Sunny in Seattle

I know, I know...so much for originality with the title, but it's true. People that don't live in Seattle are under the impression it rains ALL the time here, but yesterday and today have been absolutely beautiful. Especially today. I saw the mountains (like, REALLY saw them..clearly in all its magnificently vast glory) off in the horizon. My mom was right when she told me recently that you just can't stop staring at them (when you can see them on non-cloudy days)!

I had another interview yesterday, which went well for the most part. I didn't like the fact that the lady told me the location of the job isn't in the greatest part of West Seattle (gang activity apparently), but my mom works close to the same area and tells me it's not that bad. I was moderately reassured. The only thing I'm not reassured about is the salary aspect. I have always been pretty uncomfortable bringing up the financial factor with potential (and even past) employers. If you're too eager, you come across as greedy and selfish. If you passively take whatever's dished out to you without any kind of strategic and assertive negotiation, then well...you're a pushover. I don't want to be either one, but I don't want to be broke, bitter, or be perceived as an asshole either. What to do, what to do? I guess I can take a job that may not pay as great and continue to look for something that pays more. I don't know.

My journey to yesterday's interview took me through the University District of U.W. What a lovely, scenic area. And quiet too. I found myself getting excited and pondering to myself whether I should look for a job and place to live in that area. I remember a friend of mine telling me it's a cheaper area to live as well. Hmmm.

I just feel like I'm going through my days here with blinders on, an unusual feeling indeed. I don't always like it, but I'm trying to be patient and trust that things will fall into place soon enough.

On a cheerier note, it's incredibly wonderful not to have to wake up at 4am anymore. :)

PS...I didn't take the above picture of Mt. Rainier or the other mountain whose name I'm blanking on...but just wanted to give you a hint of what I'm seeing here (and the picture doesn't even do the real thing justice!)!