Monthly Archives: June 2007

Okay, I went to the highly recommended by a mother I trust, small, toddler to age 6 Montessori today to check it out. And now, I get it. I felt that the place was inviting, calm, and child-centered. The facilities, … Continue reading →

What does Noah like to play with? Well his number one toy right now has to be his trains. I picked up a pretty extensive Brio set used from Craigslist, and added in a single Thomas item – Thomas himself.  … Continue reading →

I turned the work around and got it in… now (11 pm Wed), so gee, like, 15 hours before the deadline or something! In editorial time that’s way ahead. Also took on some copy editing work for this weekend. Not … Continue reading →

Okay this post is full of angst. I apologize in advance to all parents who have no choice, or who have made any choices ever. That is, everyone. But I really don’t know what is right to do here. The … Continue reading →

Made second round of interviews. Must now demonstrate actual skill and talent, such as they are, by doing actual work before Thursday (I love smart organizations that actually make you show what you can do, even if it is nerve wracking). … Continue reading →

I’ll be so glad when it’s Monday because there will be a chance that I will hear about a second interview, rather than just waiting. I hate waiting. I am not a patient person, but especially not about this job. … Continue reading →

See now that I’m not doing the Secret I can actually write about these things – I was scared before that I’d write something negative and bugger it up.  I think the interview went pretty well! I wouldn’t say I … Continue reading →

Thank you lovely readers for the advice, support, and comments. I love them a lot! Today’s life balance issue is finding shoes for the interview, which is a nice break from angsting. I have emergency childcare lined up if things … Continue reading →

Grr. Just grrr. I booked a night out for the first time in forever but to no one’s surprise Carl had to work and I am stuck home, ’cause Noah would not sleep, and now it’s sort of late to … Continue reading →

So I think I definitely did not get DreamJob, but things at my work remain unstable. I saw a job posting that definitely matches my resume, is with a big media corp (freelance to start, possibility to be brought into … Continue reading →