And the clouds parted...

Isn't it funny how much your life can change from day to day? In my case it's the literal truth. One day I'm in North Carolina, the next I'm in Japan starting a new job. Before I know it, I've gone and moved to Seattle, Washington to start a new life. And an eye-blink later I find myself here in Holland. Well, not really an eye-blink I suppose. Scary as it is to me, I looked at the calendar the other day and realized that I left Seattle and my friends behind nearly a year ago. And there I sat: jobless, lonely, and wondering what was going to happen to me if I couldn't find a job soon.

Lo and behold.... the clouds did part and a message of good tidings was bestowed upon me. Wonders of wonders, a recruiter had seen my CV online and knew of a company who might be interested in me! Would I please call her? You bet your sweet potatoes I would! So I called her right away. Yes, I was still looking for a job. Call center position? Technical work? Sure, I could go in tomorrow, no problem.

Tomorrow is today, and here I sit in front of my trusty little laptop. A bit weary from the train ride, a mite hungry since it's past my dinner time, and more than a bit giddy. The interview went pretty well, you see. Or at least, I think it did. They seemed perfectly happy with my Japanese skills (thank you, Mom!) and I even took some sort of test to see what sort of a QA Tester I would be. The test was weird, I really wasn't quite sure what it was I was supposed to be looking for (okay, other than obvious errors), but I did my best and I'm supposed to hear my results later. They even seemed willing to help me get a work permit, which is really cool. Something about how I had to have a residence permit to get a work permit, but that I needed a work permit to get a residence one, but I think it will all be worked out.

I almost don't dare to hope. I mean, I had another company promise me a position and then turn around and say oh, we changed our minds and we're not hiring right now. And yet I can't help myself. Could this be finally be the beginnings of my life in Holland? I've felt as though I've been staring through a thick pane of glass, watching the world pass by ever since I moved here. Am I finally about to join the masses?

Stay tuned for the next exciting episode of my life, danger girl style. *wink*