I understand that yesterday was Yom Kippur, the Jewish holiday with the theme of atonement and repentance. I am not Jewish, but not being one thing or another has never stopped me from borrowing. I owe an apology - for being slow (or for not doing at all) at responding to emails. For this site being Blog Lite for a little while now. For not paying attention to you when you maybe needed some attention. For this and more, I apologize.
I will be back at my regularly scheduled blog pace soon, I'm just taking a short holiday in my head while trying to line up my life ducks all in a life duck row. I'm ok, everything's ok. I'm just working through some things.
In the meantime, I'm not leaving and have some things lined up for next week. This week's been hectic with interviews and work, and I've had little time for anything else.
I can say that a few days ago I strapped on my running shoes for the first time in years and ran two miles. My legs still feel it today, and in a little while I'll be tying up my running shoes and running again.
I can also say that while I haven't been writing here, I have been writing. And that's something that I feel pretty damn good about.
-H.
UPDATE - the company I interviewed with on Tuesday just called. I am in the finals, with the final interview sometime during the week of October 20. Two finals down, 1 to go, hopefully an offer or two come out the other side.
You bring a glass, I've got the corkscrew.
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Take all the time you need Helen, we just like to know you're ok!
Hope eveything turns out the way you want it to and enjoy your run.
Posted by: Suzie at October 10, 2008 08:35 AM (zJPh8)
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fingers crossed for you too. and looking forward to those bubblies x
Posted by: Mei at October 10, 2008 10:47 AM (JoiGz)
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Shut the fuck up! Two miles after not running for years? I have been suffering under the thumb of Couch to 5K and after two months have *just* managed 3 miles, and you go and do this?
Man...I'm all depressed with my ineptitude now.
Posted by: MsPrufrock at October 10, 2008 12:11 PM (6Mr1k)
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Yippee! Keep us updated when you can - good to know you're in the finals and I'm sure an offer is likely in the near future. Good news all around!
Hugs,
Mindy from Tracy, CA
Posted by: MindyMax at October 10, 2008 12:26 PM (XOU5b)
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Ok, the blog is the LAST thing you should feel bad about lettin slide, not that I felt it had!
Break a leg with the jobs.
Posted by: Tracy at October 10, 2008 02:25 PM (eiiGE)
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Holding thumbs for you, Helen! The best is yet to come :-)
Posted by: Patsy at October 10, 2008 03:04 PM (LCBl+)
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You shouldn't feel badly. You do what you need to do, and we'll be here supporting you whenever you need us.
Best of luck with the job. I'm thinking of you, as always.
Posted by: Karen @ Chez Perky at October 10, 2008 03:44 PM (Cg5WI)
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Hooray for being in the final interview stages with so many different options! Congratulations!
Posted by: Lisa at October 10, 2008 05:04 PM (hkgEp)
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good luck with those final interviews!
Posted by: Carol at October 10, 2008 05:57 PM (19QEy)
Posted by: kenju at October 10, 2008 07:04 PM (MvNh+)
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Oh please...you don't need to apologize. We DO realize you have a life outside of blogging.
Posted by: Lauren at October 11, 2008 02:16 AM (Pt1kf)
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Well, there's eight bottles of merlot in my apartment (leftover from "Sarah Palin Maverick Bingo"), and I'll save one for a virtual toast.
Best of luck, and don't feel bad...having a life is good, or so I hear.
Posted by: D at October 11, 2008 04:07 AM (bRx8a)
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Apology accepted... not that it was needed or anything. Geez. You DO have a life! Keeping all things crossed for ya!
Posted by: sue at October 11, 2008 06:33 PM (0K+AI)
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Just want you to know there is one more person in the blogosphere reading you and cheering you on. I know you are going through a rough patch but I also know from all you've been through in your life that you are strong.
I'm thinking of you and sending positive thoughts your way!
Posted by: Kristine at October 11, 2008 09:47 PM (83tP5)
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Best of luck on that Helen!
Posted by: Ernie E at October 13, 2008 01:37 AM (v5p+9)
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Yea for writing! Yea for running! Yea for making it to the finals!
Thinking of you and sending hugs your way...
Posted by: Stacie at October 13, 2008 06:29 AM (p6L8W)
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