Living Life as Jayden's Mommy….

I told my Honor students on Friday that they could not appreciate the good stuff if they never experience the bad. Hence, you cannot truly be happy if you have never been really sad. With that said….

The bad news. Well I was in Alabama today and woke up at 7 AM only to find out that I needed to get the heck out of dodge because the weather was only going to get worse as time went on. So… I was a good wife and made hubby some coffee and lunch/ dinner for the day. Then I also made him some chicken to have sometime later when he gets hungry again. I had to leave on my extended vacation for Labor Day because Hurricane Gustav couldn’t avoid AL & Fl. To think that it is that big a deal!!!! Anyways, I packed and was out of there gassed up by 11. I only ran into about 10 minutes of rain for my last 10 minutes of my trip so no complaints there. All that was on the road were Louisianna people and I tell you the majority that I came in dict contact with missed the memo of “slower traffic stay in the right lane.” Duh! That means if you are going the speed limit stay in that lane too. I am still convinced that the majority of accidents occur because of slow drivers too!

But now that I am back at Mom’s things are cool. I have done nothing and plan to finish paperwork tomorrow. I got my name change documents and set up a credit card for me and hubby along with the saving account for a home so that is exciting. I am looking forwad to getting a job in AL sometime soon. I know that the Lord has not forgotten me. He just wants me to trust that his time is the right time.

Well he got my friend a job and I am positive she will be offered a better position that will assist with her financial obligations. I knew as soon as she got her good news mine was a matter of minutes away. I was soooo right. I passed the AL certification exam in Social Studies- well actually the Praxis 2 which is hard as crap! I am waiting on the state certification results now to be certified in AL. I am almost sure that I passed the AL teacher test as it was pretty easy.

I am now going to study for the Ed Leadership Exam and see how difficult that is. I have ordered a copy of the study guide and plan to study and take it in a couple of months.

Well now that I am back in Florida, I am just going to get things ready. I want to purchase a home next year so I am going to get all the info necessary to learn about that. I have planned my lessons through October but hope to have a position lined up after Christmas for sure. I want a high paying position no doubt but any wag increase would be nice.

I have colored my hair. My Mother-in-law thinks it is sexy. Hubby and I both are still trying to get used to it. It is definitely different. I am staying out of the stores and paying my car off so things are good. I am trying to watch my money and be nicer to people even though some people soooo get on my nerves!

There you have it- the good news and the bad news!

Well my friend got an interview and I am in my 2nd week of my 6th year as a teacher. My prayer last week was that my one friend find a position and then the Lord could see about me! If that meant waiting TWO weeks (yes, I was specific!!!) then that was fine. I have learned to be very specific as I have matured.

It is funny I saw a student from last year and she said “I didn’t think you would be back.” I told her that I didn’t either. Then the secretary said, “Well she didn’t want to be back but we are glad she is here.” Ughhhhhh… it sucks. But at least I am getting paid!!! Also- the dang tropical storms/ depressions/ hurricanes and their spawn tornadoes are all over here. That sucks too. The bottom fell out all afternoon today and our backyard is flooded. We are not even in a low lying area!!!

Anyways, I have done lesson plans for the next 3 weeks in my lesson plan book and I have planned through October for my students. Now, if my job opportunity arises between now and then, I am sooo out of here. I just need a job that will allow me to meet the new “English” savings goals. My hubby has set an amount for us to meet separately and then in 2 years if we are unable to build then at least we can buy really nice.

The pay does make it easier to go work. My classes are fairly small too. I am blessed for that. In my Psych class we are answering questions about each other still. We are going to start on chapter 1 tomorrow though because they are getting unappreciative. So, when that happens- they will have to complete like 4 chapters in a row before we take the break again.

Ok well that is all that is going on. I am ready for the weekend and the dang week just got started. One day down and 4 to go. I get my hair done tomorrow- red highlights should be fun. I hope they don’t make me look stupid.

Work… hmmm… yes it is a blessing to have a job. But, is it the best idea to have a job away from your husband??? I don’t think so… Advice for anyone in this situation: purchase a wii and some fun games, get your hubby some male friends, call frequently, get him on a schedule, pray, and visit home as often as possible.

I am still waiting on a job in Mobile. I have not blogged this week because I was still antsy/ minor depressed and it was just hard to even talk about it. I told my friends and hubby that I almost felt like a failure. Everyone was glad to see me at work but they know that I am happily married and want to be with my husband. Amazingly, everyone had the same concept- just move back to **** (our small little town). I was like are you crazy! I love my new home. Everything is within 20 minutes- movies, mall, eating places, theaters, etc… I really mean EVERYTHING!!! I am used to it too.

Well, I am grateful for my position. Other people have come up with options to solve their work-related issues. Unfortunately for me, not working is NOT an option. I don’t think we can afford it and it is not fair to my hubby to have to work double overtime because I want to stay at home. Granted, if we had children it would be different but since we do not I feel I need to do my part and work.

I am sure that God has not forgot about me. He will give me the desires of my heart and he has never failed me yet. I have an ere of expectancy so I expect the institution of my choice to call very soon. Although they said interviews would occur this week, I have not yet received a call so I hope they are still holding off and have not made contact yet since I was not contacted! I know that the position is my dream job and it is just a matter of time before I get it. It is amazing how everything falls into place. My dream guy I met online and then talked forever, got engaged, and married and now the same city in which he lives- has my dream job. How perfect is that????

*Sigh* What can I say? Some things are just meant to be!!! I am still waiting another 2 weeks for my results on the state exam. I explained the test to my coworkers and they did look at me strange when I told them about the writing and listening portion. I didn’t think a school district could discriminate against someone just because they are hard of hearing but perhaps that is not the case.

Ok so I am writing a short entry tonight. I am still in the waiting mode. I am being patient though! God is coming. His time is soooo not my time but he will be on time and that is what counts. I am excited to head “home” tomorow to return to some normalcy for the weekend. It really sucks that my husband has to work though. And our schedules are so different! I acutally had to drink coffee at 5:30 p.m. because I was falling asleep! It was crazy!!!! But I am headed home after work. I hope to get a call tomorrow and if not then next week would be great too. I get paid next week and plan to treat myself so I am excited.