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Wednesday, August 03, 2016

Can I walk four blocks?

I don't know if I can or not.

But the next interview I have is in downtown Portland on Friday.
I can drive there. I just hate doing it.
I don't like the traffic because everyone else knows where they're going and I don't. So I end up going the wrong way down a one way street or slowing people down and having them honk at me while I try to read numbers on buildings or street signs.

I was downtown today, actually. Drove my parents to the train station so they could take a little trip. I managed it fine, although I didn't have to park anywhere and didn't have to find a place I've never been. And yep, I hated it. Pain in the ass if you should want to know.

So the local money sucker (but it's FEDERAL money... not real money!!) MAX train runs to within four city blocks of my destination. And would be a very good way to get there, as I would not have to deal with traffic, parking or a great deal of traffic/parking induced stress.

Of all the jobs I've applied for, I think this one would be the best fit.
I get my stitches out on Thursday, so it will be a little easier to walk. I can bring my cane. If I plan carefully, I can go slow, too. I really feel like that would be my best option... except I can't wear a nice outfit. Because walking more than just a little bit in those sandals is a thing I cannot do. Nope. So I'd have to dress in regular clothing.

So I'm pondering.
Dress comfortably, have almost no stress but try to walk four blocks on a two-weeks-post-surgery ankle or dress up, stress out, try to find a place to park and still have to walk a bit.

I'm leaning toward comfortable at this point, not gonna lie.

This is all such a pain in the ass.

10 comments:

  1. What about taking a cab the four blocks? You could switch to comfy shoes to walk back.

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    1. I'd have to actually see a cab. One would actually have to stop. And then I'd have to pay them 15 bucks for that four block ride.

      Unless something happens, I plan to go in comfortably, with a LOT of time to spare so I can walk slowly.

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  2. COMFORT!! You'll still look pretty. :-)

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    1. I am clean. Well groomed. My hair looks good. I have a nice smile. Practical nails (as in nothing done to them at all... just short and utilitarian). I'm articulate in person. I will find a pair of jeans that looks new. And won't wear a tie dyed shirt. Although my shoelaces are dyed, that's just fun, right?

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  3. Yep, those shoelaces do sound fun....and who doesn't want someone fun taking care of kids?
    When I had interviews (which I really hate, by the way) I always did a trial run the day before. So if you decide to drive, that's what I would recommend. And good luck!

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    1. I'm going to take the train. And I plan to leave way early. I can sit in a cafe and draw if I get downtown too soon. I'd end up having to walk a pretty fair distance if I drove, too. Parking garage is 3 blocks. So I may as well dump the stress by taking the train. Thanks for the good wishes.

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  4. Playing catch up and was just wondering how the ankle was doing in the prior post. Guess it's still a bit of an issue.

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    1. It's not great. But I'm only two weeks post-surgery. My hope is that it will continue to improve. I got the stitches out today. WAY too long having them in... bled like crazy when taken out. That's a good sign that they were past ready to be removed.
      ::sigh::

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  5. Can you count on finding a taxi when you get off the train? Or use comfy shoes and switch to interview footwear when you are almost there?

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    1. Going to have to write it up... but I had a friend volunteer to drive me. It was most excellent!!

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