I’m at work in Van Zile and I had good intentions to get a lot of things done before I get off at four. I think that’s all shot, though, because as soon as I get off I’m leaving for Madison, WI. I’ve got a job interview with Epic Systems tomorrow.

I’ve learned a little about the company and the type of culture they have, and so far I like what I’ve heard. I’ve known about this trip for around two weeks but it hasn’t really sunk in until today that it’s here and tomorrow I’ll be meeting with people I could possibly be working with in a few months (fingers crossed).

Let’s review the positives: they are paying for me to fly out of Manhattan, putting me in the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace, and paying for three of my meals. I’ve heard almost entirely positive things about the company. They’ve got a pretty nice benefits package. It all sounds pretty good, but I’m still pretty nervous. This will be the farthest I’ve gotten in any interview process.

Wish me luck…

Edit: While pretending to work on homework, I came across this article about how American Idol is a joke. I’ve never really liked the show…this helps explain a little part of why.

Currently Playing: Keane – Somewhere Only We Know

I walked across an empty land
I knew the pathway like the back of my hand
I felt the earth beneath my feet
Sat by the river and it made me complete
Oh simple thing where have you gone
I’m getting old and I need something to rely on
So tell me when you’re gonna let me in
I’m getting tired and I need somewhere to begin

And if you have a minute why don’t we go
Talk about it somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So why don’t we go
Somewhere only we know?
Somewhere only we know?