WEEKEND

Adam has been working all weekend --it has been really hot. We have not seen the worst of it yet. My friend Tara is an aesthetician and she works in a medical office. This weekend she was being trained on new lasers and needed a "model" AKA experiment piece. So, I went in and got an IPL facial. In other words--lasers all over my face and I got a skin tightening laser treatment. It was really cool. Basically the IPL brings out all the stuff that is way down in your skin--sun damage, redness, etc. It shows what your skin will look like during menopause. I had a good reaction--my freckles popped and I had some drying but other than that-my skin looks great and it is super soft. The tightening was amazing--it made laugh lines disappear and even brought the corners of my lips up. Not bad for a Ginny pig..
I think I am going to go see Sex in the City tonight--I want to go so bad and I am headed off to a boot camp class this afternoon. Not much going on... Oh, I did buy tickets today for Spamalot--it is going away on July 13th and Adam wanted to see it. NV residents get two for one tickets so we are going to see it next Sunday--it should be fun! I am sure Adam will be reciting Monty Python for the next month!

HELLO

I received the offer letter for San Diego and sadly--I am not taking it. They are going to pay for me to get out of my lease, but not to move me and the salary was too low-lower than what I was making back east. There is no way at this point in time I can pay to move again and the salary does not add up for the San Diego area.
I am a bit disappointed, but I cannot justify moving to a more expensive city to struggle. I went on another interview here in Vegas today and it went well but I will not know anything for a few weeks. I also have an interview next Wednesday so I am hoping something works out.

Thank you for all the well wishes, but looks like Southern CA is not in the cards at this time...BOO

Some exciting times

I went to San Diego yesterday for an interview with a company that is doing some dynamic things--they are starting up a new company and doing a whole new product launch. I was so blown by their energy and how quickly they have become successful--they are one of the top small companies with the quickest growth rates in the state of CA. That being said, I am now waiting on an offer package. They are aware of the terms of my lease, my moving woes and that Adam is in HVAC and is concerned about finding employment. The owner of the company picked me up from the airport and took me back so I had one on one time to discuss my fears (cost of living, Adam's occupation). He made phone calls to personal friends who own HVAC companies in the car while I was sitting there--who does that? If the offer is right--I feel strongly about taking this job. We will not go until Adam is employed and all of the boxes on our list have been checked, but it is an outrageous opportunity that I cannot pass up--if the salary meets my needs.
It has been my dream to live in Southern CA ever since I visited there back in 2000. I got off the plane and smelled the ocean and that is a fantastic feeling. The owner of the company interviewed me in jeans and a Tommy Bahama shirt--so SO CAL.
I also have an interview here on Thursday with Freeman and I have been trying to get in with them forever--the CA company knows about it so maybe that will help with the offer.

I will keep you posted, but I got the job--I just need to agree to the terms and this is always the hardest part.

WRONG

I am sorry but obviously we were told to watch on Tuesday night to get people to tune in. Adam, my parents and I were not in any of the locations shot therefore i gave wrong info. Tune in for the Vegas show and you will see us--MAYBE.
I worked the Infocom conference this past week and it went really well. The company I worked for was called Vutec and they sell screens for conference rooms, home theater, etc. It was a huge show and I saw so much cool stuff. The company is ready to give me a relocation package to come work for them as their tradeshow coordinator. They are located in south FL and there is no way I am going to go there. I lived in FL and the humidity was horrific so it was a great offer (no $$ was discussed) but i will be turning that down. I did meet another person at the show that was interested so I will be traveling to San Diego on Monday to interview with a company. I have no idea what to expect at this point but I have many demands. They will need to pay for the move, pay for me to get out of my lease and cost of living differences. San Diego is not cheap by any means. The best thing is -it feels good to have choices. I am finding that the Las Vegas area is really hard to land a good job. I have always wanted to live in Southern Cali and I may be getting my chance. Adam is on board, but between the both of us-we have many demands. They may find they cannot afford me:)

I will keep everyone posted. I am looking forward to spending a few days near the ocean.

Set your TIVO

When my parents were here we went to a taping of America's Got Talent. It airs on NBC on Tuesday night. You may catch a glimpse of Adam, my parents and I. We were sitting in the section behind the judges. Adam and I were on the end behind Piers (celebrity apprentice) about 5-6 rows back. They did two days of taping and we went the second day. I have caught some of the previews for the show and the only act we saw that they are advertising is the soldier-and he was pretty good. Some stuff was just ridiculous -like a mom and daughter whistling act--what the hell?

We also bailed half way through because we were there for over 2 hours.
Also remember-the camera adds 10lbs.

HEADED HOME

Adam wants to come home for his fantasy football draft so...we are headed home. He will be flying back on August 13th. Tori will be in Vegas so I am going to stay and hang with her. I will fly back that Friday. Megs is coming to snag me and I will hang with you crazy girls up in Fairfax that weekend (Sarah, I expect you to be at the airport with Meghean so take work off--LOL:) and then headed to the Burg.

I can't wait to see everyone so it should be a good time. Things are the same..Adam is working and I am job searching. I worked 45hrs the past 4 days so at least it is something.
We are out of food so I am headed out to spend some $$$ at the grocery store

Hot today

I got another gig through Manpower so I will be working Sunday-Thursday from 6:30am to 7:30pm so they will be long days, but I need the $$. Adam has remained busy. When the weather is in the 80's he gets off early but today was 97 and he is on call tonight and all weekend so I am sure he will be all over the place.
There has been much talk about us coming home for Adam's draft on August 16th-depending on my situation that may be a solo visit. I would love to come home but I would rather have a job so I am keeping my fingers crossed that a visit will not be an option. Adam did get off for the trip. Tori will be out here that week so I will have someone to "do Vegas" with.

Things are pretty simple here--just job searching and hanging out. Gas has reached over 4.00 so we are right up there with CA.
My Penguins lost--BOO! If I was a betting girl, I would have bet against them. Detroit has the experience and they are a better team. They looked great and they gave it their all--but I wanted to win! Don't we all?