It helps to stay busy!!

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Yesterday was busy and so was today. I guess it helps me to keep me from stressing about the job. The interview was about two hours long and went well. It was basically them telling me their expecatations for the job. And me trying to get a word in edgewise. But overall, I was pleased and was able to handle them. I got a tour of the building and had a chance to talk with the assistant editors. There are more than 200 applicants for the job so the competition is very fierce. If I get this job, it will take me way out of my comfort zone. A daily newspaper is very different from a weekly. A few months ago, I would not have been up for the challenge. But now I am. It will be a lot of work but I'm ready. I got home about a little after 11. JJ was waiting up for me to show a picture that he drew for me. JJ was pleased with the new look of his room and the bed. "That's bed came from my room at grandma's!"--he said.

Today was JJ's WIC recertification. It was not as long as I thought it would be. Afterwards, we headed to the McDonald's playland with chicken nuggets, apple slices and chocolate milk for all. Those slices were pretty good. Now, I am here at the library typing with my son on my lap looking at a Spiderman comic. So today has been a pretty good day. We need naps so I see a nice bed with tranformers sheets on it in our immediate future.

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  1. KimMay 7, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    Best of luck with the job! I always consider a good sign when they are doing more talking, and telling you the expectations of the job. It's great to hear you're up for it! Just another reason to stick with recovery!

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  2. I Hate to WeightMay 8, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    sounds like you've come so far. and we know what HARD, HARD work it is.

    i hope you get the job, so you have the chance to decide what YOU want to do.

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