So you say you'd like to know more about my teaching eh?

I received a call today for an interview. I'm excited. If nothing else it made me really pull my self out of my "I don't have a job and never will" slump and get my brain on the right track.

After a fresh portfolio cover, and new copies of my letters and resumes I think I'm ready.

Now let's hope I don't get my hopes up fantasizing about bulletin boards, interactive lessons, and ALL of my Pinteresting I want to put in place and then be let down with the "You had a great interview, but we've decided to go with another candidate" speech.

More to come. Interview is next Tuesday afternoon. Wish me luck!!!

Sun and Summer

We've been putting our Beech Bend passes to good use. Looks like well be going for the third time this week tomorrow. Can't wait. Maybe I'll escape the summer looking a few shades darker than our good friend Casper.

Aaron has really improved riding his bike with no training wheels. He is spending most of the day outside with the neighboring boys and they play till dusk. When he comes in he is filthy!!! I love it. It reminds me of those same days when I was younger.

Russ purchased us a new cell phone. We're are both now proud members of the apple cult. :)

On the market of the job front. Notta. Still hopeful.

How are your summers going?

The cheese line really stinks!

For those of you who also felt the chop of the ax in the budget cuts gimmie a high five! Each day I sit a scour the sites for teaching positions and feel like banging my head against a wall... hard!

It is so very frustrating to want something so badly, but be denied it. As a teacher I strive to be current, up to date, and do things in my classroom that are beneficial, and that will make an impact on my kids. I LOVE my job- only problem is... I don't have one.

I sit and browse the Internet and find tons and tons of ideas I want to put into place- and admittedly, I fantasise about decorating.organizing a classroom. I just wish that some word would come, but I know I must wait. (Admission: I'm not a patient waiter!)

So as I wait, I still scour the blogs and pins of my friends and I eagerly pin all the best ideas I see. Somewhere deep down I wonder if it is all in vain. I think sometimes maybe I should just go apply for some secretarial position- that is NOT what I want to do with my life, but my chances are looking grim.

I suppose in the mean time, I will try to take the hubs advise and enjoy my summer. I vow to try to suppress my worry- at least until the beginning of July that is.

If are a teacher, please take stock of what you have. So many would kill to have what you have. Go into your classrooms with a vigor and love for kids. We are all they get some days. Until next time...