Four days ago I found out that one week from today I have a big job interview out of town. It's a better job with twice the pay in a good location. They've already booked the flight for me. I'm not used to that kind of treatment for a graphic designer, so I'll take it as a sign that they like me. I'll have to interview with someone and present my work to a small committee, which is much more intimidating than presenting to either one person or a large group.
Yesterday I went shopping for "hip power clothes" with Jen and Matthew. It was my mini-Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. I dropped $250 on a pair of shoes and two outfits (one with a tie that I have to learn how to tie in a week). They even made me buy a shirt one size too small, because Matt says that straight guys wear clothes that are too baggy. So, I'll literally have to suck it up and wear a Medium to look hot. I can't bend my arms in certain directions, but I look good. If I don't get the job, at least I can use the clothes to pick up girls.
In addition to all of this, no one in my family knows about the job, because I don't want to have to talk about it everytime I call them. Everytime I go out with people in St. Louis I have to deal with the "When are you leaving us?" comments.
I'm a little freaked out right now.