PHM 2015-In Pursuit of Cupcakes While Running in Glass Slippers

[STILLWISHING]

Happy Tuesday!! As much as I look forward to PHM - the Star Wars race teasers are SO EXCITING !!

 

[MaMa3Princess]

Happy Tuesday!! As much as I look forward to PHM - the Star Wars race teasers are SO EXCITING !!

If they change Mt. Everest to Star Wars I am
Really going to have to bite nails to decide !! My boys would hang me if I passed on the Star Wars race. I defintely would have to make a HARD decision between the two races!!!

 

[Alysa]

Hi Cupcakes...yes I have been AWOL once again. I think I have finished licking my wounds from my disappointing interview last week and watching someone with ZERO knowledge get the position. I knew that would happen...higher ups think that they can teach anyone the content and want a yes sir type of person while people like me do all the work. It really baffles me why they would invest 7 years and countless hours of training only to put someone in the position who has none of the experience and none of the knowledge...It did give me a wake up call that I have been working way too hard and putting in way too much time trying to get someplace that is not going to happen for me. I am really not a sit back type of person, but I really don't see the point in doing all of this work anymore...I can do the basic like most other people in my same position/job and be done with it. I have already been approached to help this NEW person get started on some of the things that I outlined in my interview...REALLY!?! That is so not happening... As for running...I really have not been doing any serious training for quite a few weeks...just my daily walking, which has been preoccupied while I practiced my interview responses in my head...which turned out to be pointless because they did not want to hear action and plans...but wanted me to spout out leadership crap from a book. Ugh. I really need to get back into running... Europe trip plans are still not completely ready to go...although I finally found a fishing experience for my husband in Italy and for once I gave him a birthday present that he liked and is excited about. School ends for the kids this Friday, while I am still on contract another week finishing up paperwork for the end of school and starting on plans for the beginning of school in August. Then I will teach summer school for 3 hours a day for 3 weeks...and teach 1 professional development class (yes, I just said I was pulling back from this stuff, but I am already committed)...the pay is awesome and will come in handy when we are in Europe! That about catches you up with me...now to catch up on all the new cupcakes and the rest of the cupcakes who have stuck by this PTR while I go through my moods....

I am so sorry to hear about you disappointment. I totally understand how you feel. I always try to tell myself that things like this always happen for a reason and that there are great things in store ahead. Hugs.
That's great about the fishing - what kind?

 

[xlsm]

Hi Cupcakes...yes I have been AWOL once again.

I think I have finished licking my wounds from my disappointing interview last week and watching someone with ZERO knowledge get the position. I knew that would happen...higher ups think that they can teach anyone the content and want a yes sir type of person while people like me do all the work. It really baffles me why they would invest 7 years and countless hours of training only to put someone in the position who has none of the experience and none of the knowledge...It did give me a wake up call that I have been working way too hard and putting in way too much time trying to get someplace that is not going to happen for me. I am really not a sit back type of person, but I really don't see the point in doing all of this work anymore...I can do the basic like most other people in my same position/job and be done with it. I have already been approached to help this NEW person get started on some of the things that I outlined in my interview...REALLY!?! That is so not happening...

As for running...I really have not been doing any serious training for quite a few weeks...just my daily walking, which has been preoccupied while I practiced my interview responses in my head...which turned out to be pointless because they did not want to hear action and plans...but wanted me to spout out leadership crap from a book. Ugh. I really need to get back into running...

Europe trip plans are still not completely ready to go...although I finally found a fishing experience for my husband in Italy and for once I gave him a birthday present that he liked and is excited about.

School ends for the kids this Friday, while I am still on contract another week finishing up paperwork for the end of school and starting on plans for the beginning of school in August. Then I will teach summer school for 3 hours a day for 3 weeks...and teach 1 professional development class (yes, I just said I was pulling back from this stuff, but I am already committed)...the pay is awesome and will come in handy when we are in Europe!

That about catches you up with me...now to catch up on all the new cupcakes and the rest of the cupcakes who have stuck by this PTR while I go through my moods....

I just want to send you a hug

I've been through a similar experience. I used to work as the registrar at a large elementary school. We moved, and when a similar job opened at the middle school in our new town, I applied, and thought the interview went GREAT. It was right in my skill set, I enjoyed the administrators at the new school, etc... Then, they called to tell me they hired an accountant instead, and re-worked the position, but would I like to come in and train the person on the program they were using b/c she had no experience. I was like, no, sorry, that is a ridiculous request. So I feel your pain!! But, I'm also one of those people who believe there is a greater reason for this not working...something better is in your future! After I lost out on that job, my husband ended up taking a new job that moved us again, but it has put us in a great place personally AND financially.

If I were you, I'd just focus on the fact that you're going to Europe and they're not (AND you're planning a Disney run...and they're not). Do a little internal gloating and smug-smiling, LOL!!!!!

 

[MaMa3Princess]

If they change Mt. Everest to Star Wars I am
Really going to have to bite nails to decide !! My boys would hang me if I passed on the Star Wars race. I defintely would have to make a HARD decision between the two races!!!

nevermind, just saw it is January. That is too close after the holidays for our budget>>>I shall be a repeat Princess!!

 

[Dis_Yoda]

nevermind, just saw it is January. That is too close after the holidays for our budget>>>I shall be a repeat Princess!!

Our Vegas trip is now cancelled. We're doing this instead.

I'm excited! Although now I feel I should just go the coast to coast so its either Princess or Wine & Dine.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Hi Cupcakes...yes I have been AWOL once again.

I think I have finished licking my wounds from my disappointing interview last week and watching someone with ZERO knowledge get the position. I knew that would happen...higher ups think that they can teach anyone the content and want a yes sir type of person while people like me do all the work. It really baffles me why they would invest 7 years and countless hours of training only to put someone in the position who has none of the experience and none of the knowledge...It did give me a wake up call that I have been working way too hard and putting in way too much time trying to get someplace that is not going to happen for me. I am really not a sit back type of person, but I really don't see the point in doing all of this work anymore...I can do the basic like most other people in my same position/job and be done with it. I have already been approached to help this NEW person get started on some of the things that I outlined in my interview...REALLY!?! That is so not happening...

As for running...I really have not been doing any serious training for quite a few weeks...just my daily walking, which has been preoccupied while I practiced my interview responses in my head...which turned out to be pointless because they did not want to hear action and plans...but wanted me to spout out leadership crap from a book. Ugh. I really need to get back into running...

Europe trip plans are still not completely ready to go...although I finally found a fishing experience for my husband in Italy and for once I gave him a birthday present that he liked and is excited about.

School ends for the kids this Friday, while I am still on contract another week finishing up paperwork for the end of school and starting on plans for the beginning of school in August. Then I will teach summer school for 3 hours a day for 3 weeks...and teach 1 professional development class (yes, I just said I was pulling back from this stuff, but I am already committed)...the pay is awesome and will come in handy when we are in Europe!

That about catches you up with me...now to catch up on all the new cupcakes and the rest of the cupcakes who have stuck by this PTR while I go through my moods....

Sorry about the job. I understand the feeling about doing all this extra working and it not paying off. Learning to say no is a good thing. I've reached that point in a few things sadly.

Good job at least continuing walking even if your mind was preoccupied.

 

[debrapagliasotti]

Need an opinion

If I take my very responsible 12 year old daughter on the trip and do the run, what should I do morning of? Have her come with me and watch, have her wait for me in the room, or arrange child care. I don't know if cub care is open that early but I could do a fairy godmother babysitter I suppose...

I'd love your thoughts.

My daughter is 11 & while she is mature for her age, she is scared of her own shadow She doesn't even want me to run an errand for 5 minutes without her, so there is no way I could leave her alone in a hotel room. This is part of the reason why I am unsure if she is going to come with me or not. As of now, we are leaning on not having her come, but we still have a little time to decide. I hate the idea of leaving her in a hotel room while I do a 10K & half marathon (she would have joined me for the 5K).

Hi Cupcakes...yes I have been AWOL once again.

I think I have finished licking my wounds from my disappointing interview last week and watching someone with ZERO knowledge get the position. I knew that would happen...higher ups think that they can teach anyone the content and want a yes sir type of person while people like me do all the work. It really baffles me why they would invest 7 years and countless hours of training only to put someone in the position who has none of the experience and none of the knowledge...It did give me a wake up call that I have been working way too hard and putting in way too much time trying to get someplace that is not going to happen for me. I am really not a sit back type of person, but I really don't see the point in doing all of this work anymore...I can do the basic like most other people in my same position/job and be done with it. I have already been approached to help this NEW person get started on some of the things that I outlined in my interview...REALLY!?! That is so not happening...

As for running...I really have not been doing any serious training for quite a few weeks...just my daily walking, which has been preoccupied while I practiced my interview responses in my head...which turned out to be pointless because they did not want to hear action and plans...but wanted me to spout out leadership crap from a book. Ugh. I really need to get back into running...

Europe trip plans are still not completely ready to go...although I finally found a fishing experience for my husband in Italy and for once I gave him a birthday present that he liked and is excited about.

School ends for the kids this Friday, while I am still on contract another week finishing up paperwork for the end of school and starting on plans for the beginning of school in August. Then I will teach summer school for 3 hours a day for 3 weeks...and teach 1 professional development class (yes, I just said I was pulling back from this stuff, but I am already committed)...the pay is awesome and will come in handy when we are in Europe!

That about catches you up with me...now to catch up on all the new cupcakes and the rest of the cupcakes who have stuck by this PTR while I go through my moods....

I am sorry to hear about them passing on you & giving the job to someone else.

 

[EcbLovesMickey]

Our Vegas trip is now cancelled. We're doing this instead. I'm excited! Although now I feel I should just go the coast to coast so its either Princess or Wine & Dine.

If you do princess you get a pink ribbon on the medal

 

[momabaarjo]

My find at the grocery store today:

How cute!

Here's the worksheet for this week. Happy training!

Click here to download!

Andreah...I so love these worksheets. I have been printing them and using them as my journal! Not that I have had a lot to write about...

Stop everything!!!!!!!

Did you see this photo yet? Taken today at Disneyland Paris after a cast member fun run! Disneyland Paris 2015 Half Marathon!!!!!!!!

Wouldn't that be fun...hmmm a couple of years and I will be in...shall we plan a cupcake trip!

Happy Friday!!

Love this!

Oh heavens! The only hard thing about a Star Wars run would be deciding which one:

Can I have both!!!!

I think the only solution is to choose both.

BTW - I confirmed that DVC Members and Annual Passholders can register beginning Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Noon Eastern Time.
Went for a half hour run Thursday, not sure of distance because I forgot to change my Garmin. Going this afternoon on my own for an hour. Wish you guys were here with me in Toronto!
The view from when I run (I am SLOW).

Love seeing where everyone runs at!

Need an opinion

If I take my very responsible 12 year old daughter on the trip and do the run, what should I do morning of? Have her come with me and watch, have her wait for me in the room, or arrange child care. I don't know if cub care is open that early but I could do a fairy godmother babysitter I suppose...

I'd love your thoughts.

A lot of us have been thinking about the same thing! Maybe our dd could all get together Saturday night for a big slumber party!

 

[momabaarjo]

welcome bridget & alysa

 

[momabaarjo]

Congrats on great races Andreah and Sandi!!!!

 

[momabaarjo]

Thanks ladies for all the support...I am now past the hurt and disappointment stage and into the bitter stage. Yesterday was my first day back at work since the disaster of an interview, training, and long weekend. The district officially announced who got the position and I spent the day dealing with texts, emails, and phonecalls from people across the district in shock that I did not get the position and wanting to know who this person was that got it...and what experience did he have. Which still continues to sting...they don't understand and neither do I...but it is not meant to be understood I suppose. I like to think God has a bigger plan for me...but really there is no other position that I am interested in...I love working with teachers and math instruction. I have decided to hold onto one of the things that I do do for the district, simply because it is a national program with national ties that I don't want to break...as for the rest of it. No more...I am not being someone else's work horse and vision maker...sounds really spiteful I know!

 

[EcbLovesMickey]

I have found that some people/situations are like a vampire on your soul. They will suck you dry if you let them, asking for more and more and you give and give and when you've given out they swiftly move on without you. Best to cut those ties before you're burnt out. Cutting your extra workload will really help you recover emotionally. Use that extra time for you (and cupcakes).

 

[momabaarjo]

WEDNESDAY WONDERINGS...​

Snack of choice...Rice Krispe Mickey, Mickey Bar, Dole Whip, Dole Whip Float????





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As for me I want all of the above. I love having a Mickey Bar for breakfast! I can't say that I have just had a Dole Whip...always go for a float (and as many as I can have). Love taking back Rice Krispe treats and hiding them in the freezer for a pick me up on a day when Disney seems so far away!

 

[momabaarjo]

I have found that some people/situations are like a vampire on your soul. They will suck you dry if you let them, asking for more and more and you give and give and when you've given out they swiftly move on without you. Best to cut those ties before you're burnt out. Cutting your extra workload will really help you recover emotionally. Use that extra time for you (and cupcakes).

You are so right Edie! I am tired and this is probably a much needed break...but I am a sucker and a worker/doer so it will be hard for me just to sit back and watch!

I also need some time for me and my family...and of course my cupcake friends!

 

[Tinker326]

So sorry Tammie- what a hard blow.

Even though it's a school, it sounds very much like corporate runnings. I decided not that long ago too that I'm done being lacky. I found that I would put in hours more work, dedication & sweat into projects and deadlines.. and the person next to me was skipping back and forth with no overtime and crappy work. You know what, we are both still employed with the same title & he probably makes more than me because he's a 'he'. You know what else happens, all the hard projects & items come to me. He skirts around his summer with no responsibilities. And at the end of the day, we still remain 'equal' in terms of this company.

F-that. My kids, my family, my time... will come first from now on. And I'll do the same amount of work he does.

It just never makes sense in corporate land.

So I work to get paid. So I can continue to take the vacations I want to take. Works for me!

I hope you find eventual peace with everything!

 

[momabaarjo]

Okay now I am BITTER! Been racking my brain trying to figure out how this person got the job...on the interview committee was a sibling who happens to be a principal in the district! I did not know their was a relationship until it was just pointed out to me. REALLY!?!?

 

[STILLWISHING]

Okay now I am BITTER! Been racking my brain trying to figure out how this person got the job...on the interview committee was a sibling who happens to be a principal in the district! I did not know their was a relationship until it was just pointed out to me. REALLY!?!?

How is that even allowed?? Our ethics commission would be all over that. Grrr. Maybe he will screw up and they
Will regret it or maybe he will
Use it as a stepping stone - who knows?

There is something about education and getting the job you want. My sister went on more interviews than I can count where the position was a done deal and they just interviewed her bc they had to publish the job. It took years for her to get the recognition for her good work and get her ideal job.

It's hard to put it aside but you have a trip
To EUROPE coming - enjoy!

As far as snacks - dole whip float with pineapple juice for lunch - Mickey bar in late afternoon when it's hot (hopefully). Best Mickey bar was after PHM last year.

 

[Alysa]

Wouldn't that be fun...hmmm a couple of years and I will be in...shall we plan a cupcake trip!

Yes please! I mean "Mais, Oui, s'il vous plaît!"

A lot of us have been thinking about the same thing! Maybe our dd could all get together Saturday night for a big slumber party!

That sounds like a fabulous idea. I love Dis_Yoda's idea of booking a breakfast, too. We'll be at Beach Club, I hope. What about a character breakfast at Cape May Cafe?

Snack of choice...Rice Krispe Mickey, Mickey Bar, Dole Whip, Dole Whip Float????

Dole Whip, please!