Carrot hug

Tonight I made some rice and then zucchini and carrots from the garden.  The zucchini are called 8-balls and are rather cute.  And the carrots grew in this really fun shape that I'm calling a carrot hug.  They both were very tasty...just love eating from my very own garden!  

(I still can't get these pictures to go where I want them to.  It's like they just randomly appear and then I can't move them.  Kind of frustrating, but I'm trying to see it as an adventure...)

"Group" interview and Gingerbread

Well, today was the big interview that I was so nervous about.  Went in 10 minutes early and sat there waiting.  25 minutes later I'm still the only one there.  Finally a couple of ladies come over and introduce themselves (Barbara and Susanne...and this is just for me to remember...).  We head out to a nice patio and conduct our "group" interview-that would be just me and them.  On the plus side, I didn't have enough time to get nervous about it, since it was sprung on me.  Also on the plus side, I got to practice a real interview.  I think it went rather well.  I was able to not get too anxious and just answer the questions.  When I felt myself start to panic, I just took a deep breath and then took a moment to answer the question.   So, overall a good experience.  

During the interview I found out that it is a full-time job.  That means I'm automatically not going to take it, even if they offer.  I have to stick to my guns on this one, although it would be tempting to take it if they offer.  A full-time job is just too much right now.  But I could so do this one...  On top of that, the commute is at least an hour, probably more, through very nasty traffic.  Wouldn't take long for that to get old.  

I also asked about my visible wrist tattoo and she said that they have a fairly conservative crowd there and that I should probably cover it up.  I think in the future that I will have the tattoo visible in an interview, but not ask about it.  If someone notices and cares, then they can say something.  If I have to, then I will cover it.  But I got the impression that if I hadn't said anything, that it could have just slid on by.  I do think it's interesting that neither of the ladies even noticed it during the interview.  I guess it's not as visible as it feels.  

Oh, and I didn't ask about salary.  I'm not sure how that works.  Am I supposed to ask?  Will they tell me when they call me back for a second interview?  I have no idea.  I think if I was going to be able to actually take the job I would have asked.  I am curious though...

Later this afternoon the girls and I made gingerbread cookies from dough that I made last night.  It was meant to go with our dinner last night (the girls made their own pizzas), but we ran out of time.  That was rather fun, and they are enjoying eating the different shapes.  And my mom's recipe for gingerbread really can't be beat.  

Only one downer today.  Found out that the CA supreme court is not going to overturn prop 8.  I won't get into how I feel about it right now, but I'm disappointed.  

Berkeley and New Ink

Had a great day yesterday.  Spent most of it in Berkeley with a very dear friend.  First we went to Half Price books and wandered for a while.  I think I could lose a year of my life in there.  Found a couple of good books (at least I hope they will be good ones...).  After the bookstore we jetted across town to Tattoo 13 where I got some stars added to the flower tattoo on my back.  I now have 7 stars representing my 7 years of marriage.  I plan to add a star for every anniversary till I have a large constellation trailing somewhere on my body.  (I'll put up a picture once it's healed.  Oh, and by the way, the rash on the wrist tattoo is mostly cleared up, so pics are coming soon.)  

I surprised "K" by telling her it was her turn when I was done and convinced her to get some ink too.  Not her first tattoo, but certainly her most painful.  :(  As soon as he started, I regretted talking her into it.  It was really hard to watch her in pain.  But then she loved it so much that I felt a little better.  :)  Looks fabulous now!  Very cute turtle with some flowers on the top of her foot.  

After tattoos we went and got some yummy Indian food.  By then the adrenaline had worn off and we were starving.  Good spicy food.  And the bizzare thing was that we were given a free wallet with our purchase!  Very strange.  I'm wondering if they have a side business going and are trying to get rid of surplus stuff.  They also had a sign on some very ugly chandeliers that one could call a number in order to purchase them.  I think I'll pass.  I already have a random tacky wallet to try and figure out what to do with.  

We wandered the streets for a while after that, looking for some frozen yogurt to cool our tongues a little.  Then back home for some Rock Band!  

Today, on the other hand, just seemed like a waste of time.  Not sure why.  Perhaps I'm getting nervous about Tuesday's upcoming interview.  I also have a lot on my mind as I think about the possibility of actually going back to work.  I'm probably counting my chickens before they are hatched, but I'm not looking forward to it.  I just wish there was some way to make money from home that wasn't some sort of scam.  I want to be home with the kids and doing what I do best, being a mom.  I'm not ready to leave them home with Dad and be gone for part of the week.  I think it would put a strain on our marriage that I'm not looking forward to trying to weather.  Perhaps I should just try and set it aside and focus on getting through this interview and then see where things are at.  

Sigh.  

On the plus side, I was able to do the first couch potato to 5K run today.  5 min warm-up, then alternating 60 sec of running with 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes.  A challenge, but doable.  I really enjoyed doing it, actually.