I cannot wait to start my new job at Pitt. I've been out of school for too long. Almost 2 years. Financial issues and just plain laziness led me there - but that's about to change.
Monday, April 11th, I start as an Integrated Security Technician at Pitt Oakland. The benefits are phenomenal - and I cannot wait to get back to my education. I have 30 credits left, and then it's off to grad school and/or law school. I always wanted to go, but I was afraid that I wouldn't ever be able to afford it. Now I can!
It seems that opportunities like this come around once in a life time. 3% cost for undergraduate credits, 10% for graduate credits - hell, I may even turn working for Pitt into a career. It's funny that when you ask your employers for a raise it's not possible - then when they find out you are leaving, they basically offer you an 8$ an hour raise. Typical.
Nicole and I can finally move out of Wilkinsburg, probably into Lawrenceville. We found some awesome designer lofts that are reasonably priced. No more of this tiny apartment crap.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Friday, April 1, 2011
New Blog
Got bored this Friday evening and decided to start a blog.
I went to Barnes and Noble today after work specifically to get World War Z by Max Brooks (Mel Brooks' kid). But, per usual, everytime I'm in that store I end up looking at at least 10 more books while I'm there (which I have no business buying, as I have hundreds, many of which I've never read). The most irritating part of my adventure was the usual, "CAN I INTEREST YOU IN THE B&N MEMBERSHIP CARD? YOU CAN SAVE 10%!". Just like every other time, I answered no.
One book that caught my eye was "The Child Thief" by Brom. Supposedly, it's a dark reimagining of Peter Pan - but after doing a little research, I'm not so sure I want to read it. I usually love dark literature and other various media, but this novel seemed a little too grotesque for even my taste. The premise is that Pan takes these kids to a sort of post-apocalyptic Neverland - promises them paradise, delivers them a nightmare. Great so far, right? Then I read reviews for it, and it's full of rape (including child molestation) and completely inexplicable levels of other violence. I think I'll pass.
I did pick up World War Z with the intention to come home, plop my ass on my couch, and delve into the world of a post zombie war America. Instead, I turned on Netflix and started watching old horror movies. Typical.
If you haven't ever seen John Carpenter's "Into the Mouth of Madness" (based on an HP Lovecraft story), you should really check it out.
I went to Barnes and Noble today after work specifically to get World War Z by Max Brooks (Mel Brooks' kid). But, per usual, everytime I'm in that store I end up looking at at least 10 more books while I'm there (which I have no business buying, as I have hundreds, many of which I've never read). The most irritating part of my adventure was the usual, "CAN I INTEREST YOU IN THE B&N MEMBERSHIP CARD? YOU CAN SAVE 10%!". Just like every other time, I answered no.
One book that caught my eye was "The Child Thief" by Brom. Supposedly, it's a dark reimagining of Peter Pan - but after doing a little research, I'm not so sure I want to read it. I usually love dark literature and other various media, but this novel seemed a little too grotesque for even my taste. The premise is that Pan takes these kids to a sort of post-apocalyptic Neverland - promises them paradise, delivers them a nightmare. Great so far, right? Then I read reviews for it, and it's full of rape (including child molestation) and completely inexplicable levels of other violence. I think I'll pass.
I did pick up World War Z with the intention to come home, plop my ass on my couch, and delve into the world of a post zombie war America. Instead, I turned on Netflix and started watching old horror movies. Typical.
If you haven't ever seen John Carpenter's "Into the Mouth of Madness" (based on an HP Lovecraft story), you should really check it out.
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