And in the Spring, I shed my skin.

Okay, so the teaching job market in America is in the proverbial toilet. So this year I'm going to start researching teaching opportunities overseas for the Spring. I'm smart, funny, personable, and a damn good educator. I'm going to buy a book recommended by someone who did it. Then I'll go from there. I want to travel more than anything. I like culture and I like new experiences. I like the idea of going somewhere and being the minority. I'm going to do this. It's going to happen and this time next year hopefully I will be writing from somewhere not in the U.S.    

[Listening to Florence and the Machine. "Rabbit Heart (Raise it Up!) 

12:30 + Me + Shel Silverstein

Update: The interview went well and I made it to round 2. In this round I have to teach a twenty minute lesson in Language Arts to a classroom of live fourth graders while the principle watches. I'm not intimidated by the teaching because I KNOW I can teach. I'm nervous about the documentation of the lesson. Since I earned my degree out of my home state, I'm not familiar with the education format and guidelines. I'm praying the principle mostly pays attention to how I interact with children and less about my paperwork. I'm going to do a lesson about Shel Silverstein and cross my fingers. 

 

Thunder Clap

You have those days where you wake up late and think to yourself, "The day is shot. Blurg! I was going to accomplish so much more!" This day started like that. I blame it on the morning thunderstorm. I love sleeping during those.

Long story short, I received an excellent job lead. It's a type of position that I could really excel in, geared towards the degree I graduated with. I sent this woman my resume. We're having a phone meeting today at 3:30 to discuss the details. 

The future is a scary thing. I don't want to move forward but I'm afraid of being left behind, and even more fearful of not progressing at all. Because of my need to be perfect, I tend to over-think all my moves. I'm not one of those lucky people who can just toss life into a can, shake it up, and watch things explode. I like having a plan. Plans are safe and neat and controllable.

Found at: http://stankydank.tumblr.com/page/39

Must Do, Should Do, Can't Do

By nature, I'm a bit flighty. Hence, the necessity of a list. When I was in school, a list held my weeks together. I wrote everything down on a big, yellow notepad. There is nothing more satisfying than crossing things off on a list.

The List

[ ] Join the Peace Crops. I think this would be most beneficial in creating a more well-rounded and responsible me. Furthermore, I want to travel.

[ ] Unpack all things from the garage from college. This would not only be a personal victory, but would please the parents.

[ ] Lose 20 lbs. This has been a struggle since I hit puberty in sixth grade. Am I beautiful just the way I am? Duh. Would I be 10x hotter with less jelly? Most definitely.

[  ] Finish half marathon. I signed up last night. Business goes down the first of May. I am currently up to four miles on the treadmill. Uew-Rah.

[  ] Start substitute teaching. This has been a battle for around a month. Paperwork is a tool of the Devil. Until all the paperwork is processed, I don't step foot in a classroom.

[  ] Purchase a kitten. I am hopelessly allergic, but they're just so darn cute.

[  ] Pull my life together. How do I accomplish this...?


Not too shabby. Let's see how this pans out.