So if you know me you know that Valentine's Day is my least favorite holiday. This is not because I am currently single, but because my birthday is the day after and it always has to take a back seat to it. So this is why I am having a double b-day celebration this weekend, but the first one I am sharing with two of my best friends Sarah and Chris who are the 14th and 13th respectively. the second celebration is a brunch with some friends on Sunday at the Independent b/c I really enjoy celebrating my b-day on its actual day and I have to be honest, with my unemployment, I have to squeeze as much joy out of the things I can at the moment and my b-day is the only thing that I can have some control over.
Now onto another V-day rant, I was channel surfing today and came across Twin Cities Live doing a spot on what single gals can do with their friends on V-day. Apparently all they could come up with a bowling at Memory Lanes or Bryant Lake Bowl. Well obviously they didn't do much research b/c BLB, is always busy, especially on Saturday, and is considered a "date spot" so that was bad advice. They also mentioned that V-day isn't only for romantic couples but celebrates all loving relationships that one has in his/her life. Um yeah, that is what I have always thought it was all about.
Thankfully a friend came through and figured out what my V-day plans will be.......spend the evening at O'Donovans catching up with a friend who had moved away and counting down until midnight when my birthday begins! Yeah!!!! And before that begins, I'm sure I will be nursing a hangover from the festivities the evening before.
Alright, done ranting about V-day, on to a little more job searching and pico de gallo making.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
So the stress has set in
Well it has been quite a long time since I have posted something, I don't have as much time as my friend Glamazon, I have to find a job.
Well on the job front update, had an interview with an agency in NYC over the phone, went well, it was just under an hour, it will take several weeks to hear back. Just finished 5 tests for a placement agency in Chicago, uhg that was torture!
Have I mentioned that there are very few opportunities in the Twin Cities metro area and because of this I have had to start looking in Chicago and NYC. Now Chicago wouldn't be a bad thing, it just stinks that it may have to happen b/c I am out of a job b/c I haven't saved enough to move comfortably AND I am still in a lease in Mpls. Hopefully it will all work out and maybe just maybe I can find a company that wants to buy out my lease, but I am not hopeful as many recruiters have told me not to expect anything regarding relocation compensation.
But I have to give a shout out to all the people that are helping me locally and afar at finding a job, it is greatly appreciated and I hope that I can say thank you soon (via consumption of alcoholic beverages) and I hope that I won't have to return the favor, unless you want to get a new job! :)
On a happier note, I watched a new show that I was looking forward to, and I found out that it has 3, not 2 of my favorite actors! Eric McCormick, Tom Cavanaugh, AND Monica Potter! Oh, the show is Trust Me on TNT, and it is about and ad agency duo! Very funny, slightly realistic, but very entertaining! I am looking forward to watching next Monday, hopefully Amanda will let me as I will be staying at her apartment for a few days next week!
One advantage to having to travel to meet people for jobs is that I get to see my good friends, and my family! So at least one positive is on the table, yeah! :)
Alright, time to eat some lunch and then hit the showers, as I have a networking event this evening. Maybe it will spring a job opportunity, cross your fingers!
Well on the job front update, had an interview with an agency in NYC over the phone, went well, it was just under an hour, it will take several weeks to hear back. Just finished 5 tests for a placement agency in Chicago, uhg that was torture!
Have I mentioned that there are very few opportunities in the Twin Cities metro area and because of this I have had to start looking in Chicago and NYC. Now Chicago wouldn't be a bad thing, it just stinks that it may have to happen b/c I am out of a job b/c I haven't saved enough to move comfortably AND I am still in a lease in Mpls. Hopefully it will all work out and maybe just maybe I can find a company that wants to buy out my lease, but I am not hopeful as many recruiters have told me not to expect anything regarding relocation compensation.
But I have to give a shout out to all the people that are helping me locally and afar at finding a job, it is greatly appreciated and I hope that I can say thank you soon (via consumption of alcoholic beverages) and I hope that I won't have to return the favor, unless you want to get a new job! :)
On a happier note, I watched a new show that I was looking forward to, and I found out that it has 3, not 2 of my favorite actors! Eric McCormick, Tom Cavanaugh, AND Monica Potter! Oh, the show is Trust Me on TNT, and it is about and ad agency duo! Very funny, slightly realistic, but very entertaining! I am looking forward to watching next Monday, hopefully Amanda will let me as I will be staying at her apartment for a few days next week!
One advantage to having to travel to meet people for jobs is that I get to see my good friends, and my family! So at least one positive is on the table, yeah! :)
Alright, time to eat some lunch and then hit the showers, as I have a networking event this evening. Maybe it will spring a job opportunity, cross your fingers!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Frustrated!
So I started this entry last Wednesday when I thought that I was going to go on an amazing vacation with my girlfriends in February. I paused when I received a note from my boss asking about my current projects.........duhn duhn duhn. Well then I realized that no more vacation and good thing I did that b/c I was laid on Friday :(
So I am now back to searching for a job AGAIN, for the second time in a year. So now I get to job search, but because the economy stinks I have decided to look in Chicago and NYC also b/c now is the time to jump and try new things!
Uhg! I just wonder what bad things I've done that I have had bad luck twice in a year. I know, self loathing isn't becoming, but I am doing it anyway.
I am thankful that I have friends and colleagues that are willing to help me look, so I will try to focus on that positive note and that others appreciate my hard work and that I know that I can be an asset!
Alright time to drink one more glass of wine and call it a night!
So I am now back to searching for a job AGAIN, for the second time in a year. So now I get to job search, but because the economy stinks I have decided to look in Chicago and NYC also b/c now is the time to jump and try new things!
Uhg! I just wonder what bad things I've done that I have had bad luck twice in a year. I know, self loathing isn't becoming, but I am doing it anyway.
I am thankful that I have friends and colleagues that are willing to help me look, so I will try to focus on that positive note and that others appreciate my hard work and that I know that I can be an asset!
Alright time to drink one more glass of wine and call it a night!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
hhhhmmmm
Hhhhhmmm. So this blogging thing was recommended by Miss Leah (aka Glamazon) as she believes it offers an adequate distraction to boredom; I guess I will find out. What she doesn't realize is that I lead a pretty uneventful life whereas she has all the excitement of a boyfriend and a puppy! ;)-
I guess first on my mind this afternoon is ice skating! Why don't I do it more? there is a park with a rink 3 blocks from my house, and I do live in MN, so there is plenty of opportunity to do so, especially since there are freezing temperatures approximately 6 months out of the year. So now i guess I need to move forward and actually purchase skates. And the dilemma with that is whether or not to purchase hockey skates or figure skates. I've spent my life in figure skates, but they honestly bother me so I've been considering hockey skates. They can't be that different!
So if anyone is interested in taking up ice skating with me for the remainder of winter, let me know. Hey might as well do something other than gain weight while winter is upon us! :) Or if you know of a place to get decent used skates, that would be useful information also.
Ok well until I feel the need to post something actually interesting, I guess I am out of thoughts for today regarding this blogging thing.
Oh except for one. This could be dangerous though, b/c if something really upset me and I felt the need to discuss with the world wide web, it may come back to haunt me. Once it's out there, it's out there!
I guess first on my mind this afternoon is ice skating! Why don't I do it more? there is a park with a rink 3 blocks from my house, and I do live in MN, so there is plenty of opportunity to do so, especially since there are freezing temperatures approximately 6 months out of the year. So now i guess I need to move forward and actually purchase skates. And the dilemma with that is whether or not to purchase hockey skates or figure skates. I've spent my life in figure skates, but they honestly bother me so I've been considering hockey skates. They can't be that different!
So if anyone is interested in taking up ice skating with me for the remainder of winter, let me know. Hey might as well do something other than gain weight while winter is upon us! :) Or if you know of a place to get decent used skates, that would be useful information also.
Ok well until I feel the need to post something actually interesting, I guess I am out of thoughts for today regarding this blogging thing.
Oh except for one. This could be dangerous though, b/c if something really upset me and I felt the need to discuss with the world wide web, it may come back to haunt me. Once it's out there, it's out there!
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