I just started applying for jobs today. It was weird.

I really felt like an adult. An adult who blares Justin Timberlake at near ear-splitting volumes.

Honestly? I'm terrified. I mean, due to my immigration debacle, my resume is meager at best. What if no-one wants to hire me? What if this one stupid, flimsy piece of paper called a resume is my ( Read more... )

I finally got my employment authorization card!

I can finally legally work in the United States! I'm so excited!

With that in mind -- anyone want to hire a highly eager and personable award-winning, published writer? I make good coffee....

Poll Mix CDs as Wedding Favors
I have mixed feelings about wedding favors. They remind me of the goodie bags you got as a kid when you went to a birthday party.

But, I kinda like the idea of the mix CD.

Firstly, it's cheaper than your average wedding favor. I mean, $1.70 for a crappy candle that no-one will ever bother lighting times 100 guests = $170 on something no-one cares ( Read more... )

OH. MY. GOD.


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- Not being able to find employment. I'm an award-winning, published writer with excellent people skills. My resume may be meager, but what I lack in experience, I more than make up for in drive. I really need a job and I'm willing to do almost anything. Dear God, let someone hire me.

- Not being able to find an affordable apartment. I'd really ( Read more... )

The perfect outfit: That's an easy one -- a frock (like this one, perhaps), a pair of cute and comfy Dr. Scholl sandals (maybe like these) and your favorite piece of jewelry. Classic and cute. What more could you ask for?


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Meet Michael Dale Huckabee.


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I've become addicted to Flickr Favorites again. I just go to Flickr, type in any random word, sort by 'most interesting' and find a plethora of gorgeous and inspiring imagery. It's also fun to type in really abstract concepts and see what pops up. Example? I typed in the word 'divine' and got photographs of a cathedral, a sandwich, a hotel, a ( Read more... )

This weekend consisted of movies, mediocre Mexican food and shopping for men's clothes.

Movies

We caught Cloverfield on Friday night.


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The system works! Yesterday, I got my interview appointment from the government!

For those not entangled in the fine workings of America's immigration system, this means that on February 28, Dan and I will be trooping down to Philly to meet with USCIS officials to prove that our relationship is on the up-and-up.


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