Half Penny Post: Weekly Rundown

Two weeks worth of posting so let's get to it:

• Happy Friday. May is upon us finally. Hopefully that warmer weather will decend upon the Chi.
• I had a very good job interview this week, and I'm talking one of my best. Everything was on point and I felt no pressure at all. The recruiter and I spoke later and she told me that while I was one of her top candidates, I could not continue as I was not a US Citizen. I've gotten so used to hearing it now it no longer phases me. I've jus gotta keep going.
• I had a fun evening at Google Chicago. I love their event space. Lots of windows with killer views of the Chi. We had several lightning talks that gave us a quick glimpse into what the Summer of Code interns are going to be working on.
• A friend of mine successfully defended her disertation and is officially a Dr. I am beyond ecstatic about it. I think I mentioned helping her to compile the final draft of the thesis. Next week we get to see her graduate .... yihaaaaaaaaaaaa.
• My best mate was in town last week. I got to hang out with her for a bit and I miss her that much more after seeing her. I can't wait to head out west to see her again.
• It's been a harrowing 2 weeks. I was hoping this week would be better than the last but that hope went to hell in a hand basket. If it's not one thing its another. I'm pretty much running on a reserve tank while trying to keep everyone else in the family motivated to not lose hope. I do sometimes hate being handed the family mantle and being told their yours now. I am more certain than ever that I want to have kids only when I can take care of them. To a great extent it sucks not having someone to share the burden with. I hate calling up friends to discuss what's going on because I know with several of them there is a lot more going on in their lives than in mine.
• My ma's paperwork is truely fucked up at this point. She might not make it up for graduation which is a bummer.
• Have you ever walked away from a situation and decided to get a clean break and later it comes back into you life? I'm still trying to figure out what things are now different. Do I want the roller coaster ride that prevailed at the time? I am really hoping that I'll be able to keep my space and quasi peace intact. First sign of the roller coaster I'm walking and cutting all lines of communication ... that's my resolution.
• I am all types of stressed and will admit it. The time away helped to relax me some but getting back here and not having enough free time to destress is not helping things.
• Have a great weekend and don't forget to vote on AfterEllen for the best kiss.

Half Penny Post: Relationships

I've been back from DC for a whole day and I must say I enjoyed the time away. I spent Monday night in DuPont. That is one hell of a gayborhood. I enjoyed watching the couples walking around. A special ddaaaaammmmmnnnnnnnn goes out a mama cita who was riding her Ninja out there. She looked mad hotttt. I was preparing to walk up to her and get a convo going when her girlfriend came out of the coffee shop... sad sad but lucky bugger that girlfriend of hers.

On my way home this evening I saw these 2 high school students who are a couple. They were so cute together. I've seen them several times but today they just looked extra cute.

I was thinking of what I consider deal breakers when it comes to potential mates. Top of the list is smoking. That is the one thing that I will not budge on. I do not like the lingering smell of smoke on clothing. There is only so much Febreezing that I'm willing to do. Smoke also triggers my allergies in some instances.

Another deal breaker is conversation. Are you able to have a conversation on something other than the weather and public transit? The sex could be banging, but if you can't hold a conversation, that's it.

Should we ever find ourselves heading towards cohabitating (and trust me I will wait for a hella long time before pulling this stunt), I am not willing to move into their place because it is still their place even if we share the bills. We are going to find a place and sign the lease together. It's our place. I prefer keeping my own space because I am a fan of personal space. If we piss each other off, I like being able to leave you and go back to my own place. I will also annoy the hell out of someone with some of my habits. There are some routines that I do not deviate from and I know it drove my sister nuts when we used to share a place. I like things a certain way and if they are not I do get agitated (can't think of a better way to put it). I can't help it. It's also one of the things that makes it hard for anyone to date me.

I'm otherwise willing to compromise on just about everything else.

Sorry to cut this post short ... gotta attend to homework.

Tuesday Beat: Jen Foster - I didn't just kiss her

Don't ask my why I'm feeling this song, I just am. Could be that the story is "vaguely familiar."

Travel: DC again

I know I skipped the weekly run down and I'll try and get to it later today. I've been offline since Thursday and you won't believe the peace that comes with being unreachable. I've been in DC for a few days and should be heading home tomorrow. I drove over instead of flying this time around so I am enjoying having a car to get me around. I am certifiably six shades darker than I was when I left the Chi and all I did was sit on a balcony. Well that and a few other touristy things. I've got to say I love the view from my sis' balcony. Below you'll find a day and night view.

I have an interview later today and I'll include info on it during the rundown.

Tuesday Beat: cdizzle69 - Angel of Mine

I love this song and am a fan of cdizzle69's song renditions on youtube. So enjoy the Angel of Mine acoustic rendition.