So, in a neverending quest to get out of the debt that I accrued in acting school and in the years since, I continue to hunt for a second job.

I interviewed for an evening information position at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Services Center. Although I don't identify myself as gay, I'm gay enough that I'd attended some meetings at the Center. Mary, a woman with a shockingly deep, sexy voice interviewed me. She seemed impressed with my experience: a medley of creative and admin jobs at some very cool companies and TV networks. We talked about shows we both liked. I told her I was looking to supplement my current income and give back to the community that had given me so much. The work seemed right up my alley, the interview seemed to go swimmingly.

I never heard again from Mary but I did receive this letter via email from the head of Human Resources:


Thank you for taking time to meet with Mary to discuss the position of Information & Referral Specialist at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center.

Although your background and qualifications are impressive, in reviewing the skills and experience needed to best fit this specific position, we are unable to offer you employment at this time.

We appreciate your interest in the Center and wish you much luck in your endeavors.

I can't help but wonder: maybe I just wasn't gay enough.

In other news, I had applied for a dominatrix gig in June and never heard back from the chick who ran the dungeon. I finally did. She only had dayshifts available, no nighttime work. This was shocking to me. What happened? Did men come to her on their lunch hour to get abused for a bit and then return to the office? She said she'd keep my pic and number on file.

Figures.