{"id":32,"date":"2019-08-30T19:29:55","date_gmt":"2019-08-30T23:29:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sceniccityblog.com\/?p=32"},"modified":"2019-08-30T19:29:55","modified_gmt":"2019-08-30T23:29:55","slug":"one-week-in-chattanooga-two-more-to-go-in-houston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sceniccityblog.com\/?p=32","title":{"rendered":"One week in Chattanooga, two more to go in Houston"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I have spent the last week in Chattanooga. It was good to be back with Derek for a full week, and not have most of our time taken up by unpacking, which left more time for exploring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reason for my visit was twofold – of course I wanted to see Derek, because we had been apart for three weeks, but then I also set up a meeting with the Vice Chancellor of communication and marketing at UTC, and I registered for a job fair. I was trying to be productive in finding a job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, nothing panned out. I knew that there were no positions available at the university to begin with, but it was still disappointing to hear that confirmed. The job fair was disappointing. I was in and out in 15 minutes. There were only 12 companies represented, and only one of them was looking for “resume writers.” I went to them first, feeling hopeful. The website that the job fair was listed on said “interviews and hiring on the spot.” Maybe I could land this job? Maybe not. The man barely looked at my resume, handed me a pamphlet about the company, and told me to check them out online. I felt pushed aside. I guess job fairs don’t really fit into this type of world anymore. I’ll stick with searching online for now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless, it was good to be here, and it was good to get those things done. I can’t say I’m not trying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I worked remotely for my job in Houston for the week, from our home office computer. I shifted my hours a little later than usual so I was working when Derek was working. He teaches two night classes. One of the nights I went to campus with him and worked from the campus library. We spent the mornings together going out to breakfast, watching movies, and setting up the apartment a little more each day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We checked out a few coffee shops and restaurants together, as well as a bakery. We went to City Cafe, which is a 50s style diner. The place was packed, which told us it was a good, popular place. I ordered Greek food: stuffed grape leaves, salad and pita bread, thinking it would be a light meal. The plates of food were enormous! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We wandered the Riverfront one afternoon and came across a Naval ship on display. We also saw the Trail of Tears fountain. We also stumbled across a little flea market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m going back to Houston tomorrow and I truly feel stuck between two states. I am glad that there will only be 11 days more until I can drive home to Chattanooga for good. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Working from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga library. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A blueberry crumble from Bread & Butter, a bakery near our apartment. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The massive plate of Greek food at City Cafe. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Naval ship on display at the riverfront. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Trail of Tears fountain and memorial, which doubled as a splash area for kids. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Wandering through the flea market. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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