Things did not end well as I fought my ticket and I wound up bawling when I had to pay the $50 fine. Okay, maybe not bawling, but it was close to a sob. The officer passed me a tissue box and I felt ridiculous. I felt like I had explain myself and said "I've had a string of bad luck lately." The officer apologised which left the door open for me to say, "I am not sure what the universe is trying to tell me." She responded with something about things turning around and I simply said, "I don't think so."
I put my sunglasses on and took my pride with me as I walked home. Luckily I brought my ipod shuffle with some Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me and The Moth podcasts, so as I passed my locked bike and found myself back on my doorstep, I was feeling better.
I drove to the temp office where I returned the silverware I had from the office where I worked for the last 3 weeks as well as turned in my time sheet. I was also able to fax the necessary forms to the Unemployment Office in Sacramento.
When I got home things started to turn around. I got a call from my friend Damon Boggess checking in on me. He had just come home from an audition for The Vampire Diaries. A show on the CW. Join me in keeping my fingers crossed that Damon is the the next Mayor of Vampiretown. While on the phone with him, my friend (and UC Davis PhD candidate) Praba Pilar called to check in on me and today I got yet another call from my good friend Sarah Raskin. She was with me while I ate lunch AND took a bath. She is finishing up her PhD at UA Tucson and has quite a plan in the next few years. Studying the health care in Appalachia. Here's to her getting the funding she needs, as well as her hubby John finding a job close by. Needless to say, it was great to receive these calls and catch up. After feeling like I do not have a support group, I do feel better. I was always afraid to live alone since just in case something happened, no one would ever know. However, I know that's not true.
On more positive news after sending injuries at a number of catering companies and applying for an education manager position I had 2 interviews today. A phone interview for the Eduction Manager job and a quick in-person interview for the catering company. They both went well and in fact, I just got notification of a second interview for the education manager job. BAM!
After I got home from the catering company, I walked my bike to the Bike Workshop in the Berkeley Aquatic Park. They help you fix your own bike. So, I unfortunately went off the challenge to not spend any money, however the tube was only $3 and I gave a $2 donation. It felt amazing to be able to do it (mostly) by myself. My hands were grimy and dirty and now I know how to repair a flat. Not only that, but these guys were awesome. Good teachers with patient demeanors.
Here's hoping my luck is coming around. Maybe the cool henna design on my left foot is working it's magic!
3 comments:
Dude, that sucks that your temp job is over, that you got a flat, and that you had to pay a fine, but I'm so glad to hear that your interview(s) are going well. Who's the second interview with? Also, I got the check for JC before I left for Texas. One last thing, I'm sorry if I was being ridiculously competitive at the Albatross last week. Kati thought that I was, and I begrudgingly have to agree. Sadly, it's one of my great failings. Anywho, stay strong, Mirlis, and I can't wait to hang upon my return. Have a good holiday too.
Oh Randal, I let the competition go. I really had a blast playing with friends. I could not give two shits if I actually won. Call that a cop out, but that's how I feel right now.
And the interviews were for Berkeley Playhouse and Hugh Groman Catering.
Have safe travels and I cannot wait to hear the stories when you get back!
Actually, I had a great time playing games that night too. We should do it again sometime.
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