And the search goes on.

I got two different calls today about possible jobs and set up interviews. The one for tomorrow called me back a few minutes and asked if they could reschedule for Wednesday since the person who will be doing the interviewing won't be in tomorrow. Also, they'll need to change where the interview will be held. Long story short, I asked for a number where I can reach them tomorrow so I can call my Wednesday appointment and see if I can reschedule it for tomorrow. The original Wednesday interview sounds more like what I'd like to do and is actually easier to get to except the hours are 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and the buses don't run that early. I can get a bus home just fine but someone will have to take me to work in the mornings. Anyway, we'll see what happens in the morning with rescheduling them both and with the price of my stock. I need to put in a sell order in the morning and it would be nice if the price would go back up over $60 by the end of the day.

Bad News on the Job Front

I'm totally bummed since I got not one but three rejections today on different jobs. Of course, I did get a call to set up an interview for a job I applied for 2 weeks ago so we'll see how that goes. I also have an interview set up for Friday morning but will probably have to cancel since you can't get there on public transit. I really need something to break soon and I do mean soon. Madeline is getting increasingly pessimistic about money and nothing I do seems to bring her out of it. Right now all I really want to do is go back home to Wyoming. Can't even figure out why I had to give up everything and come out here. I know there was a reason but I don't see what it was and now I don't have money or anything like that to show for it.

Okay, since this is just for me I can admit, I'm scared, depressed and just want to curl up somewhere and cry. I don't know what else to do that I'm not doing. Maybe if Josh and I start buying lottery tickets after we get money (he gets paid this week and I can sell some stock next week) we'll win and have lots of money. I know the first I'll do when I win the lottery is move back to Wyoming.

My prayer/affirmation right now is, I have the financial security to retire in Cheyenne, Wyoming right now in this perfect, present moment.

Summer in the City - Part Deux

So here it is, 10:00 a.m. and it's already 91 degrees in the valley with temps predicted to climb to 103. It really isn't bad in the apartment so long as we can keep the fans running. No problem you say? Well, yesterday during the worst of the heat (106 and a record), we had a power outage for a good two hours. Hopefully we won't get a repeat today but I'm not real confident in that since it is Saturday and a lot more people are home from work putting more strain on the system. The good news is the temps are due to start back down tomorrow. I thought that I would never miss Wyoming's weather but I was wrong. At least there it doesn't get quite this hot! Of course, when you guys are having minus 10 and 20 wind chills this winter, I won't miss it so much. I've decided what I really want is some place where the weather's reasonable all year around and I can have all my people around me in one big, happy compound. Hey, a person can dream, right?

I'm meeeelllllllttttttttiiiiiiiinnnnnggggg........

Okay, 106 degrees and a power outage is not my idea of a pleasant Friday afternoon. Fortunately, the power was only out for about 2 hours but at probably the worst time of the day. It's supposed to be almost as hot tomorrow but cooling off to the 90's on Sunday and back down into the 80's the rest of the week. Too bad it won't get down any lower than the upper 60's at night. I really need for someone to put the pedal to the metal and call me back about a job so I can spend my days in air conditioning. Afterall, the last week and a half, I've had 5 interviews for 4 positions (2nd interview on one) and everybody said they would be making a decision the end of this week or the beginning of next. So all I can say is, come on already and make up your minds! Pick me! Pick me! Gee, being hot makes me really crabby doesn't it?

Hot town, summer in the city....

Believe me when it gets up in the upper 90's and low 100's, it's definitely summer in the city! We have an official drought here with very low humidity and no rain. Forgot how hot it can get here especially if you live where there's no air conditioning. Oh well, what can I say, it's summer in the San Fernando Valley (better known as "the Valley"). If gas wasn't so high I'd be tempted to hit the beach this weekend. Of course, the whole rest of LA and the Valley will be doing that so the crowds will be totally unbelievable. We will make it to the beaches this summer but probably, definitely not this weekend.

Cleaning frenzy has hit

I've been feeling pretty good lately and have an excess of energy so today I've been doing some cleaning here at Maddy's. So far it's just been vacuuming and scrubbing out sinks in the kitchen and bath. Of course, I did wash down the vacuum since it does accumulate dirt on surfaces. In a little bit I plan to get the comparison chart for our divergent genotypes done up so we know what we can both have. If she's up to it, I want to go to the library later today or maybe tomorrow morning before she has to leave for Orange Co. Thought I'd fix some chicken salad in a bit to use up some of the leftover chicken we thawed. All in all, things are starting to come together pretty well for both Josh and me. Got everything straightened out with the car and we're getting the whole bank accounts thing handled. Now the next step is for me to start work, both of us to get a few paychecks ahead and get our own place. Then we can go back to Wyoming and get our stuff and my baby kitties. It's always good to have goals.

And the winner is...

Actually, I don't know who the winner is yet. I've had one interview already this week with another scheduled for Friday morning. Waiting to hear back about a third one next Tuesday. There's also the one I had to turn down because it wasn't just in Santa Monica, it was damn near right on the beach. Impossible to get there from here in less than 1 1/2 hours in the morning and all that. So far, all my interviews have been from jobs I applied to on the 5th so we'll see if any more of them call and see if any of the ones from the 6th and later call. Also, all my interviews/bites, etc. have come from jobs I applied to on Craig's List. Not a single nibble from any of the temp agencies or any of the online apps to UCLA, USC, Cedars, Getty and all the major studios. I'm sure it doesn't help that all my non-craigslist job apps are for entities that only let you apply online. Makes it a lot easier for them to screen out anyone who doesn't have the exact qualifications they're looking for. Just frustrating as all hell though. Oh well, we'll see how my firm interviews turn out. I really think I did well on my interview yesterday so we'll see how it turns out. Really want to get a job so I can start getting a pay check so I can get all my bills caught up and get a place of my own. Well, since Josh's new job (started yesterday!) doesn't pay quite enough for him to get a place by himself, we've been talking about getting a place together for now so we can get everything caught up, get a second vehicle and get a little settled again.

Spiritual things and music - same thing

Sitting here doing some work on the computer and listening to music. Since it’s Sunday, there’s not much I can do about job hunting. On that plane, I’ve had a couple of bites in the last couple of days so I’m hopeful that I’ll be employed soon. The job market is really tight but there are plenty of jobs out there if you just dig for them. I’ve found that agencies are pretty useless this time around but Craig’s List is awesome. We’ll see what happens but it feels like the wait is just about over. Since I have access to them, I’ve decided to go over M’s Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook books to see what I’ve forgotten or just didn’t know. Should be interesting to say the least. Also, reading Eckhart Tolle’s “A New Earth” and it truly is interesting. It has me back into meditation and other spiritual practices so that’s good. I already know I will not be going back to NHCRS or any other religious/spiritual organization but I do feel better about everything when I follow what I know to be correct spiritual practice for me. More later on that. Many blessings on everybody and may all your dreams come true.

If it's summer, it must be Los Angeles

Being back in LA is interesting to say the least. I hadn't realized how much I really like living here until we came back. So far the traffic isn't as bad as it was in my memory but that'll probably change when I have to drive in it daily. Several good job prospects so keep us in prayer/thought and all that. I do miss my "kids" and cats a lot though. Hugs and kisses all around.