I really had no idea what I wanted to do with this blog when I started it. I’m glad I didn’t commence with one of the philosophical mumbo jumbo entries that I normally write to begin a new blog. It’s true. I’ve created almost 10 different personal blogs in the past six years under various… [Read more…]
February 12, 2011
Dear Journal, I think today was pretty productive. I actually did a lot of stuff. I spent eight hours staring at my MacBook tweeting my brain away. I’m pretty sure my highly addictive nature is exactly what the Twitter creators had in mind when they designed the website. Thank goodness I’m no longer on Facebook.… [Read more…]
February 12, 2011
I received an email from a retailer about the arrival of their new spring collection. I’m a shopaholic, but I’m also unemployed so it’s a no go. I can barely afford the underwear they sell at this store. Heck, I don’t even dare tempt myself by window shopping. The email stated, “Please come in early… [Read more…]
February 11, 2011
One thing I absolutely love about job hunting is creating cover letters. I cannot think of any other time when I can talk about my skills and accomplishments and actually not be misconstrued as arrogant. In fact, that’s exactly what they say I should do. Believe me, I always spend the extra time to tailor… [Read more…]
February 11, 2011
I love reading those career search columns dishing out advice about how to nab that elusive job. These days, jobs are like aliens. We’re pretty sure they exist but we just can’t find them. Coming into contact with one is like the futile attempts made by space scientists to have Close Encounters of the Third Kind.… [Read more…]
February 11, 2011
This is my first entry, blah blah blah. Currently, I’m working as an expert unemployed professional counting down the days to his 30th birthday – that’s like death if you’re gay and you’re Asian, which I am. As an Asian American, I was raised to become a high achiever. I will aim to be the… [Read more…]
February 19, 2011
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