February 22, 2011
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Top 5
things I got recently
1) My tax return. Ok, not that exciting, but it is the one time a year I feel good about all the money I pay towards the interest on my student loans.
2) When I found out about these, I asked my in-laws to send them and they did!
KitKat Daruma from Japan. I have a thing for Daruma, especially if it comes with chocolate.I've already colored in one eye on the yellow one for luck (see #5)
3)
Henna (or kına in Turkish) We had a cultural event at my job and this was the activity at the Turkish table. Yes, they do this in Turkey as well. [cell phone, so poor photo quality, sorry]
4)
A new laptop! I bought my first laptop, this Dell Inspiron 600 in 2004. I dropped it and cracked the screen in Sept. 2009. I FINALLY bought my new Dell Inspiron this month and it just came! I know, I know.... But I was just going to force myself to get out of credit card debt before I bought a new one..... then there was all the flying home every month...Anyway
Hooray! I can see the right side of my screen. Perhaps this will lead to more blogging?
5) a 3rd job interview! Not to a 3rd job I've applied to, but the 3rd round of interviews for one job that I applied to on a whim last month. Tomorrow I have to give a 5 min. power point presentation on myself and why I would be the ideal candidate for this job. At least I've made it to the top 3.
Pro= it would be more money
Cons= it means change, which is scary. I mean, will I still be able to play on the internet and blog at work like now? What about Turkish?? What about my nice office space that I have now-- what is that going to be like? Can I listen to Turkish and French radio all day and hang pictures up??
Also, I feel like a deserter because my office is having SO much turnover this semester. It seems selfish to try to leave now.
I just have to make the best presentation that I can and leave it up to the hiring committee and GOD. Whatever happens tomorrow will happen.
Comments (3)
Kitkat daruma kawaiiiiii! wishing you luck for your potential new job!
& domo for the support on my pulse about the cell phone #
1. Love the kit-kat daruma! I want one too! =)
2. I just got a new laptop in December. I had a lovely Fujitsu from 2004 (prior to my JET departure) through April of 2010. It crashed, and I didn't replace it until December (gotta love those end of the year sales!). I'm still getting used to some of the new functions.
3. Good luck with your job situation. I know it sucks to see things changing in your current position (turn-over), but ultimately you hae to do what's best for your and your family.
@Saferia - I feel you-- I HATE "getting used" to new things. I am so stubborn. Thanks for the job wishes, no word yet, which makes me feel like I will come home to find a rejection letter in the mail. Did you take your trip yet?
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