A Successful Interview

I think I've found the best strategy for an effective job interview...go into the interview not entirely interested in the job. You don't stress as much, and actually it turns out to be a much easier and informative interview than if you go into it 'so nervous you want to puke' because you know this interview will make or break your chance for THE perfect job.

(Note, I didn't say go to the interview unprepared and just wing everything. No, that won't work at all. )

I had an interview yesterday for a temporary job that could result in permanent employment. Thing is, I'm moving out of state in a few weeks, so accepting a full-time job wouldn't work for me. As much as I didn't really want to go on this interview, I decided to go and use it as a practice interview.

I dressed the part very well, printed out my resume and tucked it into my professionally padded notepad. The main reason I was reluctant about this position is that it is a good 45 minute drive (w/o traffic) from my house. I'm not a morning person but having to leave at 6:30 a.m. to get to work at 8:00 a.m. doesn't seem like much fun. However, I headed to the interview getting there 30 minutes early. I sat in my vehicle and looked at job interview tips on my blackberry until 15 minutes before then I put my game face on, wiped off the sweat from my brow (not from nervousness, but because it was HOT) and walked in.

As soon as I met the attorney I was to interview with, he looked at my residence city and immediately freaked out a bit. I knew right then and there that he'd written me off. Funny thing is, from that point on the interview was excellent. I sold myself like never before, asking him exactly what he needed and telling him point by point how I could assist him to remedy the stressful situation he was in because of firm growing pains. I asked more questions than I ever have before and even gave insight on operating their document retention system (they still use the X drive). We talked for a full 30 minutes and probably 20 minutes in I knew I had this job. As I was leaving he actually was telling he was calling my recruiter ASAP. I knew it wasn't to badmouth me. True to his word as soon as I left he called my recruiter and offered me the position.

I still wasn't 100% ready to accept because of the drive, but once my recruiter and I talked about ensuring it was only a 5 week assignment and how I really, really liked the firm and what I'd be doing, I decided to accept it. I can live with an extended commute for a short period of time. It'll give me more experience in a portion of the legal field that I really like, plus extra money for my cross-country move.

I have to say hands down it was the best interview I've ever had. I'm not saying this approach is 100% fool-proof but I think it'll work for me. I won't freak out, stammer, rehearse so much that I lose focus on actually selling myself effectively. I've been on plenty of interviews for the 'perfect' job and I walk out of the interview upset about things I've said, how I've said them and knowing that I didn't even come close to landing the job.

Come on NKOTB fans let's crash another site!

/sarcasm

We're currently trying to get into 'tinychat' (yeah, lol, ironic huh) for what, I have no idea since Joe's interview is going to be broadcasted on http://www.retrorewind.com/. Being in chat doesn't mean anything, but you know us, we always have to be up front and not even personal. *g*

Oh and btw: 272 days, 12 hours, 17 minutes and 6 seconds UNTIL THE CRUISE!!!!

eta: They've tried 5 chats, finally got one up just so we could crash it again. WE WILL RULE THE WORLD!

Day 8 and new ambition.

I suck at updating my blog, which explains why I haven't typed up my first best selling novel yet *g*. Anyway I have been doing the 30 day shred, just not quite every day. Today was Day 8. After struggling through the first day I feel as if I have way more endurance now. I'm pushing myself harder which actually is making it harder to finish the 20 minutes.

I'm proud of the fact that I can do all the push ups (knee down) needed and I can get through with barely stopping. I actually sat and watched Level 2 today since I'll be on it in a few days. *twitches*. Um yeah. I will say that I can see a slight difference in my body. My little love handles are smaller and I think my non-pregnant, but looks it, stomach is actually shrinking. I bet if I didn't chow down on the candy at work I'd be in better shape, but oh well.

In other news I'M GOING ON THE 2010 NKOTB CRUISE. Tuesday was hell. Pre-sale day. I spent from noon to 3:00 p.m. on the computer at work trying to book. I can't count how many times I got in, typed up information for me and my roomies only to get kicked out. I had a Penthouse Suite IN MY SIGHTS. But it was not to be. Then at 5:00 p.m. they released what seemed like 5 new cabins. I was actually able to book one. It wasn't the suite we wanted, but no biggie, we're just happy to be on.

Anyway now I have another reason for the 30 day shred. I want to see how it works now, so I can put it into effect prior to the cruise. So let's see what Tomorrow (and the next 21 days) holds.

30 Day Shed - Day 1 or aptly called (27 minutes of HELL)

Just to get my blog up and running again after a few month hiatus, let's begin to say that I've become increasingly lazy about working out ever since I purchased my house. My old apartment complex changed it's access code so people who move out wouldn't keep using its facilities (grrr) and it's been INSANELY hot in the QC. I mean seriously, when I see people running down the street in 91 degree heat and 115% humidity, sweat pouring from their bodies, cars having to navigate their way through a sweat flood zone, it makes me wonder...why bother?



I haven't gained much weight, but I've become lazy. I've spent plenty of after work days watching HGTV, eating and sleeping. My exercise is my 1 1/2 weekly mowing session. So while being lazy I learned of talk of Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred DVD (Jillian Michaels is the boot campish personal trainer on The Biggest Loser) I thought "Hmm, this might be something I should try." So after a few days of procrastination I went to Target, searched out the DVD's, got frustrated because WHY weren't the exercise DVDs in the music/dvd section (they ended up being in the exercise equipment section...imagine that?) and found a bright shining beacon of a $12.99 price for the dvd. I mean seriously, I was expecting to plunk down at least $29.99 to tone my muscles so this was an ultimate 'score'. I also invested in two 3 lb weights (you can use 3 to 5 lbs. I totally know that I wimped out on the 3s but I have such sucky upper body strength that it is probably a good idea).

I admit, I purchased the video on Saturday and Jillian stared at me from the unopened package on my entertainment center until Wednesday. (But I have excuses, I felt under the weather and I was in a bad mood for most of the week).

So last night I dragged out my exercise mat, put the DVD in, grabbed a bottle of water, got my hand weights and was ready to start my 'intense' (yeah right) 30 day training.

Um...yeah.

Day 1. I basically flopped my way through 20 minutes of Jillian yelling that I couldn't stop (and my dog thinking my mat was a place where she can lay her toys while I'm trying to use it). I should have known what I was getting into when the first exercise is push ups. WTF? I kept stopping but felt like Jillian would come through the screen and bitch slap me if I stopped for more than 5 seconds so I wheezed and flopped my way through the whole thing. You know it's a hard workout when you can't WAIT for abs because at least you get to lay down for a bit.

I did think I was somewhat in shape until last night. I was too exhausted to even reach over and drink water, which I so desperately needed.

With all that said, I can't wait for day 2.

p.s. I'm freakin scared to see what Levels 2 and 3 are like. I'm going to have to invest in an oxygen tank.

I'm a big girl now!

Today I received a call from my lender - my loan package is complete, and is being forwarded to the closing attorney next week. I close on my first home on the 31st. I can now breathe, and talk about it more. Everyone's been asking me if I'm excited, and I am, I really am but until I sign all of the closing docs I am still keeping it low key. I have superstitions and most of them deal with me getting my hopes up way too soon.

Of course, unless something happens like I lose the down payment or the house gets struck by lightening, THAT SUCKER IS MINE! Pinnie and I are going to have our own home!

For my NK girls, I plan on having a NK slumber party at some point so be prepared, be warned and bring the wineritas, coldstone and wild vine. IT'S ABOUT TO BE ON!

Just Dance...and lose your mind.

Okay so I am probably one of the only people who LOVE Just Dance by Lady Gaga (and yes a lot of it has to do with the sight of Danny and Jon on stage during the concert - had to throw a NK reference in, didn't I?) but never really listened to the words because I was always trying to get my mug on camera. I finally did last week and wow - this song describes some nights I've had out at the clubs to a big fat capital T.

The song is seriously bringing back memories of me, drunk off my ass, dancing like a crazed maniac because there was nothing else I could do without falling over.

It’s like, you seriously have not lived if you have not had a ‘Just Dance’ moment at a club. I admit I have lost my keys, lost my drink, drank someone else's drink, fell flat on the dance floor (although I do hold the queen of falling on the dance floor to my friend Leilani), thought I lost my cell phone, and pretty much had a playboy mouth that I wish I could shut.

HOWEVER - I have not turned my shirt inside out.

“I love this record baby, but I can’t see straight anymore!” Classic Katrina at around 1:00 a.m. at any given club circa 1996 – 2008 (okay, 2009, I totally forgot about two weeks ago).

Anyway I thought that was funny and worth sharing :)

Black Vine is my CRACK!

And I am it's ho.

That is all.