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With a M.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and lots of experience, I still can't find a job. I email labs, they don't hire me. I call human resources, there are still no jobs. Big fat bummer. It's getting a little disheartening that I can't find a science job yet, but I did have a nice week getting to be a nanny for a new friend's baby this week. She had to go back to work and her baby didn't have a spot yet at the daycare so it worked out well for both of us. This baby girl was so cute and she kept me busy this week. She was adorable when she would smile and coo at me and I enjoyed getting baby time. So now my nanny gig is over and I'm back on the job hunt.
As for exercise, the heat is killing my running. My pace is terrible outside because I alternate between thinking I will pass out while running or having my eyes sting from the sweat. The heat is "no bueno." So I'm confined to the treadmill except for my weekly run outside with the running club. We get to run the north part of the San Antonio river walk! It's awesome! The water actually keeps it a little cooler and the evening run time makes it bearable. Everyone is so nice and I think we can be friends with some of these people. It's frustrating to have to build back up to a distance run. I haven't been doing long runs since April so I'm just now feeling comfortable again with a 6 mile long run.
The hubby FINALLY got a road bike. He has wanted one for 5 years so he finally treated himself to a new toy. I still love my Cannondale but his new Trek is so pretty. I'm super excited about our first group road ride on Saturday! Yay! Our new friends got bikes too and they bought a little pull behind cart for their baby and 2 year old to ride in! I'm so happy to finally have people to ride with!
Things I'm thankful for this week:
- Being an only child taught me how to be alone (new town, husband at work a lot) and make the best of it. If I'm alone, I'm usually not lonely. Of course I miss my friends but I somehow fill up a day without any problems.
- The feel of the wind while riding a road bike. It's like flying. Going down a huge hill is unlike any other feeling.
- My husband's job. He's starting his first real big boy job and he's loving it. I prayed so much that he would be happy because he worked so hard to get to this point. So far, so good.
8 comments:
We've missed you so much....
Hang in there, with your experience you will find a job...it's just the timing!
Oh that Texas heat!!!! Worse than Arkansas and that is saying a lot! At least you have some fabulous mexican food to keep you happy!
So glad your husband loves his job..that makes for a happy home!
Good luck with the job search! In the meantime, enjoy exploring your new city.
And I can totally relate to the only child thing - I'm very content to be by myself, too!
While you are looking for a job, try to enjoy not having one.
Loved the gratitude part of the post.
Hi Tasha! I miss you and now you're even farther away! Sorry to hear about your running setbacks, but I'm sure you'll be at the top of your game soon =) I hope to get back into better shape after my qualifying exam next Thursday. I haven't exercised since like June lol
Hmmm do you think Scott might know people who know people who have labs? Seems like at Vandy, RAs often hear about the jobs by word of mouth. It's probably really hard since you've just moved, but maybe soon. It's too bad you can't commute every day to Vanderbilt haha
I'm glad to hear you're settling in and already making friends! I'm trying to figure out how to make friends outside of lab (and maybe outside of Sam haha) but it's hard. I'm pretty antisocial
good luck with everything!
hang in there with the job and I am so glad you guys are liking the Alamo city =) and making friends
It's great to hear your update but sorry that the job search is on-going...
Isn't this heat awful? It's not easy to train, that's for sure!
I am so glad that you’re adjusting to life in Texas and that you’ve joined a running club. I know that a job will come along eventually and that is so fun that you got to nanny a little bit. Yay for baby time :)
I’m also really happy that your husband is loving his new job and that you both are enjoying riding together. It sounds like another fun new hobby!
I never thought about the only child aspect of things. That is kind of good to know if I ever need to move for Geof’s job since I’m an only too.
I am going through the same thing with my runs right now! I cannot get a good run in because I feel like I'm dying from the heat, then I end up having to walk some, and I feel so frustrated and discouraged when I'm done because I feel like I've lost so much distance over the summer. Hopefully we will both get some cooler (less humid) weather soon!
Praying for your job situation...I know God has something amazing picked out for you!
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