Mando returned yesterday from his NYC interview. It went very well and he felt great during and after the interview. They told him they would get back to him soon, maybe this week or next week. J So now we wait and wait and wait… which, as you know, I hate waiting and I have no patience.

I still can't sleep right and I don't think I will be able to until we find out what is going on. We had a great conversation today at lunch and I asked him what his plan was if he didn't get this job. He told me that he's spent a lot of time thinking about it and he's not sure he will continue to pursue NYC if this doesn't come through. Not because he's giving up but because he's not sure if he will find another opportunity like this one that bridges his educational background and passion for art and youth engagement. I'm not sure what will happen but I hope that we will find out by the end of the week just so I can sleep again.

When I do sleep, I have the weirdest dreams. The other night I dreamt of the Terminator (Ahnold) and that he was chasing me and I was trying to hide from him. On top of that, I was trying to escape on a slow moped that was shaped like a couch, and somewhere in all that Cloverfield appeared and was trying to destroy whatever imaginary city I lived in. Weird right? I know.

On another note, I have an interview Thursday for a Program Attorney position with Womenslaw.org. I am actually super excited about it because they are a project by the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV). I have done tons of work with battered and abused immigrant women and young ladies. I enjoy doing that work and in this position, I would be providing resources to the Latina community and attorneys. It excites me because it is an attorney position and not just an organizer or barista position. It's actually related to my degree and that makes my heart all warm like a conchita (esponja) from Panaderia Rosales in north Denver. (Speaking of those.. I need one today.)

I've done my research on them and I think what they provide to the community is invaluable and I'd like to be a part of their organization (if they'll have me). Although, now I am hoping they pay comparable to what I earn at NPS.

So, in conclusion, we must wait. I'm in an awkward position because I don't want to get our hopes up but at the same time I don't want to give up. I know how bad he wants this position and I am praying everyday that he gets the opportunity to show them how amazing he truly is.

Un abrazo- j

p.s. Shout out to the Wolf Pack for a fabulous dinner night. I miss you ladies and love you dearly. xoxo