Bushes and Cook

Okay, so it looks like my having to take one more class isn't so bad. I AM actually learning practical information for a future of librarianship.

In addition to school and work, my personal project has been putting together a portfolio for upcoming interviews. For those who are thinking of making one, definitely do it! I was nervous preparing for interviews. How do I tell them about the work I do? How do I apply what I have done to this new job? I'm also a fairly modest person, so it is hard for me to express what I have done. Not that I think I am the best ever, but I do feel I have made contributions to my libraries. Therefore, the portfolio is ideal. It has helped me remember all of that schoolwork that at the time were just assignments, but now are examples of my capabilities. I have a collection of my contributions, which also show my dedication and abilities. I would recommend that everyone keeps tabs on the work they are doing and hold on to it. It will come in handy.

Laura and Jenna Bush are on Jay Leno as I write this. Political affiliations aside, I do enjoy the fact that people are on Leno talking about the importance of libraries and reading. I'll admit, I tuned in to see David Cook. So to turn the channel and find a discussion on how libraries are growing, evolving, and addressing technology, I was quite excited. And I do know that many people still have an antiquated view of dark buildings with old books. Hopefully, that idea is being discredited as more people realize that the library has something for everyone. Speaking of, Jay mentions books on tape, and the jokes go to how people fall asleep while listening. At least Laura got a comment in there how there "is something to them." So yeah, library discussion on Leno was pretty cool.

Speaking of David Cook... We are Idol fans. The finale wasn't as glamorous as they had been in the past. Maybe Idol Gives Back takes from that. However, I did enjoy it. And I did vote for Cook. I loved the fact that he was a rocker, could sing, and still wasn't too cool to do the stupid stuff Fox has contestants do. He was real but still a natural star. So the finale was this week. We DVR it, since I work Wednesday nights. Because of spending time with friends, work, and class, Dan and I watched it tonight. We did watch most of the performances and none of the commercials. Then, in true Idol style, they make the winning announcement at the last possible minute. So I'm watching, anxious after avoiding the Internet today so I would not know who had one. And Ryan says, with his frequent pauses, "The winner... by 12 million votes... of American Idol 2008 is... David..." Then my DVR prompts that it is the end of the recording. Darn Fox. I laughed, as I had said only moments before "I bet it will cut off right before it's announce." But I had no idea it would cut that close! Dan knew who won, so I found right away, but still!

Enough rambling for one night!