Interview Day

So after freaking out about what I want to do with my hair, yes this is what I was most worried about-I decide to take Julies advice and buy a clip. Voila-I looked as perfect as I was going to look.

I arrive 10 minutes before they told us to, in order to be early, and so did about half the candidates so we got to talk alot. They all seemed really nice and really driven. I didn't hear of anyone else in the Social Studies speciality though. I met a girl named Amanda who was from Penn. upon talking, she tells me that she used to visit Albany alot, b/c her boyfriend lived in a little town north of it called Clifton Park. We are instantly friends. She later invites me over to her place for the Oscars. Instead of looking for a job and then moving she did the opposite. I also met a lesbian. This is kinda a big deal, because as much as I hate this about myself I do tend to be very homophobic. We were in the same interview group and she told me after the fact, and it didn't change my opnion of her whatsoever. Maybe I'm growing up!

The interview began with a teacher explaining her experiences. Then we were split up into smaller groups. In total there were 12 candidates, so each group was about 3 or 4, mine was 4. Our first task was to pretend we are a group of teachers who are having a behavior management problem and how we together will solve it. I thought I did pretty well with that! I'm always good in groups. The next task was a similar scenerio, but academic issues, and we had to write our solutions instead of talk them out. Finally, we were scheduled for interviews and simply waited around.

The interview which I was very nervous about was almost all scenerios or situations. They didn't even ask me my biggest strengths and weaknesses!!!! It lasted about 1/2 an hour. I'm not sure how well I did at that, because I tend to be very long winded and overexplain myself, and I couldn't gague whether that was an endearing quality or a deal breaker. I guess time will tell.

After that I went around to check out some different areas I could live in if I got the job. While it's jumping the gun a little, I probably wont' have the chance to be here again, if I get the job without the need of immediate housing. I checked out a few appartment complexes and except for the lofts(which are the COOLEST THINGS EVER), they are essentially the same, so I decided that my new tactic should be checking out the vibe of the different areas. I found about 5 or 6 different areas, that I can easily find on craigslist to look into.

Heading back to San Fran, I was soo emotionally exhausted. Julie called and told me she is planning a trip to NJ for a friend we used to work with and wants me to come. A few hours later, my brother tells me he wants me to go with him to Florida at the end of May. Plus I am also planning on going to Israel sometime this year. Plus the whole Thailand, Vietnam thing. And if I get this job I will be moving cross country. This is a big year for me I guess.

If I do get this job, there is this thing called the GAP Israel trip, which stands for graduates and professionals. 22-26. There is one specifically for the San Fran area. I think it would be great to go on that trip with Jewish people I will be living amoungst, as a way to acclimate myself and make some friends.

At the hostel, I ate some dinner and then ran into my English friend and we FINALLY watched Grey's Anatomy. It was rather intense. I was in bed by 10pm.

I realized many things yesterday. I really don't mind being alone and traveling alone and even eating alone at restaurants. I like the idea that I don't have to have a constant need to please others. I like that I can do whatever I want. I also realized though, that I don't wanna be alone all the time though. I like how my English friend has been there every night to talk to. It was like having a roomate(try like 7 roomates, but still). I think if I move anywhere, I will try to get a roomate. I further realized, that I am very friendly. I mean I always knew I was, but literally everyone I talk to becomes my instant best friend. I really do have a talent I think. That, or people in this area are just very friendly. My last realization, is that I really need to take care of myself. I was so exhausted yesterday because I kept pushing myself and forcing myself to keep doing, without much rest. I need to give myself time to breathe, cope and rest. I am not invincible.

Aright, I have to make a few phone calls and then head to a Chinese street fair in China Town. Yipee.