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Beggars can't be choosers, eh Steve?

After assuming I'd be only able to grab a single 12 oz from one of the local places here in oak park, the beer guy at Whole Foods River Forest was hugely generous and grabbed this out of the remaining 3 or 4 in back.

Not exactly right now but a few hours earlier - Stone Old Guardian on tap. Ended up being a bit better than I expected and thus far the best brew I've had yet from those dudes with a gargoyle fetish.

Thanks guys, and yes Jacob I'd certainly rather just pick up some buckets of money occasionally instead of this whole "work" thing . Steve - been trying to live by the virtues you've taught me but some of the interviewers are getting offended when I offer extra favors that show my truly-tangible skills. How can I improve on my offers? In all seriousness, I've had some not-so-good luck with more recent interviews (particularly over the phone) so going into this one I really stepped back and focused on how I needed to relate my experiences and attitude specifically to this exact job. I guess it helped.

Best of luck Jacob, had a phone interview myself at 10 this morning and was given a second interview invite immediately, which is a first. You'll do great.

Sorry Al and Nate, two very different kinds of bad news .

beer >>> knives and lenses. soonish sounds good though.

Lol thanks Al. Damn Jacob knowing all my secrets. Speaking of FFF, when you headed back to visit? I wanna hit up the brewpub again.

Well the first half of my crazy week has went pretty well. Interview in Chicago on Friday was great, just took the train in and talked to three different women for about 2 hours. More discussion-based than formality, which I prefer. Should hear back this week (I hope). Stayed at Allison's until Sunday morning and then drove back to Peoria. Rocked my exam last night and my exam this morning. Interview here at Bradley with Caterpillar went fairly well, albeit much shorter and more standard which is fine. Should hear back on that one tomorrow. Added another phone screening/interview for tomorrow at noon. Economics exam at 2 p.m. that I'm a little concerned about. One last exam Thursday afternoon that is going to be easy as hell, then I leave immediately from Peoria back home. Wake up early on Friday and drive back up to Chicago for an all-day second interview with a consulting company. My goal is to grab multiple job offers before April.

jacob has drank more beer in the past 4 days than I have in the past 4 months. fact.

Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel Peche Mortel. Way more drinkable that it has any right to be @ 9.5%.

Hope you have a great day Nate .

Well I just added another interview to the mix. Caterpillar is generous with the locals here at Bradley and will be coming to campus next Tuesday, so what the hell I might as well talk to them.

Happy birthday Craig!

I was under the impression she might kill you if you got the chance to try younger again without her.

I seriously hope Debbie was with you Mike. For your own sake.

What do you think of the Northwind Mike? I saw a shitload of that in Oak Park this past weekend when I went on my beer prospecting and nearly went for it but decided to save the money.

This is true. Thanks Al.

Thanks John, it took most of the morning but I ended up going to a short notice eye appointment, got a new (and un-expired) prescription, and 4 more pairs of contacts. I'm looking forward to going back to glasses, to be honest. I also sat down and checked my upcoming schedule. This friday - interview in Chicago. Next Monday - exam. Next Tuesday - exam. Next Wednesday - exam. Next Thursday - exam. Next Friday - interview in Chicago. Why is my last semester such a motherfucking pain in the motherfucking ass? Lastly, good luck Jacob.

Nope, set to get new glasses in about 2 weeks. :/

...I just destroyed one of my only two remaining contacts. FML.

Visited Oak Park this weekend. Allison made a truly awesome breakfast this morning that included some scrambled eggs with spinach, garlic, onion, and some other delicious crap. Watched True Blood, went to Target, got back and made Penne with Vodka sauce, then watched more True Blood. Then I had to drive 150 miles south back to school. Sure will be nice to not have to leave Oak Park anymore come June.

Speak of the devil, just opened an Arrogant Bastard that I had been saving at the girlfriend's apt. Was going to cellar it, but fuck it, it's Friday. 22 oz'ers are $5 here in Chicago.

^ all the cool people attack from chi-town. ^ welcome back naaman and doug's classic avatar .

it's pretty love-hate so far. :/