Lizzie- I have a job!

So, I've just had my first full week in Boston. Up to now, I've been home every weekend in October working. I was getting really antsy and grumpy towards the end of this week because I didn't have a job AND my computer had to be completely wiped clean because of corrupted files etc. I went on a job interview for my dream job (at least my dream job right now) as a paralegal in an immigration law firm. But, they asked if I could make a two year commitment. I was honest and told them I wanted to do the Peace Corps in the spring, even though its future might be uncertain given budget cuts/ national economic issues.

As for my apartment, it's great now. There’s a long story with regards to the condition the apartment was left in and the fact that Liz left half a room’s worth of furniture expecting us to store it for her, but I don’t need to get into that now. It’s great now and that’s what counts. I am living with Katie, my best friend from home, and Aaron, who is the cousin of a friend of Katie’s (Liz, perhaps now ex-friend of Katie’s due to the way she treated this apartment). Aaron is super fun and so is his girlfriend. He just comes on weekends to visit his family in Boston.

I got a job finally! I got it through a temp agency so it’s for 3 months but could lead to a longer term position if they like me. I just had my first day today. It’s a financial company that advises people and helps them manage assets with regards to building condos or affordable housing. I’m the office manager (receptionist/secretary/person who greets people at the front desk). It’s a small company (there’s 20 of us in the office) and it seems pretty laid back and everybody was very nice. And, I get $13 an hour, which is pretty good (even if it is less than I got at Beadniks). Oh and I ran into Trevor Marshall from Skidmore on the subway home, he lives 1 stop away from me, crazy! I mean I figured the odds of running into someone I know either from Skidmore or home were pretty good, but it was nice to see someone else who had a hard time finding a job too.

Boston is great, come visit!!!! I have a full size bed and an air mattress and I think we’re gonna get a futon too, so there’s plenty of space. I put some pictures here. I hope to go to NYC whatever weekend Leah and Tony want to go. I can get a Megabus ticket for like $16 round trip if I book it soon, so let’s discuss soon.