work work work

I'm on standby for one movie and put in my availability for two things this week along with my availability for Monday. This is going to be an interesting and busy week. Heard that some people are also waiting. I've put in a reminder to ask about status, so hopefully things will come up roses.

The weather has improved, so I'm looking for more than one gig to get done this week in order to justify my existence.

Funny news: I had been checking out office jobs, and the ad did not state how to send my resume, so I asked for clarification, then got a email response back which totally violated every single rule that one is to ask a prospective employee: their age, their marital status, how many children they have, and what their current and future education plans are.

So I wrote back I'm over 21 and have the federal I.D. to prove I can work in the U.S. -- and how was my marital status and how many children relevant to doing the actual job? I showed my cousin and was advised that I most likely will not get a response back. It's too bad in this day and age that an employer feels that they have a right to ask such questions.

the sun peeks out for the first time in days

I'm rejoicing. Things seem to be lighting up.

Made tea for T so T can relax -- the arthritis T has been kicking T's butt because of this weird weather.

I'm going to throw on a simple dress before heading out to work on my friend's political campaign. I want to be comfortable yet presentable.

So far communication is quiet. I wonder what's going on. I've submitted for some gigs in the meantime and look to getting something for tomorrow. Need to bring in $.

Summer Solstice kicked in -- this morning on the news they had some kind of yoga thing happening at Times Square to celebrate.

I know I was looking forward to warmer weather

...and sunnier weather...now where is it? For every one afternoon with some sun, the four days prior to that and four days after that are grey and rainy and cool. Sometimes, just humid. I don't get it. I guess you could say we had a real and decent and long spring. Summer is this weekend, and I wonder if it'll just kick into the 80's and sunny from then until September!

But this rain is getting to me. I'm trying not to let it, and continue to check for paying gigs and work on my friend's campaign and do my volunteer work. It's the stuff that's keeping me sane. You know what I mean?

Meanwhile, another grey rainy day. Sheesh.

Go-see today

Yep, those are a lot of anxious fun. Today was for a potential pharmaceutical gig. I go in, say hi, fill out the one page application, attach my headshot (wrote my email and phone on it in case they decide to contact me) and the photog took about five to seven shots of me and that was it. I put my jacket back on along with my hat (it was raining on and off today) and making sure I had my purse and phone, asked when a decision would be made, and was told by the end of the week -- assuming next week, since I wasn't sure if I heard right...besides, would a decision turnaround happen in two days? Hmmm.

There was only one other person there today so there was no waiting time, I pretty much was in and out within five minutes. OK. We'll see what happens. Moving on...

April showers bring May flowers

I thought I would go out today, maybe take a nice long walk with my dog and take pictures. What a switch from this weekend! I'm feeling lazy and just checking emails, submitting where I can. It's been slim pickings with repeat posts for gig submissions. Don't know what's going on and whether these people are even bothering to read the submissions or are simply not getting them. Since I'm paying for these online services, I wonder if I should send an inquiry to the sites asking if there's been any recent glitch going on that I'm seeing the same posts over and over with no response back when I submit.

Oh well. It just could be just a slow week coming. Sigh.

mingling

This week is starting off beautifully. Gorgeous weather, temps warming up, and longer hours of sun. I bought soil this weekend to start my container garden, and today's the day it's going to be in place. Yesterday I was treated to scents of basil and garlic, and yearned to get my garden started.

What to plant? Basil, chive, sage, and flat parsley. I still have my lavender which I may have to repot, it's looking a bit skinny and I have to remember to keep proper drainage for it.

Meanwhile, several of my colleagues are working a gig today which I have not been called for. I wonder and wait about the three day gig I have sent my interest on not once but twice. I started a writing exercise this morning, I wonder if it'll be the first of many. I do have a story to tell that's been trying to be told for some time.

Checking job posts and looking for work, as usual. No phone calls from the HR reps I've talked to prior. I guess it's just as well. Another sign I'm really moving in the right direction.