Good News

Two good things have happened recently. (I know, shock and awe she has something positive to say!) First: I finally got a laptop. After weeks of research and hours trying to convince my dad I wasn't wasting my money I finally got one! It's a Sony VAIO and I'm sure someone will tell me I made the wrong choice but I don't give a shit. I love it and it works the way I want it to. It's been so amazing to be able to work on my essays and research without being confined to the computer desk. I'm sitting on my couch right now! It's also been really great in my classes. I can just sit there and type away. I'm no longer writing my hand off. And the best part is I can go online and play games when I'm bored with the class. The day goes by much faster!

Second: I have a job interview!! I have been having one hell of a time trying to find a job which interests me and one I'm capable of doing. Believe me, there are plenty of jobs for labourers, journeyman, carpenters...i.e. men or she-men...but not for me. There was a close call last week. I had an interview with an art gallery in the Empress. I was really excited; thinking I could use my degree in some way and learn something about the art industry. But I was so so wrong. He was looking for someone with a particular attitude, not aptitude. He told me he was looking for someone extroverted, talkative, persuasive...basically a car salesman type. Unfortunately, that is not me. I could have lied and pretended to be like that, but the fact is, I don't want to be like that. He told me that the training and the hours were intensive, but that by the end of it I could sell anything to anyone. I don't want that skill. I hate people like that. I hate people that approach me in stores and push their sales pitches on me. I want them to leave me alone, if I'm going to buy something I will without you talking me into it. If I need some information I will ask you. I will not become the type of person I loathe to be accosted by in a store. I was hoping for a work environment that appreciated art and its patrons, what I was offered was a job which treats art as a luxury product only and people like wallets by a man I would never want to work for. So I didn't take the position and kept looking. My mom gave me the idea to apply everywhere...even BCAA. I had my doubts, but I thought, the more irons in the fire the better. And lo and behold who should give me a phone call today but the office manager of BCAA. I'm really hoping I like this job. It's insurance, but it's with a company that will allow me to grow out of that position. In the meantime helping people plan their vacations doesn't sound so bad, especially with the benefits! So, the interview is on Tuesday at 1:30...I'm really nervous, but I think it will go smoothly, at least I hope it will! Wish me luck! I'll keep you posted.