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What I don't have a lot of.


Major life changes have taken place in the last several months.

First and foremost - I am now teaching at Syracuse High. I was offered a job on the spot to teach special ed math the day after school had already started back in August. It all happened pretty fast that I didn't really think about it, I just accepted. I went to work on a Tuesday, let them know I had just accepted a teaching job and was teaching school on Friday.

So...... I am now teaching special ed math, going to to school on Monday and Wednesday nights to get a special ed endorsement so I can legally TEACH special ed, working at the Willey on Tuesday and Thursday nights, doing homework, driving A LOT, and trying to make sure friends and family don't think I've fallen off the face of the earth.

It's all good. Difficult and tiring but, good. So much for thinking my life would get less busy and easier once I graduated.

I wanted to do other things. I thought this was the time to spread my wings to bigger and better things, moving away, finding my way all on my own. Meeting new people, expanding my dating pool horizons. :) I applied for jobs.....oh, how I applied for jobs. At least over 50. AND WHAT HAPPENED????? Nothing. Nary a phone call or return e-mail.

I suppose life is about going through the doors that open, taking the opportunities that come along. You have to make things happen, right? If you want things to happen, you have to do your part to have the doors open and opportunities come your way. Well, everything I tried, that I thought that I had wanted and had concluded was the right thing to do ------Natta.

So, this is what happened and this is where I am. Now is when I admit that I am not in charge.

Lastly, I am left to plan where and how to spend my summer vacation. Oh, and the two weeks off at Christmas will be rough. :)

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Jen said…
It's interesting where life takes us, isn't it? It sounds like quite an adventure that you are in the midst of! I hope you are doing well... I'm sure those special ed math students love you. :)
October 13, 2009 at 9:52 PM
Corinne said…
My bishop gave me some really good advice once. "When you can't get to where you really want to be, sometimes it means the train ahead of you hasn't left yet. Maybe the person who is in "your spot" needs to be there a little longer. You may also be in the spot that someone else wants. Such are the laws of progression. So just enjoy the scenery on the ride to your destiny." Corny, but it works for me. :-)
October 15, 2009 at 8:12 AM
Holly Taggart said…
Oh how that hit home. If only that crystal ball really worked. But, what a great accomplishment to graduate and be teaching. I think that is awesome. I hope things are going well for you. I wish I still got to see you M-F. Times were a bit simpler. Good luck with everything!
October 17, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Becca Hatch said…
I'm digging your philosophical musings...

I wish I had some sage advice for you, but I am working on finding happiness in the moment myself. Surrender to the craziness, I guess.
October 25, 2009 at 8:07 PM
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