I just Blue Myself

I just Blue Myself, originally uploaded by You dress like a librarian.

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Teal ruffle cardigan: Jcrew
Red floral blouse: Banana Republic
Gray herringbone trousers: Merona
Brown pointy flats: Xhilaration


Oh Tobias! But a touch of blue does make an outfit better.

In other news....this week is insane. I have tons of library instruction sessions every day and projects (why is everything due at the same time?).

But....I got another interview! This time it is a phone interview. The job itself would be amazing (reference and social media at an academic library) but the location is a bit far away. I really want a public library job but wouldn't mind working in an academic library. I am trying to keep an open mind- this job could be a good gateway job to a better job in an area closer to family. At least I am getting some interviews- I must be somewhat qualified to be a librarian! Whoot!

Another thing I realized- I am applying for jobs I love (a true first in my life). The location may not be perfect but I am pumped to do reference work!

Until a real job happens, at least I have clean laundry and the promise of baked fish sticks and homemade tartar sauce!

Wild Orchids

Wild Orchids, originally uploaded by You dress like a librarian.

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Yellow jackie cardigan: J Crew
Purple sheath dress: Love 21
Black Flats: Candies
Black glasses necklace: Forever 21


It was so warm today (53!!) that I was able to go without tights and it was wonderful. It put an extra spring in my step which I needed to teach two back to back 80 minute library sessions, then work a reference shift, all without lunch (I basically went from 10:30 to 3:30).

It reminds me that Spring is right around the corner! Yikes!

Winter grays

Winter grays, originally uploaded by You dress like a librarian.

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Black jackie cardigan: jcrew
Blue stripe top: Old Navy
Gray skirt: Merona
Brown belt: Target
Black tights: Target
Brown Boots: Call it Spring

Still freezing and gray outside but...it was still a lovely (and busy day): applied for two exciting jobs, worked a long reference shift, talking about steamy romances in my Reader's Advisory class, and am now ready for dinner (leftover mushroom soup and bread) and some good Monday night tv.

Winter- you can stay for a while. I am cosy.

Pan glazed Pork chops

Pan glazed Porkchops, originally uploaded by You dress like a librarian.

I actually made these beauties yesterday but didn't post because I was too full on pork chops and baked potato.

I am like Ron Swanson- I only recommend a recipe if I use it exclusively. And this one is amazing. It's full proof and delicious (like scraping up all the leftover glaze in the pan with your spoon delicious).

It is the pioneer woman's Pork Chops with Garlic and Wine.

After a busy beginning of the week where I was too tired for dinner, I owed myself this. I also owed myself some fun reading at Starbucks today. Sigh. Life IS good.

Sea and Land

Sea and Land, originally uploaded by You dress like a librarian.

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Blue jersey dress: Merona
Green jackie cardigan: J crew
Brown belt: target
Gray tights: Target
Brown boots: Call it Spring
Black glasses necklace: Forever 21

Exhausted today!! It's a good thing I was running from one thing to another or else I would have totally napped today.

I am feeling on top of life lately- I am ahead on homework, I've got an awesome collection development project for work (cookbooks!), and applied for a few jobs I am really interested in!!

Hot pants

Hot pants, originally uploaded by You dress like a librarian.

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Teal long sleeve top: H&M
White tank: Old Navy
Brown cords: Old Navy
Gold flats: Mossimo Supply Co.

It was cold today!! I felt like giving my legs a break while waiting outside for the bus by wearing my toasty cords. Not as pretty as tights but oh so warm!!

Now I am curled up at home, eating leftover homemade mushroom soup from this weekend and waiting to start my at home virtual chat shift. Kind of boring in the night of a librarian in training but I will take it!

Putting the pieces together

A stitch in time, originally uploaded by You dress like a librarian.

So....I didn't get the job.

I found out and basically spent the last few days curled up under my favorite blanket, watching Arrested Development (needed laughter), and eating soup. I feel much better now and more determined but it took a few days to get there. Being so close (it was basically between me an another person) made it harder. However, I know there will be other jobs and maybe one that is just right for me.

So now I am stitching my life back together. Breaking my resume apart, putting the fragments together. The pieces will make a whole.