So, we have finally arrived in Portland. I just watched part of the Tin-Tin movie, and did some face booking. I have a hard time reading/writing on buses, which is why I'm jotting this quick blog post down while we're at the Portland bus terminal. (Car sickness rears its ugly head if I try to be productive while going down the road.)
The bus is packed, which surprises me. It's a pretty gloomy Tuesday, but I guess that it's good that it's not snowing since it'd make traveling much slower. For now, lot's of rain. It's been like that for several days in Chicago as well.
Anyway, my interview in Chicago didn't go as well as I'd hoped. It was probably the most standardized interview/impersonal interview I've ever had. Lot's of applicants for very few spots, and they try to make it a uniform experience, so everything is scripted, timed, and very to-the-point. I'll find out by the 4th of January if I got a fellowship position, but I'm not holding my breath. I did really enjoy seeing the city, though! Chicago is awesome. I really enjoyed the Evolution, Maharaja, and Jade exhibits at the Field Museum. The Art Institute was way too big for my brain--I got overwhelmed pretty quickly by the number of exhibits. I did quite enjoy the photo exhibit, however. I love pictures. I love taking them. I love looking at them. I love learning about them. I'd like to take a course in photography sometime soon.
While in Chicago it was great to see my friend Edo. She was also in town for an interview, so we spent a couple hours together at the Skydeck (formerly Sears Tower--now Willis Tower). Great view of the city! I also saw Edo and Naomi again once I came back to Boston. We watched Pitch Perfect (A CAPPELLA DORKS!) and caught up, which was nice. :) We all used to sing together back in the day.
I'm seeing the Hobbit tonight. Then more application supplements tomorrow! I have a packet to complete for my Citizen Schools application--I'd be pumped if they gave me an offer to work in Boston, but we'll see. Financially it's the least rewarding, but the program looks AWESOME. I am not very money-driven, mostly just passionate about things that sound emotionally fulfilling. I'm not sure if that's ideal, but I'll probably find out the hard way someday if not.
Health has bobbed around this week. I'm doing better than before, but still not out of the woods. Patience is a virtue! Christmas is fast approaching, so my task of the week is to send out my Christmas cards and to bake some goodies for my friends. I LOVE baking--I really want to take holistic nutrition courses and learn to be an allergy-friendly food guru. I'm thinking Santa Brownies and Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Cream cheese Frosting--decorated to either be snowmen or wreaths--still deciding... If I was rich, I'd bake for people more often!
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