Well, first there's good news ... and then there's good news ... and then there's good (but stressful) news! lol

I was accepted into grad. skewl (Texas Tech Univ.) last wk, but I'm still waiting to see if the advisor will allow me into the class I want. Assuming I get in, the class is via the internet and very compatible with my new job-- a BIG relief! (If she doesn't let me in, I guess I'll have to wait until the following semester to begin my grad work.)

My new job: for the first 90 days it's strictly secretarial stuff (ie learning the basics of the program). After that, I'll start to dabble in *drum roll please* grant writing, with the possibility of taking over my boss's position.
FINALLY(!) Sumpin' in my field!

It is sooooooooo much better than my last job. My own office, FRIENDLY people, a heckuva lot less stress, an actual lunch break, and DOGS(!)--- I'm in the same building as the sheriff's office and they get to bring their 'sniffy' dogs (ie drug dogs) to work. Yesterday I had a HUGE golden come to visit!

The good/stressful news:
I applied for a staff writing position at a well known sanctuary. They want more writing samples from me; it is possible I will be traveling for a 2wk(!) evaluation/interview period. I'm absolutely thrilled, but at the same time a bit stressed; I REALLY want to interview but how in the world would I go about explaining a 2wk absence to my current boss? But the offer for the interview hasn't been made yet, so I'm putting the cart before the horse....

(Ok, confession... the work would be wonderful as it would be fun & in my field & dealing with animals, but I really just want to *cough, cough* visit *cough* the bun- *cough* -ny area and *cough* maybeevenadoptone.... *cough, cough* Not that I have an alterior motive or anything! lol )

Thank you all for bein' "nosey" (read: caring!) lol