Friday, 29 January 2010

New Job! New Dress!

Today has been fantastic! The weather is beautiful. It's one of those days where the sun peaks out through the gray-blue clouds and the weather goes from sprinkling to raining. Perfect, crisp London day!

I applied for a job at Body + Soul, a charity that provides support, advocacy and education to people living with HIV. I was called back for an interview, and to my relief, did not make it for the second round of interviews for that particular position. After learning more during the interview, I realized its a bit much for a full-time student to handle, but I thought I'd wait for the call at the end of the week to see what happens.

I was surprised to get a call the very next day from the head of the organization asking if I might be open to other positions (they were still considering candidates for the original job I applied to). We talked and I went in today to interview for a position in the Adult Services Program. I was really flattered that they went out of their way to fit me into their organization (where was this love in DC???) They showed me around their beautiful 5-story building and told me to expect a call by the end of the today or Monday. Lo and behold, I get home and they call! They've offered me a part-time position to run the young adults program! I am so flattered. It's a new position--so room for growth!! My future career path as a therapist fits into it perfectly as I would run support groups for young adults and practice my counseling skills.

In other exciting news, I got a wonderful package from my wonderful bff, Fanny Pak. It's a dress we've both been eyeing at Anthropologie (my favorite store) and she not only got it for herself, but for her favorite missus as well! I've included two pictures of it, one with Fanny modeling the dress all Anthropologie-d out and the other from their website. Will look great with my vintage cowboy boots!


5 comments:

  1. Your job sounds freaking fantastic! The stars are aligned for you, girlie :) And that dress... excuse me while I channel my Texan aunts, but oh my WORD! It is simply darling, and must look just amazing on you! And vintage cowboy boots?? Yes, please!

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  2. thanks lady! the dress is fantastic! perfect for the first day of work!! ;)

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  3. congrats samosa! it sounds like you are doing really well, and the job sounds really cool. the dress is lovely, can't wait to see pics of you in it. for some reason anthropologie is not my style, but looks very sweet on you. amaya is in the bay for a few days, wish you were here too.

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  4. Congrats on both the new job and the beautiful dress. I am looking forward to the pics of you showing it off with the boots.

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  5. @Nida, I wish I was there too! I would love to hang out with you guys and see your new place. Hopefully in August sometime!

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