Two years later...

The past two years on April 20th, I have had surgery. First my band in 2009, then my skin removal in 2010. Both I wanted so badly. Both were a step into the unknown. There were no guarantees for either, they were calculated risks for me. My life is my own because of both and I could not be happier about these two choices. What does April 20, 2011 hold for me? Now there's the REAL question! Now is when the journey begins! One very exciting thing may happen this very week... I'd say by chance, but I think there is a universal timing for everything... A few weeks ago, while doing some research for work (at home on my own time- now you know why I haven't been blogging- I'm a nerd), I decided to apply for a position with the company that is the leader to market and really the only vendor in the field of work I've fallen in love with. I'm doing this work for cheap for a large integrated system, but the thought of being able to do this on a national level- well, it would honestly be a dream job for me. I sent in my CV, pretty much thinking they'd laugh- but if I didn't try, it was a "no" for sure. Well, they called on Thursday! I get so wrapped up at work, that I didn't take the call! They weren't in on Friday, so now I have to wait for this week. I'm hoping and thinking that they want to fly me out for an interview. And I don't think it's a fluke that it's not happening until this week. I could nail this job. I could blow it out of the water for them. I hope they can see that. Plus, I have a passion for this little niche- which is unusual to say the least. And, I might get paid more in line for what I bring to the table. My boss told me that they were prepared to counter offer to keep me, but I'm wondering if they'll be able to compete with a much larger company. I win either way. If I could interview at the end of this coming week- I'll be able to hang out with three of my sisters in Maryland. The main office is in Philadelphia, and my parents are in Baltimore. My sister from California is visiting them right now, plus I'd get to see my other sister there who isn't coming out to visit me in May. Plus, there are some friends I'd really like to see while (if) I'm there- I've really got my fingers crossed that they want to interview me, and do it quickly. Honestly, I wouldn't be taking these chances if I hadn't taken a chance with band and with plastic surgery. I'm harping and this is boring to read, but holy hell- my life is so different and so much better two years later.