"The Weekend: ...and a little socializing."


Well, I guess I missed posting regarding this past weekend. Oh, well, better late than never right? [grin]

Friday was one of those 'on-call' days at work, which naturally I hate with a passion. However, the day was not all bad though, since, with the free time, I ran a few errands, and continued to hit the streets in my job search. As it just so happened, I was able to pick up a few applications that might serve as a temporary second job, seek out a few more places to drop off my resume, and, as luck would have it, even procure an interview.

On a whim, I decided to stop in the IT office of the staffing agency that I interviewed (probably unsuccessfully) with on Thursday regarding general jobs. The IT office, however, was the same agency, different building. I went up, and asked to set up an interview, and ended up getting an impromtu interview with just the guy I was hoping to talk to. Granted, it still sounded like a long-shot to find a graphics-related, or creative job through them, but I appreciated the cordial opprtunity. Job searching is all about making the contacts, and that I did. I felt a little better about my search after the meeting, even if only for the fact that I did make another contact. ...[smile]

Saturday was a slow day until the evening. Matt and Sara invited me and another friend to get together with them and do something that evening. I have not seen either of them since their wedding in early summer 2002, so I jumped at the chance. Sara is expecting and probably will have a new daughter in somewhere around five weeks, so essentially, the five of us, had a fun evening (I could tell because Sara was noting how the baby was kicking.... must have been having fun too.... [chuckle]...)

For dinner we stopped a neat little place called "Organ Piper Pizza". For those of you familiar with the Milwaukee area, that's a family-style pizza restaurant where not only is the delicious pizza the draw, but so is the fact that there is an old-fashioned organ which is played while you eat! Now how's that for unique!

After dinner, we ended up renting a DVD at Blockbuster and heading out to Matt and Sara's place to watch it. The chosen film was, "Ocean's Eleven." Now, I'd never seen it before, but in the end was glad that I did. I would liken it to "The Sting", starring Robert Redford. There are a lot of twists and a VERY cleverly written plot as eleven individuals attempt to rob three Las Vegas casinos, while, at the same time, the ring-leader attempts to repay a previous injustice and steal back the girl. It was an excellent movie, and, honestly, one that I think will go onto my list of favorites. If you haven't seen it, I certainly recommend it.... Great flick!

Sunday was a slow day.... Not a lot happening. I used the day to take care of a number of the on-going projects that I always have, so I guess it was a semi-productive day, but nothing too special. Then, Monday, it was back to work again.....

Oh, there was one thing interesting about Monday though.... Before I went into work, I watched the taped copy of "The Music Man" that aired on Sunday. I think I have a new favorite musical! The lyrics were catchy, and the acting not bad (for a musical).... Now THAT would have been fun to be part of! ... [grin]!

...And, well, that was my weekend. Enjoyable, and definitely worth noting.

But, the time has come to move on into the week. I'll catch you all with my next post. Take care, and God bless!

Your happily blogging friend,
-Jon
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