Summer job?

As I face the looming realities of summer, I realise that I need to get off my butt and find a job. I HATE looking for a job almost as much as I hate being unemployed. I have alot of variables and hindrances to reconcile. Do I move back to Chicago, pay double rent, and hopefully get a steady temp gig? Do I move into my parents' house, hope to find a job and simultaneously NOT go crazy? Do I sit in my nice, pre-paid apartment in Athens and do nothing? I would love to do a theatre gig, but since I graduate in mid-June, that eliminates alot of Memorial Day-start opportunities. mef.

I am thinking about trying to housesit for a UVA professor and maybe live/work in Charlottesville again. Not that the jobs are all that well-paying, but I love me some Charlottesville, esp the fireworks. It would be the first time I would be living "at home" in a while. And I could be back with some of my friends and family and surrogate pets and the dumpling shop. In terms of low-key, it is really appealing.

But last night, around 3AM, I submitted my application for another job, which is either AWESOME, or secretly hellish. Interport Lecturer for Semester at Sea. Basically, I would present lectures on the various ports we would stop in, offering my own perspective, as well as a general and interesting overview. I would live on a cruise ship and see a bunch of places in Europe I haven't seen. And ISTANBUL!!!! I could also be surrounded by a bunch of spoiled rich kids, no internet, and seasick for 2 months. I am really excited about the IDEA, but I still need to find out more. Like if I can even get the job. (which P.S. I am the perfect candidate for, given my grad student status, styles of research, travel and professional experience, etc.) And I look great on a boat.


It seems like an almost valid diversion from my thesis. Which has 5 days to be made into a first draft. But currently I lack that inspiration to write. Like I have no idea what to say. Maybe another cup of coffee and more tango music will light that fire.

on iTunes: "Desencuentro" - Tango Argentino OST