Double Score!

Today was just a great day. I have been searching for jobs, working on Etsy, tutoring, etc...and I was being really hard on myself about not having a job. I hate worrying about where my money is going to come from and what I can do to pay rent, etc...it gets stressful quick. I don't want to complain too much, though-because I know that people have had it much worse than I have, and for a longer period of time. I'm glad I experienced this, because it allows me to really appreciate a job and to take it seriously. It also shows me how much I really need to start saving and preparing for the unexpected.

Today, I got a job-and it's a perfect fit for me. I'm on a 90-day trial period to make sure I would be good in the position, but it's still a great opportunity. I'm really excited and I start Monday. I will let you know how it goes!

Rachel May

Proof!

Today, I have two wonderful things to share with you! First up, the socks I made for the boy, modeled by him. You will notice that the sock towards the front of the picture fits like a dream, but the toe is a little funny-that was my first sock. I'm not ashamed, I'm really proud. You will also notice that the sock toward the back is improved in the toe action, however fit's WAY looser.

I knit the second sock extremely fast in order to meet the deadline of Valentine's day, but as it was 3 months after the first sock was knit, apparently I knit looser now. I was SO upset when I noticed this, but the boy assured me that he didn't mind, he really liked his socks (this is why he's a keeper). However, he went on to saying that he didn't want to wear the socks, because he might wear a hole in them. I informed him that he would be in BIG trouble for not wearing the socks after all of the hours I put into them, and that I would try to fix anything that went wrong with them, and knit him new ones if he's really upset about it.

Even though this pair of socks took me eons to complete, I would really like to make more. I do think that sock knitting is addicting. I really want to try it on circs though, because I think that would be faster for me. I would love to have a drawer full of handknit socks one day, that sounds wonderful! However, I should start with a single pair of socks for myself first:)

Also, proof that I have a degree! I got it in the mail the other day and framed it this morning. You see it pictured here on top of all the jobs I've sent my resume in for and haven't got. The most expensive piece of paper I will ever own, this degree. I thought it would seem more...prestigous. Oh well. Oh, and I put it in a frame I already had (yay for free!).

Rachel May

Insomniac

I can't sleep. I had an interview today for a job that I really want, and I feel like I bombed it. Instead of sleeping, I've been calculating, writing down ideas, writing thank-yous, etc. I hate that I can't sleep. I won't find out about the job until Sunday. Sunday seems so far away, especially if there is no sleep between now and then.

I have that nervous butterflies, aching stomach feeling and I'm slightly nauseous. The more I think about the job, the more I want it. I should know better than to get my hopes up, but it's what I do. I keep going over every question and scoffing at my answers...geez....and I even practiced! Let's hope they check my references, that'd help me.

If I get the job, I will share more...then again, if I don't get it, I will probably tell you anyways. I can't keep this from the blog. But right now, it will be a mystery as far as what company and details. I don't want to jinx it. However, it may be too late...

Urg!
Rachel May