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Sorry about the job Jacob; yeah it sounds like it may not have ended up being ideal regardless. I'm having a hell of a time now. Basically, I spent the last 2 months trying to land some sort of back up job offer (like sales or management training programs) that would give me some peace of mind while trying to find something I'm truly interested in (business process consulting). Bad idea. I've gotten a handful of calls and interviews as I've been reporting here, but more and more I'm coming to realize that if it's not really what I want then my passion and motivation just sort of dies when I get to the interview (or soon afterwards). I feel like it's time to take a step back and redirect myself. I'm still hoping to hear something from my Accenture referral, since they are generalist consulting and that's fairly close to what I'd like. My cousin, a field director at northwestern mutual, called me last night and wants to put me on his new team of interns. This might actually be a smart move since their intern program is highly-regarded and it would allow me additional months to keep networking with consulting firms. I guess we'll see.

Water. Dagnabbit, I left all my beer at the girlfriend's!

unless providing bj's

I only entered one bracket group this year simply out of fear of the tournament being insane. I guess I made a smart decision. My group is all finished up, only two others and myself got 1/4 correct for the final four (UConn for me). I'll end up in second place with the person ahead of me picking UK to win it all. Probably could have won had I not done so poorly in the first two rounds. Vanderbilt and St. John's both really hurt me. I'm hoping for UConn v. Butler.

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I guess timing is everything, this consultant e-mailed back today and him and three of his colleagues will be on campus next week for two lectures. I will attend both and introduce myself in person. I am pumped.

Holy damn I think I enjoyed spring break too much, senioritis has arrived. Found it pretty painful to sit through employment law today. Maybe that's because it was employment law. On the job-hunt-front, had an acquaintance take my resume and shoot it up the ladder of the referral system to a Bradley alumni at Accenture, where he started working in December. Also made a second attempt at contacting a Bradley alumni who's doing consulting work for a fairly well-respected firm in Chicago. I have high hopes for both. Another in-person interview on Friday afternoon. Really want this one to go well. Really want a job, period.

Same. I got some more granola, man I love that shit.

too late i have dibs

Al you badass, have a great birthday!

Crap picture. It's fucking delicious. Earlier - Founder's Imperial Stout.

One of the many unfortunates who missed out on DL tix, as Mike is well aware. Decided to buy an extra brew for my stout tasting to try and make myself feel better - Boulevard Smokestack Imperial Stout. Glad you were able to land tickets as well Emelius.

What the hell. What happened to 6? Lol.

I'm looking forward to it, one of those is a 2010 Vintage that GI kept in their warehouse for over a year. The other is a standard 2011. Hooray for mini-vertical.

Today's take. Total 3 day. I'm done, I swear.

Sorry to hear that Ken, best wishes to you and Stacy.

Starting early tonight. Lagunitas Hop Stoopid. It's alright, would rather a DFH 90 min. right now.

Sounds like you did great Jacob, 'grats bro. My second round interview looks like it will be in two weeks from today.

Very much looking forward to it Al. Just got lucky on the KBS... going to try and land a few extra single 12 oz's tomorrow morning if possible. Emelius - were you able to get your reserves? I must admit, I'm going to miss spring breaks. Spending all day doing nothing but running and perusing retail beer stocks has been delightful.

The center one is in honor of Al.

Beggars can't be choosers, eh Steve?

After assuming I'd be only able to grab a single 12 oz from one of the local places here in oak park, the beer guy at Whole Foods River Forest was hugely generous and grabbed this out of the remaining 3 or 4 in back.

Not exactly right now but a few hours earlier - Stone Old Guardian on tap. Ended up being a bit better than I expected and thus far the best brew I've had yet from those dudes with a gargoyle fetish.