Why does this take so long?

I am in the process of applying for my first faculty position and the application process is for the most part all online. Except the recommendation part. They say that you can add them online, but I have not figured out how to do that, so I asked my three ladies to mail them directly.

I posted my resume and CV right away, but this cover letter thing is kicking my ass. Mostly because I have to include a personal statement AND teaching philosophy within the letter.

Yeah, butt kicker.

So, today I was in my pajamas on the couch re-writing my cover letter based on the excellent comments of Sarah Raskin. I pretty much threw out much of the meat of the letter and started over. I will hopefully finish draft 2 tomorrow and then I can send it to Trent Blanton.

Sigh.

I did take a few breaks to eat and then this evening I got dressed and out of the house to head to The Albatross for trivia. I nursed one beer and then had a soda water since I only had $7 to spend, but I am glad that I didn't drink more since I have not been all that active.

I took a yoga class on Saturday that kicked my ass and am seriously considering taking a 200 hour yoga certification course. It's 5 months long - from January through May. The price is decent and it's on Sundays and ever other Saturday.

I am a little munchie right about now, but I think I will suck it up and just go to bed. There's Viennetta in the freezer calling my name, but I will stick my fingers in my ears and tune it out.

In the meantime, I must be grateful for something. Here's the list...

1. friends who kick ass at trivia - that be you Kati Voluntine

2. good yoga teachers

3. Sarah Raskin, for giving me feedback on my letter

4. my parents for being super supportive

5. window screens - and the lovely weather in berkeley today