I've been MIA. On hiatus. Trying to get y'all "detoxed" from my blog. With the new job around the corner, there will be no sitting at my desk and writing posts. No more CNN on demand or Myspace. The phone will act as more than a paperweight. I will "untrain" myself from eagerly awaiting the mail carrier and something to do.
It's true- I have high expectations of where I'm going. I'd bet all the money that I have (thanks to living here and being paid less than what I made back home, that's not too much right now) that I'll be busier at CCCU than here. Thank heavens. "The Jefferson's" theme song is running through my head right now.
The weekend was fun. Mal wasn't around (stinker), because she went to Richmond. However, Drew and I managed (barely, Sister!) without her. On Friday, I stopped and bought a bottle of champagne before going home. I couldn't help but find the irony in almost getting hit by this moron in a Honda two blocks from the apartment. Carrying my bottle of bubbly, talking on my phone, and walking (with the right of way)- I had to literally jump back as he plowed ahead, with his face turned away from me, into the intersection. What an idiot. I was slightly miffed that I didn't have a free hand to pound on his car as he missed rolling over my feet by centimeters. Alas, I digress...
I arrived home (after seeing my life, and that of my champagne bottle, flash before my eyes) and Drew and I hung out for a bit. Then, we toasted the bottle away and went dancing in Georgetown. Drew is a great dancer and, despite my few moves, always manages to make me feel pretty decent as his partner. We got back to the apartment shortly after one and watched TV before calling it a night.
Saturday was spent sleeping in before Drew and I set out for the National Portrait Gallery. Our plan was to take in the art and from there go make some. We walked the thirty minutes to Chinatown and arrived with several hours to spare. Thirty minutes into our art adventure, Drew said he was hungry. So, we left the museum in search of food.
As we munched on sandwiches, our eyes beheld what would distract us for the next four hours. Stores... right across the street and as far down as we could see. Of course, one of my favorites (Ann Taylor) was flashing and calling my name. What started out as, "we'll duck in there real fast," eventually became, "I can't believe we spent all that money and never made it back to the museum." Yeah, we were weak.
After blowing our money (aka. breaking out our charge cards a couple of times), we rented two movies and went home. We watched "Amelie" (a wonderful French film) and "Run, Lola, Run" (a butterfly-effect German film). Both were well made films, but I absolutely loved the first.
On Sunday, we went to church and then to a "Meet and Greet" luncheon that the church hosted. It was there that I met a few people and devoured a slice of pizza. The rest of the afternoon was spent napping and relaxing. Then, in the early evening, Drew and I set out for Joy of Motion to tackle their Hip-Hop class again. I can't say that I was any better the second time around, but the routine sure seemed easier to grasp. Judging by the soreness that I felt for a couple days afterwards, I also got a good workout. The night ended with yummy Thai food and quality conversation.
Monday night was a break from the norm (as if there really is a norm here). I went with "DC Dave" (a friend of ours that lives nearby and is eventually going to St Thomas with us) to Banana Cafe. Steve was playing the piano and we (and about six of his other "groupies") stopped in to hear him tickle the ivories. It was a fun time had by all as Steve entertained us with his "out of the box" piano bar tunes.
There was no Billy Joel or Elton John. The air was filled with Radiohead, Weezer, and Journey (my request), among others. The bartender kept requesting Elton John, but Steve would not have it. Maybe that's why he didn't get any free drinks? Anyways, it was fun and led to some karaoke performances by most of us.
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Friday, August 25, 2006
Good news!
This just in a couple hours from this moment: I got the job at the CCCU!!!!
I feel like I am floating and am so excited. God is great and I could see His hand throughout this whole process. I will start by the 11th of September (maybe sooner, if my current employer will let me go before then). My hours are from 9-5 and (as mentioned earlier), my commute is a block away!
Wow.
I am still amazed. Not that I got it, but because it seems perfect. A perfect Friday gift from Him. Thanks for all the prayers... you can now praise Him just as much for how they've been answered!!
I love you all!!
I feel like I am floating and am so excited. God is great and I could see His hand throughout this whole process. I will start by the 11th of September (maybe sooner, if my current employer will let me go before then). My hours are from 9-5 and (as mentioned earlier), my commute is a block away!
Wow.
I am still amazed. Not that I got it, but because it seems perfect. A perfect Friday gift from Him. Thanks for all the prayers... you can now praise Him just as much for how they've been answered!!
I love you all!!
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Waiting...
OK, both of my second interviews are behind me. My last one (at CCCU) was this morning and it lasted three hours! It was supposed to be only two, but it lasted well over the time estimate. I'm not complaining, however, I'd rather it go long than be too short.
I will hear back from CCCU by "close of business day tomorrow" and am expecting to hear something from the National Trust by next week. If I land the CCCU job, I will let National Trust know that I am withdrawing my application with them. So, at this point, I'm just patiently (read: internally wringing my hands and wondering if I'll revert back to nail-biting) waiting.
Last night's activity was fun and somewhat last minute. Steve invited Mal and me to see The Steve Miller Band in concert. It was at Wolf Trap Filene Center. It was an awesome venue because of its intimate size and structural make-up.
When we arrived, the place was packed. Attendees are allowed to bring in food and beverages, so there was quite a spread! People sat on blankets and there was a variety of food and drinks. I even spotted a small table, some shrimp cocktail, and some gourmet-looking dips in the crowd!
We (finally) found a spot with some visibility of the stage. It was on a hill (that felt like a mountain) and the view was mostly obstructed by wooden beams. However, we made the most of our location, enjoyed a fabulous picnic (of sandwiches, chips, grapes, Oreos, and sodas), and enjoyed a partially-obstructed view all evening.
The music was great, dancing was debatable, and company divine. Another fun evening in my new city!
I will hear back from CCCU by "close of business day tomorrow" and am expecting to hear something from the National Trust by next week. If I land the CCCU job, I will let National Trust know that I am withdrawing my application with them. So, at this point, I'm just patiently (read: internally wringing my hands and wondering if I'll revert back to nail-biting) waiting.
Last night's activity was fun and somewhat last minute. Steve invited Mal and me to see The Steve Miller Band in concert. It was at Wolf Trap Filene Center. It was an awesome venue because of its intimate size and structural make-up.
When we arrived, the place was packed. Attendees are allowed to bring in food and beverages, so there was quite a spread! People sat on blankets and there was a variety of food and drinks. I even spotted a small table, some shrimp cocktail, and some gourmet-looking dips in the crowd!
We (finally) found a spot with some visibility of the stage. It was on a hill (that felt like a mountain) and the view was mostly obstructed by wooden beams. However, we made the most of our location, enjoyed a fabulous picnic (of sandwiches, chips, grapes, Oreos, and sodas), and enjoyed a partially-obstructed view all evening.
The music was great, dancing was debatable, and company divine. Another fun evening in my new city!
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Second Interview Squared
UPDATE: This just in...
I was called back about the job interview that I completed yesterday. We have scheduled my second interview for Wednesday afternoon.
That's one second interview Wednesday afternoon and one Thursday morning!! Y'all are awesome prayer warriors. Keep it up (especially about the one on Thursday)!
PS- Have you supported a soldier today?
I was called back about the job interview that I completed yesterday. We have scheduled my second interview for Wednesday afternoon.
That's one second interview Wednesday afternoon and one Thursday morning!! Y'all are awesome prayer warriors. Keep it up (especially about the one on Thursday)!
PS- Have you supported a soldier today?
Monday, August 21, 2006
Much to Cover
First of all, thanks for the continued prayer for my job process. My interview on Friday was awesome. I really enjoyed meeting the guy who I'd be assisting. Also, besides him, his current assistant (she's moving to CA at the beginning of Sept) introduced me to about 6-8 more people in the office. All of them were very friendly and seemed to enjoy working there. Big plus. I received a call today and have a second interview(!) on Thursday morning.
I had another job interview this morning (at different place) and it went very well too. I interviewed with two men and it lasted about an hour and a half. I was told that I was a "strong candidate" and that I had many of the qualifications that they are looking for in someone. So, I left feeling confident about it. My first choice is the job from Friday, however. It's the one that's a block from my house!
The weekend was jam packed with excitement. Although nothing was mentioned before now, my best friend (Priya) from high school was in town for the weekend. She arrived on her train Thursday evening and left this morning.
The weekend was so much fun! Thursday was our usual "take the out-of-towner to Bistro" night. Mal, Drew, Priya, and I grabbed some dinner and were served by another new server. We didn't catch her name, but she was much better than Kaylor! So, finally, the service was as impressive as the food since Cliff's departure.
Friday morning was my interview at CCCU. After the interview, Priya and I met Mal and Drew for lunch at La Luma, a Mexican restaurant near Mal's office. From there, Mal went to work and Drew left for Asheville. Priya and I went home and took naps. haha! We were exhausted by all of our fun already. After catching some shut-eye, Priya and I packed a picnic and went to Jazz in the Sculpture Garden. Once there, we met her friend Elizabeth (who lives here in DC) and Mallory. The atmosphere was relaxing and I enjoyed catching up as jazz drifted through the air. Priya made a comment about how everyone is "all business" during the day, but really knows how to kick back after work. It's true and is probably one of the reasons I enjoy it so much here.
After we ate dinner and shared some wine, we picked up our picnic (pick-nic?) and went to see Monty Python and the Search for the Holy Grail at Strathmore. It's the same deal as Screen on the Green, but in a different location and it features newer movies. So, we enjoyed more outdoor (and free) entertainment.
Saturday morning was spent sleeping in. What a great luxury! Mal, Priya, and I went shopping in Pentagon City, where there is a huge mall! Ahh!! Although shopping is not my favorite activity, we didn't stay too long, so it was tolerable. Plus, I found some cute shoes to go with the dress that I wore later that night!
After shopping, we quickly stopped by a party that we'd been invited to at our friend Jan's. We didn't stay long, however, because we set out to take advantage of restaurant week in DC. Last week, expensive restaurants all over the district featured a set price for gourmet lunches ($20.06) and dinners ($30.06) and allowed patrons to enjoy three courses of heavenly food. Mal was kind enough to book our reservations at Cafe Promenade.
It was there that we three ladies met our friends Dave and Chris for dinner. The food was excellent and savory! I enjoyed Maryland crabcake for my appetizer, petite filet mignon as my main course, and tiramisu for dessert. Yummy! Everything was cooked perfectly and everyone enjoyed what they ordered.
After dinner, we went back to Jan's party and made some more friends before (eventually) going to Adam's Morgan (a neighborhood in DC) to wrap up the evening with cocktails and conversation. We planned on going salsa dancing, but were unaware of a strict "no shorts" policy that deterred a member of our party from entering. So, instead we went somewhere else and sat for the evening. The way my feet were hurting from my new shoes the next day, it was probably a good thing that dancing wasn't in the cards!
On Sunday morning, I caught church on the internet via Calvary's live stream. Mal, Priya, and I finally made it out of the house after two. We saw Step Up, a new dance movie that is in theatres now. Great movie. I couldn't help but have flashbacks of my hip-hop Sunday with Drew last week. Although completely predictable, it featured many talented dancers and a catchy soundtrack.
After grabbing some groceries, we headed back to the house and fired up the grill. Shortly after, we had an impromptu party as Steve and his parents (who were in town for the day) joined us for dinner. My grilling skills left much to be desired compared to Drew's (or anyone, for that matter!), but the burgers and hotdogs cooked (slowly!) despite the low (invisible) flame that burned beneath them. haha! There was certainly no "overcooking" them!
The weekend went fast, despite the fact that I had Friday off from work. I'll keep you all posted about my job news. Keep the prayers up and fingers crossed! :)
I had another job interview this morning (at different place) and it went very well too. I interviewed with two men and it lasted about an hour and a half. I was told that I was a "strong candidate" and that I had many of the qualifications that they are looking for in someone. So, I left feeling confident about it. My first choice is the job from Friday, however. It's the one that's a block from my house!
The weekend was jam packed with excitement. Although nothing was mentioned before now, my best friend (Priya) from high school was in town for the weekend. She arrived on her train Thursday evening and left this morning.
The weekend was so much fun! Thursday was our usual "take the out-of-towner to Bistro" night. Mal, Drew, Priya, and I grabbed some dinner and were served by another new server. We didn't catch her name, but she was much better than Kaylor! So, finally, the service was as impressive as the food since Cliff's departure.
Friday morning was my interview at CCCU. After the interview, Priya and I met Mal and Drew for lunch at La Luma, a Mexican restaurant near Mal's office. From there, Mal went to work and Drew left for Asheville. Priya and I went home and took naps. haha! We were exhausted by all of our fun already. After catching some shut-eye, Priya and I packed a picnic and went to Jazz in the Sculpture Garden. Once there, we met her friend Elizabeth (who lives here in DC) and Mallory. The atmosphere was relaxing and I enjoyed catching up as jazz drifted through the air. Priya made a comment about how everyone is "all business" during the day, but really knows how to kick back after work. It's true and is probably one of the reasons I enjoy it so much here.
After we ate dinner and shared some wine, we picked up our picnic (pick-nic?) and went to see Monty Python and the Search for the Holy Grail at Strathmore. It's the same deal as Screen on the Green, but in a different location and it features newer movies. So, we enjoyed more outdoor (and free) entertainment.
Saturday morning was spent sleeping in. What a great luxury! Mal, Priya, and I went shopping in Pentagon City, where there is a huge mall! Ahh!! Although shopping is not my favorite activity, we didn't stay too long, so it was tolerable. Plus, I found some cute shoes to go with the dress that I wore later that night!
After shopping, we quickly stopped by a party that we'd been invited to at our friend Jan's. We didn't stay long, however, because we set out to take advantage of restaurant week in DC. Last week, expensive restaurants all over the district featured a set price for gourmet lunches ($20.06) and dinners ($30.06) and allowed patrons to enjoy three courses of heavenly food. Mal was kind enough to book our reservations at Cafe Promenade.
It was there that we three ladies met our friends Dave and Chris for dinner. The food was excellent and savory! I enjoyed Maryland crabcake for my appetizer, petite filet mignon as my main course, and tiramisu for dessert. Yummy! Everything was cooked perfectly and everyone enjoyed what they ordered.
After dinner, we went back to Jan's party and made some more friends before (eventually) going to Adam's Morgan (a neighborhood in DC) to wrap up the evening with cocktails and conversation. We planned on going salsa dancing, but were unaware of a strict "no shorts" policy that deterred a member of our party from entering. So, instead we went somewhere else and sat for the evening. The way my feet were hurting from my new shoes the next day, it was probably a good thing that dancing wasn't in the cards!
On Sunday morning, I caught church on the internet via Calvary's live stream. Mal, Priya, and I finally made it out of the house after two. We saw Step Up, a new dance movie that is in theatres now. Great movie. I couldn't help but have flashbacks of my hip-hop Sunday with Drew last week. Although completely predictable, it featured many talented dancers and a catchy soundtrack.
After grabbing some groceries, we headed back to the house and fired up the grill. Shortly after, we had an impromptu party as Steve and his parents (who were in town for the day) joined us for dinner. My grilling skills left much to be desired compared to Drew's (or anyone, for that matter!), but the burgers and hotdogs cooked (slowly!) despite the low (invisible) flame that burned beneath them. haha! There was certainly no "overcooking" them!
The weekend went fast, despite the fact that I had Friday off from work. I'll keep you all posted about my job news. Keep the prayers up and fingers crossed! :)
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