super cute Asian shops.

super cute Asian shops.

Today, through a series of texts, my dad has prompted me to panic about not having a job. Crazy huh? I mean, just a year or two ago, he had no idea how to text at all! Truth be told, I panicked of course, but rationally understand that despite my efforts, I haven't been getting many job leads. Be it my lack of skills or connections, it's also important to realize that hopefully as the economy picks up, job prospects will increase as well.

So... until Borderlands picks up (the game for which I interned), I'll just have to continue working on misc. projects and slowly build up a stronger portfolio.




I had lunch last week with Joanne, who was much more upbeat about unemployment. We talked about crazy ideas from openning a fabulous (but small) Asian-y shop (where we could always be cute), to running half marathons. Wouldn't that be fun, though? We even toyed with shipping Karen over so she could bake things for us to sell, too. ;) I think one of the most important things that Jo pointed out, is that during this time of unemployment, we have the opportunity to improve ourselves. With that in mind, I've been hauling myself to small gym excursions to slowly, slowly work on those old lady knees of mine. It's nice having Joanne around, I hope that we'll be able to schedule more outings (and have impromptu ones as well!).

Isn't she pretty?
I devoted much of today contemplating alternative (temporary!) jobs. I think my greatest fear is finding a job and settling for that (and not pursuing the game industry). So, I wonder if it's better to pick up a small part-time random job? Though at the same time... paying rent comfortably would be nicer. Hours later (and many, many forms), I've found a few interesting things- I've applied for a case worker position, a non-paid recording internship at the Austin Chamber Music Center, a montessori (...), and am in the slow slow process of filling out forms for a case worker position at the Austin Children's Shelter. I wonder though if I should go ahead and apply for a part-time job at the local bubble tea place or even consider retail? I'm also a pretty good waitress! I also found an interesting job that I would be qualified for >_<.