I have an excuse for not blogging since Friday.
I left work Friday and went right to the Big City. "J" and I cuddled up on the couch to watch Lisa Williams: Life Among the Dead and Psychic Challenge...both excellent programs I might add. Then it was off to a romantic dinner for two at Sonic: America's Drive In. Admittedly, it doesn't sound like much, but it was a great quiet night at home.
For once, we had nothing planned all weekend, which was an awesome switch. No birthdays, no dinner parties, no musicals...just some quality J & W time.
We did have reason to celebrate. A few weeks ago, I had to submit a writing proposal as part of a test for a job in the Big City. After randomly applying to just about every PR/Marketing job available, I find something somewhat similar to my current job.
The man in charge of hiring for the position was nice enough to give a timeline.
Week 1...Writing test...
Week 2...Selection & Notification of finalists
Week 3...Interviews
Week 4...Final interview & Job Offer
Last Friday was the end of week 2...and since I hadn't heard anything...I figured I would get a 'you suck, thanks for playing loser' rejection letter in the mail. So I was about to give up, when the HR lady from the potential new job calls me to schedule an interview!
I had to call in sick Monday morning, but that gave me an extra TWO nights in the Big City to spend with J...bonus!
The interview itself was just weird. The guy asked very few questions...but did a lot of talking and describing the job. He told me he was very impressed by my writing (huge compliment coming from a guy who's office was decorated in industry awards) and liked my style and 'voice'.
He told me I was one of six finalists getting an interview this week. 30 people were asked to submit the writing proposal, so I felt lucky to get to come in face to face. I should know something by the end of the week. Problem is...i would just be creating proposals and 'seeing what sticks'...instead of actually completing a project or doing something hands on...it's only researching and writing proposals. Not exactly my ideal job...but if it pays enough and gets me to the Big City, until I can find something else...one can hope.
I had to get up at 6 this morning and left J in bed...just so I could get back to the small time in time for work at 9.
Here's to what's left of a great week!
"W"