Monthly Archives: June 2005

Transitions

Posted on June 21, 2005 by Marisa

I’ve begun the process of letting all the people I work with know that I’m leaving my job. For all the joy and excitement I’ve felt at the possibility and then promise of this new job, leaving this place that … Continue reading →

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The state of tv

Posted on June 20, 2005 by Marisa

I’ve spent a lot of time on the couch in the last few days, as this cold has wrecked havoc with my ability to stay awake for more than four hours at a time. I’ve watched five movies, more hours … Continue reading →

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sick

Posted on June 18, 2005 by Marisa

I’ve wandered from my bed to the couch and back to bed today. I’ve consumed gallons of grapefruit juice mixed with sparkling water. My voice is hoarse and subdued, when friends have called today they invariably say, “Wow, you sound … Continue reading →

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Pittsburgh Pictures

Posted on June 17, 2005 by Marisa

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Pittsburgh n'at

Posted on June 17, 2005 by Marisa

I spent last weekend in Pittsburgh, checking out Cindy’s hometown and generally being totally impressed with the city. Pittsburgh get’s a bad wrap when it’s actually a pretty cool little town. In some ways it reminded me of Portland, with … Continue reading →

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real quick

Posted on June 16, 2005 by Marisa

I have lots of fun things to write about, but my head is foggy and my throat is sore. Yep, a summer cold has struck and I’m just going to have to ride it out for a couple of days. … Continue reading →

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Yay!

Posted on June 14, 2005 by Marisa

It’s official. I have a new job. I start at Penn on July 18th. My last day here is July 1st. This is very (VERY) happy-making.

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Peace through Music

Posted on June 14, 2005 by Marisa

Sunday afternoon, Cindy, Ingrid and I were flying down the turnpike in my 1992 Subaru station wagon on our way back to Philly from Pittsburgh, when a woman behind us started honking and pointing at my bumper. I wasn’t driving, … Continue reading →

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OMG!!

Posted on June 13, 2005 by Marisa

I just got an email from Jackie at Penn saying that she’d like to talk to my current supervisor in order to get a reference from her. Our arrangement was that she wouldn’t talk to my supervisor unless they were … Continue reading →

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Interview woes

Posted on June 9, 2005 by Marisa

I had my second job interview yesterday, and while I don’t think it went badly, I didn’t leave with the same feeling of confidence and victory that I experienced after the first one. I met with two women this time … Continue reading →

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