Well, here is another weekend update from yours truly. I know, boring. I have a few other things to say, but just haven’t had the energy and motivation to write coherent thoughts. So, for now you get the boring “I know you don’t give a shit what I do but I’m gonna write it anyway cause it’s my blog” weekend update. Feel free to stop while you’re ahead. I’m pretty tired though after being up until 4 am two nights in a row (I’m entirely too old for that), so this shouldn’t be too painful. And, one day I promise I’ll finish tagging all my previous posts. It’s irking me.

On Friday I headed out to the grand opening of Rain in Fairfax. One of my friends is the DJ there so I promised him I would come out. It was a nice club and the music was of course good. I’m not sure how well it will hold up in that area, but there were a lot of people there and quite a diverse crowd. Hopefully it will do well. I hear the food is good as well. It seems like it will turn into a good spot to go to if you live in the suburbs and just don’t feel like making the trip into DC or even Arlington.

Saturday I had a mini-sorority reunion in Arlington. We ended up at Mr. Days (gag) and ran into about 20 people from college that I haven’t seen in years. It’s always funny to see people from college, most of the sorority girls I saw it was cool to run into them, but I mean, I wasn’t friends with them then and I don’t hang out with them now, so I didn’t really care. There are some girls that are still really into it and hang out with the same people all the time, and while it’s well and good to keep some of those relationships…most of it I just don’t get. Maybe I just wasn’t cool enough or something. And, well, I also ran into my ex-boyfriend, which is always a joy. Luckily that encounter was short. It’s funny he asked me how I was and what I was up to, and I kind of answered him and then I didn’t even ask him what he was doing. It didn’t even occur to me. I think that’s better though.

Sunday I met up with BSG in Georgetown for a little shopping and ladies lunch. I was not so impressed with the selection of clothes out right now, everything is really big and baggy and that does nothing for anyone’s body, least of all mine. From there I headed over to Shirlington to catch Crave at Signaure Theatre with a couple of friends. It was an interesting show, definitely one that I think you need to see multiple times to get the most benefit from. Afterwards we had dinner at Luna and then I finally came home. Sadly I missed Justin on the Grammy’s, but I’m sure I can find it on YouTube later.

This week is my last week at my job, my last day is Thursday. I took Friday off just because, and I start my new gig next Monday. I have already been busy with the new company, and am looking forward to starting there, although I am a little bit nervous. My current job is keeping me busy too, they want me to finish up a lot of things that I just don’t want to or care about anymore. I’m trying to get motivated to do it, as of course I don’t want to burn any bridges…but it’s really hard when I just don’t have my heart in it and I know it. I think it’s shitty that they’re trying to squeeze the last of my energy out on things that help the company…and even worse is the fact that I just don’t care.

Well, as you have seen, I have moved to Wordpress! I still have a good year’s worth of posts to go through and tag, but I actually don’t mind it, it’s kind of fun! I’m still figuring out how to customize the page a bit more, but I think I like it so far.

In a previous post I mentioned that there would be some big changes coming up for me…and I think the time has come to announce it.

I GOT A NEW JOB!!!!

Some of you know I’ve been searching for a LONG time…about 6 months. It just took some time to find the right job. It was a struggle because I wanted to blog about how much it sucked and how hard it was, but I was afraid of people from work seeing it (a few read). It was a really frustrating time for me, and stressed me out a lot. But, most of the people from work who read know, and I’m giving my official notice tomorrow, so I don’t care now. I will be working for a small PR firm in Tysons starting in a couple weeks. I’m really excited to finally get into public relations (my major) and take a stab at agency life. I’m a bit nervous though…what if I can’t do it or what if it’s not really what I like or want to do? But, I guess everyone goes through that when they start a new job. I am mostly excited about the opportunity…I can’t wait to actually be DOING something I enjoy. I am sad to be leaving my current job, I have been there since January 2005, so a smidge over 2 years. And, I love the people there and the company…but it was just time to move on.

In other news, the past week or so I have really tried to buckle down and eat healthier. I went to the grocery store last week and spent way too much on healthy food ($220!), but it’s nice to eat at home and know I’m being healthy. It makes me happy to know I’m trying. I loaded up on lots of fruit and veggies, low fat/low calorie yogurt and soup, cottage cheese, whole wheat tortillas, all of that kind of stuff. Even some baked potatoes and 60-calorie broccoli and cheese packs to go on top - yum! I still slip up of course, that said Friday I ate Mexican (On the Border) and Saturday I had a steak and cheese sub and fries (which is all I ate)…but today I’m right back on track. I hope that I can keep it up. OK, so going to the gym has slacked this week with me having a horrible cold/upper respiratory infection (stayed home from work 2 days)…but maybe this week my breathing will be good enough for me to make it back. My friend’s wedding is about 4 months away, and I just went to get the bridesmaid dress yesterday…it’s much easier to take something in, than let it out! Hopefully that will be the case anyway.

I was also blessed to get a good sized tax refund, so my bank account for once has a little cushion. Of course, with the cost of car tax/registration, bridesmaid dress, groceries, and a few other things…it’s slowly been decreasing…but it’s nice to have even an extra $50 or $100 of padding. It definitely makes a difference and makes me feel a little more secure. It’s just hard not to spend it all! I know I should have saved it or put it towards my credit cards…but with that little extra there, it makes it easier for me to pay from my normal funds.

So, I’m looking forward to what the next few months bring…I have some really fun events planned, and I have a feeling there will be lots of positive changes for me!

Some of you already know, but I have recently taken a position on the side as an event manager for Moxie in the City. The events are sponosred through the woman who owns the Sex & Moxie blog which I know many of us DC-ites frequent.

The first event I will be working at will be tomorrow night - it’s a martini making and tasting class with sushi! I know it is the same night as the big Wash Post Blogger Summit, but if anybody would like to attend, please go to the website and sign up as soon as possible! I also get a limited amount of discounted and comp tickets for events, which I’m sure will go fast!

I’m looking forward to working with Moxie and attending all of the fun events. It is also a great place to meet people - guys right now the class is sold out for women…might be good for you to show up!

More details on tomorrow night (also found on the website above):

Show up by 7:30 and check in. We`ll be using a private part of the bar (on the second floor), so we`ll all be able to hang out together and socialize.

At 7:45pm, a professional bartender will give you a 15 minute mini-bartending lesson, showing you how to make some of their more popular Martinis.

Then he`ll pour out enough samples of each kind for everyone to try!

A waitress will distribute different Martini flavors from 8-9pm. Tuna & Salmon Sushi Maki also served.

Each guest will receive 4-5 3oz Martini samples. Full size Martinis will be $5 each (but don`t get too tipsy!)

Light appetizers will be served, but it might be a good idea to grab something before you join us.

I have noticed lately that in the workplace, women get asked questions that men never do. Questions such as, “are you more career-oriented or family-oriented” and “How to you plan to manage work and family life?” If you are a man and have ever been asked this question in a corporate setting (interview or otherwise), then please, let me know. If my assumptions are correct, then it is still women that are being asked these kinds of questions and NOT men. How does that work, in this day and age of “equality” in the workplace?

I’ve written before about feminism and glass ceilings in the workplace, but this is a little bit different. To me, it’s a low blow. I am offended if people ask me those kinds of questions, because it second guesses me and if I will be able to do my job or not. Also because, at this point in my life, I’m not sure. I don’t know when I’m going to get married or have children, or what I will want to do with my career at that point. And, why should I have to know that now? Why is that relevant now for the next say, two or three years? Sure, maybe someone got burned before by a woman who left a position because she got married, or got pregnant. But, is that any different than a man leaving for the same reason? His wife is moving, or they decided that he would stay home with the children. No, but I am willing to bet that a man would never get asked about his intentions to mix work and family obligations and how he planned to tackle that. I know plenty of women who have considered this, but how many men out there have?

There was an article recently that highlighted the issue of a lack of women in boardrooms across the country. I agree that still, there is a problem in that women are not properly groomed and trained to be good executives. It’s hard for women to find good role models, and also be given the opportunity to really know how to properly balance that work and family life. There is the school of thought that a woman who is too career minded cannot properly care for her family, and also the idea that a woman who stays home is degrading herself by not “really” working (though ask anyone who does it, and being a homemaker is not sitting around eating bon-bons all day either) and contributing to setting women the women’s movement back.

All of this leads me to wonder, what am I going to do? How are the choices I make now changing (or reversing) choices that my mother made? And how are they going to affect my daughters?

On Saturday, my company held its annual company picnic. I’m in charge of planning it, and this year was another success so I was happy. We had a s’mores pit to roast marshmallows, and a moonbounce for the kids (and adults heh). Good times!

Just a few pics from the day…