Interview and such...

Whelp, I have now interviewed for the permanent Area Director position. My interview was last Friday and I should find out soon. When I started the process back in January, I didnt not think that I would be doing all of this stuff again so soon! I was told to apply through HR and when I did I filled out the application and then they asked for my resume. I was like, dang! I didnt even think about that. haha, so I went and updated that and the cover letter and submitted.

My position is a bit unique for a candidate because as soon as I said I was applying for job, I was in constant interview mode and have been ever since. Since everyone gets to see how I perform on a daily basis, it gets stressful! Hopefully, I have done a great job and they will hire me :D I have really stepped my game up though in effort to show everyone I really want this job. It is such a leap for me professionally that it would just be great!

Anyway, as I was saying my interview day was last Friday. It was a bit condensed since I just did this a year ago. It was also so awkward because I know all of these people so well!! I had no idea what to expect or what questions they may ask. I assumed questions about my vision for the building, but I didnt know other than that! I prepared for any and everything I could think of! haha

In the morning I had the associate faculty in my building, Dr. Monica Hooper, interview me first. Again, awkward because I know her so well, but it actually was one of the tougher interviews. I think I did well though and we had a good conversation. My next interview was the central office staff. That one wasnt that bad at all and I was able to answer all of their questions and provide examples, etc. Later in the day I had the interview with the other Area Directors and that was the one I was most nervous about because those are the people I work with daily and also my friends here! haha. It wasnt as bad as I thought though and I feel I represented myself well. Next I had my interview with Jim, the director. Again, not so bad. There wasnt much he didnt already know because I am like an open book with him. Lastly, my faculty master, Dr. Moore, took me to dinner for an interview. We had a really good time. :D I answered questions and they we just kind of talked. Dinner was AMAZING. we went to a place called Anacapri. It's italian and a bit pricey, but amazing. lol

Dr. Moore lost his mother 2 years ago come this November and we got to talking about how he has dealt with that and how it's been. I asked because as you all know my dad's birthday is coming up and it's been harder than usual on me lately. He told me that everyone tells you it gets easier, but it doesnt. He said it's always hard, you just learn to deal with it. That made me feel better. Anyway, he told me all about his mom and dad and I told him all about my dad. It was really nice talking to someone who has been through something similar and really nice to bond with Dr. Moore :D

I feel like my interview day was successful. When I left here last year I knew they would offer me the job and I kind of had that feeling after all my interviews this year too. It's all in God's hands and if it's His will, I will get it :D

Anyway, that's the update about that. I have been super busy at work other than that too. Even so, John and I have managed to finish the first week of P90X! SO SORE! Good sore though. Brad and Mitch got here yesterday though, so we may end up taking a few days off and then picking it up again. It's just hard to do with guests- we also have an air mattress down in the room where we do it, so we dont really have a place to do it either. But that's okay. I am just so glad that Brad is here!! I love him and miss him so much. We also dont have anyone coming after they leave, so we can really focus on it then.

I did lose 2.6lbs last week! YAY! on my way...haha. :D

Carter is doing well. I love him so much. He watches us do p90x and usually falls asleep. One time last week when we were stretching at the end, he came and put is head in my arms like I was hugging him. it was TOO cute! He also gives me hugs :D When I get home from work he comes up to me and puts his little head on my shoulder and lets me hug him :D He's a sweetheart.

Unfortunately, I think we have regressed in the potty training department. He doesnt really let us know when he has to go anymore and just goes in the apartment :(. I am not sure what we are going to do. Maybe start giving him treats when he goes outside or something. I need to do a little research on that. (I was cleaning up a mess he made yesterday and used some Lysol on it because it was so gross and I managed to bleach some of the tiles in our kitchen..whoops...lol). On a good note, he has gotten MUCH better on the leash! Still have a lot of work, but it's gotten a lot better. He's starting to get it. His itching isnt getting any better :( I think it's actually gotten worse. He has scabs now where he has scratched so hard. My boss told me that his dogs scratch a lot too during this time of the year and it's the grass changing? I dont know. we go back to the vet next Tuesday so hopefully we can find some relief for him. poor baby.

Anyway, I think that's it for now! As I said, Brad and Mitch are here!! So expect an update on that this weekend!! :D