Happenings...

Yesterday I interviewed for a position in Burnet, and it sounded so perfect! The district sounded absolutely wonderful- very student-centered, and that's what I loved most. It just seemed to fit with my "philosophy" of education, and I am very hopeful that I get hired. Plus, Burnet is such a beautiful town, it would be very fun to live there. I don't find out until Tuesday, but I've decided that whatever the outcome, I will be happy.

Today I completed my pedagogy training through A+ Texas Teachers, and I am really happy with the program as a whole. I really do feel like they prepared me to do well in my classroom. My UMHB classes also helped me out, but it was different experiencing this training in a non-classroom setting.

Russell and I leave for Tennessee on Tuesday! I'm pretty excited. It's going to be a good 17-18 hour drive, but I haven't been out of state in a few years, so it will be fun. We're going for Thanksgiving to spend it with his family. It should be fun!! :)

Oh, and I graduate in 27 days!!!

Weddings and Tests

I take my content exam today for teaching English. I'm not nervous at all! I've passed all the practice tests already, so it should be great. :)

I'm so excited! Last night, when Jenn and I were studying, she asked me to be her Maid of Honor!! I can't tell you how honored ;) I am that she asked!! She and Dean got engaged one week ago today, and I am sooooo excited for them! Now the helping with wedding plans begins! I can't tell you how happy I am about this. So if anyone out there has any "being a Maid of Honor" (I've only ever been a bridesmaid) tips, please feel free to pass them my way!

And who knows, maybe I'll be needing "being a bride" tips soon...

ba-dum ba-dum ba-dum ba-dum

Well, I've had a long day. But I'm glad it's the end now, because that means Monday is finished!

I sent off my cover letter and resume to two more districts today... hopefully I get a call for an interview soon! I've really been stressing out over this lately :( The thought of not finding a job for after graduation is really scary!!!

Today, after I got off of work, I went to work out. I ran a little more than two miles and worked on my arms and abs a bit. I needed it for some reason today. Then I went grocery shopping and made myself feel a whole lot better with some food in my pantry. Going out to eat is always tempting when your pantry is empty.

I know there is no real point to this post, but that's okay! :)

P.S.

This just happens to be my all-time favorite song since I was 14.

Oh my goodness.

Well, the job interview went very well. I'm happy because I felt like I answered all of the questions without stumbling to find a "good" answer. I interviewed for a 6th grade English teaching position, but sadly, it had been filled earlier this week. My interviewer told me she really liked me and would flag my application for any future openings, so that's really good news.

I'm still in the process of applying to many other school districts. Right now, only 2 of them have an opening that fits me. Please pray for me! I know it's very hard to find a teaching job in the middle of the year, but I'm hopeful!!

Not much else is going on... but congrats to Jenn and Dean on their engagement!!! I'm so excited for them :)