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[theinevitable]

Today I moved all of my books, my amplifier, and winter clothes into a storage unit. I think I did a good job of knocking out the really heavy stuff first, aside from my records. Still, ugh.

[AugustWest]

Circumstances.  Safety.
Education.

[theinevitable]

Today I had a job interview at the place I've been interning. I think it mostly went very well. They were smiling when I explained why I'm interested in the job.

Then they asked one super easy softball question and I spazzed and failed to answer it at all. Just blathered about every possible thing I know about NYC housing policy instead of getting to the point.

They said I'll hear back within TWO OR THREE WEEKS about whether I get a second interview. At this rate I may as well move to Philly.

[JorgeFabregas]

Today I had a job interview at the place I've been interning. I think it mostly went very well. They were smiling when I explained why I'm interested in the job.

Then they asked one super easy softball question and I spazzed and failed to answer it at all. Just blathered about every possible thing I know about NYC housing policy instead of getting to the point.

They said I'll hear back within TWO OR THREE WEEKS about whether I get a second interview. At this rate I may as well move to Philly.

I hate the why do you want the job interview question. Reminds me of a workplace questionnaire I once filled out that asked "What do you like most about working at _____." Of course the real answer was a biweekly paycheck and benefits, but sensing that wouldn't go over well, I answered "Free coffee."

[Carlos del Vaca]

Similar but different--I got a survey from the Nats a few weeks ago, and after answering that I expected to renew my season tickets, they asked "Why do you expect to renew your season tickets?" The answers were "I feel valued by the team," "I like being able to trade in games easily," "I like the eCash program," and all other things about the features they offer season ticket holders.

I clicked "Other" and wrote in "I really like baseball."

[theinevitable]

Well, in this case the answer was that this is the only job listing I've seen where I could do what I really believe planners should do. So that went over well.

(The position is Technical Assistance Coordinator to a coalition of neighborhood activist groups in NYC-- so mostly explaining to them what proposed new zoning rules would mean, shepherding them through the various appeals processes, and translating their desires and needs into technical language/maps/etc.)

[theinevitable]

Everything but one carload of stuff is moved out of my apartment and into a storage unit. Good riddance to this place.

[theinevitable]

Did not do a good job pretending I was going to miss the bad roommate. It still felt kind of weird closing the door for the last time though. That cruddy apartment was mine for two years.

Now all moved in with my friend from school. Small, cute bedroom with a big closet.

I think the plan now is to apply to temp agencies in Philly and look for a place I can rent somewhat short-term starting September 1. Seems like a good base while I apply to things mostly on the eastern seaboard.

[jaydub]

Didn't he end up in Chicago? Just traded the smell of urine for the smell of slaughterhouses and coal.

[Carlos del Vaca]

http://www.johnsroastpork.com/

[Asherdan]

[theinevitable]

Yesterday I went to the gym and lifted weights with my new roommate. I had probably not done that since... high school track practice?

It turns out lifting weights with a petite and lazy lady is a lot less intimidating than doing it with high school guys who won't stop joking about how many of me they could bench press. She did each exercise until it started to mildly burn and then stopped. We were there 25 minutes tops. I suggested that we go again soon and do each one for... a little bit longer.

[Asherdan]

I think your petite and lazy lady roomie is

[theinevitable]

Yeah. I was definitely thinking about "the gym" in an all or nothing way, instead of thinking "hey, I could do this thing in a moderate way to maintain my health."

[Asherdan]

"hey, I could do this thing in a moderate way to maintain my health."