J-o-b.
Well, I am clearly the worst blog-writer ever. Wait, maybe that’s not entirely true, it’s far more complicated than that …
I am officially the worst non-procrastinating blog-writer ever. Yes, yes that’s much more truthful. But now suddenly I have a goal that involves a deadline - packing trip 1 to Boston - and suddenly I feel the urge to share my life. So here’s the update.
Job news:
* I got a job! Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! It’s at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Massachusetts / Metrowest (I think I got the job solely because I can say the entire name of the company in one breath) & I’ll be working in the development department - inputting donor paperwork, helping plan fundraising events, writing newsletters to donors, things along that line. The job is in Framingham, MA which is about 25 mi outside of Boston, so I’ve been looking for apartments about halfway between work & downtown.
* On a related note, I’m going to Newton, MA on Wednesday until the weekend to spend some time with my family (aka crash at my cousin’s place!) while looking for a place of my own. I’m mostly scoping out the Brighton area but also have appointments to see people in Newton & Wellesley (and therefore craigslist has become my new best friend :) ).
* When I went for the interview last month, the family that I stayed with in Stoughton gave me a tour of the house including an entertainment center that they were planning to sell on craigslist, so I’m definitely getting that. Then today I was finalizing plans with my cousin & she randomly mentioned that she had a spare 27” TV that she would sell on craigslist unless I wanted it … so I sort of fell into quite the free entertainment center! Now if only I could find someone around with a free double bed …
* I need to reiterate this point, if only for myself: I have a job. With a salary. And benefits. And vacation days. And a desk and phone extension. And really warm-hearted, kick-ass coworkers.
Life is so fucking good.
Meanwhile, on my iTunes:
“I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on
And there will be an end to these troubles, but until that day comes
Still I will praise You, still I will praise You …”
Other news:
* I got my hair cut the other day & my stylist decided to thin it because I have SO much damn hair. I touched it when she was done and said, “Stephanie, is this what normal peoples’ hair feels like?” (Yes.) And since that point, I have felt like a part of me is missing - namely, my second head of hair.
* I went to a wedding this past weekend & had the funniest conversation with a stranger ever. (Well, maybe not as funny as the ghetto guy who hit on me with “Girrrrrrrrrl, you got really pretty toes.” Oohhhhh Temple.):
Mom: Hi, are you single?
Me: Well, I came alone, yes.
Mom: Oh, then could you please hit on my son?
Me: *politely* Ummmmm, who is your son?
Mom: *points to Captain Awkward*
Me: I’ve gotta go get my picture taken but I’ll see what I can do.
* Wow, I thought there was lots more exciting news. But beyond the whole like Snakes on a Plane kicked major patoot point that I could make, I think that’s about it. Which makes me feel significantly-less-bad about my terrible un-updating-ness.
Until next update, in which I will probably go on & on about my new apartment & my new job & my new church & my new gym … keep it real, suckaaaaaaaaahs.
I am officially the worst non-procrastinating blog-writer ever. Yes, yes that’s much more truthful. But now suddenly I have a goal that involves a deadline - packing trip 1 to Boston - and suddenly I feel the urge to share my life. So here’s the update.
Job news:
* I got a job! Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! It’s at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Massachusetts / Metrowest (I think I got the job solely because I can say the entire name of the company in one breath) & I’ll be working in the development department - inputting donor paperwork, helping plan fundraising events, writing newsletters to donors, things along that line. The job is in Framingham, MA which is about 25 mi outside of Boston, so I’ve been looking for apartments about halfway between work & downtown.
* On a related note, I’m going to Newton, MA on Wednesday until the weekend to spend some time with my family (aka crash at my cousin’s place!) while looking for a place of my own. I’m mostly scoping out the Brighton area but also have appointments to see people in Newton & Wellesley (and therefore craigslist has become my new best friend :) ).
* When I went for the interview last month, the family that I stayed with in Stoughton gave me a tour of the house including an entertainment center that they were planning to sell on craigslist, so I’m definitely getting that. Then today I was finalizing plans with my cousin & she randomly mentioned that she had a spare 27” TV that she would sell on craigslist unless I wanted it … so I sort of fell into quite the free entertainment center! Now if only I could find someone around with a free double bed …
* I need to reiterate this point, if only for myself: I have a job. With a salary. And benefits. And vacation days. And a desk and phone extension. And really warm-hearted, kick-ass coworkers.
Life is so fucking good.
Meanwhile, on my iTunes:
“I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on
And there will be an end to these troubles, but until that day comes
Still I will praise You, still I will praise You …”
Other news:
* I got my hair cut the other day & my stylist decided to thin it because I have SO much damn hair. I touched it when she was done and said, “Stephanie, is this what normal peoples’ hair feels like?” (Yes.) And since that point, I have felt like a part of me is missing - namely, my second head of hair.
* I went to a wedding this past weekend & had the funniest conversation with a stranger ever. (Well, maybe not as funny as the ghetto guy who hit on me with “Girrrrrrrrrl, you got really pretty toes.” Oohhhhh Temple.):
Mom: Hi, are you single?
Me: Well, I came alone, yes.
Mom: Oh, then could you please hit on my son?
Me: *politely* Ummmmm, who is your son?
Mom: *points to Captain Awkward*
Me: I’ve gotta go get my picture taken but I’ll see what I can do.
* Wow, I thought there was lots more exciting news. But beyond the whole like Snakes on a Plane kicked major patoot point that I could make, I think that’s about it. Which makes me feel significantly-less-bad about my terrible un-updating-ness.
Until next update, in which I will probably go on & on about my new apartment & my new job & my new church & my new gym … keep it real, suckaaaaaaaaahs.