And...We're Back

I've been itching to get back to blogging but the mental toll of interviewing finally caught up with me this week. After flying out-of-town on Sunday and getting back home very late Monday night, I've really needed these past few days to recharge. Plus it doesn't help when you find yourself sidelined with a migraine...which I occasionally get around that time of the month. Sorry, is that TMI?

ANYWAY.

Let's talk.

So, while I don't feel comfortable revealing all the nuts and bolts of my interview and travels, I will tell you that the trip went really well! The one thing I keep coming back to? The people at this particular company REALLY like working there. I noticed it on my first trip, and then again this past week. It's not some kind of act, and I can't tell you how refreshing it is to think that I could be working with a bunch of genuinely nice, happy people.

If you've ever worked for an organization filled crabby workers, you know what I'm talking about. I had a job not too long after I graduated from college where EVERYONE was miserable. I still remember casually chatting with my co-workers in the coffee room one day when this woman said to me, "Why are you always smiling? You're so...happy." And that's when it really hit me: These people hate working here.

Believe it or not, I had one final phone interview today {how many does that make it, like, 20?}. So now I can take a deep breath and relax...but the waiting game now begins. Truthfully, while I have other leads, I really hope this position works out. Do you ever get so close to something that you can taste it? That's how I feel today.

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In non-job search related news, I am dying to share a really simple cookie recipe I found on one of the food blogs I follow {but can't remember which one so I can't give it due credit}. I tried it a few weeks ago when my stepson was here and the cookies disappeared in ONE day! Since then I've made a few more batches and they keep getting better and better.

Peanut Butter Cookies

- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix the sugar and the peanut butter for a few minutes until the sugar is incorporated {I use my hand mixer}. Add the egg and the baking soda.

Form small balls of the mixture {rolling between hands works well} and place on ungreased cookie sheet. With a fork, gently mark crosshatch indentations on the tops of the cookies.

Bake for 10-12 minutes. Makes about 20 cookies.

Amazingly, this recipe doesn't require any flour! And they still taste fantastic.

Enjoy your weekend!