2:49 p.m. Waking up feeling not so swell and burning my toast this morning were sure signs that the interview would go less than stellar. I didn't expect it to begrand because I didn't really want the job, even as a 'joe-job'. Like the idea that if you think negative thoughts, it will happen (which I do often). Classic case here.

My interviewer was late. And he seemed distracted and somewhat bored during the interview (sucks to be him because he has to interview 5 more people). I noted this and didn't let it bother me. Chaulk it up to interview experience (initially how I was looking at it anyway).

As suspected, he pointed out my education and reminded me of the job description as if to say I was overqualified. Rightly so, and in a way, I'm glad he highlighted it.

He asked questions that I didn't prepare for (ie. avoided the typical strength/weakness) but zeroed in on the 'where do you see yourself in 5 years'. He knew I'm not a candidate that would stick around for a couple of months; he knew this was just a job to hold me over.

I told him boredom is something I'd hate on a job and he smiled and said that there are slow periods.

We wrapped things up and he barely said goodbye. It was an odd interview and absolutely NO connection was made. What's done's done.

After that, I drove over to another company to drop a resume off. In the reception area, a dog, yes a dog, greeted me at the door. The company is on a floor of an old building that has been gutted and renovated to look uber-modern. I was intrigued. Had hoped to speak with someone specifically but no one was available.

Came home and shovelled a billion inches of snow off the driveway and as I came in the house the phone rang. RIM. A call I had been waiting so long for that I started to doubt myself (in spite of your rave reviews, sunshine); matt said not to think about it anymore/consider it an option. After the call, I nearly did a backflip. Mom and auntie will be thrilled to hear that I have an interview.

I feel good about this one. Of course it makes a difference when you care about a position you actually want.

n@s