And the winner is..

..........librarian! It was the highest ranking career out of those on my list, and the highest ranking hobby was sewing. So tomorrow, I will get to start researching just how to start to achieve that job, and how to get there the quickest!

Thank you Jeff, I couldn't have figured it out without you. Thank you for being there for me, and helping me through it. I can't wait to live life by your side, working together to achieve what we want.

I love you with all of my heart and soul, and am soooooooo madly in love with you!!

I have removed the thrown out options from this entry, to make it clearer..

• Sewwer/seamstress-hobby(9)(8)

• Interior Designer-researched(8)(4)
• fashion designer-researched(8)(7)
• Veterinarian-researched(7)(7)
• librarian-researched(10)(9)
• Teacher's Aide-researched(8)(8)
• my own business-cannot research(7)(8)

I am now to take the first rating (happiness) and times it by .6 and the second rating by .4. Then add them together... gosh I hate any kind of math lol... here we go!

• Sewwer/seamstress-hobby(9)(8)
• (9x.6=5.4)+(8x.4=3.2)=8.6
  

• Interior Designer-researched(8)(4)
• (8x.6=4.8)+(4x.4=1.6)=6.4

• fashion designer-researched(8)(6)
• (8x.6=4.8)+(6x.4=2.4)=7.2

• Veterinarian-researched(7)(7)
• (7x.6=4.2)+(7x.4=2.8)=7

• librarian-researched(10)(9)
• (10x.6=6)+(9x.4=3.6)=9.6

• Teacher's Aide-researched(7)(8)
• (7x.6=4.2)+(8x.4=3.2)=7.4

• my own business-cannot research(7)(8)
• (7x.6=4.2)+(8x.4=3.2)=7.4

A small excitement for this snowy day..

woohoo!! I found my television remote!!! It's been missing for about a year, but I hadn't replaced it yet because I don't watch TV maybe once a week if that.

Still exciting though...now if I could find my DVD remote...

Second set of ratings

This time I am to look at the list of things I want out of life and rank them based on how well the job/career will let me get these things. I am also to look at the first rankings and throw out anything under 7, and only rank the remaining jobs a second time

• Artist-hobby(6)(thrown out)
  

• Sculptor-hobby(6)(thrown out)

• Graphic Designer-researched(4)(thrown out)
• Sketch artist-hobby(5)(thrown out)
• Sewwer/seamstress-hobby(9)(8)
• Interior Designer-researched(8)(4)
• Journalist-research(3)(thrown out)
• fashion designer-researched(8)(7)
• event planner-wasn't on the department of labor website(3)(thrown out)
• Flourist-wasn't on the department of labor website(3)(thrown out)
• Veterinarian-researched(7)(7)
• Web design-wasn't on the department of labor website(2)(thrown out)
• librarian-researched(10)(9)
• Teacher's Aide-researched(8)(8)
• Child Care Worker-researched(6)(thrown out)
• advertising-researched(4)(thrown out)
• Author-hobby(3)(thrown out)
• my own business-cannot research(7)(8)
  
• d-jay-researched(5)(thrown out)

If you wonder what I want...

I just want a good life that is all. I want the love of a husband (Jeff of course!), a child. A good job that I enjoy every day of, and a life where everything works out. I want the one kneed proposal, and a beautiful day centered around Jeff and I. (So I've been dreaming about it lately...sue me :) )I want a loving, intimate marriage. A nice house, a picket fence. Small town living, not far from a larger city so we can go out shopping or a date when we want to. I want healthy pets. (And be able to take them to the Vet when they are ill.)

I want people around me to think the world of me, and I of them. I want to be a wonderful friend, loving and caring, and have a handful of close friends who are there when I want them and need them, vice versa. I want someone to say, 'I will do that if you want me to', even if they don't really want to. Or at least seriously consider whatever it is.I want people to be willing to do what they want me to do, no matter how big it is.

I want a big shoe closet, (I just had to add that! I can afford to be a little materialistic, I think. It's my dream after all!) I want a nice car, shiny and that runs well.

I want to be in good health someday, have a back that doesn't hurt every minute of the day. I want to be migraine-free and fixed teeth.

I want to never work for or step foot in a Wal-Mart again.

That's all that I want. Is that too much to ask?

I am sure there is more, but there's always later to write. My head hurts now.

good night

I did my latest assignment, not for sure if I did it right, that's why it's not posted yet.

I took some Nyquil (yes, one of those nights!) and now am ready to crash into oblivion for eight hours.

Good night

Following research, I am to put these careers in order...

Next I have to rank all of the prospective jobs from one to ten based entirely and solely on how happy I would be doing the job on a daily basis.

It doesn't matter what training is involved or how much it pays, 1-10 just on how happy I would be doing it day after day.

Ladies and Gentlemen, here they are:

1. librarian
2. Sewwer/seamstress
3. Interior Designer
4. fashion designer
5. my own business
6. d-jay
7. Child Care Worker
8. event planner
9. Artist
10. Journalist

• Artist-hobby (6)
  

• Sculptor-hobby(6)

• Graphic Designer-researched(4)
• Sketch artist-hobby(5)
• Sewwer/seamstress-hobby(9)
• Interior Designer-researched(8)
• Journalist-research(3)
• fashion designer-researched(8)
• event planner-wasn't on the department of labor website(3)
• Flourist-wasn't on the department of labor website(3)
• Veterinarian-researched(7)
• Web design-wasn't on the department of labor website(2)
• librarian-researched(10)
• Teacher's Aide-researched(8)
• Child Care Worker-researched(6)
• advertising-researched(4)
• Author-hobby(3)
• my own business-cannot research(7)
  
• d-jay-researched(5)

Not for sure how I was to rate them, so I did them both of the ways I thought of. The first way was in a David Letterman style... and the second one I rated each one on how much of the time doing it I would be happy (I think). (example: 7=70% of the time)

Basics about being a disc jockey/broadcasting

What training is involved on job?

• In this highly competitive industry, broadcasters are less willing to provide on-the-job training, and instead seek candidates who can perform the job immediately.

How does a person in this career spend their hours?

• Announcers read news items and provide other information, such as program schedules and station breaks for commercials or public service information. Many radio announcers, referred to as disc jockeys, play recorded music on radio stations. Disc jockeys may take requests from listeners; interview guests; and comment on the music, weather, or traffic. Most stations now have placed all of their advertisements, sound bites, and music on a computer, which is used to select and play or edit the items. Technological advances have simplified the monitoring and adjusting of the transmitter, leaving disc jockeys responsible for most of the tasks associated with keeping a station on the air. Traditional tapes and CDs are used only as backups in case of a computer failure. Announcers and disc jockeys need a good speaking voice; the latter also need a significant knowledge of music.What does it pay? on commission or steady?

What does it pay?

• Weekly earnings of nonsupervisory workers in broadcasting averaged $827 in 2006, higher than the average of $568 for all private industry.

Do a lot of people have this career?

• depends on area
  

Would I have to live somewhere specific to do this career?

• Keen competition is expected for many jobs, particularly in large metropolitan areas, because of the large number of jobseekers attracted by the glamour of this industry.

How much time would be be devoted to this career? Would it be full time or part time?

• Many broadcast employees have erratic work schedules, sometimes having to work early in the morning or late at night. In 2006 an employee in broadcasting worked an average of 36 hours a week

What skills are desired to be successful?

• good speaking voice; need a significant knowledge of music, computer training

What education do I need?

• Job prospects will be best for applicants with a college degree in broadcasting, journalism, or a related field, and relevant experience, such as work at college radio and television stations or internships at professional stations.

What are some schools with good programs for achieving this career?

• Kirkwood
  

How would I find job openings in this area?

• Many entry-level positions are at smaller broadcast stations; consequently, workers often must change employers, and sometimes relocate, in order to advance.

What kind of insurance is available?

• Workers in broadcasting generally receive standard benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, and pension plans, although often few benefits are available to part time workers and those who work for small employers.

How much traveling might be involved?

• to and from work

What would be the potential dress code?

• Causal but nice
  

What if I get sick or injured and can't work for awhile?

• Depends on employer

What kind of job security is there overall?

• Unionized; depends on different factors and your job performance
  

Basics about being an advertsing agent..

What training is involved on job?

• In most cases, an experienced sales manager instructs a newly hired advertising sales agent who lacks sales experience. In this one-on-one environment, supervisors typically coach new hires and observe as they make sales calls and contact clients. Supervisors then advise new hires on ways to improve their interaction with clients. Employers may bring in consultants to lead formal training sessions when agents sell to a specialized market segment.

How does a person in this career spend their hours?

• sell or solicit advertising primarily for newspapers and periodicals, television and radio, websites, telephone directories, and direct mail and outdoor advertisers. Because such a large share of revenue for many of these media outlets is generated from advertising, advertising sales agents play an important role in their success.
• Local sales agents are often referred to as outside sales agents or inside sales agents. Outside sales agents call on clients and prospects at their places of business. They may have an appointment, or they may practice cold calling—arriving without an appointment. For these sales agents, obtaining new accounts is an important part of the job, and they may spend much of their time traveling to and visiting prospective advertisers and current clients. Inside sales agents work on their employer’s premises and handle sales for customers who walk in or telephone the firm to inquire about advertising. Some may also make telephone sales calls—calling prospects, attempting to sell the media firm’s advertising space or time, and arranging follow-up appointments between interested prospects and outside sales agents.

What does it pay? on commission or steady?

• Base plus commission
  
• Overall earnings are higher than average but vary considerably because they usually are based on a salary plus performance-based commissions and bonuses.

Do a lot of people have this career?

• Yes
  

Would I have to live somewhere specific to do this career?

• No, just near your employer. unless you can telecommute
  

How much time would be be devoted to this career? Would it be full time or part time?

• Full time increases income
  

What education do I need?

• For sales positions that require meeting with clients, large employers prefer applicants with a college degree. Smaller companies generally are more willing to hire individuals with a high school degree.

What skills are desired to be successful?

• Employers look for applicants who are honest and possess a pleasant personality and neat professional appearance. After gaining entry into the occupation, successful sales experience and the ability to communicate effectively become more important than educational attainment. In fact, when selling or soliciting ad space, personality traits are equally, if not more, important than academic background. In general, smaller companies are more willing to hire unproven individuals.

What are some schools with good programs for achieving this career?

• U of I
  

How would I find job openings in this area?

• Sending resumes', newspapers
  

What kind of insurance is available?

• Depends on employer
  

How much traveling might be involved?

• Might have to go elsewhere to meet with clients
  

What would be the potential dress code?

• professional
  

What if I get sick or injured and can't work for awhile?

• Depends on employer
  

What kind of job security is there overall?

• depends on your performance

Basics about being a Child Care Worker...

What training is involved on job?

• Everything you need to know about caring for the children will come up at one point or another.
  

How does a person in this career spend their hours?

• Child care workers nurture and care for children who have not yet entered formal schooling. They also supervise older children before and after school. These workers play an important role in children’s development by caring for them when parents are at work or away for other reasons. In addition to attending to children’s basic needs, child care workers organize activities and implement curricula that stimulate children’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth. They help children explore individual interests, develop talents and independence, build self-esteem, and learn how to get along with others.

What does it pay? on commission or steady?
Do a lot of people have this career?

• Yes
  

Would I have to live somewhere specific to do this career?

• No
  

How much time would be be devoted to this career? Would it be full time or part time?

• About 35 percent of child care workers are self-employed, most of whom provided child care in their homes.

What skills are desired to be successful?

• Child care workers must anticipate and prevent problems, deal with disruptive children, provide fair but firm discipline, and be enthusiastic and constantly alert. They must communicate effectively with the children and their parents, as well as with teachers and other child care workers. Workers should be mature, patient, understanding, and articulate and have energy and physical stamina. Skills in music, art, drama, and storytelling also are important. Self-employed child care workers must have business sense and management abilities.

What education do I need?

• Training requirements range from a high school diploma to a college degree, although a high school diploma and a little experience are adequate for many jobs.

What are some schools with good programs for achieving this career?

• You really only need a h.s. diplomia
  

How would I find job openings in this area?

• Many workers leave these jobs every year, creating good job opportunities.
• Newspapers, online, calling around
  

What kind of insurance is available?

• Self-employed people will have to find their own insurance means.
  

How much traveling might be involved?

• None
  

What would be the potential dress code?

• Casual
  

What if I get sick or injured and can't work for awhile?

• Depends. Your clients have to make sure their children have care, so may find a new provider
  

What kind of job security is there overall?

• Median annual earnings of wage-and-salary child care workers were $17,630 in May 2006.

Basics about being a teacher's aide

What training is involved on job?

• Many teacher assistants need only a high school diploma and on-the-job training.
• Teacher assistants need to become familiar with the school system and with the operation and rules of the school. Those who tutor and review lessons with students, must learn and understand the class materials and instructional methods used by the teacher. Teacher assistants also must know how to operate audiovisual equipment, keep records, and prepare instructional materials, as well as have adequate computer skills.

How does a person in this career spend their hours?

• Teacher assistants provide instructional and clerical support for classroom teachers, allowing teachers more time for lesson planning and teaching. They support and assist children in learning class material using the teacher’s lesson plans, providing students with individualized attention. Teacher assistants also supervise students in the cafeteria, schoolyard, and hallways, or on field trips; they record grades, set up equipment, and help prepare materials for instruction

What does it pay? on commission or steady?

• Steady; Median annual earnings of teacher assistants in May 2006 were $20,740.

Do a lot of people have this career?

• Yes
  

Would I have to live somewhere specific to do this career?

• No, just near place of employment
  

How much time would be be devoted to this career? Would it be full time or part time?

• Almost 4 in 10 teacher assistants work part time.
• However, even among full-time workers, about 17 percent work less than 40 hours per week. Most assistants who provide educational instruction work the traditional 9-month to 10-month school year.

What skills are desired to be successful?

• Ability to work with children, express knowledge
• Teacher assistants who work with special education students often perform more strenuous tasks, including lifting, as they help students with their daily routine. Those who perform clerical work may tire of administrative duties, such as copying materials or entering data.

What education do I need?

• Educational requirements range from a high school diploma to some college training.
• Opportunities should be best for those with at least 2 years of formal postsecondary education, those with experience in helping special education students, or those who can speak a foreign language.

What are some schools with good programs for achieving this career?

• Kirkwood, U of I
  

How would I find job openings in this area?

• Sending Resumes' to area schools
  

What kind of insurance is available?

• Depends on employer
  

How much traveling might be involved?

• Not much
  

What would be the potential dress code?

• Professional. Casual but Nice
  

What if I get sick or injured and can't work for awhile?

• Depends on employer and situation
  

What kind of job security is there overall?

• Favorable job prospects are expected.

Basics about being Veterinary Technologists and Technicians...

What training is involved on job?

• Technologists and technicians usually begin work as trainees in routine positions under the direct supervision of a veterinarian. Entry-level workers whose training or educational background encompasses extensive hands-on experience with a variety of laboratory equipment, including diagnostic and medical equipment, usually require a shorter period of on-the-job training.

How does a person in this career spend their hours?

• Animal lovers get satisfaction from this occupation, but aspects of the work can be unpleasant, physically and emotionally demanding, and sometimes dangerous.
• perform many of the same duties for a veterinarian that a nurse would for a physician, including routine laboratory and clinical procedures.
• At times, veterinary technicians must clean cages and lift, hold, or restrain animals, risking exposure to bites or scratches. These workers must take precautions when treating animals with germicides or insecticides. The work setting can be noisy.

What does it pay? on commission or steady?

• Steady; Median hourly earnings of veterinary technologists and technicians were $12.88 in May 2006.

Do a lot of people have this career?

• Yes, and it is more in demand then ever before
  

Would I have to live somewhere specific to do this career?

• No. Closer to your employer though, less commute
  

How much time would be be devoted to this career? Would it be full time or part time?

• Either/or; Depends on Employers needs
  

What skills are desired to be successful?

• ease with animals, ability to work in noisy surroundings, efficiency
  

What education do I need?

• Entrants generally complete a 2-year or 4-year veterinary technology program and must pass a State examination.

What are some schools with good programs for achieving this career?

• Kirkwood
  

How would I find job openings in this area?

• newspapers, online. Calling local animal vets
  

What kind of insurance is available?

• Depends on the employer
  

How much traveling might be involved?

• Not much
  

What would be the potential dress code?

• Scrubs
  

What if I get sick or injured and can't work for awhile?

• Depends on the employer and situation
  

What kind of job security is there overall?

• Layoffs are less likely to occur among veterinary technologists and technicians than in some other occupations because animals will continue to require medical care.

Basics about being a fashion designer..

What training is involved on job?

• Aspiring fashion designers can learn necessary skills through internships with design or manufacturing firms.
  

How does a person in this career spend their hours?

• Designers study fashion trends, sketch designs of clothing and accessories, select colors and fabrics, and oversee the final production of their designs. Clothing designers create and help produce men’s, women’s, and children’s apparel, including casual wear, suits, sportswear, formalwear, outerwear, maternity, and intimate apparel. Footwear designers help create and produce different styles of shoes and boots. Accessory designers help create and produce items such as handbags, belts, scarves, hats, hosiery, and eyewear, which add the finishing touches to an outfit
• regular hours in well-lighted and comfortable settings.

What does it pay? on commission or steady?

• Almost one-fourth are self-employed.
• Median annual earnings for salaried fashion designers were $62,610 in May 2006.

Do a lot of people have this career?

• Yes. In 2006, the highest concentrations of fashion designers were employed in New York and California.

Would I have to live somewhere specific to do this career?

• No.
  

How much time would be be devoted to this career? Would it be full time or part time?

• Regular hours if not self-employed
  

What skills are desired to be successful?

• In addition to creativity, fashion designers also need to have sewing and patternmaking skills, even if they do not perform these tasks themselves. Designers need to be able to understand these skills so they can give proper instruction in how the garment should be constructed. Fashion designers also need strong sales and presentation skills to persuade clients to purchase their designs. Good teamwork and communication skills also are necessary because increasingly the business requires constant contact with suppliers, manufacturers, and buyers around the world.

What education do I need?

• Bachelor’s of fine arts and associate degree programs in fashion design are offered at many colleges, universities, and private art and design schools

How would I find job openings in this area?

• Contacting firms and businesses in the field
  

What kind of insurance is available?

• Whatever the employer offers
  

How much traveling might be involved?

• Depends
  

What would be the potential dress code? (casual, dressy, uniforms?)

• Depends on the day. Business meetings professional;regular days casual professional
  

What if I get sick or injured and can't work for awhile?

• Self-employed fashion designers must provide their own benefits and retirement.

What kind of job security is there overall?

• Slower-than-average job growth is projected, and competition for jobs is expected to be keen.

Basics about being a Journalist/Reporter

What training is involved on job?

• Upon graduation many students already have gained much practical experience through part-time or summer jobs or through internships with news organizations;
  
• Most organizations want experienced reporters
  

How does a person in this career spend their hours?

• reporters investigate leads and news tips, look at documents, observe events at the scene, and interview people. Reporters take notes and also may take photographs or shoot videos. At their office, they organize the material, determine the focus or emphasis, write their stories, and edit accompanying video material. Many reporters enter information or write stories using laptop computers and electronically submit the material to their offices from remote locations.

What does it pay? on commission or steady?

• Median annual earnings of reporters and correspondents were $33,470 in May 2006.

Do a lot of people have this career?

• Yes
  

Would I have to live somewhere specific to do this career?

• No, just need access to your computer and the internet
  

How much time would be be devoted to this career?

• Jobs often involve long, irregular hours and pressure to meet deadlines.

What skills are desired to be successful?

• Reporters typically need more than good word-processing skills. Computer graphics and desktop-publishing skills also are useful.
• Reporters should be dedicated to providing accurate and impartial news. Accuracy is important, both to serve the public and because untrue or libelous statements can lead to lawsuits. A nose for news, persistence, initiative, poise, resourcefulness, a good memory, and physical stamina are important, as is the emotional stability to deal with pressing deadlines, irregular hours, and dangerous assignments. Broadcast reporters and news analysts must be comfortable on camera. All reporters must be at ease in unfamiliar places and with a variety of people. Positions involving on-air work require a pleasant voice and appearance.

What education do I need?

• Most employers prefer individuals with a bachelor’s degree in journalism or mass communications and experience gained at school newspapers or broadcasting stations or through internships with news organizations.
• Some schools also offer a master’s or Ph.D. degree in journalism. Some graduate programs are intended primarily as preparation for news careers, while others prepare journalism teachers, researchers and theorists, and advertising and public relations workers. A graduate degree may help those looking to advance more quickly.

What are some schools with good programs for achieving this career?

• More than 1,500 institutions offer programs in communications, journalism, and related programs. In 2007, 109 of these were accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications.

How would I find job openings in this area?

• Internet/Paper
  

What kind of insurance is available?

• Depends on the organization
  

How much traveling might be involved? (Business Trips, conventions, etc.)

• Where ever the story/events are
  

What would be the potential dress code? (casual, dressy, uniforms?)

• Professional
  

What if I get sick or injured and can't work for awhile?

• Depends on the organization. Prolonged illness detrimental to your career.
  

What kind of job security is there overall?

• Competition will be keen for jobs at large metropolitan and national newspapers, broadcast stations, and magazines; small publications and broadcast stations and online newspapers and magazines should provide the best opportunities.

Basics about being a librarian

What training is involved on job?

• Librarians participate in continuing education and training to stay up to date with new information systems and technology.

How does a person in this career spend their hours?

• Librarians use the latest information technology to perform research, classify materials, and help students and library patrons seek information.
• Librarians prepare new materials, classifying them by subject matter and describing books and other library materials to make them easy to find

What does it pay? on commission or steady?

• Steady;Median annual earnings of librarians in May 2006 were $49,060.
  
• About 1 in 4 librarians are a member of a union or are covered under a union contract.

Do a lot of people have this career?

• Despite slower-than-average projected employment growth, job opportunities are still expected to be favorable because a large number of librarians are expected to retire in the coming decade.Would I have to live somewhere specific to do this career?

How much time would be be devoted to this career? Would it be full time or part time?

• Depends on the library and position;
  

What skills are desired to be successful?

• They must have knowledge of a wide variety of scholarly and public information sources and must follow trends related to publishing, computers, and the media in order to oversee the selection and organization of library materials.

What education do I need?

• A master’s degree in library science is the main qualification for most librarian positions, although school librarians often need experience as teachers to meet State licensing requirements.
• Entry into a library science graduate program requires a bachelor’s degree, but any undergraduate major is acceptable.

What are some schools with good programs for achieving this career?

• Many colleges and universities offer library science programs, but employers often prefer graduates of the 56 schools accredited by the American Library Association. Most programs take 1 year to complete; some take 2. A typical graduate program includes courses in the foundations of library and information science, such as the history of books and printing, intellectual freedom and censorship, and the role of libraries and information in society.

How would I find job openings in this area?

• Online;newspapers
  

What kind of insurance is available?

• Couldn't find... depends on the company?
  

How much traveling might be involved?

• Not much
  

What would be the potential dress code? (casual, dressy, uniforms?)

• Nice
  

What if I get sick or injured and can't work for awhile? (Or what if I ever start having children? Will my job still be there then?)

• Depends on the company
  

What kind of job security is there overall?

• Depends on your performance
  

Spent about forty-five minutes trying to decide what to listen to..

then I decided 'Fuck it...I'll make my own playlist...

First up, Kid Rock's Bawitdaba; next up, Sex and Candy by Marcy Playground;

Then...
Sex&Candy,
My Own prison(creed),
I'm a Loser(Beatles),
Only God Knows Why(kidrock)
Love is A Battlefield(Pat Benatar)
Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue (Toby Keith)
Redneck Woman (Gretchen Wilson)
I Do..(cherish you) (98degrees)
Overcome(Tricky)
Where Have All the Cowboys Gone? (Paula Cole)
Rodeo (Garth Brooks)
MMMbop(Hanson)
When I Think About Cheatin' (Gretchen Wilson)
In America (Creed)
Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy (Big N Rich)
Bitch (Meredith Brooks)
Summer Nights (John Travolta,Olivia Newton-John)
It's Your Call (Reba)
Ponderosa (Tricky)
She's Got Skillz (All 4 One)
Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous (Good Charlotte)
Total Eclipse of the Heart
Sk8er Boi (Avil Lavigne)
Smells Like Teen Spirit (Nirvanna)
If You Want It To Be Good Girl, Get Yourself a Bad Boy (BSB)
Working Day and Night (MJ)
Who Will Save Your Soul? (Jewel)
Baby's in Black (Beatles)
Strong Enough (Cher)
Livin' La Vida Loca (Ricky Martin)
Hey You (Pink Floyd)
FreakShow (Brittney Spears)
Wide Open Spaces (Dixie Chicks)
What Would You Do (City High)
Strong Enough To Break (Hanson)
When You Walk in the Room (Pam Tillis)
Karma Chameleon (Culture Club)
Greased Lightin' (John Travolta)
Bring the Boys Back Home (Pink Floyd)
Tonight the Heartache's On Me (Dixie Chicks)
Gangsta's Paradise (Coolio)
Ticket to Ride (Beatles)
What's My Age Again? (Blink 182)
Rape Me (Nirvanna)
I'm a Slave 4 u (Britney Spears)
I Got One For Ya (Kid Rock)
Shameless (Garth Brooks)
White America (Eminem)
Take it Back (Reba)
Illusion (Creed)
Girls Just Want To Have Fun (Cindi Lauper)
You Were Meant For Me (Jewel)

I've gotten my self under control again..I feel better. that is good. I am now also very sleepy... both may be due to the medicine I took..

Good night

I used to have the waterworks under control. I wouldn't cry, I would hold it inside until it went away. Locked the sadness into compartments in my brain, and kept it under wraps. Then I fell in love......

And they won't stop. They keep surprising me, catching me off guard. They fall at least once a week.. and they started again a little while ago.

I want to go to sleep, fall into oblivion, escape this reality. Too bad you can't fall into the same dream with another person. I would defiantly take him with me.

I want to be in his arms so bad. Be with him for all of our lives together.

Some Nyquil is in order I believe. I need to sleep and quickly...

I cannot get this song out of my head...

Britney Spears, yes. And I can't get it out of myhead.. but that's okay. I think I sing it pretty well :)

"Baby One More Time"

Oh baby, baby
Oh baby, baby
Oh baby, baby
How was I supposed to know
That something wasn't right here
Oh baby baby
I shouldn't have let you go
And now you're out of sight, yeah
Show me, how you want it to be
Tell me baby
'Cause I need to know now what we've got

[CHORUS:]
My loneliness is killing me
I must confess, I still believe
When I'm not with you I lose my mind
Give me a sign
Hit me baby one more time

Oh baby, baby
The reason I breathe is you
Boy you got me blinded
Oh baby, baby
There's nothing that I wouldn't do
That's not the way I planned it
Show me, how you want it to be
Tell me baby
'Cause I need to know now what we've got

[Repeat CHORUS]

Oh baby, baby
Oh baby, baby
Ah, yeah, yeah
Oh baby, baby
How was I supposed to know
Oh pretty baby
I shouldn't have let you go
I must confess, that my loneliness
Is killing me now
Don't you know I still believe
That you will be here
And give me a sign
Hit me baby one more time

[Repeat CHORUS]

I must confess that my loneliness
Is killing me now
Don't you know I still believe
That you will be here
And give me a sign
Hit me baby one more time

Researching careers, part two, Interior Designer

What training is involved on job?

• interior designers will enter a 1-year to 3-year apprenticeship to gain experience before taking a licensing exam How does a person in this career spend their hours?

• Interior designers draw upon many disciplines to enhance the function, safety, and aesthetics of interior spaces. Their main concerns are with how different colors, textures, furniture, lighting, and space work together to meet the needs of a building’s occupants.

What does it pay? on commission or steady?

• Median annual earnings for wage and salary interior designers were $42,260 in May 2006.
• Interior designers working in retail stores usually earn a commission, which can be irregular.
• The lowest 10 percent earned less than $24,270

Do a lot of people have this career?

• yes. Many businesses use designers.
  

Would I have to live somewhere specific to do this career?

• Nope, thanks to the internet and phone. Also can drive to work.
  

How much time would be be devoted to this career?

• About 26 percent are self-employed.

What skills are desired to be successful?

• Interior designers must be able to read blueprints, understand building and fire codes, and know how to make space accessible to people who are disabled.

What education do I need?

• Postsecondary education—especially a bachelor’s degree—is recommended for entry-level positions; some States license interior designers.
• Graduates of 2-year or 3-year programs are awarded certificates or associate degrees in interior design and normally qualify as assistants to interior designers upon graduation. Graduates with a bachelor’s degree usually qualify for a formal design apprenticeship program.
• Twenty-three States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico register or license interior designers. The National Council administers the licensing exam for Interior Design Qualification. To be eligible to take the exam, applicants must have at least 6 years of combined education and experience in interior design, of which at least 2 years must be postsecondary education in design.

  Once candidates have passed the qualifying exam, they are granted the title of Certified, Registered, or Licensed Interior Designer, depending on the State. Continuing education is required to maintain licensure.

What are some schools with good programs for achieving this career?

• Training programs are available from professional design schools or from colleges and universities and usually take 2 to 4 years to complete. Graduates of 2-year or 3-year programs are awarded certificates or associate degrees in interior design and normally qualify as assistants to interior designers upon graduation. Graduates with a bachelor’s degree usually qualify for a formal design apprenticeship program.

How would I find job openings in this area?

• newspaper, internet
  

What kind of insurance is available?

• Depends on the employer

How much traveling might be involved?

• Depends on the employer
  

What would be the potential dress code?

• professional
  

What if I get sick or injured and can't work for awhile? Will my job still be there then?

• Depends on your employer's policies.
  

What kind of job security is there overall?

• Keen competition is expected for jobs because many talented individuals are attracted to this occupation.