Simple Update

I’ve got some high hopes and aspirations today.  I received a call from a recruiter who I’ve been talking to regarding some jobs.  A couple weeks ago I had a phone interview for a BA position at a Mortgage company.  I found that I’ve grown to miss the coding and analytics of the BA life and since I have a good amount of experience in Mortgage default this was a logical route to pursue.  The phone interview lasted about 40 minutes or so and I walked away feeling rather confident about it.  The next two weeks were followed by ice and snow here which basically shut the metro-plex down.  I spoke to Matthew, my recruiter, on Thursday.  He informed me they would like to have me do a second interview for the Operational Reporting Manager.  Since I didn’t even know this position was open (neither did he) this was excellent news. 

I’ve got the 2^nd interview today in about 45 minutes and I’ve been preparing ever since I heard the news yesterday.  It’s all information that I’m very familiar with and proficient at but I’ve had a few months away from it so I need some brush up.  I also like to put down my thoughts and accomplishments from previous jobs to get me thinking in the right mind set.  I’ve been conducting interviews for the past 5 years so I have a good basis for the questions people ask, but at the same time you need to be prepared for the curve ball or the one where you just can’t find any connection or common ground.  I really hope that I get this job, out of the 3 that are out there this one seems to be the steadiest and have the best overall package.  I don’t think I’ll hear an offer or denial today, so I’ve got my fingers crossed that early next week I’ll get some great news. 

After the job interview I have a dinner tonight.  We’re going to Pappacito’s as they are having an amazing special going right now.  The meal includes Lobster, Shrimp brochette, fajitas for two with all the fixings, and chocolate dipped strawberries for $44.95.  I love all of that so it’s just a great thing I secured a date to go get it.  I guess it’s a first date too.  We’ve been friends for awhile and made out once, but never a dinner with just the two of us.  We’ve been talking a lot more now too so I guess we’ll see how things turn out or if they even turn?

I don’t really have much else going on this weekend.  I’m going to try and cycle Saturday and Sunday.  I’m walking unassisted now but I can tell it’s still way too early to start running.  I have some tightness in my calf right now when I walk and Danielle said it would be take 6 months to get completely healed.  I think I’ll try to start jogging the 1^st week of March and see how it feels with a light jog.  I was told to get a calf sleeve for compression to help with the healing.  I’m not at all thrilled about wearing one of those around.