it's one of those deals where you have to get your foot in the door and hold it there long enough to move in a little more, i suppose...i had applied for a job a little higher up in the office, dealing with press and whatnot, and i was pretty much told that i haven't been here long enough. which i fully expected. so i explained that my applying was primarily for the next time the job opens up--just making sure they're aware that that's a path that i'd be interested in taking after i've established myself a bit more in my current position. so, while i'm going to be going through the interview process a bit (as well as having the general "what are you thinking about the future?" discussion we're all having right around this time of the year), a promotion is highly unlikely. which i'm fine with, because i knew that i'm still definitely at the bottom of the pile within the office, simply because it's only been, what, four months? i'm glad i applied, however, because it shows initiative and it shows that i'm interested in the press side of things.

much as i've been a little tired this week, the days have flown by, and i can't believe it's already friday--a couple of days of relaxation will be very enjoyable. i intend to make the most of them and get out to the mall this weekend to explore some museums, as it's been awhile since i've headed that way. i still can't believe how much is out there to see and experience--i suppose no matter where one lives, one tends to forget that there's so much in the area to see and explore. taking things for granted comes as part of the territory.

imagine my shock last night, as i half-listened to "scrubs" while carrying on a hilarious conversation with beth, to all of a sudden hear howie's "she says" coming out of the television speakers--how unexpected was that!? but incredibly fitting for the episode (i love that show) and a huge boost for howie--i was very impressed! it's strange to realize how long i've been hearing that song now--it'll be three years this february--and how i still get a smile on my face each and every time i hear the beginning chords. he'd come up with new songs over the years, but "she says" remains my all-time howie favorite and, i reckon, always will. to think how things have changed since the first time i've heard it...

today's haiku:
the office is cold
brrr, i say as i shiver
i wish it was warm.