I got a call. Thought it was a telemarketer, from the way she asked for me. So I told her that no, Chris wasn't available (which was true, since I was about to head out to campus). She then asks me to pass on a message; I say sure. She says she's from the University Extension, and that she got Chris's job application and she'd like "him" to contact her. Now I'm paying attention. I spent the past month applying to every offer on or around campus, and this was the first one to so much as actually call back (well, one other was nice enough to call back and say they'd found someone else and I didn't have to sit around waiting). This is, in short, big.

Hindsight is 20/20. I should have admitted right then and there that I was Chris. But I was a little embarrassed now for beating around the bush with her, and I figured I was heading that direction anyway and I might as well see her in person. They'll need an interview and the like anyway. So I tell her "Chris" will likely be on campus today, handle a few last things, and start walking.

When I get there, a mere 30 minutes later, I discover someone else called in and accepted the position right over the phone.

Excuse me while I break stuff.