I'm sure by now most people who read this already know, but the waiting game is over! I finally heard back from the Capitol job yesterday and I am starting on October 1! I am very excited about learning a whole new area of policy, and also excited to continue with committee work... I really do love that aspect of the legislature the most.
If this doesn't work out, I think I will go into the engagement business. I seem to be quite the good luck charm. Now, not only if you live with me, but if you take me on your first date you can be engaged within a year! My dear, sweet friends Michelle and Angus got engaged last week and it was just last November when I went with them on their very first date to Wurst Fest. I knew at the time that it was probably one of the best first dates I had ever been on, so good things were bound to come.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009
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.
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.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
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?
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?
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Long time, no post.
Wow, it's been ages! Sorry to have neglected you, dear blog readers... but things have been busy! Since I last posted my job at the Capitol ended, I went home for the 4th, moved apartments, went to DC for DAR Continental Congress, unpacked my apartment, and started the job search. Busy, busy times.
I promise to be more prompt with my posting. I'm not sure where all of my time goes, but it just vanishes. Could be the West Wing marathons, but I'm not sure.
While I've been gone, my precious niece turned 2! She loves her Aunt Mie-Mie. She's a fan of second syllables. I'm Mie-Mie. Gizmo, her dog, is Mo-Mo. Hopefully this won't stick for long, as someone pointed out... I'm too young to be a Meme. Anyways, to properly apologize for my lack of posting, I shall leave you with some cutie-patootie pictures of Madelyn from the 4th of July.
I promise to be more prompt with my posting. I'm not sure where all of my time goes, but it just vanishes. Could be the West Wing marathons, but I'm not sure.
While I've been gone, my precious niece turned 2! She loves her Aunt Mie-Mie. She's a fan of second syllables. I'm Mie-Mie. Gizmo, her dog, is Mo-Mo. Hopefully this won't stick for long, as someone pointed out... I'm too young to be a Meme. Anyways, to properly apologize for my lack of posting, I shall leave you with some cutie-patootie pictures of Madelyn from the 4th of July.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Catching up...
A LOT has been going on since my last real post.
My Bonnie-onnie got married! Bonnie and I have been friends since childhood. We grew up together in church, took some of the same dance classes, and ran with the same crowd in high school. She and her new hubby Sam have been dating for almost ten years! They met our freshman year of college and have basically been together ever since. The wedding was at the Wildcatter Ranch in Graham, TX. It was very beautiful and scenic. I was so glad to be on hand for their special day. I know they are going to have a wonderful life together!
I also ended up spending a night in Dallas on the way to the wedding, which meant some quality time with my cutie patootie niece. She will be 2 in just a few short weeks, time sure does fly. We enjoyed some time at the park and went to lunch while I was in town. I'm looking forward to spending more time with her when I'm home for the 4th of July.
Fast forward a few weeks... and here we are in the present. Trying to wrap up things in the Corrections office, as my last day is Tuesday. I'm so sad to be leaving this office, I've had the most fun here! I adore everyone that I've worked with and have learned so much in such a short time. I'm not sure where I'm headed next, but I do have a job interview next Wednesday. It's for a Chief of Staff position in the Capitol. There were 30 applicants and they are interviewing 14, so should be interesting. For some reason I just have complete confidence that everything is going to work out. It's much better than being frantic and freaked out about not having a full time job.
I went to Lufkin this past weekend for Father's Day. Spent some quality time at the lake with my parents, and enjoyed an outing on the barge and my daddy's cooking. I also got to meet Baby Braxton for the first time. He's still SO tiny! He's a month old and probably doesn't even weigh 8 lbs. Blake is adorable as a daddy. He was even threatening to fire Amanda as the mother because he didn't think she did a good job at burping him.
On the way back I started having some car issues. With my man car trips the last few weekends, I've had a problem with my car running hot after being on the road for more than 2 hours. My dad decided it was a leak in the heater cord and he bypassed the heater on Monday before I left for Austin. Apparently that just escalated the problem because I had to stop five times on my way back to put water in my radiator. It's at the mechanic now and they're replacing the thermostat. Hopefully that will fix the problem. I'm keeping my fingers crossed because that's the cheapest and easiest thing to fix, but we all know I'm never that lucky.
There's a lot going on in the next few weeks. I'm headed to Houston this weekend for C.A.R. South Central Regional meeting. While I'm there I'm staying with Kathryn and Noel who will hopefully find out the sex of Baby Siegling on FRIDAY! I'm headed to Lufkin for the 4th, then moving apartments on the 5th and flying to DC on the 7th for DAR Continental Congress. Then hopefully I will return to Austin with some idea as to how I'm going to pay my bills!
My Bonnie-onnie got married! Bonnie and I have been friends since childhood. We grew up together in church, took some of the same dance classes, and ran with the same crowd in high school. She and her new hubby Sam have been dating for almost ten years! They met our freshman year of college and have basically been together ever since. The wedding was at the Wildcatter Ranch in Graham, TX. It was very beautiful and scenic. I was so glad to be on hand for their special day. I know they are going to have a wonderful life together!
I also ended up spending a night in Dallas on the way to the wedding, which meant some quality time with my cutie patootie niece. She will be 2 in just a few short weeks, time sure does fly. We enjoyed some time at the park and went to lunch while I was in town. I'm looking forward to spending more time with her when I'm home for the 4th of July.
Fast forward a few weeks... and here we are in the present. Trying to wrap up things in the Corrections office, as my last day is Tuesday. I'm so sad to be leaving this office, I've had the most fun here! I adore everyone that I've worked with and have learned so much in such a short time. I'm not sure where I'm headed next, but I do have a job interview next Wednesday. It's for a Chief of Staff position in the Capitol. There were 30 applicants and they are interviewing 14, so should be interesting. For some reason I just have complete confidence that everything is going to work out. It's much better than being frantic and freaked out about not having a full time job.
I went to Lufkin this past weekend for Father's Day. Spent some quality time at the lake with my parents, and enjoyed an outing on the barge and my daddy's cooking. I also got to meet Baby Braxton for the first time. He's still SO tiny! He's a month old and probably doesn't even weigh 8 lbs. Blake is adorable as a daddy. He was even threatening to fire Amanda as the mother because he didn't think she did a good job at burping him.
On the way back I started having some car issues. With my man car trips the last few weekends, I've had a problem with my car running hot after being on the road for more than 2 hours. My dad decided it was a leak in the heater cord and he bypassed the heater on Monday before I left for Austin. Apparently that just escalated the problem because I had to stop five times on my way back to put water in my radiator. It's at the mechanic now and they're replacing the thermostat. Hopefully that will fix the problem. I'm keeping my fingers crossed because that's the cheapest and easiest thing to fix, but we all know I'm never that lucky.
There's a lot going on in the next few weeks. I'm headed to Houston this weekend for C.A.R. South Central Regional meeting. While I'm there I'm staying with Kathryn and Noel who will hopefully find out the sex of Baby Siegling on FRIDAY! I'm headed to Lufkin for the 4th, then moving apartments on the 5th and flying to DC on the 7th for DAR Continental Congress. Then hopefully I will return to Austin with some idea as to how I'm going to pay my bills!
Monday, June 15, 2009
Some of the cutest stuff ever...
My cousin Brook and her friend Sunny have gone into business together! Right now they're making adorable wall hangings that are perfect for nursery and children's rooms (and even adults). You can check them out on etsy.com at: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7508180&ga_search_query=sunnyandbrookdesigns&ga_search_type=seller_usernames
They are also on ebay as SunnyandBrookDesigns. Check it out! You won't be disappointed : )
More blogging to come later. I didn't realize it had been so long... not sure where the time has gone!
They are also on ebay as SunnyandBrookDesigns. Check it out! You won't be disappointed : )
More blogging to come later. I didn't realize it had been so long... not sure where the time has gone!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Happy Birthday, Eric!
Eric Scott is 2 today! He's growing up so fast. Here's to hoping this year is much easier than the last two, you've earned it!
Session came to an end on Monday. I am welcoming the return of free time, and also starting the job search. And maybe finding more time to blog, we'll see.
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