So, I went to my job interview today. And I start work tomorrow morning. I am very excited. If there were a way to do it over livejournal without looking like a noob, I would sing and dance with victory.

I owe deep and sincere gratitude to the following people:
-Alysa, who sent me the link to the job posting on Craig's List
-Eric Bridgeland and Alice Cook, who provided me with references
-Mary C. Greengo and her husband Tom, who own Queen Mary's Tea Room and Restaurant and gave me the interview and the job
-Everyone who's been pulling for me during this whole job search--seriously, thank you all (even those of you who aren't going to read this)

So I'll be on a trial period, pretty much, for a couple weeks to make sure I can handle everything and that I'll fit in with everyone, but I don't see any kind of possible problem. They said they'd had a good feeling about me before the interview and that I'd confirmed it. They don't know the half of it. I am going to make damn sure that I am everything they could possibly want and more. I am determined to make that place successful, and to make everyone feel like gold while I do it. I wanted that before I even sat down with them.

Yes, I am feeling very good about this. And not just because this will be a great place to work, but because I am employed. I can stop worrying about defaulting on my student loans, about breaking my lease, about not getting benefits, and instead I can look forward to eating real food and generally not worrying about money anymore. I'm not going to start throwing away money just because I think I can, but I will most likely be able to afford a few luxuries, such as a gym membership, Netflix DVDs, and lunch meat sandwiches. And paying more than the minimum on my student loans every month. Ha ha! Debt will not follow me for long! Just give me a few years. Or ten. Hmmmm.

But I have a job!