I can't believe I've let a month go by without a post. This feels like the fastest January in recent memory. While it feels like it's gone by extremely quickly, a lot has happened.
I've been applying for jobs nonstop. I need something to fill my time before graduate school. I've applied to one program thus far, but I still need to apply to several. It feels like all I do is job hunt, go to work, and occasionally see a friend (mainly Seth). The job search has been very dry with little to no interest or follow up from potential employers. However, I got a call today. I was at an arcade with Seth playing our favorite giant Pac-Man game when I got the call. I didn't have my phone on me at the time, so I missed it. As soon as I checked my phone when we got back to the car I saw I had a voicemail. It was from one of the hospitals I had applied to. The man said that he saw my application and I was definitely qualified for the position, but there was another job he thought may fit my interests better. Most of the jobs I've been applying to have been menial secretarial or assistant positions that ultimately I wouldn't mind leaving behind when grad school begins. However, this position was different. The man said there was going to be a position opening up in the research department of a local psychiatric hospital. I immediately called him back and we spoke briefly. He said he would pass along my application to the research department and have them determine the next step. I sat there in silence for a few seconds after hanging up the phone and Seth grabbed my hand and congratulated me on finally getting a call back. We sat in silence for a little while, and I began to tear up. I've been applying for jobs for so long and have heard nothing back. But now not only have I heard back, but I could potentially be offered a full-time research position at a psychiatric hospital right out of undergrad. I wiped away the tears that were forming in my eyes, and changed the topic. We discussed where we would eat, and eventually chose a place. For the remaining couple hours together I was mostly pretty quiet. I was in a state of shock. I dropped Seth off at home then drove to pick my mom up from work. I told her about the potential job and she was happy for me. I told my dad as soon as we got home and he was even happier than my mom. I sent the guy who called me a followup email, and I hope to hear back tomorrow. Maybe my streak of being bored and depressed around the house all day is coming to an end.
Between the busy days of job hunting and working, I've been fitting in some fun activities. My dad said last week that I am now 23 and should be enjoying my youth while I still have time before I start a full-time job or begin graduate school. Just last week I went out for weekly date night with Seth and I tried cow tongue and intestine. Most people wouldn't find those kinds of things appealing, but I've always loved trying new things. Food is something I genuinely love, so when the opportunity arises for me to try something new I very rarely turn it down (if ever). Leo has also been a major part of my enjoying the more fun and adventurous things in life. He took me rock climbing a couple weeks ago and I loved it. My body hurt for about a week afterwards, but I think it was worth it. I had a lot of fun and gained some experience doing something completely new. Another incredible thing he treated me to was surprising me with a shooting range. Leo has known that I've wanted to learn about guns and how to use them for a while now. He has prior experience with guns, so the introductory course was mainly for me. I shot 2 different kinds of guns and did well over all. My parents, our instructor, and Leo all said I did well for my first time ever handling a gun. I kept both of my targets, and have them next to my bed. I also took a casing from each of the guns I shot which I keep on my dresser.
My 2019 seems to be starting out on the right foot. The job search has been very stressful, depressing, and anxiety-inducing, but it looks as if that may change. If this job ends up happening, it would not start until April. That would give me a couple of months to relax and enjoy my life a little before settling into a job. There are many things going through my head in regards to this potential job, but I will cross some of those bridges when I get to them. In the mean time, all I can hope for is some good luck and fun new adventures to have while I still can.
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