The boredom blues

Aussie phrase of the day: full-on = busy, intense, "My weekend was full-on" or "that girl is really full-on."

My weekend may have been full-on and Tuesday when I had three interviews, but the rest of this week has been a wash. I couldn't plan anything because the forecast was grim and rainy, but then the days would turn out fine. Today was supposed to be nice, but instead it has rained. You think the weathermen in the States are bad!!! I don't even think the weathermen/ women are meterologists. The people who give you the forecast on TV are there to look cute and read the forecast to you.. that's it! No training in weather whatsoever, just broadcast journalists. Trust me, I had one as a guest lecturer in one of my journalism classes.. she's just a pretty face, with nice hair, and cute clothes and half the guys want to date her.

So I got a few job offers this week, which I've declined. I was so desperate a few weeks ago and now that the calls are coming in I'm being picky. I have two more interviews next week, one of which I'm sure I will get. One of which I REALLY want because it is a non-profit housing organization. I've been interested in non-profit agencies since I was an undergrad getting my PR degree. It's something I think I can put my whole heart into since I also like helping people and have worked with Habitat for Humanity before. Maybe it will open the doors to where I really want to end up. So keep your fingers crossed for me!

I'm posting some photos of some wonderful things that I received this week from home. One is a card from my mom and the other is a beautiful picture frame from my friend Sarah that I just received today. Both the card and picture frame were handmade... just for me! How lucky am I? I have such loving and devoted friends and family that I had to share their handcrafted gifts with everyone! Sarah's frame also came beautifully wrapped in layers of colorful tissue, gift wrap, and bubble wrap.. it was like opening one of those Russian dolls! It also had a musical card with it. I felt like it was my birthday. Thank you mom and Sarah for your thoughtfulness. Your card and frame were true pick-me-ups this week!

On a final note: Everyone should read In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson. It is a funny book about Australia that is written not only to entertain, but also talks about the different cities, regions and culture in Australia. I haven't read it yet, but it has been recommended to me by several people from around the world. My mom is reading it right now and says it makes you laugh out loud.