I think I need some aspirin. I have been chasing down my citizenship specialist who is working on my application, since I need some answers (otherwise I need to splash out some major pound-age on trying to procure a work visa). The recording on the specialist's machine says she is signed out sick, which could mean anything from ill today to ill all year. Who knows...
It's ironic that exactly two months ago today I lost my job from Company X, thereby bringing forth the darkest period of my life so far. I have been suffering depression the likes of which I always associated with tv-not showering, not changing clothes, not leaving the bedroom, the living room, the house. Sometimes I felt like I was the average bird, flying in the Company X flock, but starting to lag behind and got shot out of the V-formation, hurtling to the earth at great speeds and crushing my tiny ribcage.
But I will plug hard to get this citizenship/work visa stuff done. I view it as a tiny blip, a challenge that I can overcome. They said I had done excellent in the second interview on Friday, you see.
Uncross everything. Eat those M&M's. If anyone needs me, I will be drinking and making phone calls.
The Everyday Stranger is moving to London.
I GOT THE JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-H.
Posted by Everydaystranger at January 19, 2004 12:47 PM | TrackBackcongrats :) I'm so pleased for you!
Posted by: melanie at January 21, 2004 10:51 AMcongratulations!
Posted by: athena at January 20, 2004 09:48 PMCongratulations, Helen, and don't forget to post pictures of your celebratory diamond necklace!
Posted by: kara at January 20, 2004 09:40 PMSo what can I say that everyone else here hasn't said already? Oh, to hell with originality!
Woooooooohoooooooo!!
Congratulations, Helen!
Posted by: Gudy at January 20, 2004 08:14 PMCONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
I had to take a few days off to watch a sick young 'un, and didn't get to check your blog until Tuesday the 20th --
I am so happy for you ...
again, Congratulations ...
also, something must be in the air lately -- another friend of mine just cut 13 inches off of her hair ... strangely, I thought of you when she told me ...
anyway, I can't say it enough -- you did it, ya!!
congratulations !
Yaguari
Posted by: Kylan at January 20, 2004 02:51 PMI am seriously and constantly amazed at the overwhelming show of support on my blog. It humbles me. Big time.
Oh, and it makes me cry too, but only the good tears.
Posted by: Helen at January 20, 2004 06:13 AMCongratulations! You rock and you very much deserved it!
Posted by: Melodrama at January 20, 2004 06:09 AMquite the popular person...
Posted by: pylorns at January 20, 2004 05:58 AMCongratulations from another relatively new reader. :) Found you through Ms. Sarah Pants. Best of luck in your new adventures!
Posted by: Lisa at January 20, 2004 04:19 AMGreat news. I'm a bit stuck uncrossing some things, but it was worth it.
Of course one of the questions you asked them was "Do you set aside blogging time for each employee?" Right?
Posted by: Simon at January 20, 2004 04:04 AMFrom the deepest darkest depths of despair, comes a shining beacon of blah blah.
Good work. I never doubted you for an instant.
Posted by: Guinness at January 20, 2004 02:23 AMYou go girl. Mega congratulations!!
Posted by: Ursula at January 20, 2004 01:59 AMWoooHoooo indeed.
Congratulations.
ps. you know why you duct tape hamsters?
Posted by: Brass at January 20, 2004 12:08 AMCongrats!!!
Posted by: Dawn at January 19, 2004 11:55 PMWoo-hoo!!!
Congratulations!
Duct-taped hampsters up and down the island are wiggling their little fuzzy butts today.
I've just been catching up on blogs--this is fantastic news!
Let me know when you're here and you would like me to follow up on that congratulatory pint :)
Posted by: angel at January 19, 2004 09:58 PMYAY! I'm so proud of you H! I hope all goes as gloriously as you hope it does. Just maybe keep a couple of toes crossed for me. I have 3 possible jobs and the whole thing should come to a head by the end of next week. I hope you get Georged (as in George of the Jungle watch out for that tree! drunk) tonight!
Posted by: amy t. at January 19, 2004 09:58 PMYou sure know how to keep me on the edge of my seat!! Congratulations, my dear. You deserve this and that necklace. Good luck to you and your new life in London.
Posted by: Kandy at January 19, 2004 09:12 PMCongratulations, Helen! I knew things would work out for you.
Posted by: Sue at January 19, 2004 08:42 PMhooooooooooooray! i'm so happy for you girly!
Posted by: kat at January 19, 2004 08:38 PMFantastic my dear. I never doubted it for a minute.
Posted by: Serenity at January 19, 2004 08:17 PMCongrats on the job. Yay!
Posted by: cyberangel at January 19, 2004 08:09 PMCongratulations Helen, to you and your future.
Posted by: Tommy at January 19, 2004 07:57 PMThe longtime stealth reader says: "Congrats!"
Posted by: Kresh at January 19, 2004 07:48 PMHOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Laura at January 19, 2004 07:28 PMsee, told you so, congrats and good luck.
Posted by: ozone ferd at January 19, 2004 07:07 PMI knew it, I knew it! Yahoo! Congrats - you deserve this!
Posted by: Beth Donovan at January 19, 2004 06:49 PMCongratulations Helen... hope everything really falls into place. Miguel.
Posted by: msd at January 19, 2004 06:36 PMYay! I'm so excited for you!
Posted by: Natalie at January 19, 2004 06:22 PMThat's absolutly wonderful. Yeah for Helen.
Posted by: zenwanderer at January 19, 2004 06:14 PMYay!
Posted by: LeeAnn at January 19, 2004 05:36 PMCongratulations!! I hope it remains your dream job for years and years to come.
London bound. Does this mean we have to now start submitting our comments in the Queen's English? Oops, that aren't good English (notice the split infinitive in the previous sentence). Dang, that ain't neither...
Posted by: Solomon at January 19, 2004 05:31 PMLook out London! Congrats dear. You deserve it.
Posted by: Don at January 19, 2004 05:29 PMCongratulations! May the next chapter in your life be a good read!
Posted by: Marie at January 19, 2004 05:04 PMThat's fucking ace, Helen. Congratulations.
I feel like I need to buy you.. a toaster or.. something.
Well deserved, truly.
Posted by: Dictator Meg III (!!!) at January 19, 2004 04:59 PMWe've always had faith in you H. Hopefully now you'll see you should too! Way to go.
Best of luck in the next chapter of your life and go buy that necklace, little flame.
PC
Posted by: Paul at January 19, 2004 04:37 PMCongrats Helen...
I knew you could do it. I'm very happy for you!
Woo! Yay!
I'm so happy for you after what you've been through in the last few months.
Moving to London's no bad thing either, even if I do say so myself.
Posted by: Gareth at January 19, 2004 04:06 PMOh, honey, that's so wonderful! I am so happy for you - and you did it all by your self!
Posted by: Courtney at January 19, 2004 04:03 PMJennifer-I absolutely will be doing on the first day of work in Dream Job-the jewelry store is conveniently just around the corner :)
Posted by: Helen at January 19, 2004 03:38 PMWhee!
Congratulations!
No go and get those guinea pigs!
Posted by: Pixy Misa at January 19, 2004 03:32 PMWOOOOHOOOOO! I'm so very happy for you!
(You know, I really don't need to vocalize my comments here at work... but I'm so happy!)
Posted by: amber at January 19, 2004 03:28 PMHOW FABULOUS!!!!! Now I just have to convince my husband that I really need to come to London in September.....Buy the necklace yet?
Posted by: jennifer at January 19, 2004 03:25 PMWooo Hoooooo! Congrats Helen!
I hope the talk with PU was at least civilized.
Posted by: Clancy at January 19, 2004 03:21 PMWoooooHooooo!! I am so glad!! You deserve this so very much. Good luck on the citizenship/work visa bit.
I'm going to go do the dance of joy now...
Suzanne
Posted by: Suz~ at January 19, 2004 03:17 PMYAY! Congratulations.
Posted by: Donna at January 19, 2004 03:17 PMThat's such fantastic news! Congrats, I'm so happy for you.
Posted by: emily at January 19, 2004 03:15 PMw00t, where is the damn bear now..
Posted by: pylorns at January 19, 2004 03:13 PMYES!!!!!!! Way to go, H. We're all proud of you.
What does Mr. Y say about that?
Posted by: Jiminy at January 19, 2004 03:09 PMAWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME!
:-)
My browser window didn't show that part until I scrolled down...what wonderful news!
Yay, you!
Posted by: Rob at January 19, 2004 03:09 PMFucking awesome!! (Damn, I'm really getting repetitive, aren't I?)
That is so great, Helen! I've got warm tickly feelings bubbling up right now and my eyes are actually getting misty.
Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Jim at January 19, 2004 02:57 PMI knew it!! it was the interview preperation that did it - good work.
I may be joining you over in London as well!
Posted by: jim at January 19, 2004 02:57 PMEXCELLENT.....
I always knew you will get it... Way to go girl!!
Posted by: Lucidly Awake at January 19, 2004 02:44 PMOMG...yeah for you! I'm so happy for you! I knew you had it locked up. Congrats and enjoy your new job..and your reward necklace : O)
Posted by: JaxVenus at January 19, 2004 01:43 PMYay yay yay....congratulations girl, now take a deep breath and enjoy!
Posted by: nisi at January 19, 2004 01:28 PMThat's fantastic Helen! Congratulations!!
Posted by: Morgan at January 19, 2004 01:24 PMGo Helen, now you'll have to polish up your cut glass accent!!
Posted by: zeno at January 19, 2004 01:17 PMOohRah!!! looks like those favors helped out after all, although it is entirely possible that they gave you the job because they recognise talent, intelligence and dedication when they see it.
Well done you - nobody can say you don't deserve this! I'll wish you the best of luck with the whole visa, move thing just remember one thing - always stand on the left on escalators... it really annoys the locals!
Posted by: robert at January 19, 2004 01:09 PMThank god and congratulations!!!
I am SO HAPPY FOR YOU!
The UK is lovely - if you are ever passing through Cambridge....!
Abs x
Awesome...good luck. When do you start?
Posted by: drew7203 at January 19, 2004 01:05 PMWOOOWHOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ah, could you undo my left finger there, its a bit welded in postition =)
Posted by: Dane at January 19, 2004 12:53 PMCONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! I'm so happy for you, Helen!!! Oh, geez, I'm crying, but they're happy tears! :)
Posted by: pam at January 19, 2004 12:51 PM