I need happy thoughts, prayers, well wishes, whatever

[smurfalicious]

Well I'm about a week into the pet shop gig and I'm loving it. It's tons of information to absorb but it's not bad when it's something you care about.

That, is a minor detail compared to the fact that I got a call from the bike/writing people today. They want me to come in and interview! Hurray! Now I just have to find time! Ack! I am so excited! This would be a dream come true, I think. *bounce*bounce*

[lph]

Woop-woop! Go get'em

[jesvetmed]

GO SMURF!!!!!
I hope you get the job you want! Good luck on the interview!
Jes

[LBTC]

Smurf, have you had the interview? How did it go? Still sending job butterflies your way. They're doing whatever they can to help....

Hugs, too,
~T~

[bmccasland]

Go Smurf go! Good luck on the interview.

[smurfalicious]

Well, I brought the butterflies with me to the interview, they were good company. It was a little nerve wracking because they had me do some test write ups and such. I am still a little bit of newb when it comes to components, especially road stuff. Here are some stunning examples I remember:

"With an Ultegra drivetrain and Dura Ace components the Felt F55 will respond to your every command whether you're leading the pace line, or your Sunday group ride."

"The ultimate epic ride has finally met its perfect match in the Kona Coilair Deluxe."

I think the funny part is that afterwords he chatted with me a bit more. I believe he said something to the effect of, "I'm a little amazed here Hillary. You've done some great write ups for us, where does it come from?" I think he was hinting at my lack of related or any degree. I resisted the urge to say, "From my butt" which is mostly true. I just told him flat out I've loved reading and writing all my life and it's just how I write. What I think of as a casual email or BB post others see as a great story.

Meh, I have my fingers crossed, but even still it's amazing to be considered. It just serves to remind me that I am capable of more than this "just a customer service rep" rut I've stuck myself in. I feel so strangely fine. Something pulled me to this state, and something is keeping me here. Maybe it's testing me, making me ride out the challenges (of which there have been many) before it shows me what it has for me.

Either way the parts for my bike should be here Monday, and tomorrow I'm going to try and use a sweet "crack and fail" road bike to pull a beautiful teenage girl out of some nasty depression.

[jesvetmed]

Glad it went well! Sounds like you were quite impressive! Great job. And great job sticking your neck out for something new and uncharted!

Good luck with the teenager -- tough stuff. I hope you help.
Jes

[Zen]

"The ultimate epic ride has finally met its perfect match in the Kona Coilair Deluxe."...
he said something to the effect of, "I'm a little amazed here Hillary. You've done some great write ups for us, where does it come from?" ... I resisted the urge to say, "From my butt" which is mostly true..

No kidding
you don't need no stinking degree for that, just about five issues of Bicycling Magazine.
Sounds like the guy is wearing an easily stretched wool hat

At any rate, good luck!

[pardes]

My very good wishes to you! Relax. Be casual and personable. Writing ability is a small part of it. Heart is what counts especially when writing about something so loveable as bikes.

[Iris616]

Good luck! It sounds like it's your turn to have some good things coming your way soon, from some of your other posts. Waiting for that job offer is a tough spot to be in, so hang in there. An observation from a recent job hunter: This company seems to be moving a little slow with their decisions, so don't get discouraged if you don't hear from them right away.

[Smilie]

Sending you good vibes! Good luck!