Happenings...

The last few days have been busy....thus, the absence from the blog.  For one thing, finding a job IS a job unto itself.  It's a time-consuming, energy absorbing, discouraging business.  It's probably difficult enough when one's career path is set and the goal is identifying the right growth opportunity or strategic maneuver.  In my case, the challenge is significantly augmented by the fact that I'm trying to move forward without knowing what exactly I want to do.  Hhmm....

Wednesday I interviewed with a trade show company that I worked with on my last contract job.  The interview went well, and they made me an offer, but there was a lot to think about.  I was concerned about some aspects of the job, and the offer itself was much lower than I expected.  Friday I agonized over a negotiation letter detailing the things I held at issue, and finally emailed it to the owner.  Although I'm not holding out hope that he will be amenable to the alterations I requested, you never know.  There are a few other irons in the fire, as well, so I'm hoping to see some result from those, maybe even a meeting or interview, this week. 

Friday evening my sister and I had dinner together and saw "National Treasure:  Book of Secrets."  For the first time since in about five years, she and I had an evening out.....alone.  There were NO children in attendance.  It was truly momentous!  To my recollection, every time we have grabbed dinner, gone shipping, etc. (and those were rare) we've had at least one of the kids with us.  So this was a treat:  the older two boys are visiting her in-laws, and our parents kept my youngest nephew.  It was just the two of us, and it was a very light, relaxing evening....no talk of the heavier issues pressing in on life at the moment.  By the way, the Strawberry Kiwi Lemonade frozen cocktail at Outback Steakhouse is FABULOUS!!