Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Calm
Friday (two days from today) is our first interview. I'm calm. Mostly, because I don't know what to expect or what will happen.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Crossed Fingers
So, I'm having a hard time not finding lots of frustration in this process.
Even right now, we're at an easy point. Just waiting till our initial interview date. But, I'm stewing over the fact that the interviewer "is having a hard time getting a hold of you." Well, yes, that's what happens when we say "we won't have cell service while we're away, but please call us at xxx-xxx-xxxx" and you proceed to call our cell numbers!!!!!
Really, why is it that when I tell people "There is no cell reception at my mother's house, they refuse to believe it?
All this ranting aside (really, people just blog to get their bad moods out without keeping themselves in check, right? or is that just me? The MHW are so much better about being consistently cheery. Must work on consistent cheer.), we have two big things coming up for our family in the next few weeks. In fact, they are on August 20th and 21st and both are big deals regarding -our-family's-future-
The First: I work for a non-profit that is primarily funded through federal grants. Grant money is running short. The other day, I asked my boss "When is a good time to start panicking about not having a job." My boss is a wonderful man, but sadly he had to reply "Umm, now would be an OK time to start." So, I started to look at jobs, particularly one in Brooklyn. The job is the perfect fit except for the fact that it's not in Phoenix. My wonderfully supportive wife, was ok with the idea of having to move. I resist. I panic about leaving PHX. I freak out about not being able to contribute etc. etc. I put off applying. Then I get a phone call inviting me to do something pretty amazing here in AZ. It's not a job offer, but it's awesome. I'm not willing to jinx myself yet, so no details. But I'm really excited.
Yes, all that build up to not tell what it is.
The Second:
August 21st is our initial interview. Here's hoping I don't come off as a baby eater.
Even right now, we're at an easy point. Just waiting till our initial interview date. But, I'm stewing over the fact that the interviewer "is having a hard time getting a hold of you." Well, yes, that's what happens when we say "we won't have cell service while we're away, but please call us at xxx-xxx-xxxx" and you proceed to call our cell numbers!!!!!
Really, why is it that when I tell people "There is no cell reception at my mother's house, they refuse to believe it?
All this ranting aside (really, people just blog to get their bad moods out without keeping themselves in check, right? or is that just me? The MHW are so much better about being consistently cheery. Must work on consistent cheer.), we have two big things coming up for our family in the next few weeks. In fact, they are on August 20th and 21st and both are big deals regarding -our-family's-future-
The First: I work for a non-profit that is primarily funded through federal grants. Grant money is running short. The other day, I asked my boss "When is a good time to start panicking about not having a job." My boss is a wonderful man, but sadly he had to reply "Umm, now would be an OK time to start." So, I started to look at jobs, particularly one in Brooklyn. The job is the perfect fit except for the fact that it's not in Phoenix. My wonderfully supportive wife, was ok with the idea of having to move. I resist. I panic about leaving PHX. I freak out about not being able to contribute etc. etc. I put off applying. Then I get a phone call inviting me to do something pretty amazing here in AZ. It's not a job offer, but it's awesome. I'm not willing to jinx myself yet, so no details. But I'm really excited.
Yes, all that build up to not tell what it is.
The Second:
August 21st is our initial interview. Here's hoping I don't come off as a baby eater.
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