A GOOD DAY

Today was a good day.  The sun was shining, a light breeze was blowing, and the white mountains were clear and the water and sky were vivid blue.  I got to see Dolly Parton on Kathie Lee and Hoda, and I started reading a great book, Memoirs of a Geisha.  Some books have me within the first few pages- this is one of those books.  Reading a good book makes me happy.  I've recently joined Goodreads, and I'm enjoying checking out what others are reading and recommending there.

I walked around by the Space Needle and found myself in the middle of EMP yard.  I sat outside, listening to the loud and wonderful music they were playing (great songs) and soaked up some sunshine and dreaming.  My job fair interview at the Space Needle was at 2:30, so I arrived around 2:00 just to be ready and early.  I was a little worried because I was under dressed compared to the majority (all!) of the people.  I was the only person in tennis shoes.  Every woman had on high heels and short skirts.  I, on the other hand, had on bare make-up, black khakis, and a simple black and blue striped shirt with green/gray Merrels.  Oh well.  I had my interview, and it went really well.  I had signed up for a position as a barista but was switched to elevator operator, and then I was given a second interview.  I was offered the job! Now I just have to wait on human resources to call me.  I completed my drug test after the interview, and they have to do both a criminal check and reference check.  It is a full time job with the benefits of eight passes with friends up, a free meal each time I work, and a city bus pass.  Thousands come through the Space Needle every day, and I will be the one to see and meet everyone.  I will have a 42 second speech to offer and give.  I'll be on my feet every day and all day possibly working as early as 7 or as late as midnight.  No matter, I'm excited to finally have a legit job- and an interesting one at that...

I also decided on AmeriCorp.  All the indecision has been driving me mad, and I feel I am to be in Arizona with Arts for All.  Doing another interview with the Jesuits was too stressful feeling, so I decided to follow my gut.  It freed me and made me happy and joyful to know where I'm going.  I am excited about my decision. 

To complete my day, I went to the grocery store and picked up some groceries for my meal of the week.  Tomorrow I am making pot roast with brownies, but tonight I went ahead and experimented with a new recipe- strawberry oatmeal bars. 

They are cooling, so I have yet to see if they are going to be firm like a bar should be or more of a crumble.  I used a whole jar of strawberry jam and so much butter...  But even if they are a crumble, they are a tasty treat. 

 

The day was full and exciting, and it's such a good feeling to have some things worked out and to know that a job has been provided.  I am so very thankful.  I promise to post a picture of myself at the Space Needle in my awesome shirt and vest uniform.  I wonder if I'll meet any fabulous celebrities or dignitaries?