Thanks, everyone. The two-person interview went swimmingly. LOTS of jaw-dropping when folks saw me in the nice suit and tie through the building. I own that I am gregarious and could charm the pants off a baseball team, BUT, it was nice being in the Zen of the moment and wowing said two potential supervisors/powers-that-be.
I find out most likely on Monday – and no later than next Wednesday.
Last night I slept badly. Actually, I didn’t sleep badly – I just couldn’t sleep. I woke up at 3 and then at 4 with flashbacks to the first interview panel. I was dreaming strategies on what to say, what topics to cover, what to emphasize. I tossed and turned and tried to turn off my brain – no such luck. At 5:00am, I rolled on Saturn who meowed at me in a what-the-fuck-are-you-doing kind of way, but Scott didn’t wake up. I knew I needed a little more sleep or I’d be a mess for the interview, so I got up and slept in the guest bedroom. Midas followed me in and slept by my feet. Saturn was stretched out by Scott, who didn’t stir when I slipped out of bed. I slept solidly from 5 to 7, and I’m glad that I did. No dreams. Just deep sleep.
After work tonight, Scott and I went to our favorite Italian place and had a nice time sharing the day and a beautiful meal. Tonight, I read blogs and did evites for the local folks for that looming birthday party for someone who’s turning 40. (Shh. Don’t talk about it.) Oh – and I started working on XV. I will need to distract myself the next few days because I could easily be a nervous wreck.
March 20, 2008 at 4:47 am
I told you. Trust. No matter what happens, you are where you need to be. The grandest schemes that our minds can concoct aren’t nearly as grand as the schemes that serve out higher selves.
ja
March 20, 2008 at 9:13 am
Oh I have positive feelings about this, and a good looking man in a zen suit can’t hurt.
March 20, 2008 at 9:26 am
The interview process is uncomfortable. Period. I KNOW you have amazing coping skills. There will be points of uncomfortable for you, as you already know, but in the end you will be just fine! I’m so very glad to hear the second interview went well and I’m glad your ‘family’ embraced you when you needed it.
I can’t wait to see you. Only three weeks to go!
March 20, 2008 at 10:07 am
Crossed fingers.
Post photos of your fur babies sometime.
March 20, 2008 at 5:22 pm
Hugely big fingers crossed for you. I hate my job right now so I’m living vicariously through the fun you are having advancing your career.
March 20, 2008 at 7:31 pm
Glad to hear that things went well with your interview. I so know what you mean about that “suit and tie” feeling. Keep the faith and don’t be a nervous Nellie!
The trip out west is quickly approaching. Hopefully the snow storm will end by that time.
March 21, 2008 at 10:16 pm
You make me smile.
March 23, 2008 at 10:05 pm
I HOPE I’m not too late in sending you good wishes too!
Remember, call them to make sure they know that you are interested.
However, don’t call them to the point that they get annoyed……
lLOL – I’m not sure how many times you can call before that happens though.
Good luck!
April 1, 2008 at 12:10 pm
I have a birthday surpise for you. I will put it on youtube this week sometime and send you the link. since I can’t make the party.
April 6, 2008 at 6:04 pm
Ah I so relate (to the toss and turn, the birthday looming (I’m 03/31 and turned 35 …argh) and the overactive brain. Hence writing and having creative outlets!! Let it loose ! Let it live !!!