Back again.

So yeah, it's been awhile. I haven't really felt like writing anything because life has been a smidge hectic and frustrating. I have been reciting the same story about whats going on in my life to so many people in person, that I just didn't have the desire to sit down and write about it.

It's a new year. And I was really hoping for an exciting start to it, what with my supposed new job, freedom from classes, and hopefully increased financial stability. Things haven't quite gone as planned, though, as many of you know.

I haven't started the new job in Chesterfield. In fact, I haven't actually spoken to the lady who hired me since around the 13th of December. I called and emailed her a few times, trying to figure out what the deal was. I started getting quite nervous about how I was going to pay my February rent if I didn't start working early in January (before the 15th), and I called her one last time on the 2cd. Desperate, I took a temporary position at the Wash U bookstore ($7 an hour to do the job a well trained monkey could). I heard from her, via voicemail on the 3rd. I responded the next morning (my mind blown that she had actually called back this time), with another voicemail explaining my situation and asking her to call me in order to figure out a plan/timetable.

I haven't heard back.

It's bullcrap, and immature and unprofessional. Not to mention completely confusing and utterly dissapointing. I am sending her a letter respectfully withdrawing myself from the position, and I am not going to look back.

And so I have brushed myself off a bit, started sending out resumes again, and have gotten a call to set up an interview for the position of Junior Asset Manager with this company. Completely up my alley in terms of what I want to do, but I am not as confident in my ability to land the job as I was with the two financial planning firms. I am calling and emailing today, in hopes that they will check either of the two and call me Tuesday, my day off, to set something up. Time to get nervous again, but at least I feel a bit more comfortable with 5 interviews under my belt this time!

I also decided that I can't stay away from school too long. I have been considering either an MBA or a Masters in Public Policy Administration, both from UMSL. I'm leaning more towards the MPPA, with an emphasis in local government management. But I also want to finish my last 3 credits (in Income Taxes, gross!) for my Certificate in Personal Finanical Planning, and eventually (well, sooner than later), get my CFP designation.

BUT...I can't really make any decisions or sign up for any classes until I have a real job, and I know what sort of time and energy and money I will be able to put towards all of that. Totally frustrating to no end.

There have been a few good times this year already, though. One was going to Libby's wedding, and being able to spend a good 32 hours with Erin J., see some old friends, watch Libby (as beautiful as could be) marry her sweetheart, and have a fun time with the Beasley family- all three boys included.

The other great time was my graduation party last week. I got to celebrate, along with Maggie and Beth, at Duff's with tons of people who I love. I am sorry to whoever missed it, we had a wonderful time, and I thank everyone who could make it for being able to help me celebrate. It meant a lot! I will have to put some pictures up, if I can get my mom or Maggie to email them to me. That's always a lot harder than you'd think!

Oh yeah, I also had jury duty early this week. Not so great for cutting into my already small paycheck. Luckily, after two days of selection (it was a big trial, wrongful death with a major corporation as the defendent), I was let go. An interesting, and very boring situation all around. And as a resident of the city of St. Louis, I can probably expect another summons in about a year or two. Oh joy.

Well, I'm sure there's more to talk about, but that's all I've got for now. I have laundry that needs to be folded, and then I will continue my lazy weekend off. I find it's best to do as little as possible when you are broke. Then you don't feel so bad for not having any money. No need to be tempted to max out my credit card just because I don't have a real job for a month or two.