Llamatorium

I have returned from my trip to Milwaukee. I feel enthusiasm about what is to come from my endeavors. I met some wonderful people who seemed very happy to help me out in my search. I feel confident that my search will be fruitful.

I have to publically thank my in-laws for their kindness and generousity during my stay in Milwaukee. It was hard being away from Dave, but it was nice to be with family.

I also have to thank our dear friend Liza for being my cheerleader and opportunity liason.

Today is being spent following up and writing letters of thanks to those who assisted me in my search.

This trip was a great motivator.. wish us luck!

I'm feeling impatient. Still optimistic, but very impatient. I really want to get out of my current job with a passion and move to a place where the cost of living is lower. I want to work a job that I have a passion for again. I want the meetings I had to bring forth fullfilling employment, but I havent heard anything. I want Dave to find a good job.

I want
I want
I want

Sounds selfish.

I am more than ready to move on from this place and wish that things would fall into place for us. I feel so restless.

5:00 update: now our roof is leaking. Great.

I received a call from someone who wants me to come in and interview for a marketing/PR position in Milwaukee. The Zilli Family owns Coast Restaurant, a very busy catering company and an inn in Waukesha.. amongst other things. Seems to be a good possibility and I really liked what he had to say to me on the phone.

I'm flying to Milwaukee again on Thursday for a Friday the 13th interview. I'm working on a powerpoint presentation because they want to see some details about the things I have done. Not a problem. I'll just fudge my way through a program I've never used and put it together. So far it seems pretty easy though. I'm just putting information on the slides and putting them together. I'll figure it all out before I fly out.

I'm still feeling impatient, but this call for an interview was quite uplifting. I need to just chill out and start concentrating on packing things we arent using. It could come down to a fast move for me and I dont just want to leave Dave to take care of everything. I've pulled alot of stuff off the shelves.. I'm working on going through them and packing them up. It's a good start.

Coffee is ready and I sure could use some...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY HUSBAND! Go wish him a happy 35th!!

A few more hours and I'm off to the airport. I'm confident about my interview tomorrow. I'm confident about my presentation. I'm confident about my skills and experience. My suit is pressed and I'm well prepared. This job is mine.

I wont have to be away too long, I come back saturday morning to spend valentines day with my amazing husband.

I'll let you guys know how it went tomorrow.

The interview went well. I had to do a little supplimental work for it and turned that in today via email. I should know something by next weekend. Dave has been non-stop working. He's really busy at work and then comes home late and works on a freelance project. I'm hoping he'll have time to breathe soon. My cousin Mitch is in town, we're supposed to have dinner tomorrow night. Tuesday we're having some dinner with some friends and this weekend we're going to a function and we'll see many many great friends that live far away. We're a busy couple.

Had a wonderful relaxing Valentines day with Dave. Made a Paella and just snuggled on the couch in front of the TV. Today I didnt get out of my pj's .. I cant remember the last time I did that, it was nice.

Now I'm going to lay on the couch and watch some more mindless television. Dave and I both work tomorrow. Goodnight.

I have lived for a very long time without using an address book. My contact info for all my friends, business contacts and loved ones has always been scattered and all over the place.

Those days are over.

I have just found This Toy and now I can have all my contacts at my fingertips!! Brilliant!

Had dinner with some friends last night. Today is going to be a long day at work. I'm anxious to find something new because I just cant go to this job anymore. I go there every day, and I dont make a dime. I havent made any money in a couple of weeks and before that it was a month. I realize that we're in the slow season, but this is getting crazy. If things dont pick up soon, I'm going to have to get something else here to supplement my income. Those are the joys of working on commission. Sometimes I wish Dave and I would have just eloped instead of paying for a big wedding. I could use that money right about now. Dont get me wrong.. the wedding was wonderful.. but it sure was expensive.
I'm feeling unsettled with everything going on. Trying to be patient, but it is hard. I just want to be settled with my wonderful husband and have jobs we like. I know we're working hard at it, but it is just unsettling living in limbo.

Well thats it for today's venting session. Time for coffee.

We had a great weekend. Spent it in Providence, Rhode Island socializing with friends from Canada, Philadelphia, NYC, Ohio, etc. It was great to see so many friends in one place.

Still chugging away at the job with no monetary results. I'm hoping that at least one of my upcoming appointments is fruitful.

Still havent heard anything about the 3 jobs in Milwaukee. It is still too early for two of them, but I feel like I didnt get the one at the restaurant considering I havent heard a word from them. I figure if I flew in for it, the least they could do is call me and let me know. I guess not. I'm going to keep an eye out to see if they end up stealing my ideas that I sent them in the supplemental documents from the interview.

So we're just plugging along here in Boston.. hoping to get this move going. Our friend Jen from Canada is coming to visit on Saturday for a week. It is a good thing she knows some friends here because Dave and I both have to work alot. She says she's not worried about it.

Think good thoughts for the employment goals of Dave and I.