Mission Impossible: Possible

Yo!  I'm back again and this time with good news: my project was accepted!  And on the first try, no less!  I'm pretty proud of that, I will admit.  The picture below is a screenshot of the e-mail I received today, but it doesn't look so hot right now, so I don't know how it'll look when I post it.  Basically, it just says that I'm approved as  long as I agree to their terms which are listed in the e-mail and I have to get it done by next September because I'm a senior this year.

Now, I don't really have enough time tonight to go into detail on my project and I kind of want to do a separate post on that anyway because it's a pretty tough project to adequately and concisely explain, but I'll give you reader-sans a basic idea of what it is.

I'm going to be creating three textured murals to be hung in a playroom at the AIDB (Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind) Regional Center.  The title of my project is "Reaching Out" and that is because the textured murals will, hopefully, encourage the blind and visually impaired children who go to the regional center to reach out and explore their environments.  As part of my requirements given by the council, I will be creating a second blog or website solely for discussing the issues my project deals with.  Whenever I start work on that, I'll make sure to let you guys know so you can check it out too!

Well, that's all I have time for right now.  I have to go and do a bit of homework, but I'll try to give a more in depth explanation of my project within the next several days.  Don't forget to keep on rockin' and rollin'! (>0<)

- Turtle-chan

Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition!

Konichiwa, reader-sans! (^_^)  I, Turtle-chan, have returned from my date with the Spanish Inquisition, a.k.a. the Girl Scout council.  No, it wasn't bad enough to merit calling them the Spanish Inquisition, but I couldn't resist the opportunity for a Monty Python reference (if you aren't familiar with the skit I'm referring to, here you go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tym0MObFpTI )  Unfortunately, the council is not permitted to tell you whether or not you got approved while you're there; I'll be finding out via e-mail at some point tomorrow, if you're interested.   Anyway, I'll give you a quick breakdown of how things went for me.
So, I got there a little early and was asked to sit in a waiting area while we waited for the other council members to get there.  After that, they pulled me in and took a picture of me to use as my headshot for the archives.  Once that was over with, we all just sat down and they started firing questions.  Now, you are permitted to have your paperwork and stuff with you and I'd also recommend bringing a writing utensil to jot stuff down with.  I'll admit that it's a little hard to start off--and that's coming from someone who does really well with presentations--but it gets easier as you go.  They'll guide you through whatever they want to talk about and you just need to kind of make sure you identify any possible questions they might have based on what you've sent in before you go if you want to be really prepared.
After we talked it over and they asked their questions and made some suggestions, they sent me out of the room for about five to ten minutes while they talked it over between themselves.  After they were done, I was called back in for another couple of minutes and they just made sure that I understood what we'd talked about and that I knew to check my e-mail tomorrow for the results.
Personally, I feel pretty good about it.  I think I basically nailed it, so I guess we'll find out tomorrow.  There were really only three things they commented on for alteration or addition, which, from what I've heard and read, is pretty good.  I'll try to update you guys on my situation tomorrow and if I got accepted, I'll make sure to start explaining my project.  The project itself is quite simple, but the problem it's geared toward is kind of hard to understand.  With any luck, you'll see what I mean soon.  Oh, and I think I've fixed the site to where anyone and everyone can comment if they want to; you don't have to be a BlogSpot member anymore, so bring on the questions, comments, and concerns.  I'll do what I can to give you help and answers!
Anywho, see you on the flip side and  keep on rockin' and rollin'!
- Turtle-chan

Update

Alright, I'm back for just a moment.  I wanted to let you reader-sans know that, as of right now, the date for the interview is 25 August.  That's next Monday, and the time is 6:00.  I'll try to post that night after the interview if I can, but if I have too much homework, you guys may have to wait a day or two.
That's all for now.  Keep on rockin' and rollin'.


-Turtle-chan

The Council Strikes Back

It's me again...  So guess what happened this time?  Three out of the four necessary council members for the interview can't come to interview tonight. (>-<)  Two of them are sick and one of them is out of state.  Have I ever mentioned how bad my luck is with things like this?  If I'm ever crunched for time, without fail, something will go wrong to make it take longer.  Every.  Single.  Time. (-_-)
Anyway, I have no idea when I'll actually be interviewing now.  The tentative date is next Monday, but who knows what'll happen between now and then.  I'll let you guys know whenever I find out.
Well, Turtle-chan is out for today.  I'm too frustrated to say anything else.  Keep on rockin' and rollin' and stuff.


- Turtle-chan

Doomsday Prepping

Konichiwa!  I'm back again, reader-sans!  Yes, my date with the Girl Scout  council is looming ever closer (as in, tomorrow at 6:00 for anyone who needs a refresher), so I thought I'd do a little preparation beforehand.
What I've done, since it's been so long since I sent in my paperwork, is I looked over the copies I made of the paperwork and re-familiarized myself with it.  I also went back over my sketches, measurements, photographs of pertinent spaces, and written plans.  From what I have been able to glean from my research and interrogations of other girls who have had their interviews already, you want to make sure you know your plans backward, forward, and anywhere in between.  If the council questions you about any part of your project, you should be able to explain it easily.  I'll be able to comment more on that after my interview, and I'll probably post again tomorrow to let you guys know how an interview should go down.
Another piece of information that's important to know before going into an interview is this: the council wants you to be in full uniform.  That means your vest, a white shirt, and khaki pants or skirt.  I am planning on wearing a khaki skirt because I hate khaki so I'm having to borrow my mom's clothes for that part and the skirt was more forgiving on my smaller hips, but you don't have to wear a skirt if that's not your thing.  Also, I've been told that your vest does not have to be updated, so if you're like me who has just recently joined a new troop and is either too busy or too lazy to sew on the new patches, you don't have to worry about it!  As far as the rest of your appearance goes, I'd probably follow the same rules as goes for any other kind of interview.  Just make sure you look presentable and keep in mind any more modern fashion trends that may be offensive to older generations.  How you look plays a huge part in how well an interview goes.
Well, I think that's all I have to say for today, so I guess I'll be signing off for now.  Wish me luck!  And, as always, keep on rockin' and rollin'!


- Turtle-chan

Something Wicked This Way Comes!

Konichiwa, reader-sans!  It's been a while! Gomenasai!  I've been crazy busy lately, what with summer homework and college applications and scholarship applications and school starting...  Yeah, it's been hectic. (>-<)
Aaaaannnyywaaayyy, that's enough of my whining.  How about some good/bad/I-don't-even-know-what-to-think news!  *cues drumroll*  I have a date for my interview with the council.  Actually, I've had the date for like a month or so, but I've been busy and I wasn't sure if it was going to change or not (with my track record, it probably would have), so I hadn't told you reader-sans.  I got an e-mail today from the lady that I sent my paperwork to, and she confirmed it.  My date with death--or the potential death of my hopes and dreams in regards to my gold award--has been scheduled for 18 August 2014.  That would be this coming Monday.
Now, I'm not going to go into any detail about my project until after my interview in case I have to totally scrap the idea (please don't let that happen!!!!!), but I promise that Turtle-chan will reward the reader-sans' patience after the interview!  I'll make sure to post again as soon as possible after the interview and try to give you all a feel for what to expect during your interviews since I have been unable to find anything on what to expect and I can't stand going into something blindly (yes, I'm a Type A personality).
Well, I guess that's all for now!  I'll get back to you, reader-sans!  Don't forget to keep on rockin' and rollin'!


- Turtle-chan