Return of the forgotten blog.
Yeah, I know, I haven’t updated in months. That’s entirely my fault.
Quite a bit has happened since my last post. One important interview, where I came in a “very close second” according to one of the interviewers. (I know the person who got the job, so I can’t be too sore. Sore enough to break my phone, though.) I’ve had a couple of other interviews, too, as far away as St. Petersburg. I used to like St. Pete. This particular interview was held about a block away from where Bonnie works… I couldn’t help but give the Double Deuce as I drove by. Call me bitter, I don’t care.
I’ve also joined Toastmasters. There’s a club in Winter Haven that is open to the public, and I signed up, finally, after months of being a perpetual guest. If anything, it’s forcing me to socialize. It’s not exactly where I’d go to meet people—most people there are grandparents—but it’s practice. I’m planning on posting my speeches here once I give them.
Comment posted by wibble at 4:47 pm on 6 August 2007:
Job hunting can be a pain. However, hang in there. Something will turn up, possibly when you least expect it.
As somebody who also finds social interaction awkward, I applaud you for jumping into the deep end with such a group. I go to pieces when faced with any such public speaking!
While the other members of the group may not generally be of the age and background you would prefer to socialize with, it is still a good thing to do. It is worth getting to know these people, age does bring wisdom and experience to many. The older generations have all “been there” and “done that”, and can now look back to those times and reflect upon their actions, feelings, triumphs, and mistakes with a fresh perspective. A lot can be learned, and it is worth listening.
Additionally, many will have daughters and granddaughters…
I wish you good luck!