The smokey mystery of new hair…
World, I now present to you Herr Klaus, my sexy new Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 (Value Edition):
I just picked him up today from Central Volkswagen, trading in the well-loved, but increasingly cramped, Helga in the process. He’s “mine” on a 39 month lease, which probably works out better for me anyway, as I’m really not planning on being without a car payment ever and I like having a new car. After my first day of ownership I can compile this shortlist of things that I enjoy about Klaus:
Oh, and the name: I wasn’t sure until I saw him exactly what German moniker he’d receive. But, after spending time with him, I definitely got a “Klaus” vibe. Coincidentally – and obviously, if I weren’t retarded – Klaus is short for “Nicholas.” Too perfect.
Apparently I’m making a grilled cheese sandwich…but the stove wasn’t on.
Lola’s Video Debut (QuickTime – 9 MB)
I miss Philadelphia. I want to go back. I’m sitting here, covered in an afghan, watching a training lesson on DVD Studio Pro and listening to Regina Spektor. Alone. 🙁
God, it was incredible to get the hell out of here for just a few days. Now that I have paid time off, I’m taking way more three day weekends. I’m seriously breathless with the joy that was getting away for just a little bit.
I really had a great time with Angela over the last few days. On Wednesday, after getting pathetically lost just a few miles from her apartment, we went to Nifty Fifties for an ultra-unhealthy meal. Then we picked up Adam and James and drove to “The Hook” to laugh at the ghetto-ness and breathe in toxic fumes from the factories. *mmm* Angela and I drank Sparks with the boys when we got back and laughed until 4 AM. Thursday was spent sleeping in, having breakfast at a rad little diner by the train station and then my interview (see below.) Friday was for Tom Jones (imagine the diner in Pulp Fiction), meeting Matt at Acme and general fucking around. I cleaned Angela’s apartment for three hours and then we trashed it by having a little get together after. Finally, on Saturday we decided to drive around aimlessly for about two hours since maneuvering on Baltimore Pike a week before Xmas is a grand idea. Grand. I made James an omlette for dinner and Angela tried to convince me to not leave…or at least not to take Lola with me.
Now I’m back for five days before I head home for ten. I’m locked out of the Studio and working in Rider II instead. Not a lot to do, really. My main question now that I’ve returned is whether it is really all that hard to run a vaccuum or use a broom. On the surface, the answer would appear to be no, but apparently this top-level view is incorrect. All I really wanted was to find that my life wouldn’t be inconvenienced because my roommate moved out. Thanks. 🙁
So, now that I’ve processed yesterday’s interview and had a goodnight’s rest, I think I might take the Apple job, barring that the hours are good. And that they call me back. The reason why is this:
They’ll fly me to Cupertino to train for two weeks at headquarters. Oh, and then they’ll put me up for a week in San Francisco to work at the flagship store there. How fucking awesome would that be? I’m going to check out the location of the store here before I leave tomorrow. So, by the first of the year, I’ll have a call-back to find out if I’m going to the final interview or not. I guess that gives me time to find out as much as I can and make a decision.
I’m not so certain I want to work for Apple any more:
Pros:
Cons:
I just don’t know what to do at all. I’m going to the interview seminar, but I’m pretty bummed. Any advice?
So, here’s the outfit I’m going to wear to my interview next week. What does everyone think? Let Nick know by commenting, please.
I’m interviewing with Apple in person NEXT WEEK in Philadelphia for work at the new Ardmore Apple Store at Suburban Square! Holy shit! Holy shit!