Last weekend was a mini-college reunion, when 3 of my professors visited the city. We all met at a bar in Hell's Kitchen and enjoyed drunken revelry and design talk. One of the more interesting moments was before the tequila shots and Mayan whores (that's a drink...not a person) happened. One of my professors decided to ask about my current job, and whether it was leading to a permanent position. I referred the question to my boss (also an alum). After a few moments of incredibly awkward silence, she responded...barely. During the evening another alum decided to 'come-out' to me, about a girl she dated that was actually in the bar. And, to top off the night, one of my professors told me to quit my job, once she got word about the lack of payment, among other things...
This week was also full of surprises, including my re-invitation to our holiday party, after being invited, uninvited, and re-invited. I can't disclose too much about the place (because the party was in the papers), but it is the perfect place for a Valentine's Day drink and a great sweets and tea shop during the day. The only thing to ruin my night was that I got a text from a friend telling me my apartment was burning down!! I freaked, having Katrina-like heart palpitations, and went home to find out it was thankfully, a minor fire at my neighbors, just a lot of fire trucks.
The following day after much irritation, I spent the last hours of the day at Mood Fabrics (most well known for its' appearance on Project Runway). I was searching the aisles for linen, when I was approached by a hopeless, (obviously) heterosexual male. He couldn't find the fabric he was looking for, and mentioned that I seemed to know exactly what I was doing. He works in TV and mentioned they often need help with costumes and stuff. I decided, despite his current project being Animal Planet (laugh it up), that he may need help again in the future. I decided to give him my number, in the hopes that I may get some business from the encounter...well, I am now also getting a drink.
I also had an interview Wednesday morning at a local yoga and fitness clothing retailer. If I get the job I will have a source of income! And, within the last 48 hours I have heard about a potential opportunity to do freelance work for one of my past bosses, in children's sweaters. That means 2 potential sources of income!!! That also means no more crazy boss...or at least minimal amounts!
I have a big weekend of holiday festivities ahead, so get ready for some Jingle All the Way!
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