Career Fair Swag

Now that I am no longer interning, and am back in University classes (snore) my wardrobe isn't blogable. But alas, there was career fair day where I tried to sell myself to potential employers.

Like any girl who loves clothes, I spent the morning trying on all kinds of outfits. Career fairs are awkward...it's not exactly job interview wardrobe, but casual is not acceptable either. I have been told to wear a suit to my first interview...more on that nonsense later.

So naturally I texted pictures of myself to my sister in my top outfit choices. First I tried this one

Blazer - Zara, thrifted similar. Blouse - the Bay, here is a list of a bagillion leopard blouses. Pants - Bryans. Turquoise bracelet and earrings - Silpada earrings found here, bracelet/necklace found here. Watch - Tommy Hilfiger similar.

I really love this outfit. The touch of animal print releases my inner lioness...errr leopardess? Anyway, I felt the blazer made me too formal for this such event. I need to work on my confidence because as I look at this pic I am loving it. I accessorized this outfit with turquoise (christmas present from Trav) and of course, a watch.

Here is the outfit I actually wore

Any Saskatoonians will recognize the artwork behind me, courtesy of Sailor Dan!

This banging necklace is courtesy of my sister, from Charlotte Russe found here this is the jade one, which I also have. Be careful ordering any accessories, this necklace was only $13 so naturally we ordered every colour. Problem, all of them were broken in some way. Good thing we are practically mechanics. The red shirt comes from Reitmans and it has adorable buttons all down the back, found here Bonus, it's on sale! I also bought this shirt in turquoise. Black cardigan is from Jacob quite a few years ago, I don't think anyone needs help finding a black cardigan... Same turquoise bracelet and same watch as previous outfit.

Here is me with Sherman after rocking the career fair! Hopefully my charm turns in to a job this fall, fingers crossed!

How cute is he?

Until next time, stay classy San Diego...errr Saskatchewan.

Joc

Politics?

Now, I really don't want to get in to a big argument about right vs left and other such political debates. I am a Conservative and I could really give a crap if you are or are not. I enjoy debating/discussing politics with people of opposing views, but only when the time is appropriate. Being in the college of Education I have had more than enough opportunities to express and challenge my political views. I've even had someone say to me "You're a teacher! How can you be a conservative?" This idea that all teachers have to be left wing hippies is quite aggravating, but that is not what I want to talk about today. 

Picture this - I have just come off a glorious Christmas break with very little interest in going back to class. So I walk in to my first class on my first day back (late I might add) and get settled as my Professor is making a little introduction of himself. The usual items are addressed; name, where he grew up, interests and/or hobbies. Yadda yadda... Then he drops a bomb. I may have been in a rage induced black out because I cannot really remember exactly what he said but here goes from my memory "I am a left wing supporter. If you share this political view we will get along. If you do not, I will challenge you on your beliefs and where you base your importance." 

I shouldn't have used quotation marks, because that was definitely not a word for word quote. But pretty darn close. This is my Educational Administration Prof who will be teaching us about the laws within education. I get that you have your views and you are entitled to your expression, but is this really an appropriate setting? He continued to make digs at my man Brad Wall and how the current government could learn a thing or two from previous leaders. Are you freakin kidding me? This province is finally prosperous!! 

Again, I am going to take a step back. My purpose here is not to stir up a political debate among teachers but to ask the necessity of his comments. As teachers we are told to stay neutral in the classroom and give our students every opportunity to forge their own ideologies. Hypocritical much, Mr Professor? There is a time and place for politics, and I feel he was way out of line. He is in a very powerful position as most young adults are still developing their personal political ideologies. 

If he wants to talk about politics, I will not be backing down this semester. His feble attempt to indoctrinate the future teachers is pathetic and extremely unethical - and this is who I will be learning the law from? 

What are your thoughts? Is this type of behaviour or conversation acceptable or not?