knitting

I'm addicted to yarn.

A Change

I got sleepy around 10:00 today. Weird. I guess it was because I was watching Matrix Reloaded and knitting all afternoon, which is something I usually do later at night.
Well, my latest accomplishments:
Crocheted a grey mini-poncho/shawl
Super-fast knitted (almost complete!) aNOTHER scarf (green this time to match my purse)
Got a call to have a second meeting with someone and NWRPCA
Got a call from the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation!!!
Sleepy before midnight.
Haircut.

I think I like the haircut. It's sort of a return to short hair for me. My hairdresser seemed somewhat distracted because a customer called in all ornery and demanding.

Haircut was free.

I'm satisfied.

International Superstar!

My day got made the other day because I got an awesome package from my friend in Japan, and a postcard from B who is currently being an X-TREEME! adventurer in New Zealand.



I have been eating and eating all day for the past few days, thanks to that candy, and being unemployed. Time to go get some Indian food!

P&W

those would be rejection letters of the day. No pasa nada. I am now employed by a temp agency. I hope they get me some work soon. Still no word from Apple. Hung out with Megan this weekend. Here's a picture:

So Discouraged

Oh, just remembered that I have to meet up tomorrow with another hiring firm.
I'm so discouraged. I was hoping I'd be employed by the end of this week, but it doesn't look so good. I know it's only Monday, but I thought maybe Apple would call me this weekend or earlier. bah.
So, I don't qualify for unemployement benefits. I went on an interview at NWRPCA where I discovered that I really suck at Access. I thought it'd be easy to figure out like any other Office program, but it's weirder.
gah. I don't have any energy to write.

Interview City!

So I interviewed at Peng & Weber, but it wasn't really an interview. They tested my editing skills and typing and whatnot. I don't really think I'll get another interview. Well, maybe another interview, but I bet I won't get the job. The girl I'd be replacing was relatively young though. I am just worried that they don't want someone inexperienced, and I'm scared that I am too inexperienced.
On the other side, I'm going to Apple tomorrow for an interview where I hope to blow their socks off. Also, on Thursday I have the NWRPCA interview, where they say that I don't have to dress up, but of course, I will. All I can say is, I want a jobby job!
I hope I have a job by the end of this week. If not this week, then mid-week next week. week week week week week.


Just testing my photo-linking capabilities...

Lather, Rinse, Repeat

1. JOBBY JOBS
2. Marriage Equality

1. Went to Peng & Weber last Thursday to turn in my resume and cover letter. Made an appointment for a 1st screening (technical skills) that could very well lead to a formal interview. Today I made an appointment for an interview with the Northwest Regional Primary Care association. Apple interview Wednesday. heh.

2. Went to a marriage equality rally. There wasn't really a lot of people, but there was a pretty good line of speakers. I'd say a couple speakers too many though. meh. too lazy to write about it.

Track 2 "In Search of..." N*E*R*D

So I got a second interview with Apple and started my internship at the ACLU yesterday. Tomorrow is my first official day, when I get to watch a 1 hour video and try and work out my schedule. Yesterday I helped prepare for a committe hearing for HB 2062 which is to restore ex-felon's rights' to vote after completing all portions of their sentence excluding legal financial obligations. Funny, but right after that was the elections reform bill, which I have much more invested interest in, but didn't stay to hear. Can I please say, that adding another round of voter registrationg in between the primary and general election is ri-cock-ulous?! Having dealt with registration paperwork, I see no better way to roadblock people's right to vote in the general election and wider the margin of error that occurs between a voter's attempt to register and actually having their vote count.
OK, I'm not an expert. but all I hear is "Blah blah blah more paper work, more ways to scapegoat elections workers, larger margin of error, hinders the voting process blah blah"
*steps off the small soapbox*
what a fucking crock. I ain't saying the voting process is perfect, but please, red leaders, think before you act.
*takes the other foot off the soapbox*
*puts it back on*
okay, so shouldn't the parties be more concerned about rallying more votes in their direction????

I can't seem to focus, there was something really interesting I wanted to say that wasn't political too. I forget.
oh, so I went on an interview that my consultant helped me on. It was for a trucking company. With all respects to the trucking industry, I don't think I want my career to go there. I would be a good temporary employee, but I'd constantly be trying to escape and find my way into a law firm or into non-profits or school.
It sucks to be picky about jobs, but I don't want another 3 month gig on my resume. Unless it's Apple.


oh yeah, applied at NWRPCA today