I was feeling a bit anxious about it but knew that meant we'd just have to search that much longer on Friday.
Friday morning was my interview. Bee dropped me off at the doors and I was 45 minutes early. Better than being late I'd say! I found where I needed to be, and still had time to calm myself and prepare a little more for my interview. I really couldn't have been more prepared which felt really great. I was called in and off the interview went. On the right note from the start and we whizzed through the questions. A couple of times I got really nervous and felt like I was talking quickly. I just took a deep breath and slowed things down. There were a couple of questions about the program specifically that really stumped me. However, in the grand scheme of things I really felt I nailed it. They were really pleased to meet with me and one of the ladies actually said "Austin will be a better place once you're in it". How sweeeeet. The only concern was my moving date. They had another candidate who could start Monday, and they weren't sure if they could wait for me (until February). My timeline I had given them was early to mid February, with no possibility of being able to move in January. They would have to discuss, and they would get back to me.
I felt good about it either way, I figured if it was meant to be it would be. And I jumped in the rental and Bee and I were off to find our apartments. We made our first stop. After ripping in to the parking lot on two wheels Bee put the car in park and we walked in to be greeted by Jamie. I was in my interview clothes so I asked for the bathroom to change, and when I got back Bee had the situation well under way. We are looking for 2 separate units, within the complex. These are the details...we ended up seeing 3 units.
1. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom plus a study (which is a small hole in the wall that they have inserted a permanent desk. NO THANK YOU.
2. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with lots and lots of closet space, bathtubs in both bathrooms, double sink in the master bath, large bedrooms, and a very modern kitchen. YES PLEASE
3. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a ton of space. It felt as big as the 2bd 2ba without the additional guest space of course. It was fabulous.
We were in love when we walked out. Not only with the units, but with the pricing annndd our leasing agent Jamie. She was lovely.
So we headed off in to the afternoon sun to check out a few more places and nothing compared. We even stopped back at a place we had seen in October and fell in love with back then. In comparison to our new found love the fixtures and features seemed cheap in this place we revisited. And immediately we were able to cut it off our list. We decided after seeing 5 places and chatting over our Noble Pig sandwiches at lunch that we didn't really see a need for any more viewings. We were heart set on the first ones we had seen.
When we got back to the hotel I had a text message from my interviewer saying to call her. I phoned and left a message. I opened my ipad to check my email and they had OFFERED ME THE JOB! I couldn't believe it. I was in such shock! I GOT THE JOB!
So today I sign my acceptance letter. After that we are going to sign our lease. This has been one successful trip, and it's only Saturday morning!
In the last 3 days I have truly experienced some of the kindest people I've ever met in my life. Including an adorable cash clerk at a CVS (drugstore, while buying nail polish). I'll be practicing my y'all and southern drawl, saying 'hook'em horns' and ramping up my country music selection on my ipod. My start date is Feb 10, earlier than I had planned but no big deal. I'll live on the streets of Austin for 5 days until my apartment is ready for me!
#lovinglife #feelinghappy #can'tbelieveit #shocked #lifeisgood #hookemhorns
L.
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