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Okay, who wrote that song lyric? The prize is an all-expenses paid trip to the corner grocery store of your choice. We'll just nick something else from Kendra's place and hock it to pay for the prize.
Yesterday was quite the interesting day. I went out to this place to interview for a history editor job. I applied over two months ago and they finally called. When I got there I found out they want to hire 4 part time people and 1 full time. They want to consider me for the full time spot, and they loved my background. They liked my teaching, writing and editing experience, and that I have extensive contacts in the field. I told them I am interested in the full time spot. By the way they sounded, I could possibly have an offer within a week or so. I would definitely take this job, and be very happy with it. It is so tailor-made for me. BUT - I will not celebrate until an offer comes through. At the very minimum I bet I'll get one of the part-time slots.
Just before the interview I finally got my contract for the Jazz Era book. Not only is the money good, although not all paid right away, I found out I get royalties. I will be the editor, and a contributor. It's a good deal. Then today I got a message from this one encyclopedia for whom I'm writing these pieces. They asked me to contribute to the next volume, so I selected some topics in Chinese history. I teach Asian history a lot, so it's about one day's work for me. And for very little pay. What the hell, why not?
I also have had some interesting exchanges with my wife through both e-mail and on the phone. She finally admitted to me today that she knows she could have been better in some aspects of our marriage. What those aspects were she didn't say, and couldn't because she was at work and another call was coming through. Still, it was a breakthrough! I finally got a chance to tell her personally how awful I felt about things. While that is hardly a reconciliation, the fact she's willing to start talking is good. If it's over, it's over. I do think that before any final decisions are made we should do counseling first. We do need to maintain a decent relationship. But I still feel this loneliness and longing for what we did share. I do need to prepare myself for the worst. The thing is, I'm not nearly as sad or heartbroken as I thought I would be. Maybe it's because since we haven't been together for almost three months now I'm accustomed to her not being around. Wait, I said that before in a prior blog. Sorry.
Of course, none of this kept me from using some cash me mum gave me to treat myself to some Vanity Fair items today! Not to mention a new pair of black pantyhose.
HOWEVER, if Angela at work comes on to me........oh, dear. Well, my wife did say to go ahead and date......Although I do want to make sure it's over for good before getting involved again.
So, life moves on at an interesting pace. I have a ton of killer hours at the theatre this week because of the big Harry Potter opening. I'll take all the hours they want to give. As it is, I'm turning over tomorrow's paycheck to my wife. I know, I should keep some of it. She needs it more right now.
By the way, I know what really happened between Anna-Marie and Charllet. Let's just say it involves banana leaves, a flashlight, lighter fluid, and a quick call to the local fire brigade.
