I'm heading out of town today for a mini vacay with my family in the Keys and then will be making my way up the state for Tara's wedding on Saturday. Monday I start my new job...more to come on that later.
Monday, July 25, 2011
"Every beginning is some other beginning's end."
"Every beginning is some other beginning's end." Saw that on Twitter last night. It is so fitting for me right now. Yesterday, was my last day at Starbucks. I brought Hazel with me. It hasn't quite sunken in yet that I won't be going back.
I'm heading out of town today for a mini vacay with my family in the Keys and then will be making my way up the state for Tara's wedding on Saturday. Monday I start my new job...more to come on that later.
I'm heading out of town today for a mini vacay with my family in the Keys and then will be making my way up the state for Tara's wedding on Saturday. Monday I start my new job...more to come on that later.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
by grace
I just found this on the floor in my kitchen. I have never seen it before. I live alone. Where did it come from? My library book? Did one of my cats find it behind the fridge (a common hangout for them)? I don't know. But I do know it was a nice reminder to come across.
Monday, July 11, 2011
delicious
I have a Pinterest board dedicated to all things delicious (or at least look delicious!) and I decided that instead of continuing to drool over the pictures, I would start to make them all. First up, Chocolate Coconut Bars from Martha Stewart. And they are oh so delicious!
Oh and to counter all of the delicious things I'll be eating the future, I'm keeping up with my FITabs challenge! So far, I'm at 1060:3000 exercises.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
FITabs
Jen suckered me into another fitness challenge, since I failed at the Couch to 5k challenge. It's too bloody hot to run outside anymore. That's honestly the number one reason why I quit. Anyway, this new challenge started yesterday and is aptly called AB Challenge (3000 in 35). The goal is to do 3000 ab exercises in 35 days (seven weeks). This averages 600 exercises a week- 100 a day with one off day each week. It seems simple enough- even for me. Here's a link to more info on the challenge.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
waiting
It's been five weeks since my last post and it was kind of a cliff hanger, I suppose. Sorry 'bout that!
I did meet with the assistant principal and principal that first week of May. It was rather informal. Not an interview, just a conversation about positions that would become available for the fall. A few weeks later, I was able to officially submit my application and on the last day of May, I had an interview with the assistant principal.
Overall, I felt that the interview went well. I was confident in my answers, even though my voice shook a few times. Why, oh why, must I get so nervous? Seriously, give me a bunch of five year olds to talk to and I'm fine. One adult, and my voice quivers and I get anxious.
Maybe it was due to the fact that he told me there were 160 applicants. 160! For seven positions. :( The odds are not in my favor, considering I did not get a degree in elementary education and have had no formal internships/training. But I've been there almost every week since September. I've lead small groups, chaperoned a field trip, observed and volunteered in four classes in three different grade levels. I want to teach more than anything that I've wanted in a long time. This surprised me. I feel a strong passion for these children and that school in particular. It's the school I went to and many of the students are children of my classmates growing up. My fifth grade teacher still teaches there (my kindergarten and first grade teachers both retired in the last three years). That says a lot about the school. I want to be a part of that.
The assistant principal told me he was rooting for me and that if I tell the principal everything I told him, that he will feel the same way. I was told that I would get that chance next week or the following week in a second interview.
So, now I wait and pray and hope my dreams come true.
I did meet with the assistant principal and principal that first week of May. It was rather informal. Not an interview, just a conversation about positions that would become available for the fall. A few weeks later, I was able to officially submit my application and on the last day of May, I had an interview with the assistant principal.
Overall, I felt that the interview went well. I was confident in my answers, even though my voice shook a few times. Why, oh why, must I get so nervous? Seriously, give me a bunch of five year olds to talk to and I'm fine. One adult, and my voice quivers and I get anxious.
Maybe it was due to the fact that he told me there were 160 applicants. 160! For seven positions. :( The odds are not in my favor, considering I did not get a degree in elementary education and have had no formal internships/training. But I've been there almost every week since September. I've lead small groups, chaperoned a field trip, observed and volunteered in four classes in three different grade levels. I want to teach more than anything that I've wanted in a long time. This surprised me. I feel a strong passion for these children and that school in particular. It's the school I went to and many of the students are children of my classmates growing up. My fifth grade teacher still teaches there (my kindergarten and first grade teachers both retired in the last three years). That says a lot about the school. I want to be a part of that.
The assistant principal told me he was rooting for me and that if I tell the principal everything I told him, that he will feel the same way. I was told that I would get that chance next week or the following week in a second interview.
So, now I wait and pray and hope my dreams come true.
Source: weheartit.com via Kara on Pinterest
Monday, May 2, 2011
I'm Ready!
*Hopefully!
Found out today that I will be meeting with the principal and assistant principal of the elementary school I volunteer at on Wednesday, regarding teaching positions in the fall. I'm so nervous, but at the same time feel like this is meant to be. I've interviewed with the assistant principal twice before and the timing was all wrong- (July 2009, my teaching certificate wasn't finalized and September 2010, the position had already been filled). He keeps coming back for me, so that must mean something, right?! I only officially applied in July 2009. In September and this time, he approached me (even though I've been waiting for the positions to be listed). Anyway, pray for me. I'll greatly appreciate it and will know that if it does or doesn't work out this time around, I'll be okay. I always am.
Found out today that I will be meeting with the principal and assistant principal of the elementary school I volunteer at on Wednesday, regarding teaching positions in the fall. I'm so nervous, but at the same time feel like this is meant to be. I've interviewed with the assistant principal twice before and the timing was all wrong- (July 2009, my teaching certificate wasn't finalized and September 2010, the position had already been filled). He keeps coming back for me, so that must mean something, right?! I only officially applied in July 2009. In September and this time, he approached me (even though I've been waiting for the positions to be listed). Anyway, pray for me. I'll greatly appreciate it and will know that if it does or doesn't work out this time around, I'll be okay. I always am.
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