January 2009 Archives

Just when I had given up

I actually got an email from recruiting at Pixar today. It was a rejection email. That sucks. But in a way it’s ok. I respect them for even contacting me at all, which is something that ILM doesn’t seem to want to do. I have heard rumors that ILM is having union problems but I still think complete silence is inexcusable. Anyway, another door closed. This looks like the year of closed doors. Still looking for the windows though. I know they’re there, somewhere. They have to be.I always believe that when something doesn’t work out, it’s because there’s something better waiting for me, somewhere. Something that would make me happier, that would be closer to what I really need ... more

It’s all about the process

It’s after 1am and I’m in bed with Nick at Nite on mute. The cat is under the covers curled up at my feet. It must be a kitty sauna in there since I’m running a fever close to 100. Oh well, I’m glad someone in this house is warm, because I’m freezing.This is the second time in as many months that I’ve been sick. I know where I got this one (thanks Ardra!) but it’s really frustrating that it hits me NOW of all times. I just started working out again two weeks ago. My boyfriend and I broke up last Tuesday. I’ve had to cut back on my hours so that I’ve basically taken a 25% pay cut, ... more