Job Interview and Nala takes it too far

I have a job interview today for a caregiving position at a place called Senior Helpers. Basically, I would be paired with an elderly person that lives at home, and I would be responsible with helping them with daily tasks and providing them with companionship.
http://www.seniorhelpers.com/

I am still trying to piece together my semester schedule and I am not sure how the additional part time hours will affect it, but I think it will be a professionally relevant and potentially gratifying experience. After living with my disabled grandfather for several years and seeing his quality of life improve after being able to stay home and not go to a nursing home, I definitely see a need for the program, whether I get the job or not.

Side-note before I forget, my father was recently featured in Hamptons Magazine and the article is below if you want to check it out (pages 100-103). I had the pleasure of meeting the reporter as she was finishing up with the article, and I think it turned out great for my father and South Edison, the restaurant that I worked at/fell in love with in the summer of 2010.
http://hamptons-magazine.com/digital-edition

Now on to the real story of the post, Nala Bear Brown. Apparently watch what you say/put out into the universe because it just may come true.

The crime you ask? Cold blooded murder.

He/She never saw it coming.... and neither did Justin as he attempted to extract the seemingly innocent piece of paraphernalia from Nala's mouth. Disgusting.


Back to the living, our housemate Jim will be in town today, as much as Justin and I love playing house, it will be great to have Jim here and do some exploring. Jim is buying a car today, which is extra fun because I'll get to ride in it! And tonight my first USF friend is joining us for some dinner/drinks. It's pretty surreal to be making friends already, and I am excited to have someone to share in the Graduate Assistant/Graduate school experience with me, the fact that I think we will really get along is an added bonus.

I have to give a shout out to Justin, he started playing cards full time a little over a week ago and he has been very level headed and consistent. It is so inspiring to see someone taking a shot at something they really want to do at life, even if its risky or unpredictable. Obviously his career path will be determined either way, but he'll never have to wonder what if, or say, if I could go back I would try that. I find myself not knowing how to approach conversations about what Justin does for a living, not because I am uneasy, because I am totally not, I have just had the conversation a few times now, and some people are really critical/judgmental. To that I say a few things, not only am I to support the person I am with as they follow their dreams and of course we have had realistic financial conversations about it,  but also, there are plenty of other risky jobs that are revered or respected, or at least tolerated as an acceptable career choice (like stock trading or acting or singing). I just doubt I would get the same reaction if I said that my boyfriend is an actor or currency trader.  I get the gambling connotations, and yes there is a good amount of luck, but the house never wins, and skill matters, a lot.  Don't worry, I am stepping off of my soapbox now.

I just wanted to thank those of you who are reading this and to credit Emma for the Nala inmate picture, no way I could have done that on my own!

Melanie


P.S. happy friday, I am signing off with the sounds of Nala screeching softly in the background. Since dogs have impeccable hearing, I wonder how she can stand it.