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kuwa · Oct 30th, 2009, 11:22 PM

long time all~

just popped back in to Ignes after a long break.

euridice, i'm so sorry for your loss. thinking of you. . .

tlloveshim · Oct 31st, 2009, 12:37 AM

E, I am so, so sorry for your loss. I hope things settle down for you and I selfishly look forward to seeing you back here to obsess with me over handbags. Take your time though, you deserve it.

cathyfitz · Oct 31st, 2009, 01:47 AM

Euridice: Know that we're thinking of you. So sorry about your mom.

Soccer Mom · Oct 31st, 2009, 10:19 AM

Euridice, so sorry about your mom. Sometimes these things have a way of bringing the rest of the family closer together. Glads that's the case with you and your brother. I know that's how it was with me - my brother & I are much closer now. Good luck to you and your family.

sandysandiego · Oct 31st, 2009, 05:59 PM

I am so sorry Euridice. The loss of a parent is the worst.

Irainei - he is adorable! You must be so happy.

elizat · Nov 1st, 2009, 05:24 PM

E, I hope you are doing okay.

______________

Worked in the bathroom all day w/ my dad. Finished the floor, grouted (need to do another coat in spots), installed the vanity and mirror, towelbars, etc. I have to do trim work for painting and the additional grout, then seal after a week or so. Other than that, it is done. Really tired though. I'm going to clean up and then put away all the tools. I may paint the edges and trim this evening to be done, but I'm not sure.

sillykitty · Nov 1st, 2009, 06:11 PM

Wow Elizat ...I'm impressed. I need to start a more productive hobby like home improvement! I've been baking lately...that's just going to make me fat(ter)!

lionlaw · Nov 2nd, 2009, 09:29 AM

Euridice, I am so so sorry for your loss. I hope you are doing ok.

elizat · Nov 2nd, 2009, 10:12 PM

Thinking about you, E.

________

SK, any job updates?

______________

I have some photos to share of the bathroom. I just have to re-grout in some spots and put up some decorations on the wall. I was going to frame these funky papers I found in shadow boxes, but I'm not sure yet.

It is really hard to take photos in this bathroom b/c it is a rectangle with the door set walking in. So, kind of odd angles.

Before- particle board vanity, formica counter, lineoleum, ugly light, etc.

After- marble tile, wood furniture vanity w/ granite top, new towel bars, paint, mirror, lighting, etc.

tlloveshim · Nov 2nd, 2009, 10:37 PM

Gorgeous, Elizat! What did you do to the window? It looks pretty cool! Love that vanity too!

elizat · Nov 2nd, 2009, 10:40 PM

Thanks, TL! It is actually just cheap window film from Ebay! I found a guy from China that sold long rolls b/c that window is something like 7.5 feet long or something. It had custom blinds that were ugly and old and no other window treatments fit, b/c it is long and narrow. The film is nice b/c light comes in but still gives privacy. I think the roll was $13 w/ shipping!

tlloveshim · Nov 2nd, 2009, 10:43 PM

How clever! I love touches like that! It's sometimes those little inexpensive, unexpected details that pull it all together! Great find, I really like it!

sillykitty · Nov 2nd, 2009, 11:22 PM

That looks great Elizat! I'm so impressed by your home improvements!

Funny you ask about my job search. I got so frustrated today I cried! On Friday I found his job that is a PERFECT fit (and pays significantly better than my last position!!). It is in my industry and exactly what I used to do, which is pretty specialized. So I excitedly apply and send a very detailed cover letter. I call the recruiting agency that posted the position, I get screen by the receptionist, and she tells me she will pass my info on to the recruiter. I get a call back a few minutes later from the receptionist who tell me I'M NOT QUALIFIED! She explains that this is a sales job, and my experience is in Finance (my last title was Finance Admin). I try to explain that Finance in my prior company is covers a broader scope than a lot of others, but tried to assure her, I did these exact same functions. Then she tells me that I'm an admin, and they are looking for an assistant! Umm...I didn't know how to reply to that, because I'm an administrative assistant. I asked her if she would please pass along the cover letter, because that explains specifically the experience as they apply to this position, and I get told that my resume doesn't reflect that. Because on a resume I have to fit 5 positions at 2 companies, so it can't be all that detailed. So I'm going to rewrite my resume, completely off any template, so I can specifically spell out my experience, because this recruiter apparently can't read cover letters!

duranie70 · Nov 4th, 2009, 12:54 AM

E- so sorry about your mom..my thoughts are with you.

SK- that recruiter better send on your resume-- fingers crossed

I- sorry about your DH's job but happy he can spend time w/ Bronx.

E- gorgeous bathroom!

duranie70 · Nov 4th, 2009, 07:14 PM

OMG I just got my whiskey mini Gabby- Now that I LOVE. LOVE it! Wow. Must do a reveal tonight. I keep taking it out of the bag and touching and smelling. OMG.
My travel bag is just that- something for airport travel or overnight stay..so when I got it I just said, "OK this is nice" but my Gabby? WOW. LOVE IT!

Oct 30th, 2009, 11:22 PM	#1606
kuwa Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,053	long time all~ just popped back in to Ignes after a long break. euridice, i'm so sorry for your loss. thinking of you. . .
kuwa Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,053

Oct 31st, 2009, 10:19 AM	#1609
Soccer Mom Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 552	Euridice, so sorry about your mom. Sometimes these things have a way of bringing the rest of the family closer together. Glads that's the case with you and your brother. I know that's how it was with me - my brother & I are much closer now. Good luck to you and your family.
Soccer Mom Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 552

Oct 31st, 2009, 05:59 PM	#1610
sandysandiego Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,490	I am so sorry Euridice. The loss of a parent is the worst. Irainei - he is adorable! You must be so happy.
sandysandiego Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,490

Nov 1st, 2009, 05:24 PM	#1611
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,123	E, I hope you are doing okay. ______________ Worked in the bathroom all day w/ my dad. Finished the floor, grouted (need to do another coat in spots), installed the vanity and mirror, towelbars, etc. I have to do trim work for painting and the additional grout, then seal after a week or so. Other than that, it is done. Really tired though. I'm going to clean up and then put away all the tools. I may paint the edges and trim this evening to be done, but I'm not sure.
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,123	__________________ Click to donate to rescue and shelter pets for free! http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/c...1237.ctgProd02 My blog of odds and ends

Nov 2nd, 2009, 09:29 AM	#1613
lionlaw Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,895	Euridice, I am so so sorry for your loss. I hope you are doing ok.
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Oct 31st, 2009, 12:37 AM	#1607
tlloveshim <3 my puppy! Joined: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Plains Posts: 8,645	E, I am so, so sorry for your loss. I hope things settle down for you and I selfishly look forward to seeing you back here to obsess with me over handbags. Take your time though, you deserve it.

Oct 31st, 2009, 01:47 AM	#1608
cathyfitz Member Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 285	Euridice: Know that we're thinking of you. So sorry about your mom.

Nov 1st, 2009, 06:11 PM	#1612
sillykitty Member Joined: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,033	Wow Elizat ...I'm impressed. I need to start a more productive hobby like home improvement! I've been baking lately...that's just going to make me fat(ter)!

Nov 2nd, 2009, 10:12 PM	#1614
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,123	Thinking about you, E. ________ SK, any job updates? ______________ I have some photos to share of the bathroom. I just have to re-grout in some spots and put up some decorations on the wall. I was going to frame these funky papers I found in shadow boxes, but I'm not sure yet. It is really hard to take photos in this bathroom b/c it is a rectangle with the door set walking in. So, kind of odd angles. Before- particle board vanity, formica counter, lineoleum, ugly light, etc. After- marble tile, wood furniture vanity w/ granite top, new towel bars, paint, mirror, lighting, etc.
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,123	__________________ Click to donate to rescue and shelter pets for free! http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/c...1237.ctgProd02 My blog of odds and ends

Nov 2nd, 2009, 10:37 PM	#1615
tlloveshim <3 my puppy! Joined: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Plains Posts: 8,645	Gorgeous, Elizat! What did you do to the window? It looks pretty cool! Love that vanity too!

Nov 2nd, 2009, 10:40 PM	#1616
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,123	Thanks, TL! It is actually just cheap window film from Ebay! I found a guy from China that sold long rolls b/c that window is something like 7.5 feet long or something. It had custom blinds that were ugly and old and no other window treatments fit, b/c it is long and narrow. The film is nice b/c light comes in but still gives privacy. I think the roll was $13 w/ shipping!
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,123	__________________ Click to donate to rescue and shelter pets for free! http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/c...1237.ctgProd02 My blog of odds and ends

Nov 2nd, 2009, 10:43 PM	#1617
tlloveshim <3 my puppy! Joined: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Plains Posts: 8,645	How clever! I love touches like that! It's sometimes those little inexpensive, unexpected details that pull it all together! Great find, I really like it!

Nov 2nd, 2009, 11:22 PM	#1618
sillykitty Member Joined: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,033	That looks great Elizat! I'm so impressed by your home improvements! Funny you ask about my job search. I got so frustrated today I cried! On Friday I found his job that is a PERFECT fit (and pays significantly better than my last position!!). It is in my industry and exactly what I used to do, which is pretty specialized. So I excitedly apply and send a very detailed cover letter. I call the recruiting agency that posted the position, I get screen by the receptionist, and she tells me she will pass my info on to the recruiter. I get a call back a few minutes later from the receptionist who tell me I'M NOT QUALIFIED! She explains that this is a sales job, and my experience is in Finance (my last title was Finance Admin). I try to explain that Finance in my prior company is covers a broader scope than a lot of others, but tried to assure her, I did these exact same functions. Then she tells me that I'm an admin, and they are looking for an assistant! Umm...I didn't know how to reply to that, because I'm an administrative assistant. I asked her if she would please pass along the cover letter, because that explains specifically the experience as they apply to this position, and I get told that my resume doesn't reflect that. Because on a resume I have to fit 5 positions at 2 companies, so it can't be all that detailed. So I'm going to rewrite my resume, completely off any template, so I can specifically spell out my experience, because this recruiter apparently can't read cover letters!

Nov 4th, 2009, 12:54 AM	#1619
duranie70 Handbag Addict Joined: Aug 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,245	E- so sorry about your mom..my thoughts are with you. SK- that recruiter better send on your resume-- fingers crossed I- sorry about your DH's job but happy he can spend time w/ Bronx. E- gorgeous bathroom!

Nov 4th, 2009, 07:14 PM	#1620
duranie70 Handbag Addict Joined: Aug 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,245	OMG I just got my whiskey mini Gabby- Now that I LOVE. LOVE it! Wow. Must do a reveal tonight. I keep taking it out of the bag and touching and smelling. OMG. My travel bag is just that- something for airport travel or overnight stay..so when I got it I just said, "OK this is nice" but my Gabby? WOW. LOVE IT!

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