Joanna Trusdle's Blog (6)

I have never been a real fan of the kitchen. When I was growing up, my mother forced me to stand in the kitchen and learn cooking techniques. I pretty much daydreamed during this process. When I ventured out into my first marriage, I gradually taught myself, through trial and error, the basics of cooking. I even made my own spaghetti sauce. After my two children were born, I became a stay-at-home mom, and had my days to think about and plan my meals for the week. I collected cookbooks and tried… Continue

It doesn't seem to matter that I just spent the last 6 years of my life getting two degrees. I was just informed that I didn't have the experience to meet the job qualifications. Even though the work described was well within my capabilities. Oh well....... Just keep plugging away at this. Continue

Today, Memorial Day, was supposed to be family time. My fiance was here and I wanted it to be nice. Right before lunch, my daughter's friend called and invited her to a MudHens game (toledo baseball team). My daughter appeared to have no knowledge of my plans for the day. She begged and begged, but I stood my ground. I ended up getting angry and it nearly ruined the rest of the day. Before we sat down to lunch, I apologized to my daughter for overreacting, so lunch ended up being nice after all.… Continue

How come it seems like I am one of the few who has made her age public? Are we not proud of being who we are? What does a number have to do with anything in our lives? I, for one, have worked very hard to get to this age, and I am extremely proud of it - and don't apologize either. I know you all are proud of yourselves, so why hide a part of who you are? You all look great so show it! Continue

What a bear this is. I have several sites that I check daily. It is amazing how one can go through hundreds of jobs and not find a single one to apply to. I just applied to a position with HHS, but haven't heard anything back yet - not unusual for government. I want to find a job that I am happy with, not just a job because I need a job. Part of the reason I went to college was so I wouldn't have to work in retail anymore, so I want a job that is fulfilling in every way. Continue

Yesterday I graduated with my Masters in Public Administration - at age 44. I just finished 6 years of college, that included my Bachelors degree. It was a pretty exciting moment! Now I spend my spare time job hunting, which is pretty much a full time job. I did get a letter for a second interview for a Public Health apprenticeship - but the budget has been cut, so now the hiring process and program have been delayed. It did make me feel good, though, that out of probably thousands of candidates… Continue