ever so slowly

I didn't spill my water or say I was impatient or forget to take my shoes off at the door. I'd say the interview went pretty well. I've been known to say some pretty dumb things at past interviews, the worst being when I wanted to try out for cheer and said I was introvert and when asked what I'd change about myself I said 'my tendency to get really angry'. Okay, so that was when i was about 16 and pretty dumb; I have gotten better over time.

This one went pretty well and while I am not completely confident of having the job, I know I have a chance and even an advantage. There is one girl who is unable to speak due to a genetic abnormality. She hears perfectly fine and they're wanting her to learn some sign language... ah, a use for my skills! So, I should know by the end of the week, I hope.

Meanwhile, I tried finding a place to get some business cards made today with my name and number on them, but no luck. The place I had an address for was no longer there. I'll have to do some more searching on foot, I suppose.

I also went and checked out a house for rent. It's do-able, but tiny. It's 5 queen-bed sized rooms stacked on top of each other: kitchen, living room, bedroom, bedroom, washroom. Metal ladder-like stairs go between the floors. I'm not sure if it'd get too claustrophic or how I feel about the safety of kids being home alone while I work and having to maneuver those stairs safely.

We'll meet with a recommended realtor tomorrow and see what he has for us. I'm a bit worried about price at this point, given the fact that we will have to pay three months in advance. That's a bit of cash when you're looking at $400+ month. The house I saw today was only $230/mo. but I'm just not confident about it. If we get a place with 3 bedrooms, we might just rent one out to make the rent a tad cheaper for me.

I just need some pieces to fall into place this week.

Random Ha Noi photo of the day: The misty view of the Tortoise Pagoda in Hoan Kiem Lake.


(Check the ID pic! I chopped my hair off again. Makes for a nice passport style photo, if nothing else.)