pourin' some sugar...

I had a job interview yesterday to work as a naturalist in Hawaii with the Pacific Whale Foundation. I think it went pretty well. The interviewer showed me the binder he had with 500 resumes and said they only choose about 25 to interview, and only 6 or 7 from that to interview a second time. He said they'd let me know in a week and a half, two weeks max. The problem is, I don't want to be a naturalist. I didn't even apply for the naturalist position, I sent my resume in to be a purser on the boats. And after that interview I almost had a breakdown about going to Hawaii. Ask my mom, I called her all freaked out. I was getting overwhelmed by the thought of having to wait to find out about the job, because that would determine where exactly I lived and then how to even get from the airport to the other side of the island with all my stuff without it costing a lot of money, where to stay the first couple nights there...
Fortunately, the freak out didn't last. I just had to refocus on why I'm going to Hawaii in the first place. I don't need that much stuff, I can take one bag instead of two, that makes it easier to take the buses and stay in hostels. And I am not taking a job as a naturalist if it's offered to me. I was getting stressed out just thinking about it, all the training, studying, certification and preparation that goes into a job like that. I know because I did it the last two summers. A job like that starts to define your life, because it's not just a job, it's a career builder. And I have already decided that i don't want to be in that career. It's not that i don't want to work hard, I have no problem working hard and long hours to support myself. I know that that's what I'll have to do. But while I'm in Hawaii I want a job or jobs that I don't have to take home with me, you know? I'm going to Maui to chill for a while and switch gears in my life, clear my head a little bit, and being stressed out over a job would ruin it for me.
So, crisis averted. I have a reservation at a hostel in Kahului for the night I get there, then I can take the bus down to Kihei the next day and start looking for work. All good in the hood :)

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so... I started a blog! I said I never would, but since I am embarking on somewhat of an adventure in a few days I thought this would be the best way to keep friends, family and random people that stumble across this, updated as to my activities. I'm really bad at keeping in touch with people otherwise, but now when someone complains that I never tell them what's up with me I can just say "read my blog!" (Assuming I actually update it of course...)
Anyways, for those who don't know, here's the scoop: I'm moving to Maui, Hawaii on Friday (April 30). Why? Not really sure. Seemed like a good idea. Job? Not yet, but I have an interview via skype later today, so I'll let you know how that goes. Place to live? Nope. That will be somewhat dependent on what job I get. Do I know people there? Negative. I like it when I tell people this and they say things like "you're so adventurous" or "you're so brave." It makes me laugh on the inside, because I know the truth is I'm just kind of foolish and not good at planning ahead. But I've learned that if you put the right spin on it, laziness, indifference, and procrastination can become spontaneity and free-spiritedness...;) I've also learned (actually I just thought of this right now, but I'm going to pretend I've been contemplating it for a while) that the reason so many people have dreams that aren't realized is they spend so much time waiting for everything to be planned out first or waiting for the right time, and they never take steps to make anything happen.
So, situation: I'm flying out to Maui Friday morning, and if I don't get a job and a place to stay there pretty darn quick, I'm gonna be screwed. Result: motivation to secure both as soon as possible. The point is, I don't want anyone thinking I do the things I do because I don't have a concept of reality. I absolutely do, I just choose to ignore it sometimes :) Now, all seriousness and maturity aside, I'M MOVING TO HAWAII, SUCKAS! Yeah baby! hahaha!