Future Uncertainties
So I went to that teacher fair, I've been applying to loads of schools... I've gotten a couple rejections, but I still haven't heard a thing from the majority of the schools. It's starting to really worry me. Admittedly, in the past, I haven't been quite as motivated to get out and go as I could have been. Maybe it was my year in Korea, but I really NEED to get a job and move out. Need it badly. What if I don't get a teaching job by next year? What can I do? :( I mean, I can watch craigslist and such, but... oh man, I don't even know. There's a trashy video store not far from my house that's always looking for a manager. I guess I could try my hand at that, even though I'd be scurred and hate it. I've just really been feeling the need for routine and things I can count on lately (which is a bit of a change for me), and I haven't really been getting it.
But anyway. What else have I done lately? I got Pokemon Platinum and played through most of it. I'm leveling up for the Elite Four right now, but my interest has petered out. I've been reading a lot. I've been coming up with new characters and ideas. I've developed an interest in the Steampunk movement. I've been working on camp stuff, from menu planning to promoting Girl Scout leaders to send their kids to camp at meetings. I joined a gym, and have been good about going whenever I have time. I've been watching Tin Man, Alice, and Get Smart (and loving it!). I've been browsing through the dogs (and other creatures) at the Humane Society, which just makes me more anxious to move out and be able to bring one home. I've been considering the possibility of bringing Buddy the homicidal rabbit with me when I finally buy a house (not an apartment). I long to decorate a home of my own, and fill it with plants, animals, books, and awesome.
ARG!
But anyway. Two weekends ago I went down to Alabama with some camp friends to visit another camp friend. It was a very, VERY long drive. We went to a rodeo, which included barely being able to see some bull riding, people running over the tops of the rows of johnny on the spots, sunburn, and a whole lot of ridiculously drunk people. Huge parties full of people I don't know aren't really my thing, but I had a good trip anyway.
Last weekend I went to our council's smallest camp, where I started off as a camper, and took a weekend-long course on troop camping. It was run by a volunteer who I've often been at odds with, but she really had a lot to teach, and I found that I enjoyed it and appreciated her a lot more than usual. I also bonded with some 'troop moms' (and one troop dad), some of whom really earned my respect and made me grin. There was also more sunburn, but it's fine. Skin cancer? Already in my future.
I love the recent Kotex commercials. The ones that mock other tampon/pad commercials. If you haven't seen them, you should keep an eye out. They're high-class!
Today I spent some quality phone time (I HATE talking on the phone) with two different insurance companies. I've been insured at a mega-high price for 6 months now, so I can switch to another company for a lower price. And so I did. The AAA agent was very nice and helpful. On the other hand, when I tried to get my current provider to send her my policy statement, I got tossed all over their phone lines, and talked to about 10 different people before I found one who could do what I needed. The rage built up pretty strong. But that's taken care of now.
Saturday I'm going to Anime St. Louis (which is actually in Collinsville, IL this year... weird) on Saturday. I dug out a nice white mage robe I made years ago for that. I've actually got a hat that I think would work well for a black mage, but I don't seem to have an appropriate blue robe at the moment. Maybe next year! I didn't feel like I had the time or motivation to do anything as involved as my Arbok costume this year.
Sunday is our opening work day at the barn. That should be loads of fun! I can't wait to meet the new horses and see some people I haven't seen in about a year and a half (and some I haven't seen in... a couple weeks!). Then I'll be at the barn... not every Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday, but many of them in May. Yay, horses, friends, and income! :) I'll also have the camp open house in May, and then I'll move in for the summer on the 24th. I'm kind of worried about my new position... I think I'll get to be good at it with some practice and experience, but I'm not convinced yet that I'll love it the way I did being WIT Director... I'm going to give it a fair chance, and honestly, I do tend to love everything. I'm just worried right now.
But anyway. What else have I done lately? I got Pokemon Platinum and played through most of it. I'm leveling up for the Elite Four right now, but my interest has petered out. I've been reading a lot. I've been coming up with new characters and ideas. I've developed an interest in the Steampunk movement. I've been working on camp stuff, from menu planning to promoting Girl Scout leaders to send their kids to camp at meetings. I joined a gym, and have been good about going whenever I have time. I've been watching Tin Man, Alice, and Get Smart (and loving it!). I've been browsing through the dogs (and other creatures) at the Humane Society, which just makes me more anxious to move out and be able to bring one home. I've been considering the possibility of bringing Buddy the homicidal rabbit with me when I finally buy a house (not an apartment). I long to decorate a home of my own, and fill it with plants, animals, books, and awesome.
ARG!
But anyway. Two weekends ago I went down to Alabama with some camp friends to visit another camp friend. It was a very, VERY long drive. We went to a rodeo, which included barely being able to see some bull riding, people running over the tops of the rows of johnny on the spots, sunburn, and a whole lot of ridiculously drunk people. Huge parties full of people I don't know aren't really my thing, but I had a good trip anyway.
Last weekend I went to our council's smallest camp, where I started off as a camper, and took a weekend-long course on troop camping. It was run by a volunteer who I've often been at odds with, but she really had a lot to teach, and I found that I enjoyed it and appreciated her a lot more than usual. I also bonded with some 'troop moms' (and one troop dad), some of whom really earned my respect and made me grin. There was also more sunburn, but it's fine. Skin cancer? Already in my future.
I love the recent Kotex commercials. The ones that mock other tampon/pad commercials. If you haven't seen them, you should keep an eye out. They're high-class!
Today I spent some quality phone time (I HATE talking on the phone) with two different insurance companies. I've been insured at a mega-high price for 6 months now, so I can switch to another company for a lower price. And so I did. The AAA agent was very nice and helpful. On the other hand, when I tried to get my current provider to send her my policy statement, I got tossed all over their phone lines, and talked to about 10 different people before I found one who could do what I needed. The rage built up pretty strong. But that's taken care of now.
Saturday I'm going to Anime St. Louis (which is actually in Collinsville, IL this year... weird) on Saturday. I dug out a nice white mage robe I made years ago for that. I've actually got a hat that I think would work well for a black mage, but I don't seem to have an appropriate blue robe at the moment. Maybe next year! I didn't feel like I had the time or motivation to do anything as involved as my Arbok costume this year.
Sunday is our opening work day at the barn. That should be loads of fun! I can't wait to meet the new horses and see some people I haven't seen in about a year and a half (and some I haven't seen in... a couple weeks!). Then I'll be at the barn... not every Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday, but many of them in May. Yay, horses, friends, and income! :) I'll also have the camp open house in May, and then I'll move in for the summer on the 24th. I'm kind of worried about my new position... I think I'll get to be good at it with some practice and experience, but I'm not convinced yet that I'll love it the way I did being WIT Director... I'm going to give it a fair chance, and honestly, I do tend to love everything. I'm just worried right now.