Weekly Rundown

Salut good people.

• My my how time has flown. Can you believe we are already halfway through March? I am staring down 27 ... hard.
• I get to see my niece for a short while tomorrow. I can't wait! The weather had better not result in any delayed or cancelled flights.
• Ever come across a job description that made you say YES! I did this morning. 4 page pdf of job description, requirements etc. I read page 1 and thought this is good. By the time I got to the bottom of page 2 I had halfway composed my cover letter mentally. Come page 3 I was mentally tweaking the finished cover letter and my resume. I mean I am seeing a strong direct correlation between my skills and past experiences and their requirements. I hit page 4 and SCREECH! I see the following "*This Position Does Not Attract International Terms And Conditions". The kiss of death for any foreign national. O well, guess it's back to the drawing board.
• I made a few good contacts this week at a conference. They had lots of good advice on the job search process. I will be on this year's FY 2011 H-1B approved list. (I'm putting it out into the universe.)
• We are that much closer to Spring and the hell it brings those of us with allergies. Don't get me wrong, I love warm weather and the trees greening up. I just hate being in a medical haze every couple of days.
• Evolving asked me whether my current workout schedule was Lent inspired. In a word Yes. I do try to take up something every Lent in addition to giving up something. I blaspheme not when I say exercise can bring you closer to God. Don't believe me, try holding the plank position for extended periods of time. I also needed a healthy way to burn off all the extra energy that comes from giving up self service.
• An early Happy St Patrick's day. I, for one, am looking forward to preparing and eating a full Irish breakfast on said day. I may not be the best cook in the world but I do know breakfast. It is my favorite meal to prepare after all.