Three items fit under this title:
1) I got the job! I honestly can't believe it. Such a blessing. Blown away. I was on the phone with Carolyn a couple of nights previous to when they offered me an interview. I told her five reasons why I am not likely to get an interview with the State of Oregon government (1- this recession business, 2-people from CA's gov are flocking to OR because CA is virtually bankrupt, and oh yeah, they can hardly function, 3-I am not yet an official OR resident, 4- I still have two more classes for my MPA, 5-many govs are laying off, so they are only hiring internally.) Not only did I get the interview, I got the job! I flew out to Salem on Tuesday, went through the most intense interview process of my life on Wednesday (3 parts- interview before a panel, 20 minute presentation on Statute 319, and then 45 minutes to write a policy), and flew home Thursday. Luckily, some of our best friends already live in Salem, so they left their car for me at the airport (they were in VA for a week) and let me use their house. In short, I got the job that I wanted most out of all of the applications. By the by, I am a Program and Policy Analyst for the State of Oregon Department of Transportation. I basically evaluate operational and administrative procedures, and recommend more efficient methods of operation. I also get to organize and lead public hearings, and work on "task forces" to help pass legislation. So excited. Right up my ally. Very blessed.
2) In other Katie King Jones news, we found an apartment. TWO bedrooms, and wait for it
wait for it...
TWO full baths. Lap of luxury, I tell you what. We found this place on Craig's list. Come and see us. We have a spare bathroom for you to use. We move in five weeks from today.
3) Alex told me I need a hobby besides school, reading, Judge Judy, and watching select sections of Gone With the Wind. So far, this is what I am going to take up when I get to Oregon.
pottery- the city has a couple of classes. I should like it. I am not very creative, bless my heart, but it should be fun. If you get a deformed pot for Christmas... love it, cherish it.
gardening- always enjoyed this, but now that we have our own patio and a climate that actually likes green things, I should be able to grow something. Can we please take a moment to remember those dear Sweet Peas I planted, which met their fatal end last week when it reached over 110 degrees.
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thank you.
Jewelry Making- Crystal and I use to do this a lot. I saw some cute beads at Michaels and have a new urge.
Badminton- who wants to play?
I LOVE this holiday
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