FINALLY!

It's about time! I can join the working class again!
Coming this Monday I'll be getting up way before the crack of dawn and trekking to St. Cloud for my new job!!! HatlingFlint is my new employer, and I'll be joining their staff as basically an administrative assistant. I'll be doing some administrative tasks, some writing, event planning, project management and whatever else needs to be done. I'm excited for this position because it's got a lot of potential for movement and advancement, and hopefully the gateway to getting my MBA!
I'm definitely going to miss being home so much, even though I hated it at times. I'm already planning what I have to get finished before Monday because after that I'll only have a few hours per night to get things done around the house. :( It's going to take some getting used to again-- I think the dog is really going to hate me. She's gotten so used to going in and out whenever she wants and being entertained by me all day!
Using my brain again is going to be a good thing, and I can't wait!

they didn't pick me

They picked the other person. It should make me feel good that it was me and one other person-- but it doesn't.

I'm freaking out!

I'm fidgeting and biting my nails. I just got home from my second interview with an organization in Forest Lake. I REALLY want this job, and they said that they only called me and one other person back for second interviews.
They are supposed to decide today who they are offering the position to. I'm FREAKING OUT! I'm sooo nervous! I want this whole job search ordeal to be over!
Please pick me! Please pick me! Please pick me!

lots of interviews

This week I've had three job interviews. I'm completely thankful for that, but what I want to know is why now? Why did it take almost six months for someone to pick up my application and decide to interview me????? I just got a call for a interview on Monday, which puts my total to five interviews in about 10 days. The interview I had today was for an organization in Forest Lake. And, I'm going to be really disappointed if I don't get a second interview for this job. It's exactly what I'm looking for, the drive is good, and I think the interview itself went really well. I guess only God knows what's in store for me. I firmly believe that there's a reason for everything, though this summer it pretty much depressed me because I didn't know why. Maybe I was given the summer off to appreciate the weather and catch up on projects!? I can only hope....
Please pray for me-- that I may get one of these jobs I've interviewed for! It's about time!!!!!

The results are in: it was a success...

.... for the most part! The camp site at the lake (Harris Lake) we were planning on camping at was taken, so we had to drive to another lake (Whisper Lake) with a camp site, and luckily, it was open. It's a gorgeous camp site, so secretly I was happy to be at that one! The weather on Friday was perfect, Saturday was cloudy and windy, and Sunday was stormy when we packed up our gear. That was the worst part-- packing up tents and totes and all camping gear in pouring rain and then treking down a 100-yard trail to the trucks. I didn't pack light because I was anticipating camping at Harris Lake where we pretty much drive up to our camp site and don't have to walk far. Lesson learned. Pack only the essentials next time!

Fishing wasn't good, not like it was when we were there in July. We caught a handful of fish, but none large enough to keep, which was pretty frustrating. All in all, it was a good time. I had fun sitting around the fire and chatting and listening to all the stories and debates.

weekend trip up north

No running water. No electricity. Bugs. Miles from civilization. Living in a tent for three days.
Not my idea of fun! But, I'll sacrifice for the awesome fishing and the beautiful scenery.
This weekend Mike and I along with his brother, sister and their spouses, are going camping up by Ely on a lake in the middle of NO WHERE! Actually, Harris Lake, where we are going, is about 15 miles from Babbitt. So, not really in the middle of no where, but once we get there we won't be leaving again until Sunday (unless someone is already camping there!). The lake is about 2/3 of a mile off the main road, but we have to drive on a trail to get there. It's less than the width of the Suburban in some places and extremely rocky and uneven. The truck got soooooo scratched when we were there in July (we didn't camp there). We also stopped dead on some rocks that caught the frame of the truck. Not good. Good thing they didn't get the oil pan or anything else.
We'll all have canoes to fish from, but since we're fishing for muskies, it's going to be challenging! Mike caught this first musky in this lake in July, so we've wanted to come back ever since. I had three followers, but couldn't get them to bite. It's a beautiful lake, about 150 acres, and clear. Not like most of the lakes on the Iron Range that are stained brown. There aren't many deciduous trees around there, but I hope the ones that are are colorful. So far, the weather is supposed to be decent. I hope it's sunny and warm.
Did I mention that my idea of camping is a camper at a campground????? I've been to the Boundary Waters twice and camped in a tent in my backyard a handful of times-- that's it. So, my cumulative number of nights in a tent on the ground equals about 10. But, it didn't kill me.
These are pics from our July trip. Praying for warm weather and awesome fishing. :)

when it rains, it pours

Like the saying goes, when it rains, it pours. I've the hardest time trying to schedule interviews all summer, but in the past two days, I've had a job offer and three possible interviews. I say "possible" because I had a telephone interview with one organization and they are supposed to call back this week if they want an interview. The staffing firm I'm working with in St. Cloud found a position they are submitting my information for, and the third was supposed to get back to me this week if they wanted an interview, too. Geez! It definitely makes me feel better about myself and what I have to offer an employer.
The job offer is actually with Star Quality Glass, where I worked for a year before my last position. We haven't finalized anything, and I'm really just waiting to see what becomes of these possible interviews before I commit to them. These positions are what I went to school for and are full-time with benefits, so I can't pass these opportunities up.
Wish me luck!