Interview

So, I had an interview yesterday. It was for a membership sales rep position. I found out right before the interview that the posting was for a full time position, but the gal interviewed me anyway which was really great. It's always a good idea to brush up on interview skills. I can't and won't take on a FT position because my main focus is on my children and I want to be available for as much as I can, especially when Haley starts kindergarden. I want to volunteer as much as possible.
Up until I had Haley, I always worked, sometimes two jobs at a time. So, I get the itch to work and lately it's been stronger than ever. I've done a lot of the "Independent Rep/Consultant" type jobs and still do. I am an Usborne Book Consultant which is awesome. Someone throws a book party and I get to sell these amazing children's books and earn money and free books in return. I love that it gets more kids reading which is so important.
Well, I'm just babbling now. The point to this post was to tell the story of how I rushed from teaching my step class in downtown Portland, all the way to Tigard so I could get ready in the locker room for my interview. Of course, I was a sweaty pig so used the hair dryer to remove most of the persperation and then applied deoderant which was directly deposited ALL OVER my new black interview dress. Damn it! Another instructor pointed it out to me, so I had all of 5 mintues to try to remove it which you know is impossible. Good thing I had a blazer to cover it up and my interview was conducted sitting down, so it wasn't all bad.
I do however wish I would have been offered the job, working only 15 hours a week (the hours of my choice obviously) and lots of good pay. HA. Life doesn't work that way. So, I'll keep checking back on the job posting board every day hoping for something to open up. I really, really love this facility and hope to become more and more involved in the future.
It's funny because I've been wondering how I can help my family survive these economic times, and have been stressed a little. THEN, I opened my "Mother's Daily Prayer" book and this it what it said. 'Gracious Father, I have often asked myself this question: How do I make my home a place of joy? A place where my children and husband can relax and be happy? Now I know~the answer lies with you, O Lord. Our Hearts are restless until they find their home in you. Joy begins when we let you in. Life seems steadier, brighter, friendlier, safer. Your presence fills us with music.
Awesome, huh?
Joy is the presence of God in our lives, which brings music to our souls.