Things are beginning to happen

I received a call today about another interview. I have 3 irons in the fire at the moment and I hope one of them comes through. I found some documents that should help in my job search. They are letters, certificates and forms that reflect on my people skills. It was nice to review them and gave me comfort knowing that I do good work! I also found the article that was written about the new library and I am quoted in there a few times as well as being one of the "library people" that were highlighted.

As for my diet goal, things are going well. I have been exercising most days, usually twice a day. It is not a strenuous work out but at least I am moving! I haven't had soda pop in ages and have limited my intake of foods that contain lots of calories (and fat). I notice a difference.

Little by little I am working on organizing here, though going very slowly at this goal. I do need to pick up the pace, but haven't been able to as of yet.

Pre-interviewing

I went on a pre-interview for another job today. I didn't feel as good as I did the last time I went on an interview but I think I learned more today. The interviewer/recruiter gave me some insite as to why I may not be getting hired by some of the companies that I have interviewed with. They may think that I would take their job but that I may get bored with it after a time and would be looking for something else. It was interesting to me to hear that may be how I am coming across when that is not really the case at all. All in all, it was a good learning experience and things are starting to open up again.

Yesterday I saw my last job advertised. It is open again as the company just let the person who took it go. This is the 4th time in 18 months that they are looking for a person to fill the position. Maybe they need to look at the people that currently work in the company? Something seems not right...hmmmm......

Monday, Monday

It is bright and sunny today! I always like it best when the sun is out. Today started off good. I had my yogurt and bagel with light cream cheese for breakfast. Lunch wasn't bad either. It looks like we are going to have baked chicken for dinner (but it isn't dinner time yet).

Nothing new on the job front. Eric received a call from the Cleveland Clinic. His surgery has now been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 25th. We will need to be in Cleveland on the 24th so he can have the necessary tests needed for surgery. He was tired after dialysis and needed to eat something. All is better now.

So many people have lost their jobs now and the news only brings more job losses. I am beginning to hate turning on the news, but I need to keep up with what is going on.

At last (finally an entry!)

It has been quite awhile since my last blog. I've come to the site a few times but didn't feel like writing. The past few weeks have been challenging, to say the least! While in Cleveland, Eric's surgery was postponed because he had 2 more blockages in his heart. It was agreed that the docs would put in 2 stents to open the blockages and the other surgery would be delayed for 6 weeks.

I have been losing weight and trying to stay away from "fattening" things. I have been doing quite well (at least I think so). The past two days haven't been as good as the others, but I am back to the diet once again. I have lost between 10 - 15 pounds so far. A good start!

I had an interview a week and a half ago. I thought I did great, but haven't heard anything yet. I was told I should have heard something (either way) last week, but I did not. That could be good or bad. I am trying to keep my chin up that something will come along. I was able to network with a couple of people and they are now keeping an ear open for anything that I can do.

Friday, I was a facilitator for 43 high school kids at a retreat that deals with volunteering. It was my job to get the group to explore ideas for a project, vote on the ideas, and finally to pick a top project. It was much harder than it has been in the past, but I think the group had a better concensus than before. They will start on planning the project at their next meeting. It is rewarding to work with teens that are working to make a difference in the lives of others!