Update from Slush-town

By the time we slogged through all of last week (snow storm, canceled meetings, sick AGAIN, stuck at home- oh, and not a lot of calls about getting me a job), I as feeling kinda down.  I am must too restless to feel like 5 days at home seeing no one but Matt and Shaoshu is a life well lived (they are lovely boys, but don't I have more to offer?).  Fortunately, some other friends who were also camping out at home called us over on Friday for a dinner of Raclette.  If you haven't had it, meet a french person and beg them to show you how it is done- basically, you grill up some Raclette cheese, melt it over potatoes and eat with gently sauteed veggies, potatoes and fancy meats.  And since we were fortunate to be hosted by an actual French person, all of the above were succulent and delish- despite the fact that they hadn't left their home in almost a week.  They also let us thaw out in their hot tub over looking Lake Washington, and you must know sitting in a hot tub while it is snowing is one of life's great pleasures.

Matt has been helping me identify entry level jobs that I could pick up to keep me from feeling so isolated until a professional opportunity opens up.  This kinda feels like admitting defeat, and is double heart breaking when I can't get calls back for these positions either.  Ugh.  However, I told some friends I was apply for entry level jobs (Cat Foster Care Coordinator!), and they've sent along info for slightly better jobs where they might be able to put in a good word.  And the job boards are finally starting to open up with more biology jobs.  Cross your fingers for me.

This week should be better, in particular because all my meetings from last week were rescheduled for this week, and I had stuff scheduled for this week, too.  Should have plenty of excuses to leave the house, and that does a lot for my mindset.  On that note, if anyone has and WA related errand they need run, just let me know!  I'd be glad to nip out and check the local price of apples or put some cotlets in the mail for you!  Any excuse to leave the house.

The worst of the snow is gone now, although we still have some giant icy piles in our front yard.  I did use the time to put button holes in my shower curtain and get it hung, as well as start making some bags for my own use.  That means I got my sewing machine up and going!  And the cat has discovered his innate fondness for chasing bobbins!  I need to find a better way to store things like threads and other tempting rolly-polly items, but I am pleased to say I've got a start.