almost forgot

I just realized that I'd forgotten to mention that three months ago I got a job!
It had been 11 months since I'd been laid off, though I'd worked freelance and contract during much of that time. After the bliss of not being permanently employed, I had some trepidation about the whole full-time job re-entry. But it's great. I'm a goddamned Art Director at my alma mater! It's full of challenges and I have to wear business drag but I like the people and the university is something I can get behind. I really love this job.

good news and bad news, postscript one

It's true, it's true! When you've interviewed with the worst, the rest is a breeze. Had a great interview with another company. Have no idea whether I'll get the job but it was a pleasure to talk to people about what they needed, answer questions that made sense and ask questions that made sense to me.

Without any of that monogrammed starch.