You're the piece of gold that sparkles on my soul
The past few days have been absolutely crazy (but in a good way). I had a very short week this week. On Monday, I had the day off due to a curriculum work day that I wasn't required to attend. I didn't have to be into work until 9:45 on Thursday and I had Friday off due to Good Friday. To make this week even better, I was on spring break from school. Unfortunately though, it's back to the daily grind on Monday.
Thursday night I ended up hanging out with the guy I mentioned in previous entries. We watched "The Virgin Suicides" (one of my all time favorite movies). I was impressed that he actually liked it; most people don't "get" it. We had a nice time and I'm hanging out with him at some point in the next few days. Surprisingly, things are going smoothly thus far. I'm just taking it one day at a time.
On Friday, I was hoping to go to the Eastern part of the state around noon in order to catch up with some old friends. However, due to scheduling conflicts I didn't end up seeing them. I suppose it happens but I was slightly irritated.
In addition, Jenn decided to throw her fiance Todd a birthday party. I left for their area around 4:30 because I figured rush hour traffic might hold up my commute (It typically takes 45 minutes-1 hour to get to their house). Plus, I had to stop at Target to get Todd a gift card and buy an Easter card for Jenn and Todd. To my dismay, an entire part of my route was blocked up due to a car accident. Thank God for my GPS! The GPS recommended an alternate route through a part of the state I had never been through. I would have been completely lost without it because I have absolutely no sense of direction. I was really worried I would be running late, but I arrived exactly at 6:00 (the time Jenn told me to arrive).
Jenn, Todd, Todd's sister Nicole and I left for this Japanese hibachi restaurant called Kyoto. I had never been to a hibachi style restaurant but I was really impressed. The food was absolutely delicious. Not to mention, there was a great turn out which made the dinner even better. Jenn surprised Todd with a cake and singing happy birthday. To top off the night, our happy birthday song included a big gong! It was quite fun.
After dinner, we headed back to Jenn and Todd's for a bit of an after party. It was fun but I was completely exhausted by 2 am. I woke up at 9:30 the next morning and headed out by 11. Jenn and Todd are entertaining for Easter and I felt that I should try to clear out of there as soon as possible.
I arrived home around 12:15ish. I took a shower, got in my pajamas and relaxed. I headed to the mall to pick up a few essentials and came back here to work on my knitting and watch "Donnie Darko" (another completely amazing movie). And hence, here I am!
In other news, it came to my attention that I am required to do 300 hours of graduate level student teaching for my M.Ed. To my dismay, I am being forced by my program to quit my job at the high school because essentially there are very few jobs that can count as student teaching. It's been a good experience but unfortunately I am being forced to leave. I've been applying for assistantships at UMASS and hopefully one of those will work out. In addition, it was brought to my attention that I am qualified to be an adjunct instructor at a community college. To teach at a community college, all that is required includes "advanced degree in related subject area in progress." I am indeed pursuing an advanced degree in a related area (I applied to teach psychology and education). That would be an absolutely fabulous opportunity and I would love to teach at the college level. In addition, the positions I applied for are part time so I could do my student teaching and continue going to school. I just need everything to fall into place for things to work out. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Back to reality this week. How many more days until April vacation?
Thursday night I ended up hanging out with the guy I mentioned in previous entries. We watched "The Virgin Suicides" (one of my all time favorite movies). I was impressed that he actually liked it; most people don't "get" it. We had a nice time and I'm hanging out with him at some point in the next few days. Surprisingly, things are going smoothly thus far. I'm just taking it one day at a time.
On Friday, I was hoping to go to the Eastern part of the state around noon in order to catch up with some old friends. However, due to scheduling conflicts I didn't end up seeing them. I suppose it happens but I was slightly irritated.
In addition, Jenn decided to throw her fiance Todd a birthday party. I left for their area around 4:30 because I figured rush hour traffic might hold up my commute (It typically takes 45 minutes-1 hour to get to their house). Plus, I had to stop at Target to get Todd a gift card and buy an Easter card for Jenn and Todd. To my dismay, an entire part of my route was blocked up due to a car accident. Thank God for my GPS! The GPS recommended an alternate route through a part of the state I had never been through. I would have been completely lost without it because I have absolutely no sense of direction. I was really worried I would be running late, but I arrived exactly at 6:00 (the time Jenn told me to arrive).
Jenn, Todd, Todd's sister Nicole and I left for this Japanese hibachi restaurant called Kyoto. I had never been to a hibachi style restaurant but I was really impressed. The food was absolutely delicious. Not to mention, there was a great turn out which made the dinner even better. Jenn surprised Todd with a cake and singing happy birthday. To top off the night, our happy birthday song included a big gong! It was quite fun.
After dinner, we headed back to Jenn and Todd's for a bit of an after party. It was fun but I was completely exhausted by 2 am. I woke up at 9:30 the next morning and headed out by 11. Jenn and Todd are entertaining for Easter and I felt that I should try to clear out of there as soon as possible.
I arrived home around 12:15ish. I took a shower, got in my pajamas and relaxed. I headed to the mall to pick up a few essentials and came back here to work on my knitting and watch "Donnie Darko" (another completely amazing movie). And hence, here I am!
In other news, it came to my attention that I am required to do 300 hours of graduate level student teaching for my M.Ed. To my dismay, I am being forced by my program to quit my job at the high school because essentially there are very few jobs that can count as student teaching. It's been a good experience but unfortunately I am being forced to leave. I've been applying for assistantships at UMASS and hopefully one of those will work out. In addition, it was brought to my attention that I am qualified to be an adjunct instructor at a community college. To teach at a community college, all that is required includes "advanced degree in related subject area in progress." I am indeed pursuing an advanced degree in a related area (I applied to teach psychology and education). That would be an absolutely fabulous opportunity and I would love to teach at the college level. In addition, the positions I applied for are part time so I could do my student teaching and continue going to school. I just need everything to fall into place for things to work out. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Back to reality this week. How many more days until April vacation?