I've been interviewing for jobs like CRAZY the last couple of months. I feel a bit like I've been through the ringer, but each time I get a rejection letter, I feel like I'm just one step closer to the right fit for me.
I'm kind of tired of the rejection letters, but in a way it's turned out that some of the jobs I've been passed over for, have turned out to be less of a dissapointment than I thought--with the exception of one--but now I'm waiting to hear final decisions from two different companies--and I have a feeling that they both are pretty interested. It will be interesting to see how it plays out. One is definitely more up my alley--but the other would be much more of a challenge. Both have their strenghts. Both have their weaknesses.
At the same time, I've kind of enjoyed being unemployed--but it also sometimes leaves me feeling like "what the heck do I do with myself today?" Don't get me wrong--there's plenty to do and I've kept myself busy, but I do miss the human interaction!
I spent the afternoon with my best friend, Andrea, and her two boys. They have FINALLY made the move to the Seattle area. A big transition for them, but one that I think they will be happy they've made. I'm so happy to have them close by, too. Her boys are so adorable, and have grown so fast. It had been almost a full year since I last saw them all. TOO LONG! I'm going to see them again tomorrow--and I made promises of a trip to the park!
I've found myself much more relaxed these days--after our trip to Oahu, and breaking away from Essential. I'm sleeping better, too! It's been a nice break. I do look forward to work again and starting something new, though.
Monday was a rest day as far as running goes. I did a little bit of walking, but nothing much. Yesterday I did 6 miles--hitting the streets around our apartment. It's exactly .6 mile from our apartment, South down Fauntleroy down to Juneau Street--so I ran back and forth between the two. The weather was great yesterday afternoon! Perfect. Not cold. Not hot.
I timed myself doing a 5k and made it just under 27 minutes. That is under a 9 min. mile average! I did 5k pace, then ran 3 miles at a slower pace. I'm running a 5k race this coming Saturday--the "Miles for Memories" 5k up in Bellingham. It's the very first race I ever participated in last year, so it's kind of a special event for me. Last year I ran it in about 36 minutes--about 12 min./mile. I'm excited to see what my official time will be. I'm hoping to make this an annual event for myself--a reminder of the work I've done, and a goal to keep in mind each year and to keep me focused on my health!
Kable (my stepbro) is going to participate, too. He did it last year. So did Cory, but he will be off in Toronto this weekend. Kable beat both of us last year--without ANY training whatsoever. Not this year though--I'm going to blow him out of the water! :-) Though....to be fair....he has shin splints and recently had surgery, so it may not be a fair competition.
This evening will be a cross training workout at the gym--probably the eliptical and/or the stair stepper, and a bit of weight training. Tomorrow I'll do an 8 mile run at easy pace. Friday will be a rest day, then the 5k Saturday, and 16 miles on Sunday in Mt. Vernon with the help of my wonderful seeeester!
Tomorrow is Cory's bro's b-day (Joel), so we'll be heading up to see him in Everett for dinner, and then head to his place to watch LOST!
Off to pick up the Mr. from work! Keep your fingers crossed on these job apps!
Peace Out Homes
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