Here's a quarter...

Okay, so I know that I have been on somewhat of a hiatus. BUT, I'm back. Sorry guys, it's not going to be that easy to get rid of me. I've pretty much been a HOT MESS, since I've been back to Austin. Clearly change isn't that good for me. Probably a little late to realize that now... and I'm probably going to start whining very soon, so if you want to avoid that at all costs, then go ahead and leave, but if not... grab the cheese. Alrighty then, of course, I cannot whine about everything I want, because... well, this is the internet and anyone can see it, therefore I will keep it to a minimum. But I have realized that my life was just FINE the way it used to be. Why did I up and change everything? For Love? Money? Adventure? I mean, you only live once right? Then why am I so happy/unhappy/pissed off/mad/sad/angry and now cynical person? I am a whirlwind of emotion and I have no idea what to do about it. I'm confused and wandering through this world of life without a clue. My GPS is broken, I dropped my translator book in the mud, and my guide has taken a hiatus, as did I. So now what do I do? Things are being thrown at me left and right and all I really know how to do is cry.

Yeah, okay so that is where I'm at right now. Sorry for the lack of examples but I can't share them at this time. If you have any vague advice... I'll take it!

While I was away... and you were patiently waiting....

I did a little traveling. But, unfortunately it wasn't the pleasant kind. I had to fly back to Austin from Pensacola and that was NO FUN whatsoever. I was delayed leaving because of the weather, and when I connected in Memphis, I was delayed again and not only that... but apparently that airport shuts down at 7:30 p.m. I'm talking the whole dang thing. You can't even get coffee or a sandwich after 7:25. Even the gift shops were closed. That was sad, because I always enjoy wandering aimlessly through the gift shops looking at the junk that if I had money, I would probably buy. It was absolutely ridiculous. That made my stay in Memphis that much more miserable, so I sat my annoyed self down and ran my iPhone battery out. This is an actual picture of one of the shops... FAIL. Anyway, I finally

made it back to Austin in one piece. It was good to be home. I was glad to see Chad, though he didn't seem too excited that I was home, but whatever... I'm sure deep down he was. I didn't really have time to dwell on it like I usually do because I had to get some rest for my interviews the next day. My first interview was at Burnett Staffing. It is a female run, and oriented staffing company and they seemed to like me a lot. They immediately had me fill out paperwork so that they could go ahead and send me on a job when it comes up. That had me in a positive mood. Also, my Nike shoes that I mentioned in an earlier post came in, and in my size! So I went to get them... all I can say is... LOVE THEM! They are blindingly neon and I LOVE IT. They make me happy to run, and that is a good thing. Too bad the weather has been terrible since I have been back and I've only been able to wear them once. Maybe that is another reason I've been down... I need some sunshine in my life!!! So, after getting my shoes, I ate some Mall Food Court lunch (YUM!) and headed out to my second interview. It was further away than I originally thought, but I made it with plenty of time to spare. The interview went great! (I think.) and the interviewer had the same name I do! Tiffany Anne! So we joked about that for a second and moved on. I should hear back from them early this week regarding a second interview, if I do, then I will move on and maybe have a job by the end of the week! If not, then I'll have to keep looking! I also have a small lead on a contract Technical Writing position, (which is my specialty!) One of my fellow fabulous AWC GET SMART 2010 committee members Julie Wickert has lead me to a possible job with Martha Hughes at www.technicalarts.com. So I'm pretty excited about that. It's a 20-30 hour a week job that wouldn't be every week, but she says that busy season is approaching. If I get this job, I would most certainly have to get a second job, but I don't see any harm in staying busy! I'm not counting my chickens before they hatch or anything, but wish me luck!

The 44th Super Bowl was last night and the almighty Saints won. I really wasn't rooting for anyone in particular. I was pretty much cheering for whoever had the ball. GO OFFENSE! But I will say that I'm glad the Saints won. I think that it's great that after everything they've been through, they have a trophy now. Plus Drew Brees is from Austin... DUH. Payton Manning is still a B.A.M.F. and the Colts certainly gave them a run for their money. As for the commercials... I seriously can't even really remember any of them... They were all the same as every year. A few silly Bud Light commercials, Doritos and a few talking babies, so not too exciting there. Other than that, the past few days have been spent cleaning the house, doing laundry and cooking dinner... the usual. Ugh, I do miss my parents ... Even if they have called me everyday since I've been back. I guess they just don't want to let me go. I say (now) that if I ever have kids, I would be glad to see them go! Haha. Yeah, well, I really don't have anything else interesting to say right now. I might have something to say later, but until then, it is a rainy cold day and I will probably sit inside, try and clear out the DVR and think... Think 'til my mind explodes. I feel like all my worries come from my thoughts... why is that? Half of the things I'm worried about never even happen, but are just made up scenarios in my head. Is this a Tiffany thing? Do you do that? Maybe it's a girl thing... or is it an everyone thing and I'm totally normal? I'll get back to you on that one. I'm going to leave you with this picture that I took at a restaurant/bar in Navarre Beach called Helen Back Again. I thought it was a clever way to advertise that this is where you... well... pee.