Even though today was frustrating (man, that would have been a great job), I did get an ego boost from some of the folks I talked with. I got lots of encouragment to pursue the job and they were excited about being able to work more closely with me. It made me realize that even those outside my project team know I have a lot to contribute.

How do people balance current job stuff while trying to find something else? I mean, here I am, set to go to DC to learn something fairly specific to the work I do now and yet I'm looking to move into something else. That seems deceptive, yet I have nothing in place yet, so I might as well make the most of the opportunities I do have...right?

Absolutely! It'll look good on the resume, even if it's not specific to your next job. It says, "Willing to do what it takes to be awesome in my job!" They like that. Plus you never know how it might apply.

I might as well make the most of the opportunities I do have...right?

A world of yes. Don't ever feel guilty for getting additional training even if you're thinking of moving on. You bust your ass for the job and you should get something out of it besides just a paycheck.

Yay! We won! No one can blame my boobs!

Of course this means there's another game on Thursday, and I'm expected to show up with the "Lucky Charms"

Why would anyone blame your boobs for bad things? Okay, they may stop traffic, but that's in a good way.

It's a thing they have. If the boobs are out, my team wins. I'm not sure how that works. Clearly, they're magic.

sj, I'm absolutely boggled. I'm glad you're getting good advice, and glad that you're doing something about this. I'm also very glad that the Empress had a chance for a good smite before leaving.

And speaking of the Empress, all possible travel ~ma to the Miracleborns.

I think God must have known that I was ambivalent about coming home, as the sun was out, the weather was cool but definitely not cold, and going to work today, I was reminded how much I like my coworkers and my job. I really expected to be grumpy, but I wasn't. Although, California was pretty dang wonderful.

{{{Suzi}}} Tons of job~ma to you.

I'm not sleeping. I've been trying for three hours to just let it go and sleep, but I'm too upset.

Holy crap, sj. Kick her ass into the middle of next week!

Moving-ma to the Miracleborns.

Ah, boobage - Bitch topic since time immemorial.

Did I tell you folks the Travels In India story about my boobs and the penis and the mosque? I can't remember who I've told what, and I've been sadly internet-less for most of the time since coming back from India.

Did I tell you folks the Travels In India story about my boobs and the penis and the mosque? I can't remember who I've told what, and I've been sadly internet-less for most of the time since coming back from India.

I don't think I heard this story. Tell!