I’m feeling the pinch of stress over a couple of upcoming interviews. One tomorrow at Harvard, the other a phone interview for Northeastern that could commence at any moment. It’s gratifying to have been contacted for a few interviews after less than two weeks of serious searching, but also a jolt. These two are the first interviews I’ve ever had for something relevant to my career. I’m a little intimidated that one’s at Harvard too. I don’t feel prepared to sell myself and all my references aren’t in. I suppose I should look at them as more of a learning experience than a legitimate shot. The deck’s already stacked against me because I don’t have a green card.
I’ve been on a major Beatles kick lately. They always cheer me up. I need a little of that.
The Ancient Undergrad 
Harvard… You want me to come with you I can pretend that I’m the “special” boy you look after
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Harvard?! Way to go! ^_^ Good luck on your interviews.RYC: You had me sitting there for like five minutes trying to see a nipple, you know!
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Chopping wood, huh? You are indeed a Renaissance man. No end to your talents and abilities.
Hang in there, sweetie. Harvard–that’s friggin’ impressive! I know that there are very, very good things in store for you. Whether these two prospects work out or not, the interviews themselves are damn flattering. I’m glad you enjoyed my latest post. It (ahem) goes to show that things are better on the other side. I never thought I could/would find love again, yet here I am pondering white picket fences and hanging curtains (though don’t tell HIM I said that–hee!) less than two months later. With the RIGHT person, this time. You deserve that. I want you to be free to find it. Again, best of luck.
And oh–comment-va le francais? Bien, j’espere! Tu es tres intelligente, et le francais est bien facile. You’ll be fluent in no time.
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What are you still doing here? Go back to Canada!!!! Don’t you know how good you had it???
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it’s always the first interview that’s toughest. in fact, starting is the hardest thing to do. i’ll live vicariously through you–i haven’t started seriously applying yet–i’ve looked and submitted, but never got any calls. and the calls i got were reidiculous.
ryc: if you were my smog guy, i’d like to hold your soft and delicate hands.
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um, you know the answer to life, the universe, and everything?
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and i definitely definitely agree with lizamae
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after hearing the story of your painting in the 9th grade, you officially made my list of the coolest people ever. congratulations on being one of the coolest people ever. 🙂
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alright, i know this is the third comment in a row but i keep forgetting things. speaking of the Beatles, have you heard the Beatles Regrooved album?
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in “the brown bunny” you see a whole lot more of vince gallo than you’ve likely ever seen before. you see pretty much all of him.
that’s great you have such prestigious institutions interested in you. i always listen to tribe called quest before interviews. i feel like they help me get into my cool and confident mode.
good luck.
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Good Luck! Harvard may only be a long shot…but who knows? Isn’t there something with teaching in America that can give you a green card??? Maybe this is an answer to your wandering fate and destiny… just a thought.
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