Yeah, well, such as it is...
Woke up this morning in a bit of a panic about job stuff. So, I calmed myself down and started the process--made a spread sheet to list jobs I will be applying for, hooked my printer (still works), and am starting the cover letter writing process. Ugh.
For the first time since I've been single (about 4 months now) I craved a boyfriend. It was a fleeting feeling I had on Tuesday after meeting with my old boss. I didn't want anyone in particular, but I found myself craving that love and support you get from someone you're involved with. It made me realize that, despite my cavalier attitude, this being involuntarily resigned thing is bugging me. Being out of work, in uncertain housing (how long will I keep living in Santa Clara) and just generally in emotional flux is not an easy thing to sustain. I guess I just need to be strong for myself and ready to rely on others at the drop of a hat to stay sane. I keep telling myself I can afford to be out of work--but I'm not so sure. I did the math, and it seems feasible...
In happier news, I'm meeting the Assistant Director of Personnel for the City of Oakland next week--thanks to Veda, my career counselor from Stanford. Now I need to beef up on my interview skills, but I don't know if this is really an interview. I also made an appoinment to meet with a Stanford career counselor who specializes in the public sector, so he may have more contacts than Veda.
I also think I have a date on Friday night. I'm not sure. But, he is cooking me dinner and he is pretty cute. New guy. You've heard nothing about him, so you'll have to wait and see. Muahahaha.
For the first time since I've been single (about 4 months now) I craved a boyfriend. It was a fleeting feeling I had on Tuesday after meeting with my old boss. I didn't want anyone in particular, but I found myself craving that love and support you get from someone you're involved with. It made me realize that, despite my cavalier attitude, this being involuntarily resigned thing is bugging me. Being out of work, in uncertain housing (how long will I keep living in Santa Clara) and just generally in emotional flux is not an easy thing to sustain. I guess I just need to be strong for myself and ready to rely on others at the drop of a hat to stay sane. I keep telling myself I can afford to be out of work--but I'm not so sure. I did the math, and it seems feasible...
In happier news, I'm meeting the Assistant Director of Personnel for the City of Oakland next week--thanks to Veda, my career counselor from Stanford. Now I need to beef up on my interview skills, but I don't know if this is really an interview. I also made an appoinment to meet with a Stanford career counselor who specializes in the public sector, so he may have more contacts than Veda.
I also think I have a date on Friday night. I'm not sure. But, he is cooking me dinner and he is pretty cute. New guy. You've heard nothing about him, so you'll have to wait and see. Muahahaha.