavas Israel Charity Fund in Baltimore (a very worthy cause if I do say so) for each blogger who decides to glob. Very few rules to the game, just do a post about globbing and send it to Diana and she will donate a dollar. Deadline is Purim.Because I thought it was such a

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-77374795600956318872008-02-25T08:13:00.002-05:002008-02-25T08:18:23.438-05:00

I'm back in New Jersey, as of late last night. My return trip was much less eventful than my trip to Alabama. My flight even got in half an hour early! Who would have ever imagined it was possible?It was a really nice visit, a nice break from the cold weather, an opportunity to see and spend lots of time with family and meet some new people as well. I gladly missed the snow and was quite happy

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-81685621031181871532008-02-22T09:25:00.003-05:002008-02-22T09:33:39.489-05:00

I managed to get myself to Alabama for a weekend visit very late last night. I have decided that I HATE traveling. I don't know if it is flying out of New York airports that is the problem, or if it is everywhere, but between the airlines and whoever makes all the rules for them, it's not so much fun. Some of the highlights of my trip so far:Being extremely proud of myself for packing so light

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-8795932340887914882008-02-21T09:20:00.002-05:002008-02-21T09:23:26.214-05:00

I've completely enamored with Gila and her blog (hint, hint, go read it) due to her fine writing and wry sense of humor. But in reading this post, I can't help but wonder - are female suicide bombers promised 72 virgins also? Or is that strictly reserved for the male suicide bombers? And if it's reserved for the men, why on earth would a woman choose to commit such an act?Just wondering.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-58430217970431920062008-02-19T10:25:00.003-05:002008-02-19T10:27:08.997-05:00

This article offers a bleak view of dating for single women. I agree with some of what she says, but I don't know that I am yet where she is (and honestly, I hope never to be). Long, but worth the read, even to just make you think about expectations in dating.

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-22805597355722659882008-02-19T09:46:00.002-05:002008-02-19T09:52:40.217-05:00

I have a co-worker who is from Jamaica, who is a Rastafarian. But he knows a ton of stuff about different religions. And he really likes the desserts I make, so I bring them in to share with him. This morning, two interesting things occurred in relation to him. The first was that he brought me Yogi tea with echinacea because I was telling him the other day that I keep getting sick and need

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-83152514657871331882008-02-19T09:08:00.000-05:002008-12-09T12:22:54.985-05:00

Anyone want to translate this for me?

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-3623659722436655002008-02-19T08:18:00.003-05:002008-02-19T08:37:55.729-05:00

Today's video is one of my old favorites, from the Nixons, Sister:Here I am again,Overwhelming feelingsA thousand miles awayFrom your ocean homePart of me is nearThoughts of what we were invadeThe miles that stand betweenWe can't separateYour all I hoped you'd becomeSister I see youDancing on the stageOf memorySister I miss youFleeting visits passStill they satisfyReminders of the nextOvershadow

Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365142117481675663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17002145.post-6554086687080734372008-02-13T08:02:00.002-05:002008-02-13T08:17:21.531-05:00

I had a really good day at my internship yesterday. I had a session with one of the students that I have been working with regularly. For one of the first times, we really discussed who she is and how she really feels about things, rather than just the events that occurred during the past week. The things we discussed weren't incredibly easy for her to share, but I think she was glad that she

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