Monthly Archives: September 2011

Job searching with social media – Day 1

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Cat

For the past few months I have been looking for a new job, as well as working on updating my CV and all the other things that come with it. Up until yesterday I was unable to utilise social media … Continue reading →

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Help me find a new job

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Cat

I need a new job in the Reading, UK area. Preferrably looking for customer service or copywriting, but will take any full-time job. I am a native German speaker and my background includes: Copywriting Games QA and Compliance QA Games … Continue reading →

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24 Season 5

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Cat

Seeing I am practically stuck in bed with a knee injury at the moment I figured this was a good time as any to be watching 24, a show I can’t seem to watch over time. I have written about … Continue reading →

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More Google+ woes

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Cat

I changed my name on my Google+ profile the other day after being warned I would be unable to carry on using other Google services. The following message still greets me 48 hours later and makes me wonder what would … Continue reading →

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Should the date of birth be on a CV/resume?

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Cat

It’s about time to update my CV again and earlier today we had a discussion in the house whether a CV should contain the date of birth. I have always had it on there and I had never considered taking … Continue reading →

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Google+ rant

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Cat

I clicked over to Google+ this evening to be greeted with the following message: There’s a problem with your Google+ profile It appears that the name you entered does not comply with the Google+ Names Policy. The Names Policy requires … Continue reading →

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CAE failure

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Cat

I had this random dream the other day that I had attempted to take the CAE exams, but failed so spectacularly that I was laughed out of the exam room and, following the realisation I couldn’t speak English as well … Continue reading →

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Housebound

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Cat

I hurt my knee last Friday and it’s left me housebound since then. Whilst there’s plenty to watch [24] and do [#doodleblanket] I don’t like this disruption to my routine. I have no work to distract me. I am lacking … Continue reading →

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Organised

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Cat

Veronica Mars said in ‘A trip to the dentist’ [S01E21]: The whole ritual cleaning thing is textbook for a reason. For a couple of minutes, you’re in control and everything’s the way it should be, at least on the surface. … Continue reading →

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Music of the moment

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Cat

I’ve realised that there are a few songs I listen to almost daily at the moment which is rather unusual for me, the chronic playlister and shuffleler. All the below links are to Spotify: Ludovico Einaudi – Primavera Yael Naim … Continue reading →

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“Thanks for ordering from Amazon.co.uk”

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Cat

I’m still trying to do more reading and with an English exam coming up, as well as a lot of unread books at home what could possibly be better than buying books, right? A few years ago I read several … Continue reading →

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I’m going to do it!

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Cat

Just sent off the following email to 13 exam centres in the South offering CAE exams: Hi there, I am interested in taking the CAE exams this year. Can you tell me whether you offer the option to just take … Continue reading →

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Something to keep in mind

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Cat

Normally when I’m ill I don’t bother going to the doctor’s until I’m fine again or I feel too ill to go at the time and then suddenly I’m over it and it didn’t seem to bad. Last year I … Continue reading →

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5 years – my blogging anniversary

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Cat

I have been blogging here for five years now. Some stats and things: Posts: 655 Comments: 4,777 Categories: 222 All-time views: 357,893 Views on busiest day: 3,501 Busiest day: July 27th 2007 Numerous design changes I love wordpress.com Running as … Continue reading →

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I should listen to that voice in my head more often!

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Cat

Today would have been the 55th birthday of my mum. In order to distract myself from that I did ridiculous amounts of work and stayed late knowing I’d be coming home at the same time a friend was meant to … Continue reading →

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