Tatami & Tanlines: *Yawwwwn*

Monday, September 10, 2007

Yawwwwn

First things first... I'm still alive. Maybe a bit bored on a day-to-day basis, but definitely still alive and kicking.

How have I been spending my days? Let's see... I usually get up around 8 and then take some time to eat some brekkie and drink some coffee. Around 10, I begin my workout and am showered and ready to go by noon. At this time, since I'm all clean and dressed, I play with the dog outside for awhile. Then I play with her inside. Then I sit in the kitchen so Izzy can take a nap. Then I put her in her crate so I can take a nap. At about this time, my mom gets home from school. We chat and read the paper. Dad gets home. We eat dinner. I go for a bike ride. I settle in for some TV and then I do it all again the next day.

Umm. Yeah.

But there is good news on the horizon! I have had two job nibbles and will hopefully be employed soon! The most promising job might contact me in the next couple of days. At least I hope they do. This particular job is with a luxury travel company and fits all of my main criteria, including location and most importantly, career guidance. In fact, it seems to be exactly what I want to do with my life. So that's great! I've had a semi-phone interview with a guy and he was giving me all sorts of promises about a job, so let's all hope for Rachel for a moment, shall we? (EDIT: I got a job interview for Wednesday. Whoo Hoo!!!!) The second job involved a phone interview that I just had a couple of hours ago. Now I need to decide if I want to book a plane to do the in-person interview or not and then ultimately make a huge move. To Seattle. The job isn't ideal and doesn't pay all that well, but I would be living next to the ocean again and among the mountains. And I've been semi-obsessed with Seattle for the last couple of years. (Although I've actually never been there... call it The Grey's Effect.) And this one is in the travel industry as well...with a well-known cruise company.

I have been holding my breath for the last five days or so... It would be great to breathe again --- and get paid.

3 comments:

laura said...: What's the location of the first job?

Seattle is pretty...; 8:17 AM
P said...: I miss that lifestyle. And Izzy got big. Good luck with the job hunt!; 9:49 PM
Anonymous said...: how'd the interview go?? Seattle would be nice... I've never been, but lots of rain and coffee (right?) - a great combo.; 10:22 AM

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My 101 List

1. Make the Pioneer Woman’s cinnamon rolls

2. Visit New Orleans

3. Visit either Portland or Seattle

4. Do a pub crawl in Chicago

5. Learn how to crochet an Amigurumi

6. Develop 401(k) and other savings accounts

7. Spontaneously head to a concert, theatre event, sporting event on a weekday night

8. Pay 10 strangers compliments.

9. Bake a cake from scratch.

10. Host a theme party.

11. Throw myself a ½ birthday party.

12. Write a will.

13. Read 20 books.

14. Join a CSA (Community Support Agriculture) group.

15. Make a loaf of bread from scratch.

16. Throw Brooke a successful bridal shower.

17. Stop the car and jump on a swingset for a short break.

18. Drink a small glass of red wine with my meal everyday for two weeks.

19. Write my toast for Brooke’s wedding.

20. Find a source for grass-fed beef.

21. Go to the dentist every six months for one year (two visits).

22. Get my Mac fixed.

23. Get up early every day for two work weeks to workout.

24. Try 30 new recipes.

25. Go one week without eating any high fructose corn syrup.

26. Enroll in a yoga class.

27. Print and frame trip photos.

28. Make ice cream from scratch.

29. For one month, write down three things that I am happy for on a daily basis.

30. Attend a film festival.

31. Go to the top of the Sears (?) Tower.

32. Complete a Friday NY Times Crossword puzzle without cheating.

33. Update my resume.

34. Bake a pie with Grandma.

35. Vote.

36. Go with Mom on an overnight adventure.

37. Eat at the restaurant of a famous chef.

38. Take a vitamin every day for two weeks.

39. Watch the entire “Lost” series.

40. Write a “Letter to the Editor.”

41. Get my oil changed before the mileage comes up.

42. For one week, spend 10 minutes in mediation a day.

43. Use a tooth whitening kit at the beginning of each year (2011, 2012).

44. Send Valentines to friends & family.

45. Go somewhere with Intrepid Travel.

46. Make a mix CD for a friend.

47. Watch all 3 Lord of the Rings movies in a row.

48. Spend an entire day in my pajamas (not when I’m sick).

49. Do another breast cancer walk like Avon or Susan G. Komen.

50. Go golfing with Dad.

51. Go to a Working Women happy hour.

52. Send a care package to someone in the US

53. Send a care package internationally.

54. Give a presentation.

55. Go three days without the internet.

56. Go three days without TV.

57. Watch the sunrise.

58. Go one month without meat.

59. Attend a book signing.

60. Re-read “Infinite Jest.”

61. Try a new hair color/style.

62. Strike up a conversation with five random strangers.

63. Attend a professional conference.

64. Visit three new states.

65. Decide whether I want children & proceed accordingly.

66. Develop a skin care regime that includes sunscreen on my neck & hands.

67. Discuss future at company with director (re: location – South Bend or otherwise).

68. Be involved in three new projects at work.

69. Decide whether to get a Master’s to promote myself in International Education.

70. Eat a Blizzard.

71. Tell someone exactly how I feel.

72. Take a photo a day for 30 days.

73. Spend a fun day with Brooke.

74. Learn how to take the best advantage of sky miles.

75. Wear my glasses in public for three days.

76. Clean my jewelry.

77. Write 10 letters/emails to companies for good work/unsatisfactory work.

78. Buy all perishable groceries for the week at a farmer’s market.

79. Get 3 people to purchase Envirosax.

80. Start a filing system for tax returns, important documents, etc.

81. Volunteer at a charity event.

82. Skinny dip.

83. Get life insurance.

84. Attend a real NYE party.

85. Shop only local for 2 weeks.

86. Go one month without my debit card.

87. Talk one person into make a 101 list.

88. Blog every day for a month.

89. Attend the Nutcracker ballet.

90. See a band that I’ve loved for a long time live (Franz Ferdinand, Jenny Lewis, etc.)

91. Go 2 weeks without Facebook.

92. Go for a challenging hike.

93. Tip 50% for exceptional service.

94. Go to a pancake breakfast held by a local organization.

95. SECRET.

96. Give blood one time.

97. Make truffles.

98. Order something “off the menu.”

99. Kiss in the rain.

100. Spend 5 minutes a day meditating for one week.

101. Create a new 101 list.