Winter Storm Warning

I'm sitting here on hold with the Court so I thought I would update my blog. The weather is blowing wet, heavy snow. It isn't horribly cold, but it sure would have been nice to stay home today. What's interesting about this snow is that it reminds me of a spring storm. Ususally when it snows in October, it is dry and not so heavy. There are downed tree branches because the leaves hadn't fallen off and people in BMWs are driving like assholes since they can.

Ok, enough about the weather, time for a serious update. I have applied to a few more jobs with 7 more on the way. I am getting a bit burned out with it, but at the same time realize that this is all part of the process. I absolutely love my job now and I think that is because I am actively seeking career change. I am able to appreciate what I have.

Today, I am going to get my hair cut and colored as well as (yikes!) a bikini wax. I will be seeing God so I'll put in my best for all of you! I don't know what has possessed me, but I see it as a right of passage.

And it's October already!

Wow, how time flies! I am sitting in my favorite coffee shop, about to embark on generating a cover letter for work in the non-profit sector. I have a fabulous cover letter for policy/research positions, but not for non-profits. This week, my resume and cover letter has been submitted to a grand total of 7 positions! Hooray!! I am really doing this! Once the non-profit cover letter is composed, and edited to perfection, there will be at least 2 additional positions applied for by the time the day is done. That is 9 positions applied for in less than a week people!! Hopefully I get a call from someone. I will repeat the same process next weekend. A huge help has been my friend in DC forwarding me job postings she thinks I am qualified for and would be interested in taking. I realized that I am way too harsh a critic/evaluator of my skill set so having her do that has given me a better idea of what types of positions I should be looking at so I don't aim too low.

More good news! There is a significant possiblity that my beloved Nonasan will be needing to spend a year in DC doing research for her dissertation which means we can be roomies again. Oh joy! Just the thought of that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. We lived together in college and it was great - we just function well together, don't argue or fight...we'll be broke and fabulous with a crazy kitty and a Japanese yellow lab. Nothing is set and a lot can change in the next few months, but it is cool just to think of that possiblity.

Well, I must get back to working on the cover letter and going to various job sites. If I haven't heard from you in a while, write me!