Disappointment

Once again, my friends have rallied around me and made me feel better, and once again I don't know what I would do without them.

Last night, I got the sad news that I was not selected to participate in the interview process for Teach for America. I was disappointed, and I needed to talk about it. I literally scrolled through my phone calling everyone I could think of that would care even an iota, but alas not even my parents were home. So, I started walking the dorm, and ended up at Catie's door. She was awesome. Then people started calling me back, which was nice. Finally, Nat brought me some tea from Starbucks and then she and Galen took me bowling and bought me beer. It was awesome. So, a crappy night actually turned out to be a great night. I bowled at least a 110 in my last game (which for me is amazing), but they closed the alley on our 10th frame, so we didn't get to finish our game. I was pissed.

Anyway, so I am excited about this weekend. I am on duty, but Eric is coming over Friday night with movies to keep me company, so at least I have something to look forward to. I am on pager 2, so hopefully I won't have to respond to anything terrifying. I got off lucky on Halloween. Sunday, my parents are coming down to spend the day with me. I have to be on campus until 5, but that's okay. They might bring Sadie, too. Woo hoo!

Well, because of this TFA thing, I am back to the drawing board about next year. By the way, for those of you out there who did get an interview, congrats! I am so happy for you. For me, though, I think that this is providence. Obviously, I just wasn't meant to do TFA. I can't help but wonder what it was about me that they didn't like, but I have to put it out of my head because I am never going to know. Now it is on to other adventures. I guess I will be sticking around LA next year (and living with Analia-- yay!), and I am really happy about that. Things could be a lot worse. :)

Ciao for now,
Jess