So I'm working away at trying to be hired as a teacher. I'm also trying to work out myself. Many of things occurred in this last month. Many, of not good, many that are causing changes. I have not wanted to speak of these things outside my head, b/c of the fear of pain that will rush in when I open my mouth. I've been asked throughout this month "what do you want?"
All I want is to become a teacher. If I get that going everything else will fall into place. No, it's not the best of plans, but it will keep me sane. I feel I've failed my readers, and friends/family, that I have not been my humorous self. I'm trying to reach back to the point where I can make a story seem hilarious when it should be saddening or maddening. Unfortunately, I've set that aside for now.
This is all dribble and convoluted, I know. I apologize. let me start over by telling you the month. It began with my house being robbed of everything, then two weeks later I lost my job, and to top it off two weeks after that I have been told that I'm no longer wanted by my lover. So I've been distant, trying to concentrate on my sanity.
I'm playing soccer three times a week, I'm searching for a teaching position everyday, and I've been playing computer games. I'm slowly coming back out of my shell. I've also dropped more weight. I think I'm at 20 pounds lost since Jan. I need about 15 to go. Speaking of I need to get my ass to the gym, I am paying for it you know ;)
I can feel my humor pop up when I'm out with close friends, making light of the robbery is my prime target. I also feel it's time to revamp my blog. Make it more structured. Designate each day to a specific topic or photo. I will let y'all know when I roll out the new format.
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Sunday Morning on a Thursday afternoon
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4 comments:
I thought I had a bad month but your June takes the cake. I'm really sorry to hear about everything.
Where are you looking for teaching jobs?
Jill
thanks, I'm pulling through.
I've been looking at Fulton, Dekalb, Clayton, Henry, City of Atlanta and City of Decatur Schools. hopefully something will pull through...I'm ready to go stand on someone's desk at HR and demand they hire me...well maybe not a good idea.
I don't know if you're interested in moving, or getting tossed into an educational meat grinder, but the New York City Department of Education seems to be perpetually short of teachers and trying to hire more. Bear in mind though - most new teachers starting off there leave in the first two years...
I knew about the robbery from your posting, but I didn't hear about what happened with your love - I'm so very sorry. I've felt that kind of pain before, and it's never a fun ride. If you're a little less than outrageously funny, I get the feeling that those around you who know are willing to cut you more than a little slack. Being new to the single life after fourteen years married (and still in the process of divorcing), I have some clue what you're experiencing. I may have chosen to divorce my wife, but I certainly didn't choose the circumstances that led me to where I am now... I've been finding some measure of happiness, but it hasn't been without its complications. You've been reading my blog, you're probably quite familiar with my tale by now...
If you ever want someone to swap war stories with or just to talk to, you can leave me a comment at the gateway blog - mattk-gateway.blogspot.com - with whatever contact(s) you want: snail mail, email, phone, semaphore, smoke signals... I'll reject the comment and use the info you leave to get in touch. I may keep late hours, but I'd be willing to give you my ear.
Good luck.
thanks matt
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