Got a job!

Just a few (LOL) things to say:

Got a job! The first two weeks of my time out here was creating resumes, doing skills tests, and having screening interviews and client interviews. One day I had just gotten out of an interview with a bank (1.5 hr) when I noticed a message on my cell. Turned out that a company that I had briefly worked with last summer had wanted me to come and talk with them about a job. (They had searched my name on the internet; called my home phone, got my cell number off it; and called my cell) I drove over and we had a small meeting about what each of us were looking over, etc. and than they said they call me if they were more interested. Meanwhile, I am thinking the bank is a flop...how could I have passed the interview? Next day the other company calls me in and we have a more detailed meeting and they tell me that they want to hire me for this and this and that my pay would be this. I indicate that I am interested, but may I discuss the job with the others that I would rely on for support? They agree and I say I'll call them back. I get out of that interview and whoa! I get info that the bank has done a criminal background check on me and than I start seriously weighing out the jobs. Obviously I have passed the interview! Back and forth my mind goes; should I go for this or should I go for that? Talk, talk, talk is what I do and think, think, think; but it is all so tough. Though, my decision gets made for me. I get a call on Thursday that says the bank is offering me the job at such and such a $/hr, and I say 'Great! Can I think about it?' They say 'yes.' By Friday I am thinking that I should go with the other company and that maybe they would increase their offer by $1.00 or $1.50; I call and I can not talk with the owner because he is in an interview. I tell my mom that they are interviewing my position and she says 'nay!' Later the owner calls me I tell him that I am very seriously considering their offer but that there is also another offer, would they be willing to increase my pay by such and such an amount? He says he'll get back to me...later he called and told my mom (I'm gone in PDX for a meeting) that they were going to hire a project manager (sort of what my title would have been) and that the new 'project manager' said to relinquish the entire position. Basically, they don't want me nor do they need me anymore. thankfully, my mom calls the bank rep. and acts as my secretary and tells them I'll accept the position. So, now I am a Teller Supervisor for a local credit union.


Yesterday was the race. It was fun. Lee wasn't able to run but for 45 min. because of her soccer training (she has a personal trainer that had kicked her ass and so hills were VERY bad for her) and plus, she was leaving for a week of training camp at the end of the day. It was nice to be there. The hills sucked, but were not too hellish (unless it is your last 1.5 mile) and I learned a couple of things:
1) If you are wearing black and white: I have to run past you...it annoys me to look at your black shorts and white shirt!
2) Walking on a steep uphill can be and IS faster than running. (Yeh, I just passed you you black shorts and white shirt woman, and don't even think I'll let you pass ME)
3)NEVER say to a runner on their last mile, "You're almost there! Good job!" Because, I want to run up and bitch slap you! You walking nazi!
4)"Breathe, you heavy foot-stomping boy. You've only gone 1 mile and already you sound like a Kentucky derby horse"
5) Repeat and repeat: "Breathe. Relax. It's all about having fun, it's all about having fun."
6)Smile when you're done...because you had a good time and enjoyed every minute it!


I had an appt. with a therapist/aura reader Friday. It was neat. I felt very focused afterwards, and I just have to remind myself the things I said...but I have to check the tape because I already forgot. :)


Yesterday I went into the garage at Lee's place, for the first time. Jon's sandels are still lying there. I just stood there for a moment imagining what Lee might have seen, and I had to walk away. I sometimes am caught unaware by a thought I'll have, "Did you have to?', or an emotion. But, honestly there is no time to think or feel such things when there are kids around.


Tonight the kids' and I will go back to Lebanon and on Tuesday I start my job.

Adios!