Still no news.

I don't know if this is how other professions work but the lack of communication in an academic job search is surprising.  I still haven't heard from the school I phone interviewed with 3 weeks ago.  I'm taking that to mean that I'm not invited for a campus interview.  I just wish they would actually tell me instead of inferring that conclusion.  The good news is that I had another phone interview with a different school.  I think it went okay but I learned a few more ways to prepare for such an interview and so I'm hoping I get at least one more phone interview so I can really rock it!  I'll keep you posted on whether or not I get invited to that campus.  Keep your fingers crossed for me.  From what I heard from friends and my experience from last year...this is going to dragged out for several months.

No news is good news?

I had a phone interview last week which I think went well.  The only problem is that I don't think I am a perfect match for the position.  Perfect match for the school-YES!  Need to teach microbiology-I can do it but perhaps not their number one choice.  They told me that they were meeting on Thursday to decide who to invite to campus.  I haven't heard anything.  With my experience from last year, no response means "no thank you"so I'm not too hopeful.  I haven't heard anything from the other 11 jobs I've applied for.  Keep your fingers crossed for me.  I'm really tired of putting my life on hold trying to get a tenure-track job.

Canadian Thanksgiving...pre-dinner.

I'm so happy I'm baking!!! Tonight I am making a pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting for Canadian Thanksgiving tomorrow at our favorite Canadian's house (http://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/2011/10/pumpkin-bars-cake.html).  The whole family gets to go including Cali!  They always have an amazing dinner with all of the fixin's and wine.  And this means we get two Thanksgivings this year.  We will also be sharing it with Brandy, Amir and Kenan.  Last year Kenan was so tiny but now he is huge and never stops moving.  Hopefully he will like throwing the ball for Cali and I can enjoy my wine.  I'll post pics of my cake and dinner although you might all be jealous!