Saturday, July 6, 2013

Social Pet Saturday: It's Personal

Hey everyone! I hope you all had a great 4th of July, even if you're not from the US. I'll be honest and tell you that I don't have much to share today in the way of internet findings. So I thought I'd share some "personal" stuff that's been going around in these parts.


So, Wednesday I announced that I had a job interview at an emergency animal hospital. I went to the interview and everything went well... in my opinion anyways. The clinic is very new and pretty fancy so I'm excited. The position I applied for is part time, so I will still have plenty of time to blog if I get the job. I have to go back tomorrow for a working interview.

This is normal. I don't think I've ever applied for a job as a veterinary technician where I didn't have to do a working interview. It's where you go in and work for a few hours so that they can make sure you really have the skills you say you do. It's been a little over a year since I've used my skills, so I hope I haven't lost the magic touch. I'll keep you updated!


Our 4th of July celebration here was lots of fun. We had a barbecue while the kids swam in the pool. I dropped some meat from the grill to the ground. Too bad Shiner wasn't outside at the time or she would have got herself a tasty treat!

Lily and Violet in the pool.

After all of that, we popped off some fireworks in the driveway. Shiner was safely locked away. Forutnately, fireworks don't scare her. In fact, she's perfectly OK with running right up to one and trying to "get it"... that's the reason we don't let her out on the 4th.

Fireworks in the park across the street.

The city I live in launched their firework show in the park across the street from my house just like they do every year. This year, the minor league baseball field in the park launched their own fireworks show at the same time as the city's fireworks. Pretty cool! We are used to fireworks here. The baseball team sets them off just about every Friday they have a game in the summertime.

Unrelated to the 4th of July celebrations, I'd like to congratulate Michelle S. for winning our World's Best Cat Litter Giveaway! If you didn't win, no worries. We have some more cool giveaways coming up soon.

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And speaking of giveaways, if you haven't entered to win a copy of the book "Castle In The Mist" by Robert McCarty, you still have time! Good luck!

30 comments:

  1. Your girls look like they had a great time!good luck with the next stage of interviewing Ann...I have fingers crossed for you!xx Rachel

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  2. Good Luck with the interview Ann. Our paws are crossed. Have a super Saturday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  3. Sounds like you had a nice 4th and best of luck on your interview. :)

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  4. Best wishes on the working interview! Sounds like you had a great 4th of July :-)

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  5. Golden Congrats! That's great it is only part time and you'll have time to blog. Looks like the kids enjoy being in the pool Can't wait to hear more about your new job. Happy Saturday. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  6. Good luck - I hope you will get this job. Pool and BBQ? - that's perfect for a 4th of july (I'm more for the BBQ)

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  7. Best of luck with the job!!!! Your kids are soooooooooo cute! BTW I had nominated your blog to be in the running for a Pettie....why they constantly make blogs that post exclusively about cats or dogs finalists in the "Best PET Blog" category, I have no idea. In my opinion the "Best PET Blog" category should be reserved for blogs that blog about dogs, cats, hamsters, etc, etc, etc.......but hey! What the hell do I know? I have been ranting around the net about it and am trying to stop myself from blogging about it....would love to but I probably will not. Anyway, you should have been there!

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    1. Thank you very much Caren! Have they already announced the finalists? I've kind of been wanting to rant a little myself about some other awards but hey what do I know either? We can rant together!

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  8. I think you will Ace that 2nd interview...we think you've got that magic touch!

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  9. That's really neat about the job, good luck! Love Dolly

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  10. I have my *paws crossed* Miss Ann for a successful interview process!!! I know you will be GREAT! Have a wonderful weekend.
    *Cairn cuddles*
    Oz

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  11. Your girls are beautiful, and look like they are really having a good time in the pool! A working interview...never had one of those, but it makes sense with the type of work you do. I, too, work part-time, and find that it works out just right for me. Keeping my fingers crossed - sounds like a great job.

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    1. It would only be 2 days of the week... maybe more if they called and I could come help. One shift would be 12 hours long though lol... I've done that in the past a lot, but hope I can handle it ;)

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  12. I'm rooting for you sweetie! I bet you will be great durring the working interveiw! hugs

    ps Pass by my blog I have a couple awards that are waiting for you!

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    1. Thank you Francesca. Sorry I'm so late picking up the award, I've had a busy day!

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  13. So glad to hear your interview went well. Good luck on the working part! :)

    It sounds like your Fourth was terrific. That's great that Shiner is not afraid of the fireworks.

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  14. fingers and paws crossed for your job.
    have a blessed week end.

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  15. Oh sounds like you had a pawesome 4th! We bet we kittehs know the park you're talking about too! MOL!

    Wishing you the best of luck on this new hob possibility - we hope it works out and is all you want it to be!!

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    1. Thanks guys! It's Old Settlers Park in Round Rock :)

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  16. What a Happy photo! Good luck for the job. My paws are crossed :)

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  17. Thanks for sharing some "personal" stuff with us gf! I so hope you get the job! BTW, your girls are just adorable!

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  18. Good luck, Ann! We've got our paws crossed for you.

    Fireworks weren't any big deal for me either, until this year. It was the constant sonic booms that finally drove my under the bed....

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    1. Thanks Sage! Sorry you didn't like the fireworks this year =/ that's a bummer!

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  19. Good luck on your interview...hope you'll get the job :)

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  20. I hope the working interview goes well for you.

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  21. Keeping my paws crossed you get the job. That fireworks must have been cool. Pop sez if he lived that close to a minor league ball park, he'd be at all their games. He's impressed.

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    1. Thanks CK! The team is the Round Rock Express. The field is pretty cool... I remember going a lot in high school.

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