the weather outside is frightful but a new job is so delightful
While its 70 degrees on the East Coast, its 46 degrees here in Seattle and windy so it feels even colder. But today is a good day because I got a new job!
Since Thanksgiving things have been crazy at work. There were rumors that the company would not have contractors companywide in th new year. I have been there over two years so I didn't know what to think. By the time I left for Christmas I was told the rumor as true, however the good news was that WONGDOODY, the agency that does a lot of T-Mobile's marketing materials would like to interview me. I had wanted to apply for a job there for a while but its a sticky situation since technically they'd be stealing me from their client if they hired me. But when I found out about my contracting coming to an end, fortunately the agency needed more designers full time so I applied.
I was home sick yesterday and informed my WONGDOODY contact that I was home sick in case he was planning on setting up the 2nd interview previously mentioned. Within minutes, he called me to request I check my email. To my surprise there was an email mentioning they'd like me to come on board! Yayyyyy! My fever instantly felt 10x's hotter. So even though I spent my day in bed, the pressure of not knowing was gone and I am truly happy with the outcome.
Today (Saturday) I ran to the bank in the bitter cold. With excitemnent of the new job & new year of opportunities, instead of simply returning to my warm apartment, I took a nice long walk window shopping in the bitter cold.
Life is great. This city is great. I went into Patagonia and bought a little black knit hat to keep my head warm in this wierd NW weather.
I went into an amazing design store called Peter Miller Architecture & Design Books. Its the type you pass every so often but never go in. Today I went in and dived into the amazing collection of design books. I walked out with two books. I always like to buy a few design books at least once a year to refresh myself in the industry.
Now I sip my 2% Irish Creme Latte at Uptown Espressoo while making plans for tonight. A few friends and I are going to see a burlesque show. The gals are always so talented and funny. IT IS NOT STRIPPING. Its "PG-13" creative entertainment. I always like to see which songs thet gals pick to lip sync and perform to and what type of outfits they pick. Its such a comical, entertaining art. I love it.
As I finish this up, I notice my folks online.. How cool is this to be able to iChat with them at the coffee shop via video
Since Thanksgiving things have been crazy at work. There were rumors that the company would not have contractors companywide in th new year. I have been there over two years so I didn't know what to think. By the time I left for Christmas I was told the rumor as true, however the good news was that WONGDOODY, the agency that does a lot of T-Mobile's marketing materials would like to interview me. I had wanted to apply for a job there for a while but its a sticky situation since technically they'd be stealing me from their client if they hired me. But when I found out about my contracting coming to an end, fortunately the agency needed more designers full time so I applied.
I was home sick yesterday and informed my WONGDOODY contact that I was home sick in case he was planning on setting up the 2nd interview previously mentioned. Within minutes, he called me to request I check my email. To my surprise there was an email mentioning they'd like me to come on board! Yayyyyy! My fever instantly felt 10x's hotter. So even though I spent my day in bed, the pressure of not knowing was gone and I am truly happy with the outcome.
Today (Saturday) I ran to the bank in the bitter cold. With excitemnent of the new job & new year of opportunities, instead of simply returning to my warm apartment, I took a nice long walk window shopping in the bitter cold.
Life is great. This city is great. I went into Patagonia and bought a little black knit hat to keep my head warm in this wierd NW weather.
I went into an amazing design store called Peter Miller Architecture & Design Books. Its the type you pass every so often but never go in. Today I went in and dived into the amazing collection of design books. I walked out with two books. I always like to buy a few design books at least once a year to refresh myself in the industry.
Now I sip my 2% Irish Creme Latte at Uptown Espressoo while making plans for tonight. A few friends and I are going to see a burlesque show. The gals are always so talented and funny. IT IS NOT STRIPPING. Its "PG-13" creative entertainment. I always like to see which songs thet gals pick to lip sync and perform to and what type of outfits they pick. Its such a comical, entertaining art. I love it.
As I finish this up, I notice my folks online.. How cool is this to be able to iChat with them at the coffee shop via video
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