Okay, VWers...I don't often do this, but I think I'm in need of some positive thoughts, well-wishes, and all the good luck you can spare.

As you may or may not know, I've recently moved to Atlanta, GA with my boyfriend, who's getting his Master's in Philosophy at GSU. Anyway......I have not yet completed my degree, but instead I'm looking for a job around here that will let me apply my skills AND pay enough to cover all my expenses. I've applied to a few places so far with no luck. My boyfriend is living off loans/assistantship money, and I am completely independent. SO....

Today I am going to Trader Joe's (Midtown area) to apply for a sign-painting position. This job would allow me to be creative, make art by hand (which I greatly prefer to the computer graphics crap), AND cover my expenses quite generously.

I have to present a sample of work or a portfolio to be considered. I haven't really refined my portfolio as such, and I actually haven't created much of anything in the last two years at least. So I'm just taking a large pad of newsprint with a few chalk drawings/quick paintings....hopefully the "unprofessional" presentation won't hurt my chances, but then, TJ's is pretty laid back. Plus, the sample signs I've made so far have been so much fun to make, and I think they might be just what they're looking for. I've no idea how many other applicants they've gotten, what my competition is like, etc.....but I think that (knock on wood) my previous experience and education will work to my advantage.

I'm shaking with nervousness and excitement....I really want this job!!

I'll let you know how it goes today and if I hear back from them. And either way, I'll upload photos of my recent signwork to show you all, because I'm just so damn proud of them!

ehhhhhehhwishmeluck! thanks in advance, b/c I know how awesome you all are with these things...