Lows and Highs

Well that was over quick. Last week I posted about some upcoming excitement over a first date and DJing my first dance. It was not a good night. He and I did not hit it off and we have not kept in touch. I was invited to join an amazing and inspiring faith-based dating blog called "The Two Year Club," where I wrote a bit more about my experience. Here's a link. I recommend browsing it. There's some inspiring and entertaining stuff on there.

The DJing didn't go all that well either, since there was a sound limit, which was ridiculously low. If the volume exceeded a certain level, the speakers would shut off and the whole place would go silent. It happened like 50 times. It was embarrassing, but it was not my fault. I swear the sound got quieter and quieter as the night went on. I was sitting right by the speakers and couldn't hear the music.

Plus all the old people and their requests were getting on my nerves. It was cute watching them dance though and trying to make them happy.

I was pretty bummed about the weekend, but luckily Heavenly Father has answered my prayers and sustained my spirits during my attempts at dating. I'm trying. And I know he wants to bless me. Heavenly Father knows me so well, because I always need something to look forward to, and if I'm bummed, I need outings and friends to distract me.

After checking my email first thing Monday morning, I learned that I've been selected for a 2nd round of interviews at a campus museum in Ohio. They are flying me out where I will stay two nights at an inn on campus and one full day of interviews. I AM SO NERVOUS. I have never done anything like this before. I am going to have to be ON all day. I received my itinerary today and I'll be eating breakfast with the museum director and then take a full day of tours, lunch with students, and a lengthy search committee interview. I was seriously floored that I even got a 1st round interview, but now they want me to come to campus?! I know they are considering a handful of applicants, so I am truthfully not extremely optimistic that I will get this job, but I'm going to give it my all and see what happens.

THEN, I can't even believe this, but I got called for an interview with the Harvard Art Museums. Normally I wouldn't really go into the specifics of where I'm applying, but come on, this is Harvard and I must brag for just a second. My interview with them is on Monday, and again, I'm so nervous and have a lot of prep work to do.

Where my dating life is continually striking out, at least my professional life has some exciting things going on.

10 Things Monthly: May

Here's what I got rid of in the month of May...still catching up, but feels good to purge!

1. Dried floral crown...was just too attached to throw away for awhile, but I'm ready now.
2. Old hair ties - trash
3. Christmas 2013 stickers - recycle
4. Torn up jeans - trash
5. Russian souvenir - donate
6. Greeting cards - donate
7. Old mascara - trash...always have a hard time getting rid of the old ones, even when I have a new one to replace it. Why?
8. Photographs - recycle
9. Old shoes - donate
10. Old shoes - donate

Over the course of two years I've been participating in my own modified version of this challenge. But instead of 100 things total, I'm doing 10 things per month. I LOVE IT. Jess Lively once shared a tidbit that helps with tossing things out. She treats objects as though they come to visit for a time, but they are not a permanent part of her life. This helps me deal with sentimental items such as souvenirs, gifts, and handmade things.

Not gonna lie, I'm a little nervous/excited about something. Want to know the secret? In two days I have a first date. But the circumstances are pretty unique. I've been talking with him for over a month, but because he and I live in different states, this is our first chance to meet.

And we will meet at a semi-formal dance. On a rooftop. Overlooking DC. And I'm the DJ.

AHHHHH!!! So nerve-racking. Actually, I'm more nervous to DJ than to meet him. It's just too many new things all at once. Here's hoping for no technical difficulties and...for the love...a little chemistry PLEASE.

Here's some inspiration I'm channeling for my big night:

Wish me luck!

My Maggie June

Welcome to summer, ya'll! This playlist is inspired by some new (to me) song discoveries that just so happen to capture exactly how I feel...some oldies wafting through the air while eating pizza with friends...and the cool and chill tones of early summer. Hope this playlist can be a part of wherever June takes you! For me, I hope there's some beach.

Here's the one song I couldn't find on Spotify:

Memorial Day Weekend 2014

Memorial Day weekend I knocked off one of my remaining 11 states I've never visited...namely North Carolina. "But it's so close to DC!" I know, right? Well, I've finally been and the bit I saw was breathtaking. This momentous trip required a home-made movie, which I'm happy to share here on my blog.

I went to Ashville with great friends Kelli, Erin, and Ruth. The scenery, quirky town, and carolina barbeque made the trip all worth it. Catch a glimpse here:

Memorial Weekend 2014 from Maggie Leak on Vimeo.

Check out another beautiful Memorial Day weekend movie, made by the lovely Melanie, here! Looks like she's got some skills! Next time I'd like to try doing more still video shots, instead of all the jumpy crazy stuff. Also I'd like to have a real camera some day and not have to rely on my iPhone.

Have you ever made a homemade movie to memorialize a trip or weekend? It's so fun and easy to do on iMovie. You should try it. Here's the last movie I made on a trip to upstate New York.

10 Things Monthly Challenge: April

I'm a little behind, but here are 10 things I found cluttering up my drawers and cabinets. I wouldn't have gotten around to throwing them out if I wasn't looking for the opportunity!

1. Old shorts - trash
2. Old hair tie - trash
3. Used up cosmetic - trash (need to replace)
4. Old tweezers that no longer work (I replace these and nail clippers all the time)
5. Old shirt - donate (this was the first clothing item I bought when I got home from my mission...can't believe I've had it all this time.)
6. Used up hair product - trash
7. Broken eye drop bottle - trash
8. Note pad - trash
9. Jello boxes that I am never going to use - trash
10. Not pictured: bracelet/necklace set I gave away at a clothing exchange.