: First job assignment :
Hooray, I got a freelance job assignment from that non-profit group I've been interviewing with. I have a feeling that it's because the person they want to hire isn't available right away, and they have some work that is pressing - plus, I really kicked ass on their writing test, so they know I'm a good writer. Anyway, now I have to figure out what's fair in terms of payment. That's going to take a little research, so something for me to do tonight.
I went out this afternoon for some shopping. I've been having an itch to start playing some more sports the way I used to, just so I can keep in some decent shape before I turn into a marshmallow. So I went to the Sports Authority store and found a cheap Gamma carbon fiber tennis racquet and had it strung there. I used to have a top-of-the-line Wilson Hammer, but they don't make it anymore, and besides, I don't think anyone I'm likely to play with will be near my skill level so there's no point in getting a really good racquet. I also found a couple pairs of reasonably androgynous athletic shoes in my size that were on clearance. I tried on a pair of K2 inline skates, but I think I'll hold off on that - there's too many hills to climb, and I'm considering buying a tandem bicycle someday for that kind of outdoor aerobic workout.
After that I went to Costco and picked up a new pair of glasses, a black frame by Yves Saint Laurent that's a bit larger than my current Anna Sui specs. This new pair has regular non-prescription glass, making them much lighter than my prescription glasses, so these will be useful when I'm working out, swimming or when I want to wear sunglasses. I just look better with glasses, so now I can wear them everyday, even when I want to wear contact lenses. I also got some food, soap, shampoo and sunscreen.
It's been dreadfully hot here the last few days, and I'm hoping this is just an aberration. It doesn't seem fair that we have to have hot summers and freezing cold winters, but I suppose it's better than having no seasons at all, which is what Houston was like.
Oh, and X-Men 3 - a record-breaking $120 million opening weekend! Not bad for a Marvel movie, huh?
I went out this afternoon for some shopping. I've been having an itch to start playing some more sports the way I used to, just so I can keep in some decent shape before I turn into a marshmallow. So I went to the Sports Authority store and found a cheap Gamma carbon fiber tennis racquet and had it strung there. I used to have a top-of-the-line Wilson Hammer, but they don't make it anymore, and besides, I don't think anyone I'm likely to play with will be near my skill level so there's no point in getting a really good racquet. I also found a couple pairs of reasonably androgynous athletic shoes in my size that were on clearance. I tried on a pair of K2 inline skates, but I think I'll hold off on that - there's too many hills to climb, and I'm considering buying a tandem bicycle someday for that kind of outdoor aerobic workout.
After that I went to Costco and picked up a new pair of glasses, a black frame by Yves Saint Laurent that's a bit larger than my current Anna Sui specs. This new pair has regular non-prescription glass, making them much lighter than my prescription glasses, so these will be useful when I'm working out, swimming or when I want to wear sunglasses. I just look better with glasses, so now I can wear them everyday, even when I want to wear contact lenses. I also got some food, soap, shampoo and sunscreen.
It's been dreadfully hot here the last few days, and I'm hoping this is just an aberration. It doesn't seem fair that we have to have hot summers and freezing cold winters, but I suppose it's better than having no seasons at all, which is what Houston was like.
Oh, and X-Men 3 - a record-breaking $120 million opening weekend! Not bad for a Marvel movie, huh?
