Overall Happy
July 30, 2009 | Filed under Life
Oh boy. I took a nanna nap tonight as soon as I got home (sheer exhaustion) from work today, and woke up four hours later. There’s no way I’m going back to sleep for another few hours, as it’ll just make me wake up at some absurd time like 4am. I feel so old – it was only a handful of years ago that I could go for days without a proper sleep and still be bouncy and chirpy.
Anyway, some random tidbits:
- I got the permanent position! I interviewed for it this morning, and was told by the afternoon that it was a no-brainer, they’d been really impressed with my work thus far, and it was only due to regulations that they had to advertise and re-interview all candidates. So rather than a two-month temporary assignment, I’ve signed on as a permanent part-timer at my job in the disability sector. I’m trying to keep it low key, but I’m actually really fucking excited and I want to scream it from the rooftops.
- Because I’m now permanent rather than temporary, I can go back to scouting for homes and home loans as soon as I get my official letter of offer. I couldn’t as a temp because there’s no bank out there that will offer a 22-year-old a loan when they have no permanent position, but now I’m back in the permanent workforce, I can start looking again. Things are back on track!
- We’ve done really well in changing our eating habits. While we’re not overdosing on veggies 24/7, we have cut back on our junk food intake dramatically (no more driving out for souvlakis or Maccas at 11pm). We’re still juicing up the fruit and veggies we’re getting each week from my friend, but we’re also just buying groceries and cooking normal meals. And by “we”, I mean “him”, cause he actually enjoys cooking. He’s more of a cook, I’m more of a cleaner.
- Somewhat following on from the above point, I’m thinking of buying a Mr. T cooker. I suggested a George Foreman grill, but was informed that a Mr. T cooker was cooler (apparently George Foreman is so 90s) and fancier.
Like I told Stephanie…it’s all a bunch of OVERALL HAPPY. Life is good.
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Congratulations on getting the job! When you posted about them interviewing others it did sound odd because it sounds as though you’re loving it and working hard.
You’ve an important role to play and it sure sounds like you’re the right person to do so.
Charlie on July 31, 2009 #
Congratulations, I’m really excited for you! I can only imagine how stoked you must be.
I really need to take a leaf out of your book on the whole eating better deal – I can’t wait until I get back to school and can start buying my own groceries again, because it’s tough for me to eat right at home.
Ashley on July 31, 2009 #
I can’t believe Mr T has an oven.
Jem on July 31, 2009 #
Aww, if life is so good then what do you need me for? :(
Stephanie on July 31, 2009 #
Congratulations on getting the permanent job! Hopefully your house hunt ends just as well for you :)
Amanda on July 31, 2009 #
Congratulations on the job! That’s fantastic! I’m so glad things are so good for you right now.
Caity on July 31, 2009 #
Everything sounds great. I’m happy for you =D
marilyn on July 31, 2009 #
Very awesome. d(^^d) Congrats on your job!
Noellium on July 31, 2009 #
George Foreman grills are for people who cook their feet.
And congratz on the job :D
Arielle on July 31, 2009 #
“Mr T Flavorwave Oven®” –> Best consecutive string of words EVER! You should go for it! You have to reward your awesomeness somehow, though by the look of things, it’s been rewarding itself pretty well. :D A big congratulations on your permanence! *sends a drink to celebrate* Though I have to agree that it was a no-brainer, considering your initiative has done so much in so little time. Keep it up! *hugs*
Robmarie on July 31, 2009 #
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I’m ecstatic for you too since you are pretty much in the position I’d like to be in a few years (ARE YOU SIMPLY AN OLDER VERSION OF ME?!). Although from the beginning I doubted they would have let you go after two months anyway, knowing you and how you work. Would’ve just been silly, what office in the world wouldn’t need Amanda’s skillz??
Good luck with the house scouting, and good news on the food eh. “He’s more of a cook, I’m more of a cleaner.” – sounds just like my partner and me. When we go ‘cook’… basically he cooks and I get things from the fridge and sit around watching him then cleaning up after his mess >=D
Jess on July 31, 2009 #
Congratulations, I’m glad you got the permanent offer. :)
Rebekah on July 31, 2009 #
A Mr. T cooker? That sounds badass!
Congratulations on the job. See, when one door closes (your last job), another one opens. :)
Felisa on July 31, 2009 #
Very nice, and congrats on the permanent job position. I’m currently look for a permanent p//t job to supplement my income along side freelancing, but with no luck so far. Damn American economy.
Yolanda on July 31, 2009 #
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Nice work! I’m so glad that everything is coming together for you.
And I have a George Foreman but one thing I really find handy is an electric griddle. I got one for Christmas last year and we use it all the time. If you get him the Mr. T, please take a pic? I’ve never seen one before!
Erin on August 1, 2009 #
Oh my God, I only just read this one – GET THE FLAVORWAVE
Jarrod on August 1, 2009 #
If you end up buying one, do report how it works. :P My brother and I see always see the advertisements on TV, and we wonder if it works as well IRL as it does in the commercials :P
Emsz on August 3, 2009 #