Author Archives: Kara

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So, I know I was Amber’s Feature Career on Monday, but … I got a new job! And – I start on Monday next week!

It all really has to do with this post (let me know if you want the password). Originally, the position I had applied for was for a layout person in the advertising department. While the interview went well, I never heard back from them when they said they’d contact me. So, after a few “WTF?” emails and a phone call, I finally got some answers. Apparently the position when to a person already in the company (it’s union), but since she still wants to work her original job 1/2 time, a position opened up and they offered it to me as long as no one inside posted for it.

No one did, so now I’ll be hanging out by the phone in the classified ad department part-time! Yeah, it’s not quite what I wanted to do, but it’s a foot in the door! Plus, they asked me if I’d like to do freelance work for their special sections and inserts. Yes!

It took a lot of thinking, really, and I had a mini-mental breakdown when I received the official positioning. I was really concerned that I wasn’t doing the right thing, and that my boss at the Echo would not be so thrilled that I was leaving with such short notice (Slightly less than 2 weeks – more like 12 days). But, after thinking hard about it, I knew it would get me ahead to where I really want to be, even if it meant making a few sacrifices.

So yeah, it’s part time, but there’s so much more potential for me there. And my boss at the Echo? She seems happy for me AND she’s already found a replacement for me, which was my biggest worry. I train the new girl tomorrow and Friday.

There’s my news folks! Wish me luck! I think my biggest challenge will be finding pants to wear to work that aren’t jeans :P

ABC’s of MEE

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Man, I do love a good meme, especially when I have nothing exciting to blog about. I present to you the ABC’s of Me, where I got from Nicole at Busy Girl.

A. Area Code: 250 – Huzzah!

B. Bed Size: Queen, although I really, REALLY would like a king!

C. Chore you hate: Vacuuming. My vacuum is about 20 years old, I shit you not. It’s held together with electrical tape.

D. Dog’s Name: Daphne, a.k.a. Dapher-Dan, a.k.a., Daphetron, a.k.a. Princess Poopy-Pants, a.k.a. Fuzzy Britches

E. Essential “start of the day” Item: Breakfast. I can live without coffee if I must, but if I don’t have breakfast I’m a cranky, wretched person.

F. Favorite Colour: Yellow is my “always” favourite, but right now I love the colour purple.

G. Gold or Silver: Gold, as long as it’s white gold. Yellow gold is nasty :P

H. Height: 5’4”

I. Instruments you play: I took piano lessons for about 6 or 7 years when I was young. I can still read music, but I hardly ever play.

J. Job: Journalist to infinity and beyond! And cashier at a grocery store. Wee!

K. Kids: None for now. Ask me again in 2 or 3 years.

L. Living Arrangements: Renting a house with boyfriend and roommate + two doggies.

M. Mom’s name: Lori.

N. Nickname: Kara-Lee is what I’m usually called by my roommate. My grandparents call me Kara-Kazoo. Don’t call me that though, it’s reserved just for them!

O. Overnight Hospital Stay: None thus far, but I’ve been there for at least 4 hours.  No fun.

P. Pet Peeve: Repetitive noises and the word “moist” or “secrete.”

Q. Quote from Movie: “That’ll be the day.” – John Wayne, The Cowboys

R. Righty or Lefty: Righty

S. Siblings: A younger brother!

T. Time-you wake up: 7am on work days, 9am-ish on weekends.

U. Underwear: Whatever’s clean! ;)

V. Veggie’s you dislike: Asparagus tops. Sickening! I like the rest of them though.

W. Ways/reasons you are late: Horrible traffic or appointments that run late. Otherwise, I’m always on time, and usually early.

X. Xrays you’ve had: Just my shoulder, since it’s dislocated a zillion times. No fun!

Y.Yummy food you make: Homemade Mac n’ Cheese or Lasagna are Kyle’s favourites, so I’d say those!

Z. Zoo animals you like: Penguins or hippos! They’re awesome!

Okay, that’s it! I promise I’ll have an exciting post tomorrow! (As in, I have some exciting news to share!)

Happy Hump Day!