I Fall Behind

This week, my work world was changed when the work computer was taken away.  As a result, my blogging fell behind this week leaving me to feel...unexpressed.

At my current job, I sit at a desk waiting for people to come inside so I can greet them.  If no one comes in, which happens more minutes than not, I spend my time looking for new jobs and blogging.  Or at least I use to.  Now I am given projects to busy myself.  I understand, I get it.  If I'm at work, I should be working.  But, the other part of working should be being able to pay for basic, necessary things like housing, bills, and food.  Since these needs are not being met, I find myself resenting my new busy work.  I shouldn't have to busk to pay for groceries and bills on time.  Not when I'm working 4 days a week with a college degree and college loans to pay back.

Luckily, I'm going to New York this week to hopefully fix this situation.  I hope that my prospects can work out.  If not, I maybe heading home soon.  I'm getting tired to barely making it.     

Job Search in the Big Apple

The most exciting thing that happened to me this week was I went to New York City in search of a job.  The day was eventful and adventurous.  My sister came with me for moral support and it was both needed and appreciated.  The bus ride was great, especially because I was on the stand by list and it could have turned out that I had to wait an hour for the next bus while my sister headed to the city.  Luck was on my side because I not only got on the bus but, I scored the front seat on the top level of the double decker!  Awesome!

My sister and I got to New York and we got subway day passes.  Great value!  Afterward, my sister and I attempted to find Chinatown which was harder than we imagined.  Eventually, our persistence paid off and we enjoyed delicious spring rolls and bead curd!

In the late afternoon, I got dressed up for an interview.  My sister was walking with me when one of her flip-flops broke.  Since I brought my heels for my interview and I had sneakers in my bag.  Fortunately, my sneakers fit my sister's feet.  Unfortunately, I only have four pairs of shoes, and without my sneakers I'm left with my flip-flops, ill-fitting tennis shoes from trash picking, and my heels.  Soon, I will visit my family, at which point I will be reunited with my go-to-shoes.      

Also this week, my roommate moved out and she took with her three cats that I have come to love and take care of over the months.  It was a tough week.  I cried most nights.  I'm sad that the cats are gone and my place seems empty.  At the same time, it feels like a relief to not have them around knowing they are leaving soon.  I think they got tired of me crying on them.