Saturday, January 29, 2011

Interview Antics & Quarters...

Oh the process of interviewing. This past week I had my first interview with a brokerage firm downtown. The concept of working in the middle of the city is so exhilarating to me…walking out of my prospective work environment and being surrounded by GIGANTIC skyscrapers – I couldn’t ask for more…well that’s not true – I could.

to be employed…with a company I love…

…making a salary that is just beyond me…

..more coffee in my cupboard…

….nails that STAY painted..

..a breast reduction…..

…..the ability to speak different languages fluently…

..being able to play the guitar like...hmmm...idk - someone great...

..and let’s just throw this in there: a tall, educated, funny caramel macchiato that’s just all about ME!

Ok, so I digress. Back to the interview…

Getting the phone call is always exciting, a phone number that you don’t know but with an area code that’s promising. Set up a date/time and then its on to: what to wear, how to act, jewelry or no jewelry, how can I stand out?, practice interview questions…ect.

The interview went quite well…it was awkward a couple of times when I caught 2 of the 4 men whom were interviewing me, stare NOT AT MY EYES, but I’m sure you can use your imagination. Then again…that’s my life.

Fingers crossed…although this was only my first interview in the big city – this company would be a great opportunity.


Yesterday I took the half mile walk to the bank, preparing for February rent. On my way home I stopped in a little convenient mart around the corner to get quarters…laundry time was in my cards for later in the day.

So I asked the lady behind the counter (ended up being the owner of this little mart) if they were able to do cash back. I only had $2.00 cash on me…and frankly I needed more quarters than that.

After a few minutes of conversation, finding out that they don't do cash back – the lady said to me:

“No cash back, but I’ll just give you $5.00 worth of quarters and next time you’re walking by just drop off the $5.00 for me.”

I didn’t even know how to react to this. People trusting strangers???

I gave her the $2.00 cash I had on me and promised I would be back with $3.00. On my way home it made to start to think…the thought of trust. Yes – it was only $3.00 which is not going to make or break the business, but 1. that's not the point and 2. the small act of kindness hit home.

You don’t find things like this anymore – its hard for me to even trust the people that are around me everyday, but the concept of trusting someone you've never met? Beyond me.

Monday, January 24, 2011

My new home...

Three weeks I've been residing on George and I still have to upload the images of my new home in Chicago! So while the construction team jackhammer their way into the street right outside my house, I'll take a break from the application process...and start this blog...

Here you have it...the new house on George!


George Street. After looking at SO MANY different places before making our decision, I'd have to say we made the best choice! Five blocks away from the grocery store - and then only 2 blocks away from Sheffield...a street that is the home to some great neighborhood pubs and restaurants.

A few snapshots inside...



Yes, that is Wendy Williams you see on the TV...don't front! She's amazing...
The main question I've gotten from everyone this past month is: "Are you so cold? It's 80 degrees in Arizona...think you made the right choice?"

Well, first off - if I didn't make the right choice (which in no way do I believe is true) it's too late now!
In regards to the cold, I expected WAY worse before moving out here. The thought of -1 degree weather sounds horrifying...although our first day in the negative degrees, Danielle and I ventured out to a local breakfast diner...and we survived. :)
Maybe it's the positive attitude that I have being here in Chicago - maybe it's the strong change that I was desperately seeking before leaving Arizona...either way - no, the cold is not bothering me...at all.