Yesterday’s interviews went well. I won’t go into details, other than to say I should know something by the end of next week.

I asked the recruiter about next steps on the way out the door, and she said, “Well, the hiring manager wants to see a couple more people, because you’re the only candidate she’s seen, although I’d really hoped to have this wrapped up today…” I figure that’s a good sign.

I’m going to be bold and ask for a start date of August 21…giving me a week after I come back from Nats. Think it’ll fly? Never hurts to ask.

In other news I’m loving my new amp. It’s just a practice amp — a Vox DA15 — but it’s preloaded with effects that can be customized. i’m having fun, and liking the new guitar more and more.

Saturday night I was at a party where I got to jam acoustically with a bunch of guys who were WAY better than I am. It was fun — we did stuff by X, the Pogues, and a variety of other stuff. (The acoustic “Immigrant Song,” though, I sat out. The less said the better.) I acquitted myself passably and gained a great deal of confidence in the meantime.

I would also like to point out that I’m not typing this at the end of a long night of insomnia, but after a good night’s sleep and an early waking.

More later.