I’m about half way to C@L!
I had phone interview numer-oh two-oh last night! It went well! Things such as moving companies and reimbursement checks and start dates were discussed. There was laughing and agreement and sentiments such as “we’d be lucky to have you” tossed about freely. My new office is red wine colored (I’ve been in it before!) and I’ve already decided that I’ll fill it with pink art and glitter paintings! I’ll figure out how to work a Ramones t-shirt into my 9-5 clothes without getting yelled at. Same goes with these gloshes. I’ll dazzle them with my ideas and Minneapolis-free smile. I’ll buy a really really fucking cool umbrella.
A conversation snippet:
Me: I probably shouldn’t talk about things like this, lest I jinx it!
A: There is no such thing as jinxing.
Me: Cool!
I have again decided that music is the best thing since fluffernutter or elm trees or sugar-free gum or something like that. My good friend P (pee!) made me a few CDs of happy glam rock meets punk rock meets Pat Benetar music to help groove away my long long days at the coffee shop and they continue to make me smile with each repeat. I’ve been spotted singing along and rhythmically wiggling. WIGGLING. Heck yes! Thanks, P!
You know who else deserves a thanks on this here little piece of information superhighway real estate? Lots of people! My friend Jo. She took me shopping and scolded me until we’d found an outfit that was professional enough to land the swank job. My friend :I: is also deserving of thanks. She’s kinda like my mom! OH, and since I’m talking about moms, I should thank my actual mom, too. She’s been way nice and supportive. My new friend D. She chats with me and makes me laugh and posts way nice comments for me here. J, too. He’s the king of the smile inducing comment! My other friend J. He’s my hero! He can cheer me up in a single bound. :A:, too. Her kind looks and abundance of wit have worked wonders on my mood and spirit. A new person, S, she is nice, understanding and ready to defend my honor at a moments notice. All the customers and friends and people I’ve worked with who are pitching in to help sort this mess out. C and H, too. They are awesome, fun, funny girls with a knack for putting things into perspective. All the people who read this pollyblog, too. It makes me happy to see that 50 or so people read me each day! Brightens my spirits. Makes me feel proud. I’ve really been showered in kindness. I’m a lucky girl! Thank you, everyone. Let’s hug!
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Can I be the person hugging from behind? Otherwise our faces will be smushed together and I will start to worry about my breath from the leek and potato soup I had for lunch and then someone will press upgainst me unfavourably and I will start to get claustraphobic and anxious and think about eating chips and dip and feel fat and sad while all the while being happy for you.
Phew. So can I?
J.
C@L here you come!!! This is so exciting!
H:u:G::::::haiku girl::::::G:u:H
So let's sum up:
Hopefully soon to be awesome job
Away from jerk face
New body
Cute pigtails
Yup, I do believe she's made it ladies and gentlemen.
There's a haiku in this somewhere, but somehow I believe only an epic novel will do it justice.
Eleven years ago, with my career at a crossroads and a relationship crisis reaching critical mass, I reinvented myself and moved - to the Twin Cities (Stillwater, actually). I was scarcely there for two years, hit a few speed bumps and at least one dead end, and repeated the process, this time landing in the Boston area. That move stuck.
Here's hoping that C@L is the balm for all that ails you.
C@L will be so lucky to have you! Congratulations on all the recent goodness. It makes me smile... and I don't even *know* you, really. So that's a testament to your fantastic writing skills and sweet personality that comes through. Have an awesome night! :)
Minn to Seattle culture shock much? I like your writing and since you like my drawings I posted one for you on my blog. Good luck in your new life!
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