Musings, lots of them.

One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me

So I have more job interviews. One tomorrow with a follow-up on Friday of next week, one on Monday, and I'm hoping to apply for about 4 more jobs this week to bring my total up to 20.

I've been helping the boyfriend move in. I can't seem to figure out where to draw the line on things that are just to annoying to be tolerated, and things that should be fine, especially since I'm not really living with him...

Let's take organization. Maybe on a basic level, such as throwing out the mail after you touch it, rather than throwing it on the floor. Keeping things clean, and enjoying knowing that things are clean and tidy. Let's take his CD's, he has this habit of deciding that any CD can go into any CD case... I know these things are little, but I can't help but wonder if they are larger things in the big picture.

We've been having some rough days, where every things has started out unhappy, but ends up being fine. That tells me that we're doing okay, and that we know how to work with each other. On the other hand, I wonder if it's really that we are just comfortable with each other, and not willing to take the next step (actually move in with each other) should tell me that we might be doing what we're doing because it's easy.

I really loved having this weekend with my CMU friends. To have the 'group' back together in some form, with 5 of us it's enough to really feel together. With these feelings comes even more anger and disappointment at those friends who have decided to cut me out of their lives. Those friends who, without apparent reason on my end, decided that they didn't have time for me, or that they just didn't want to care anymore...

The month of Elul is upon us. For those of you who don't know Elul is the name of the Jewish month at the end of the year. Sort of like December, but for us it's really about trying to 'catch the spirit' of new beginnings. I'm really trying to dedicate myself to a more through understanding of Judaism, and really try to make choices about mitzvot, important perspectives and Jewish ideals. It's not that I don't already have these things, but I think that it's really time for me to try to dig a little deeper. To understand a little more. I've joined a learning program where your study partner calls you once a week to discuss whatever topics you choose. I'm really excited because it's a Jewish community brought to me.

The sprinklers at the new apartment make it look like it's raining...


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Turned it down

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I got offered a full-time job... and I turned it down. Not sure how I feel about that.

I'm trying to keep things together right now... lots of changes.

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Just not sure what is going on, or what to say about it

One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me

I had a few things I wanted to blog about, mostly how annoyed I am with little things in life. Let's see if the ideas are coming out...

Michael Phelps... what a wonderful athlete. I'm totally in support of being in awe and happy with our crazy athletes... however, I'm a little OVER the whole craziness. What is the problem with acknowledging the three other people who make a 4 person race gold medal. I can't even imagine how annoying it must be to be them. Especially Lezak, because he make up SO much time, and all anyone could say was another gold medal for Phelps.... woot...

I'm annoyed by landlords... why do they have to be such A*Holes. M@ and I went to hermosa beach to look at apartments and I can't even believe how pathetic everything was for the landlords. we met with this one guy who asked for $100 to run the credit. Then he said he wanted $500 in CASH for an additional retainer and was a complete jerk in relation to him proving his salary. Needless to say, he decided to just lose the $.

I finally managed to buy myself a teapot. As long and as hard of a decision it was, it was made vastly easier by Esther, my Vietnam travel companion. I found one I thought was decent, and while I was debating and looking around, she haggled the price for this 5 cup teapot down to about two dollars. I can't even believe that- I guess I should be thankful, because now I have a teapot in which to try and manage to mix and match my tea collection.

Speaking of tea, because Internet I love it, I want a way to nicely and cleanly show off/organize my tea collection. I have a very extensive collection, with loose-leaf tea from every location I've visited (okay, exaggeration police, not EVERY country, but certainly every trip). In addition to these tea parts, I also have a fairly large selection of bag tea. I love to have a totally random collection, with herbals and whites and blacks and greens. Unfortunately these are so many and in so many boxes that I can't keep them straight. Any good ideas?

I did some reminiscing a few weeks ago, looking through pictures and notes and cards. I can't tell you how weird it was to read love letters from previous boyfriends and realize how much time has passed. Additionally, Internet, I want to know how many of you write love letters now? Is that something we're all passing over now adays?

Okay.. thanks for the randomness break... back to job searches.


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A very crazy few weeks

One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me

Let's see what happened:

ComicCon: I went down to San Diego with about 5 other people, and it was an amazing weekend. IT started off a little terribly, with an accident on the 5 by Camp Pendleton. Basically it took us 2 hours to go 7 miles.
Look it up on video here or in words here. Really, neither of these articles help explain the 2 hour backup. The boys got out of the car and WALKED faster. But eventually we made it to ComicCon. The hotel was great, the Hyatt by the Convention Center, and the activities rocked. I got to meet Jamie and Adam from Mythbusters! WoHOO! We watched tons of previews, including Terminator, Disney, Watchmen, the Spirit and a few others. Lots of floor time, and lots of purchases. We even made time for seaport village and dinner

JOB INTERVIEWS: I had one in San Diego, which went well. It was for a Managing Director job, which was really exciting. Then I've had two others, one with a symphony and one with a reunions program at a private university. They have all gone well, but I'm anxious about second interviews, and the lack of 'call backs'.

FAMILY: My sister is at home working on wedding things. I've seen like 8 photographers, 2 DJ's and so far 2 dress stores. There's no time for breathing, let alone anything else!

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Interviews Ahoy!

One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me

I've had two interviews so far. I think they both went well, especially since one was in person and one was a phone interview. It's funny to try to comprehend the job responses I've been getting, who has called me back and who hasn't...

I won't go into details about the interviews here, if you want to know you can call me, but needless to say one job might be a little above me, and one might be a little below me. We'll have to see where it all lands.

I've been inundated by engagement announcements. People I thought might never get married, let alone get married before me, are totally engaged. I know that's ridiculous, to think that I should be married first, but it's true. I'm happy for them, but I can't help wondering what's up with me...

My parents didn't meet, let alone get married, until after they were both 30. I know that's totally reasonable and okay, but I always thought it would be different for me. I always thought that I would be making that transition sooner...

I used to think that I just wanted to be a stay at home mom, but I realize that I love working. I'm a hard worker, and I'm good at the jobs I do. I don't want to have kids tomorrow, but I want to have the opportunity to be with my husband, to make a life with him before we add kids to the mix.

I guess I'm just feeling a little frustrated by 'life planning'.

I know, man plans and G-d laughs. But I always thought that woman was supposed to...

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Home, trying to adjust

One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me

This has been one of the hardest adjustments I've ever had. My body clock just can't seem to settle itself... i haven't slept through the night since I've been home. (except the one time I slept the entire day...)

I have my first job interview Tuesday. With SCR... I'm really excited. If anyone has heard of a job that I might be good at, please pass it along.

The trip was fabulous. I had a truly amazing time. I learned a lot about myself, being in a crazy undeveloped nation. I learned about how I interact with others, which went surprisingly well... I learned more about food and culture and how Americans are perceived, also what happened in Vietnam, from the Vietnamese perspective.

I had an amazing adventure, it felt like a really long time. I loved Cambodia, the people are so friendly. Even though I know they are poorer than Vietnam, they all seem so much more friendly and personable.

I learned that I can handle it. Being in a foreign country, and that I can really have a good time.

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To my loyal readers

One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me

i am alive. I am safe in Cambodia. I will write again...

i promise.

bTW: I will be starting a JOB SEARCH on Tuesday of next week. Any thoughts?

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