So, I am now working as a cytology processing tech at Avero Diagnostics. And get this, I can actually sum up what I do in one sentence: I process pap smears. Simple, right? actually, it's got a lot of different steps, so it's still kind of complicated, but at least people understand what I mean when I say it. Basically, I take what comes from the doctor's office and do all of the steps to make it a slide that a pathologist can read.
This company is much smaller than the last one I worked for, which is not a bad thing. The work pace isn't frantic, and I enjoy the people I work with. The pay and benefits are significantly better, so overall, this was a very positive move for me. This job feels sustainable, which is what I was looking for. And now on to what I can do with all this extra energy now that I'm not putting out fires at work constantly!
So, if you've seen my Facebook, you know that I've finished my Ms Frizzle cosplay and got to use it for a book fair at my church. I love that. I literally make these things for fun and am always looking for excuses to wear them. I put a lot of time and effort into my costumes, and darn it I want to get some use! If I can make one other person happy or give them a good memory, that's enough for me. It was kind of funny seeing the various age demographics that recognized it. Most were either people around my age who remember the show, or kids with parents who have excellent taste in cartoons. And babies LOVE the bright colors.
This cosplay has awakened many a childhood
As usual, when I get close to finishing one cosplay, my fingers start to itch for the next one. It's a serious problem, I had a hard time stopping myself from starting on Ms. Frizzle until I moved to my new apartment. Up next, I'm making a dress to wear to a Renaissance Faire in April. Pictures will go up when that is finished.
This last year has been....well, a lot. there have been some serious negatives, like losing my job and the hellscape that was my life on third shift. But there have been some major positives, like moving to a new place and learning at my new jobs. I'm glad to say that I"m in a very good place right now, and just in time for Katsucon. Will my next post be con-related? Probably. Hey, this blog is about my life, and conventions are a big part of that. But for now, I'll leave this post mainly about my job. Kim out.
