Well, I started my new job today (about 5 hours ago to be precise). I am currently on my lunch break.
My new job is kickin' awesome!!!
I have my own desk which is in the back and I can see out a few windows. There is room for me to stock a drawer with granola, oatmeal and soup--as well as anything else I might like to put on or in my desk. I have room for photos and reference books and my purse. It is sweet. THere is a lunch room upstairs to eat, and lots of complimentary tea and coffee and such. APparently on fridays we get donuts delivered to the office (rawk!) My keyboard is ergonomic and my screen is 20" wide--awesome for CAD work!
Today I am working on elevations for a real project. Day #1 and i am in LOVE with my new job. SCORE!
28 January 2008
18 January 2008
Well, it finally happened...
After being out here for going on five months (i know! already!) I finally was offered a position as an interior designer!!! I will be starting with my new firm, KDW Architects, on the 28th. I am EXTREMELY excited. For all of you who have been praying for me, thank you so much for your support.
Anyway, I have to go, but i wanted to update you on the goings-on :)
Anyway, I have to go, but i wanted to update you on the goings-on :)
10 January 2008
A hip hop happening week!
Things have been busy (are you surprised? I'm not!)
Work has been stinky this week--i've been feeling a little under the weather, and sleeping poorly, so going to work has been hard. Going to work is always a little bit hard, but, a little harder this week. Contributing to that is my ONGOING search of a new job. I called the 22 firms I sent out to last week--7 definite no's, 11 phone calls to return, and a few promising prospects. We'll see. If you happen to be chatting with jesus--I could *still* use a new job. Oh, and while you are chatting with said Lord, my condo still hasn't sold, bleak market that it is.
Going to chrch here is hard. I didn't realize before how much I came to rely on having friends at my church and chatting with those same people (and my awesome mentor and small group) about spiritual happenings. I am still church shopping, i suppose. I was consistently going to Overlake (which I love) but not making any friends (after four months, still), so I have been looking around a little. It is discouraging. It is almost like I was in this awesome relationship with God before leaving Colorado, but that when I moved we broke up. I know that is not the case, but, this place is not wired for organized religion--it feels so oppressive spiritually sometimes. Seattle supposedly has the most unchurched population in the entire US. Lots of reasons for all this I guess--but it makes me a little bit sad.
Anyway, tonight we go climbing, and again on saturday (and again monday!) Its nice to finally be getting some good wear on my climbing shoes (and on my poor hands! they look all scuffy and torn up always!)
Work has been stinky this week--i've been feeling a little under the weather, and sleeping poorly, so going to work has been hard. Going to work is always a little bit hard, but, a little harder this week. Contributing to that is my ONGOING search of a new job. I called the 22 firms I sent out to last week--7 definite no's, 11 phone calls to return, and a few promising prospects. We'll see. If you happen to be chatting with jesus--I could *still* use a new job. Oh, and while you are chatting with said Lord, my condo still hasn't sold, bleak market that it is.
Going to chrch here is hard. I didn't realize before how much I came to rely on having friends at my church and chatting with those same people (and my awesome mentor and small group) about spiritual happenings. I am still church shopping, i suppose. I was consistently going to Overlake (which I love) but not making any friends (after four months, still), so I have been looking around a little. It is discouraging. It is almost like I was in this awesome relationship with God before leaving Colorado, but that when I moved we broke up. I know that is not the case, but, this place is not wired for organized religion--it feels so oppressive spiritually sometimes. Seattle supposedly has the most unchurched population in the entire US. Lots of reasons for all this I guess--but it makes me a little bit sad.
Anyway, tonight we go climbing, and again on saturday (and again monday!) Its nice to finally be getting some good wear on my climbing shoes (and on my poor hands! they look all scuffy and torn up always!)
07 January 2008
Happy New Year!
Wow, already January 7th?!?! Can't believe the new year is off to such a running start!
This past week I renewed my drive to find a new job--I applied to 22 new firms I had not previously applied to. This week will be the massive juggling of follow up calls and interview settings. A coworker also had a contact with one of the larger design + architecture firms in the area (they are international) and as a result of insider-reference, I was *granted* a phone interview. That was this morning! I didn't have very high expectations--the phone is awkward and uncomfortable, but, i think it went alright. If nothing else, all my stuff is getting passed on to someone who will either tell me in a week that there is no way they have space for me, or who will call me to set up an interview and office tour (which I take as a very good sign). One thing is certain--I would not have gotten the phone interview without a little inside recommendation :)
One thing I am realizing is that it is uncommon for people to have a job they aren't entirely pleased with, but to still try to excel at it. My boss is very impressed with me and, rumor from the grapevine, wants to eventually promote me to office manager. Crazy. Apparently he respects my opinions (even though I am 23 and have no experience with Geotech or environmental consulting). I think I trick him with my smiles and positive attitude.
Other than that--its mostly been business as usual: finding it hard to fit in at church here, playing on rocks with Chris, Chris and Meredith, and reading books :) life is good.
This past week I renewed my drive to find a new job--I applied to 22 new firms I had not previously applied to. This week will be the massive juggling of follow up calls and interview settings. A coworker also had a contact with one of the larger design + architecture firms in the area (they are international) and as a result of insider-reference, I was *granted* a phone interview. That was this morning! I didn't have very high expectations--the phone is awkward and uncomfortable, but, i think it went alright. If nothing else, all my stuff is getting passed on to someone who will either tell me in a week that there is no way they have space for me, or who will call me to set up an interview and office tour (which I take as a very good sign). One thing is certain--I would not have gotten the phone interview without a little inside recommendation :)
One thing I am realizing is that it is uncommon for people to have a job they aren't entirely pleased with, but to still try to excel at it. My boss is very impressed with me and, rumor from the grapevine, wants to eventually promote me to office manager. Crazy. Apparently he respects my opinions (even though I am 23 and have no experience with Geotech or environmental consulting). I think I trick him with my smiles and positive attitude.
Other than that--its mostly been business as usual: finding it hard to fit in at church here, playing on rocks with Chris, Chris and Meredith, and reading books :) life is good.
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