misconceptions confirmed
so she wasn't a bitch after all (re: "the latest" blog entry on 1/16/03).
she was actually really nice and smiled through the whole interview.
she wasn't even remotely bothered by the fact that I was 10 minutes late...
even though I called to let her know and apologized for my lateness.

she even had personality!
very upbeat and positive.
She was up front about her "direct" approach to situations...hence, the (well, at least I thought)
bitchy tone when she interviewed me on the phone.
But, I don't think she was coming from a bad place like I originally assumed.

she'll definitely take some getting used to if i get hired for the position.
she comes from the dot com culture, so her focus is very much (at least it seems)
on bottom-line. she's cool and will take the heat for the people she supervises,
but she doesn't seem to possess all the sensitivity that I hoped for.

in any case, she introduced me to the rest of the staff at the center
and everyone seemed really down-to-earth.
I could definitely see myself working there.

Oh, and my interview went well, too.
She was impressed with the fact that I took the time to drop off my cover letter and resume in person.
She also liked the way I layed out my work availability using a table.
hehehe....I guess the simplest gestures can make a difference.

I'm still wondering, though, if she really wasn't trippin' that I was 10 min. late.
Cause if I were her, I would definitely mark it against me.

I wish I wish I wish
man oh man...after going to the mandatory meeting at my spa job, I was crossing my fingers
big time.
I sooo hope this gig will work out in practice, because in theory, this could be
one of thee best places to work.

I was so impressed again...even with my frustration with the delay of starting..at
the owners' genuine intention to create a healing, nurturing and positive space
to work in.
everything down to the mission and values, customer service protocol, etc. emphasize
a TRUE balance between exceeding clients needs, investing in the well-being and professional development
of the staff, and creating a marketable business.
I am sooo drawn to the human element that they soo focus on.

*sigh*

I sooo hope and pray that this is everything and a bag of chips.
It's amazing how much potential we have of creating a unique and special space
for the community to share in.

I hope the Gods of massage therapy will answer my prayers.

For now, I'm off to my cousin's house for dinner (and my parents will be there, too).
'Wanna spend some time with her before she heads back to the east coast for grad. school.

Then tomorrow, more cover letters and resumes to pump out. ugh!