i never cease to be amazed by how people can surprise you. i had the chance to speak with an old friend (and love) recently... we played catch-up about our lives, as we finally seem to have fallen back into the easy friendship we developed long ago, without the drama of our relationship. he has gotten married again (a long story), and i finally told him about my relationship as well. i previously was hesitant to tell him, because i know his political and philosophical perspectives on these things all too well. however, i wasn't really afraid to tell him anymore, because i know i'm happy. i know he cares about me for who i am, and it turns out that his response was just that. he teased me about my fear of his reaction, but he does want me to be happy in all regards. it's nice to know that people really can grow and mature and be accepting and retain the meat of friendships when all has been said and done. i'm also glad to know that more and more of the people i care about in my life are supportive of my happiness.

i'm still in the midst of job-searching. i've had a few positive interviews (and second interviews), one of which i am as yet awaiting a response. i was not invited back for the foundation position i had applied for, because they feel i am overqualified for the position. they want to find a place for me (within their foundation or a partner organization) where i can best utilize my qualifications and capacity. i guess that's flattering, as they see me having a larger role, but it doesn't give me the option of that position. if it's not a fit, it's not a fit, and i need to figure out where my assets will be most effectively and successfully used. i'm starting to feel more pressure to wrap things up at my current position, as i want to ensure the best continuous service for my recipients. i also like my coworkers and do not want to leave any undue burden on them when i leave. (i have a feeling that they will still be at a loss when i leave, because i take on so many responsibilities, but i can only mitigate for so much of that.) hopefully i'll have something new coming my way in the next few weeks... i'll keep you all posted.