Interview was Wednesday and I actually felt super comfortable during it. I loathe interviews. I feel like it went really well. The lady who interviewed me said "that's exactly what I like to hear/what we're looking for" several times. She had a couple more interviews this week and would let us all know next week if we are moving to second interviews or if they just decided to move forward and hire one of us. I'm feeling optimistic
That's great! Hope you get the next round interview. I am terrible at interviews I feel, so I get it. It's interesting because part of my job function is scheduling for candidates for our departments. I'm also on the lookout for a new opportunity, and if contacted I'll be doing some interview prep.
I know I've mentioned before my FIL/MIL want to pay for the trip, but I don't know if I mentioned that as of right now we've decided on going to Aulani. My FIL put a deposit down on a 2-bedroom villa at Aulani, but my issue with this is that there are 9 of us going, so one couple ends up in the living room and that couple will either be myself and my DH or my BIL/BIL. None of us are ok with that scenario. If we all had our own rooms it wouldn't be a big deal, but I'm not ok with having to sleep in the living room with a bunch of other people around. So my DH and I discussed just paying for our own room (either renting DVC points from a company I won't name or renting points from his co-worker if he has the points) and if we do that then I'll need to up my budget. We also still need to discuss this with his parents, because I don't want to hurt their feelings if we pay for our own room. T
I wouldn't do the living room plan either.
Our budget buster this week was our sleep number bed died. We’ve had it for almost 8 years with zero issues, but I‘ve been ready for something different for a while now. This week, my husbands side of the bed went flat. The pump just ticked but did nothing. While fiddling with air hoses, my side of the bed went flat. I don’t know if our version is obsolete but I could only find used parts on eBay which I don’t trust. I took it as a sign to get something new. Our problem is that we take forever to make these decisions. So we agreed to a lower/mid cost “interim” mattress until we can decide on a longer term plan. It’s ordered and we are “patiently“ waiting for it to arrive. Meanwhile, he’s sleeping on the three inch topper on the caved in bed and I’m sleeping on the 20 year old mattress in the spare bedroom. It’s not been a good week for sleep.
We have a very, very old sleep number we need to retire. We got it more than 20 years ago, too old for a mattress. It was pricey at the time, I think we got it in 2000. I'm not sure what we'll eventually replace it with.
A small trip report for DLR: Spring break was great, except day one as I expected I wasn't feeling well at all. Not sick as in a virus, but day one for me many times when I travel is usually tough due to some medical issues. I don't know why exactly, and won't get into all the symptoms. Thankfully I took Bonine and Aleve and several hot showers, didn't eat but fruit and water for a day, and lay low not doing much at all but sticking to the hotel. Next day, I got a massage at the Tenaya Spa. I just read a recent article after we got back about the apparent stone and all that. Anyway, when you get in it was very hushed and mellow, you're asked to pick a stone that calls to you from a bunch of stones and place it on a rock. I picked the clay-colored rock because I hate sparkly things and I'm drawn to the plainer color, but apparently it's because I am guided by communication and understanding, or some such reason according to the rock choice. Well, no, actually I just liked the color, was also debating on the black stone but went with the solid red clay, lol. I thought that part was to me like, sure, ok whatever but I'll participate. I don't think this rock called to me. But once inside in the back, well - the spa is pretty amazing, I loved the relaxing area and if I can like a shower, then yes, add that right on. After the massage, within hours I started to feel better and finally kicked everything. I was really glad I booked it for the day after arrival. At the park, the rides were notoriously breaking down. We ate at the Blue Bayou even though the Pirates ride wasn't going, and it was actually a pretty good lunch which I surprised, since I didn't see raving reviews, but we liked it. Our other places were Carnation Cafe and the Craftsman, and the bowling place in Downtown Disney. Other than that, we just did quick service. We really like Guardians, I'd like HS to switch out the ToT theming. We are planning to check out the new coaster later in summer.
