Well, it's official...I actually have a job. I accepted the offer and start on Monday. I really can't wait to get started. I know I sound like a broken record, so this is probably the last I'll mention about it.
Now what? I need to prioritize my next few months' worth of purchases. There's the stuff I NEED like the crates of my personal junk...
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Now what? I need to prioritize my next few months' worth of purchases. There's the stuff I NEED like the crates of my personal junk...
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*grump* The cat woke me up this morning early...well...earlier than my jobless ass has been getting up for the past several months. That's all about to change though.
A year ago, this last February, I decided to take a year off from the 9 to 5 grind. I enjoyed it very much -- like I've before said before, I've never been happier or more relaxed....
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A year ago, this last February, I decided to take a year off from the 9 to 5 grind. I enjoyed it very much -- like I've before said before, I've never been happier or more relaxed....
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annellise:
congrats on the new job! aside from the lack of income, its always refreshing to take some time away from the "real world". i'm just emerging from a break too. 'cept i dont have a new job. yet.
salome:
Yeah, I know what you mean. I'm only working part time right now, and the job becomes full time July 1. I wonder if I've become too much of a pussy slacker to be able to handle a full time job.
I don't read the news either, and I used to be a journalist, so it's a huge change. I figure there's nothing I can do about it anyway, so I may as well not aggravate the ulcer.
I don't read the news either, and I used to be a journalist, so it's a huge change. I figure there's nothing I can do about it anyway, so I may as well not aggravate the ulcer.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
To hell with the temp job...got a permanent offer from the BIG FISH this morning. I'm gonna go out and celebrate!!!
FUCK YEAH!!!!!
To hell with the temp job...got a permanent offer from the BIG FISH this morning. I'm gonna go out and celebrate!!!
FUCK YEAH!!!!!
redbean13:
Congratulations!
Today is the day...after 14 months off work, I'm finally going in for an 8 hour shift. Ugh..gotta get these gears turning again. It's nothing special...just a temp gig, but it's better than nothing. The income will be welcome and it will get me used to working again. I've enjoyed my mini-retirement, but I'm also sick of being idle. Still expecting a permanent offer this...
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Wednesday's interview went okay, I guess. Of the 5 people I met with, I disliked 2 of them -- not a good start. I'm not sure why, but something about their personalities rubbed me the wrong way.
One guy avoided making eye contact -- that's a big turn-off for me. It wasn't in a rude way..like he was reading the paper...it was like he just...
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One guy avoided making eye contact -- that's a big turn-off for me. It wasn't in a rude way..like he was reading the paper...it was like he just...
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*Grump* Had to wake up at 5:30am to get ready for a job interview today. I suppse I could have slept in, but I need to go through my morning ritual of surfing the net and drinking a pot of coffee. If I don't, bad things happen to nice people.
This job is not quite so interesting as the one I interviewed for last week,...
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This job is not quite so interesting as the one I interviewed for last week,...
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vanille:
thank you!! i'm all covered of sugar! 
Today is a good day. Nothing all that special happened...I'm just in a good mood. It's pretty nice outside, but I think I'm gonna stay in. Though I'd love to fire up the BBQ.
Saw a headline today that "they" have discovered a new genus of cricket. It's impressive when they find a new species, but a whole genus? Awesome! I'm so sick of reading...
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Saw a headline today that "they" have discovered a new genus of cricket. It's impressive when they find a new species, but a whole genus? Awesome! I'm so sick of reading...
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ilsa:
I'm flattered that you like reading my journal! 
My cat should get spayed too but it's weird cos she hasn't had her heat in almost two years and she's 3 years old
I love the movie Amadeus too!
My cat should get spayed too but it's weird cos she hasn't had her heat in almost two years and she's 3 years old
I love the movie Amadeus too!
salome:
The Derby was great, but unfortunately I didn't win any money. Perhaps it has something to do with starting the mint juleps at 9 am ...
This is arguably the most important day of my life with respect to my career. By the end of today, I will either be employed with my dream job at a great company, or I....won't. 
I've met with this group before, and this is my final leg of the interview gauntlet. I'm running on fumes here...only got a few hours of sleep. My mind was...
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I've met with this group before, and this is my final leg of the interview gauntlet. I'm running on fumes here...only got a few hours of sleep. My mind was...
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bronte:
Well...tension is building. I would like to prematurely start dancing around and cheering, but I don't want to jinx it. I think I did very well in the interviews. Hopefully they'll make an offer today! I have a phone interview today with another company too...just in case. Things seem to be coming together finally..just in the nick of time. 
I have a phone interview today with another company too...just in case. Things seem to be coming together finally..just in the nick of time. 
callisto:
thanks for the compliments on the jewellery btw
I can't think of anything more satisfying than that first cup of coffee in the morning. Actually, wait...I can think of at least one thing better. I'm really sick of this Starbucks French Roast, but it's fairly economical. The Costco bags last a few weeks. Once I get my roaster from out of storage in MD, I'll get back to the fresh-roasted Sumatra and Mohka...
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I'm really sick of this Starbucks French Roast, but it's fairly economical. The Costco bags last a few weeks. Once I get my roaster from out of storage in MD, I'll get back to the fresh-roasted Sumatra and Mohka... Read More
Well, swallowed my pride and set wheels in motion to start a temp gig for one of my former employers. I have some permanent opportunities brewing, but they won't put any offers on the table for at least 2 more weeks and one needs to eat! It just pains me to rewind my "career" 8+ years. Though there are some positives...I can re-acquaint myself with...
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salome:
Well I'm glad you like the pix, that's what they're there for!
tita:
Everyone has baggage>cept some call it experience 
Hang in there!
Hang in there!Watched "The Interpreter" last night. I dunno, wasn't bad, but left no lasting effects on me. Nice to see Sean Penn coming back.
Pretty much a lazy day so far. Weather has been GORGEOUS this past week...so nice after 2 straight months of rain. Already did my grocery shopping for the week...not much else to do but kick back on the porch with a beer....
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Pretty much a lazy day so far. Weather has been GORGEOUS this past week...so nice after 2 straight months of rain. Already did my grocery shopping for the week...not much else to do but kick back on the porch with a beer....
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lenox:
E3, ay? I'm jealous ^__^
^__^
kiki:
mooses?
Got wind of an interesting opportunity to consider yesterday and I've been thinking about it most of the night. Company in my industry is starting up a studio here in SF Bay and they're looking for someone to manage the whole operation. Can I do it? Sure...with time. Have I done it before? Hell no. Do the prospects intrigue me? Yeah! Do the prospects scare...
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salome:
Thanks for the private message, your thoughts and your good wishes are much appreciated. Thanks especially for not being judgmental about my decision to strip in the first place -- I know a lot of people sort of understand that a girl has to pay her bills, but are a little high and mighty about stripping, even when I've just said I'm quitting! Which is funny as hell, considering this is a PORN site ...
Good luck losing the weight; it WILL make you feel better and healthier to be back at your normal weight, to eat right, and to exercise regularly.
Bay Area represent.
[Edited on Apr 28, 2006 5:42PM]
Good luck losing the weight; it WILL make you feel better and healthier to be back at your normal weight, to eat right, and to exercise regularly.
Bay Area represent.
[Edited on Apr 28, 2006 5:42PM]
salome:
Actually, I lived in Taiwan briefly and decided that Chinese and East Asia were not for me. I mastered Russian, but Chinese was beyond me and I really hated being stared at.
le crueset = the best! i love the weight, and let me tell you, there is nothing better than cooking a stew in a big blue pot. next thing youre going to tell me is that you want a set of shun knives. talk about sexy.
in response to you saying that you are old cuz i said i was old: you are a spring chicken compared to me. i was holding up my head when you were still in utero.
oh, and for the record, the underoos were she-ra, r2d2, wonder woman, and scrappy-doo.