Going down

I started running and working out again. Wow what a difference. I ran four miles yesterday at a decent pace and it feels so good. My clothes are getting looser and the number is going down on the scale. I do my morning runs after I drop E off. I do need to start running early in the morning so that if I get called to sub I'm ready to go. I'm so not a morning person. Any ideas?

Job news

The school board hired two people and I was not one of those people. They are still hiring two more people. Our neighbor is on the school board and is trying his best to get me in. M spoke with his yesterday and got the scoop. There is a distant cousin on M's side that we share a last name with and apparently he's not well liked. Having the same last name is hindering me getting a teaching job. I have never even met this man nor has M. It sucks that they think I have something to do with him. But there are still two openings and I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Waiting is so hard

The school board had their emergency meeting tonight at 7 pm. I hope my phone will be ringing tomorrow. Keep the prayers coming and your fingers crossed!!
I called my Dad after my interview on Friday to tell him how things went and he gave me the news of my great aunt passing away. She was very sick--lung cancer. My parents, E and myself went to the viewing and funeral in n.j. It was very sad because she was such a great lady--very loving and a good time to be with. My parents lived there for a little bit after they got married (my parents anniversary and my great aunt's is the same day). My mom and her used to do ceramics and my mom would tell me she had such a good time laughing and listening to stories about the family--my family is great--I love them to death but they are crazy, crazy in a good way. So even though it was a somber occasion I was happy to see my family and catch up with them.

September 2 is a special day

Three years today at 3:30 pm we were married. We almost forgot about it because we were excited about E's first day of first grade today. I feel like we've been together forever. They say you should marry your best friend--I'm so happy I did!

Interview

I had an interview today!! The district secretary called me yesterday afternoon to come in this morning to interview for their four year old program. They hire their elementary teachers from this program. What a whirl wind! I found a suit, had my mom hem it and prepped for possible questions. It was a very informal interview. I still can't believe how relaxed it was. The one person was in jeans and a polo! Hopefully everything works out. I feel good and it's a chance to get my foot in the door.
I'm having my friends over that I student taught with. Shrimp carbonara!! I'll have to post the recipe later. I worked after my interview at the og and I have to vacuum and get dinner ready. I thank you so much for your good vibes and prayers and keep them coming!!

Opportunities are a knockin'

In this area you still have to know someone to get a teaching job. Even after this area is riddled with investigations from the F.B.I. I called my former criminal justice teacher and asked him to help me get into the school district by me. He's the mayor of the town over that way. He's been mayor for about five years now and I thought he could help me. I left a message Monday and he returned my phone call and said he would do his best to help me out in any way possible. If I can get my foot in the door subbing that would be great because this district does hire their subs. I worked yesterday at the og and my co-operating teacher came in and told me of an opening in her school district for the family learning center. This is where they pull their new elem teachers from. And a good friend called me and told me of an opening about an hour from here. So I stayed up and got my applications ready and they are being mailed out and dropped off today. Wish me luck!! Finally some good news ;-)

Wishing

I wish I could get pregnant right now. I wish I could get a teaching job. How long will these things take I wonder? I know that eventually I will get a job. But as for the baby part that may never happen. And that is a very hard pill to swallow.