I have been interviewed and follow-upped

My interview was this morning. I think it went well, but I can never judge these things. She asked me about my current and previous jobs, and told me about this job. It was a lot of things that I knew of the culture of the business from having been there before. Then she asked me what kinds of things I would merchandise if I had control over the page. I pulled some of my favourite films and music out of my hat and was able to talk about them. And I played an idea that had come to me earlier in the interview, which was either really good, or completely cliche, one or the other. But I got a good feeling from her and it seemed that we had a good vibe going. There are a few other people to be interviewed and there may be second interviews or a writing test (which doesn't frighten me. I wrote both Nor Winter's Cold and Burning Stone to spec, and they both sold. And I've written to deadline back when I was doing retail communications)  Only time will tell.

This afternoon was my follow-up with my orthopaedic surgeon and it was pretty much status quo. The radiation complications have caused problems in my femur where the prosthesis is embedded. My leg has shortened and the prosthesis is loose. But I can get around and I'm not in serious pain. johnnytobicoke was concerned about pain I've been in, but compared to some of what I've felt before, this is nothing. And most importantly, it's not consistent. It comes and goes, depending on other factors. So, one of two things will happen: the post will continue to loosen and I'll get more and more pain or the femur will actually fracture from the wear of the stem. My surgeon is just hesitant to take action until it's really, really necessary, as it's a major procedure and could lead, if it doesn't go well, to an amputation.

Is it wrong that a part of me wishes that they'd just done that in the first place?  I mean, I'd be missing a body part, but I'd have a replacement that didn't hurt and would probably get around better than I do now. But, the truth is, I remember that my physiotherapist said that mid thigh amputations have a higher occurrence of complications. But the card you're dealt, is the card you're dealt  :)  And who knows, I might end up with that anyway  ;)

I have been interviewed and follow-upped

My interview was this morning. I think it went well, but I can never judge these things. She asked me about my current and previous jobs, and told me about this job. It was a lot of things that I knew of the culture of the business from having been there before. Then she asked me what kinds of things I would merchandise if I had control over the page. I pulled some of my favourite films and music out of my hat and was able to talk about them. And I played an idea that had come to me earlier in the interview, which was either really good, or completely cliche, one or the other. But I got a good feeling from her and it seemed that we had a good vibe going. There are a few other people to be interviewed and there may be second interviews or a writing test (which doesn't frighten me. I wrote both Nor Winter's Cold and Burning Stone to spec, and they both sold. And I've written to deadline back when I was doing retail communications)  Only time will tell.

This afternoon was my follow-up with my orthopaedic surgeon and it was pretty much status quo. The radiation complications have caused problems in my femur where the prosthesis is embedded. My leg has shortened and the prosthesis is loose. But I can get around and I'm not in serious pain. johnnytobicoke was concerned about pain I've been in, but compared to some of what I've felt before, this is nothing. And most importantly, it's not consistent. It comes and goes, depending on other factors. So, one of two things will happen: the post will continue to loosen and I'll get more and more pain or the femur will actually fracture from the wear of the stem. My surgeon is just hesitant to take action until it's really, really necessary, as it's a major procedure and could lead, if it doesn't go well, to an amputation.

Is it wrong that a part of me wishes that they'd just done that in the first place?  I mean, I'd be missing a body part, but I'd have a replacement that didn't hurt and would probably get around better than I do now. But, the truth is, I remember that my physiotherapist said that mid thigh amputations have a higher occurrence of complications. But the card you're dealt, is the card you're dealt  :)  And who knows, I might end up with that anyway  ;)

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The Recipe For Stephen

3 parts Rebellion 2 parts Happiness 1 part Understanding Splash of Panache Serve over ice

What's the Recipe for Your Personality?

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The Recipe For Stephen

3 parts Rebellion 2 parts Happiness 1 part Understanding Splash of Panache Serve over ice

What's the Recipe for Your Personality?