Whew!!

Whew!! This last week has been CRAZY! I don't think I have been in my condo for more than an hour other than to sleep. Last week was very busy at work and most of my time was spent out of the office visiting places such as Paradise Gardens, Odyssey Counseling Center, Ronald McDonald House, Atlanta Ballet, etc. I loved it! But on top of that, I was/am busy juggling the job search and all the fun interviews/socials/info sessions that go along with it. Tuesday evening was spent at Grant Thornton, Wednesday evening at Ernst & Young, and then I had an interview on Thursday with E&Y. They are very impressive and the recruiteer and I had a lot in common, but I am pretty sure the big 4 are not what I am looking for in a company. Yes I would be working for a great name, with good pay and benefits, but would I have a life?? I'm beginning to think not. I know I will be working hard wherever I go, particularly during the busy season of January-April, but I think I would do better in a smaller office, one of closer to a 100 people not 1000, a place that is able to focus on balance a little bit better. My first choice right now is Grant Thornton. I had lunch with my friend Stephanie that works there on Friday and she answered a lot of my questions. I seem to be looking for exactly the same things in a company that she was this time a year ago and she is very happy at Grant Thornton so far. My interview is this Wednesday morning!! Meanwhile, I will continue to be wined and dined by at least 2 of the big 4 that I know of so far, why not??!!

Eleanor and Teresa threw a going-away party for Cristina on Wednesday night that I went to right after my social at E&Y. I can't believe she leaves in a few days! I am so proud of her though. She went out to Orange County all by herself, rented a car, found an apartment and a roommate! I know she was sad to say goodbye to everyone on Wed night, but I think the move will be good and exciting for her, particularly since things with her and Jon have fallen apart. She needs a change. I will miss her lots and can't wait to visit.

Thursday evening was fun, other than the fact that I sat in traffic with my parents forever trying to get from my condo to Tech Square for dinner. We had a football game and the traffic was incredible. Paul was waiting for us at the Globe when we arrived, thank goodness they held our reservation! It was a rather expensive meal of wine and things such as grouper and duck, but I know my dad enjoys treating us, particularly Paul. He is so good with my parents! I never have to worry about him meeting any of my family or friends, talking to people and making other people feel comfortable comes so natural to him. The game was not spectacular as the weather was gross and Tech did not play well. Paul and I only stayed until half time as we had some clean up to do. . . We finished off the night by finally making it to Moondogs for Griff's 21st bday. I never thought I would go to Moondogs after I graduated, but Paul has gone some this semester and I think this was like my third time in recent memory. Needless to say, Friday morning at work was rough!! All day was rough actually as I had not gotten much sleep all week, but I don't regret it.