The waiting game...

I had two job interviews last week. One was a second interview for a position at the Capitol. The other, a management opportunity with good ol' BBW. I am now waiting to hear the outcome of the Capitol job so I know whether or not I need to pursue the BBW opportunity. I have never been a patient person, so I have to say that I don't play this waiting game very well.

With the Capitol job, the whole process has been a waiting game, so I've gotten a little used to it. I first heard about the position in July, but didn't go in for an interview until the first of August. After the first interview, I didn't hear back until late August when they scheduled the second interview. They were hoping to have a decision made today, but I didn't hear anything. My interviews have gone well, and I'm very excited about this possibility, so hopefully things will work out... as long as I don't go crazy from waiting!

While I was waiting to hear back about the second interview, I was picking up some extra work at BBW. With my 9 years of experience, I've become quite the project guru, so I ended up going to a few other stores and working on marketing-pitch/back-room organization projects. While I was at one of the stores the manager mentioned that she had a co-manager position available and that I really should interview with it. I liked her, and I liked the store... it's a very different atmosphere from the lovely ghetto that I work at. Customers actually give you feedback and come in to spend money! I interviewed with her after my second interview at the Capitol and things went well. She told me to let her know what I decided about the Capitol job and we could move on from there.

After interviewing with her, or I should say, during my interview with her, I realized just how much I want to work in politics. I really hope this Capitol position works out. I think I could learn a lot. I'm not sure that I have the same learning opportunities at BBW since I've been there for so long and there's only so much you can learn when it comes to retail. I enjoy my work there, but I'm not passionate about it. So think happy thoughts for me while I continue to play the waiting game. Hopefully the outcome will be well worth the wait.

28 and a month...

I've been 28 years old for a whole month now, and I'm not so sure I'm a fan. First of all, there's nothing to be excited about... I'm semi-unemployed and single. Not exactly where most people picture themselves as they quickly approach 30. Hopefully the employment situation will work itself out soon, I interviewed for a position last week and am waiting to here back about the next round of interviews. The single situation is kind of depressing, but I can handle that. I'd much rather be single than have to deal with a loser boyfriend at the moment. And I'd much rather have a paycheck than a boyfriend.

While I don't really feel like a grown-up, I am finally starting to feel some of the effects of growing older. The grey hairs are starting to get ridiculous. Now, it's partially my fault since I can't remember the last time I got highlights, but still... I'm constantly pulling them out. I've also had quite a few injuries over the last month. That should be expected because I'm incredibly clumsy, but I will seriously wake up in the morning and not remember why I can barely walk. It could be worse though, I could have an 80 year old body like my good friend Molly. She has been experiencing aches and pains since we were 20!

Hopefully month 2 of 28 will pick up. Things can only get better, right?