Tim Bruns' Journal

6:43PM - Oooh, candy...

11:37AM - I think they like me

I think they like me at my job.  While they haven't scheduled me for more hours, they keep calling me in.  I had 1 day off last week (because I insisted), and they just tried to call me in today.  I'd have thought about it if I didn't also have school work and the kid to deal with.

Doesn't pay well, but it's better than nothing, and it's nice to be working.

8:31PM - Why yes, I am that good.

Teacher: I learn a lot looking at your answers to the code problems.  How long have you been writing code?

Me: I haven't programming code since '95.

Not that I think I'm actually that good at coding, but I found that comment amusing.



Edit: On second note, that wasn't the teacher who made that comment.  D'oh!

Current mood: amused

3:50PM - Fun Impending...

Tomorrow, I start at Target.

Today, however, I am very sick.  Hopefully I can keep something down before tomorrow.

5:16PM - It's Fantasy Football Season!

I love fantasy football.  I won a lot of leagues last year, and this year, I'm only going to be in 4 leagues.  Should be fun.

One draft down so far, had 2 Defenses and a kicker go in the first 3 rounds in that one.

4:05PM - Calling all warm bodies!

Are a warm body?  Can you move under your own power?  Would you like to play football for Northern Illinois University?

I'm in an online NCAA2009 league with 26376 as NIU (he's playing as Miami (Ohio)).  I went into the season with 1 active Tight End (TE) and 4 Wide Recievers (WR).  Currently, that TE is out for the season, and my #1 WR is out for a few more weeks (likely until the MAC championship game, if I can get there).  As a result, my #3 WR is playing TE off and on, my #2 Half Back (HB) has logged some time at WR, TE, and FB, and my #2 Left Tackle (LT ) had at least 2 catches in my last game. 

To make matters worse, my kicker is so inaccurate, that on non-extra points, he's about 50/50 when he's in range, which is about 35 yards (though he did make a 50 yard kick with the wind).


Fortunately this year is almost over, and I think I'll have a better recruiting class than last year. Between that, and some red shirt transfers, I'll have a much better team next year.

Current mood: irritated

4:47PM - I has a job!

Well, barring a drug and background check (which shouldn't be a problem).

It's at Target, I'll be on the sales floor, probably in Electronics, and hope to get 35-40 hours a week.  It's not great, but it should help with the bills and such till I get something better, and maybe I can get in on a better position or something.

Current mood: accomplished

10:49AM - Rock for Cheap

A while ago, Rockband99.com was started by HMX (developers of Rock Band) to clear out RB1 bundles, and they offered the bundle with RB2 and AC/DC pack discs for $99 and $15 shipping.  Then Walmart offered the RB2 bundle for $99.  Now, Rockband99.com goes to Rockband79.com, where the RB1 bundle with RB2 and AC/DC disc goes for $79 and free shipping.

So, if you want Rock Band, and don't have a Wii, I'd give it a shot (Excludes Wii for the web deals).

8:22PM - Zzzzzzz

Zoo good. Zoo with todler tiring.

We did get to use the monkey leash/backpack thingie though, and that let her run around a bit.  Hopefully we can work on her staying close without one eventualy.

Second interview tomorow.  I'm thinking positive.

2:56AM - Happy Birthday Jason!

Happy Birthday 26376.  Hope it's a good one.

Current mood: happy

11:46AM - I can has interview?

I got my first interview set up since i got laid off (December).

It's Target, but it's better than nothing and will help extend unemployment.  The discount will also reduce costs around here, so I can't complain about that.

We'll see how it goes.  I have a few other retail apps out there.

3:14PM - Money Woes

At the moment, we are seriously underfunded in my household.  Money is coming, but not quickly, or quick enough, so I just had to dip once again into the retirement account.  Can't do this too many more times, though at least the part I dipped in is better than it was in March (was around $7 a share, now up between $10 and $11).

I'm off to apply for jobs at Target, Walmart, and Hobby Lobby.  The former two may finaly be hiring now that summer is almost over, and the later had a sign out on Monday.  Any income would be better than what I'm working with now.

Current mood: sad

3:08PM - Grrrr.

Oil Change that shouldn't have happened will hopefully be cleared up.  Meanwhile, I was also charged for my car getting towed twice.

In other news, we do not have the warranty coverage, so the bill (which should be about $90 less) is all mine. :(

Meanwhile, I've been informed that there may be problems getting the money my step-son owes us.

11:28AM - Is it strange that...

the Sunfire now feels like it drives and steers better when the only work done on it replaced the steering column shell and ignition tumbler?

12:01AM - Random Thoughts

I'm tired, but had a few random things to jot down.

• Won 2 more songs via Pepsi (Woho!).  I'm now 21/24 in the give away.  Neither song I grabbed was one I had on my want list initially.
• Car repairs cost ~$615.  I'm hoping I can get most of that reembursed.
• Due to the above, no Gen Con for me.
• Dawn asked Serenity if she was glad to see me back and she said no :(
• Despite the fact that the car issues wouldn't have happened if i had gone down to Urbana, I don't blame the trip for them, as it would have happened eventually.  The timing was just really bad.
• My cell phone battery, after dying less than an hour after I had charged it, has been good all evening, and been under heavier use.  I would still like to get a replacement.
• I find most of the ghost/haunting shows (A Haunting, Ghost Adventures, Ghost Hunters, etc) annoying and stupid.
• I fell asleep for a moment while writing the previous sentence.

Current mood: tired

2:11PM - Urbana, where cars go to die.

Well, technically, the car isn't dead, just the ignition tumbler. It was not money I wanted to spend either.

Been a long weekend.   An expensive weekend, but 26376  and jennilee_rose are in their new apartment.

I'm not sure about Gen Con anymore, which is annoying because I leave Wednesday.  I'll talk to the wife and see.

Current mood: annoyed

10:54PM - Epic Game is Epic

To quote Jason.

Jason's Miami University 30, Tim's Northern Illinois University 27, in 3 OT.

Lag was annoying while kicking, but we both had the issue, so outside of that, it was fun, and very close.  The difference is the only TD scored by Miami in regulation off a fumble recovery.

Hopefully, we'll get a rematch in the MAC championship game. 

(This post has been brought to you by NCAA 2009)

5:11PM - Happy Aniversery Dawn!

Been 3 years, and going strong.  Love you.

Current mood: happy

1:35PM - More Class from Hell thoughts

I just got graded on my paper that I thought I blew.  I got a perfect score on it.  I'm still not sure why.

12:25PM - Random Stuff

Almost all the jewelry is up on DawnsOriginals.com.  Just missing a few earrings.

I am taking the first class I think I hate at school.  Have to use Visio a lot (thank goodness I have 2000 from my last trip though academia), and I don't get along with Visio.

I forgot how much I enjoy College Football video games.  I prefer watching Pro Football, but there's something nice about the college video games.

Step-Son's wife could be facing fellony charges (yay!), but it's possible what she did could cause us serious financial problems (over $700 worth).

Former co-workers who gold laid off when I did and now have a job has risen to at least 6 (out of 125).  Apparently more of my coworkers have been laid off however.

Current mood: awake

Current music: Yo Gabba Gabba