Oh, what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day! My outlook sharply contrasts with the dreary, cloudy day, because I have hope. After 9 months of unfruitful job searching, I have finally been granted an interview. Even though this is only a first interview via Skype, it represents much more than that; it represents hope of a promise of personal fulfillment. It means I am not wasting my time. It means my MLIS degree was not a waste, but a fruit from a tree which has been tended. Well, sort of... I waver between chomping at the bit to get back to work, and putting more efforts into my bakery endeavors. Coupled with my other responsibilities, these two dreams cannot exist simultaneously. I feel like I'm an undergraduate again, torn between academia and my art studios. So many general education classes are required, but a focus is also necessary. Each discipline demands your full attention and devotion, yet leaves you sort of empty, not really fitting in anywhere, ev