This evening I have returned from a wonderful long weekend in Portland. It was absolutely amazing. Spending time and catching up with people I hadn't seen in years! So much fun with good people I care about. Just the right mix of one-on-one time, and big groups and small groups. With people I hadn't seen in three years. Oh man. I'm on a bit ( Read more... )

Yesterday I blacked out for a second while donating blood. It was scary. It was just a second, but I was definitely not in the room for that second. When I opened my eyes all the nurses were around the chair yelling my name. I was about halfway through the donation - guess I overhydrated and underate. I've had trouble with being dehydrated ( Read more... )

Employed! I is employed! Yaaay!

( the job scoop )

employed, that is.

Saturday night I ended up crashing at thebfg83's after too much homebrew. Sunday when I returned home there was a letter from Job A. A form rejection letter. Dated Friday, postmarked Friday afternoon. So after I called them they mailed me a letter. Which seemed a bit weird. Disappointing, but not totally crushing as I hadn't had ( Read more... )

Here's the latest: I've had a few interviews. Last week I had two second interviews. One is for a job I really want to get (job A). That second interview did not go well, I seriously doubt they'll offer me the job. The other second interview was for a perfectly acceptable (if not as exciting) job (job B). They seemed interested in me, I said ( Read more... )

But I just finished playing Dance Dance Revolution with my mom. At her request.

Some various updates on my life ( Read more... )

I've been postponing posting because there's so much to say and I don't quite know where to begin. But if I keep doing that I'll never update ( Read more... )

Last Sunday night Sara and I caught the overnight bus to Auckland. A couple friends saw us off at the bus station. The ride was fairly uneventful, except that apparently I was snoring and Sara kept hitting me. Oh well.

( my experience with Kiwi Experience )

Right. Posting ( Read more... )