Nothing like a stomach bug to throw a wrench in the works. :(

Reflecting more on recent events: I'm rapidly becoming very discouraged about job possibilities around here. It seems impossible to find anything, even for a summer/temporary position. I've sent out a number of tailored cover letters and resumes to different positions, even gotten a few interviews with places, but so far only ONE has looked positive at all. Unfortunately, that one won't really pick up till mid-July, and $20/hour for 3-10 hours a week isn't consistent enough to pay the bills. :(

At this point, I'm looking at office assistant jobs in the area... maybe something will pan out there, since none of the tutoring jobs seem to be what they're described as, or consistent enough to rely on a steady income. I'm kind of frustrated that most of these positions won't use my brain, but paying rent and putting food on the table has to come first this summer.

On the bright side, these problems make me much more secure about going to grad school. Sure, it costs money, and yes, it's another 5-6 years of schooling... but afterwards I'll be more marketable than I am now, and thank goodness. Hopefully the job market will also be better several years from now.

I wish there was a job where I could just do what I liked: tutor in math, science, history and english, play flute, sew creative garments, paint miniatures, translate languages... just be creative and show others how to do the same. -sigh- Renaissance women simply aren't in demand these days.