It has been over 2 months since I moved back to Chicago, and three months since I quit my last job. I felt as if I had a long Winter vacation and am about to go back to school. I don’t want it to end, but at the same time I do want to start something new. I started getting tired of not having a job. I think it is a healthy sign, and I really want to start working.
I had a coffee with my friend who did an internship with me at the Art Institute of Chicago back in 2003. She is from Russia and has lived here for several years. She has been on a student visa and found a visa sponsored job at an art gallery!! and now works as a gallery manager. I am proud of her!! She is going back to school to obtain MBA. She gave me a lot of energy and hope. It was really nice to see her again.
After that coffee, I went to a nice store called, Paper Source, and saw my grad school friend, Melanie!! She is doing well as well, and moving to East village and excited about her new place. The store is so nice with a lot of beautiful paper, cards, and small toys. I had a great day seeing my old friends.
Beside having out with people I like, I enjoy walking, cooking and doing yoga, pretty much everyday! I love that there is a park near our place and several coffee shops and good grocery stores in our neighborhood. I want to explore my area and try a new yoga place or a facial salon or a sushi restaurant, and more.
I just joined I-Go car which is like a rental car but you share a car with other people. I might have a job interview coming up some time soon in suburb, so I think it will be handy to go to suburbs. There are several Japanese-related jobs available in suburb, and I want to go to an interview. I would rather not drive to work, but if I find something interesting, I would do it. I went to a job agency which is specialized in Japanese-related jobs, and they seem to have a lot of jobs. There is one position which seems very interesting, because it is a game company. An interview is not scheduled yet, but I hope it will. I will keep you guys updated.
So, I have been doing well, and I am excited about Spring weather!! My friend who went to Cornell College with me and Harper will stay at our place this weekend. It will be fun!!
Enjoy a beautiful day!
