I feel at peace with my decision to leave the sketchy insurance company. No more jokes about rewarding a job well done with milk and cookies instead of a stiff drink at the bar like "normal people," no more secret meetings solely dedicated to trashing other employees, and no more "Join-us-and-make-40K-a-year!" false promises. I've spent much of this past week watching the Style network, scouring antique stores for my much-needed dose of Agatha Christie paperbacks, Jazzercising (it's not just for blue-hairs anymore!), and hangin' with hubby.
On a whim, I went into the mall yesterday to see if the GAP was hiring. Yes, they are. Yes, I interviewed on the spot because the manager's 3 o'clock appointment didn't show. Yes, I had a second interview with the merchandising manager this morning. Yes, they love me. Moral of the story- start potentially crappy days with a Memorare.
I believe I will get the job. I'm pleased, but a little heartbroken because this means that I probably won't be able to fly home for Christmas, as the holidays are when the employees are most needed. Sigh. I desperately want to go home for the holidays. But who can resist a 50% discount?
On a lighter note, my Astaire & Rogers DVD Collection came today. I'll make Darin watch The Barkleys of Broadway with me tonight before he pulls yet another all-nighter at work. When he has to work all night, I stay up as late as possible so we can sleep together longer when he comes back at 8 am.
I know this next paragraph will not flow as well as a college graduate's "professional" blog should, but this is funny. I walked in the apartment yesterday and Darin was asleep on the couch with nothing on but my bright yellow ladybug boxers. (Laugh, twitter, tweet)
I 'll be back later. In the meantime, enjoy this wedding picture.
You two are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHeck, Weezy, if I ran a store I would want you selling my stuff. You make the Energizer bunny look lazy. Plus, every day is better with a helping of insanity on the side. :-)
Since you list Lucy Maud as one of your favorite authors, I must ask you if you've read Emily of New Moon. If you have, isn't it wonderful? If you haven't...why not?
ReplyDeleteCheers.
Dwain,
ReplyDeleteI have read the Emily series, and they are absolutely beautiful. But.. I was always a tad disappointed that Emily never got her first kiss! (Or at least no juicy description which I looked forward to so much!)
I confess that Emily not getting kissed isn't a detail that I remember, so I don't think I was bothered by it. I was bothered, however, by the odd relationship between Emily and Jarback (I can't remember his real name). It was slightly--extremely--disturbing for its nearly pedophilic nature. Granted I had a major crush on Emily too, but I had a real struggle with Jarback and Emily growing as close as they did. Actually, I think what disturbed me most was that I wanted them to get together because he's my favorite male character (after Cousin Jimmy, of course), so I was rooting for the good guy who was also the bad guy, in a way. Cultural dilemma!
ReplyDeleteDwain,
ReplyDeleteIt's been a long while since I've read them, so I need to refresh my memory. But yes... I have a tendency to root for the bad guy as well. :-)