Highs and Lows

I know that life always has highs and lows, that's just it's nature. But lately I've felt myself going from high to low and back up so often I'm starting to get sea sick!

My job search is in full tilt at the moment. I check the various school district websites several times a day for new listings and have had to buy a new ink cartridge to keep up with all my resume printing demands. Every time I see a job that I'm qualified for I get excited. I start imagining what my commute would be like or what my classes might look like. Then reality slaps me in the face and tells me to calm down and don't get ahead of myself. I remember that there are a lot of teachers in the Seattle area and so many of them are losing their positions that there are a ton looking for jobs. I can't let myself get carried away or I'll be super disappointed when the rejection letter comes. So far I've had several rejection letters. Maybe they wouldn't sting so much if I had actually been given an interview. How can someone judge me before I've even had a chance to show them what I've got! (I suppose that's way I'm supposed to be dazzling them with my resume and cover letter) So the job search/financial ramifications are probably my biggest wave causing department at the moment.

Track is going great. We have only two and half weeks until the league championships are here! That's so soon. We have four girls who've competed in meets and we may try to get a few more in next week. My guys have been consistant. This summer I'm hoping to compete in some all-comers meets. It should be interesting since I haven't vaulted since I was a junior at NAU. It's been a long time, but from the few runs I've taken this year, I think it'll be fun.

We, Flynn and I, are getting a puppy soon. We are meeting with a breeder this weekend and who knows, I may have some pictures of a little Boston Terrier to post online soon. Speaking of pictures, sorry for the lack of them! I lost my camera charger in the move. I know it is somewhere, but there are still a few boxes I haven't dug through. I should do that soon.

I have a vacation coming up in a couple weeks. Unfortunantly the timing is AWFUL. I have to leave right in the middle of the league championships for track and miss the district championships the following week. But this trip has been in the works since last fall so there is no changing it now. Flynn and I (along with his family) are flying to Chicago to go to Flynn's older brother's graduation from Notre Dame. After spending a lot of family time with Flynn's family and hopefully meeting up with my own cousin, Flynn and I will drive his brother's car back to Seattle. We are planning on taking about a week to drive back but haven't really sorted it all out yet. I have never been to Mt. Rushmore or Yellowstone, so those are definitely on the itinerary. And since we will have a recently acquired puppy along for the fun, it should be an interesting little adventure.

I'm currently substitute teaching a freshman history class. They are quietly taking a test. In 15min, when school is out, it will be time for track practice. Now that the sun has finally started showing itself on a regular basis (yay Spring) I look forward to practices more. Then later this evening I will run some puppy supply errands before heading home to do some chores. The big chore lately has been puppy proofing our balcony. I want to make sure that every inch is secure so that neither she or her toys make the five story drop. After that Flynn and I have a date planned.

Yesterday was a low day for me. Today is a high day for me. I'm telling you, at this rate I'm going to need keep airsick bags in my purse.

Jobby Job Jobs

Jobs are starting to pop up for next year and I'm super excited about it! I've got my resume ready and I'm working on applications and cover letters. I'm so excited to have a full time job! Although, at this point I'd take a part time job too... and balance it with personal training. But it sure would be cool to have a full time job.

If I had a full time job...
- I can add to my savings every month.
- I can save money on gas by not driving around all day running errands.
- I can earn a teaching tax credit.
- I can earn benefits such as tuition assistance (for grad school).
- I can have coworkers (for better or worse).
- I can get direct deposit.
- I can stop looking at the job listings every single day.
- I can plan trips around school holidays and look forward to summer and spring breaks instead of dread them (because now spring break just means a week that I won't be subbing anywhere!).
- I can take care off all my financial responsibilities.
- I can get my own medical insurance (sure using my Dad's is AWESOME, but it won't last forever).

So basically I'm super excited about getting a full time job for the next school year. Once I secure my employment for next year, I'll be able to relax a lot. Then I'll just have to focus my energies on the remainder of this school year and (yikes!) summer!