Thursday, November 13, 2003
Hmmmm
I wish after such a long absence I had something profound to say - I don't. Life has just been chugging along and we've been quite busy trying to figure out the details. I know some would say "just live" but everyong knows there are times of transition and planning and, well, this is one of them. I meet tomorrow for the second time with our district manager. My guess is I will find out that A - I have a good shot at being promoted in Feb. or B - They want me to grow more before they promote me...meaning not february. Either way it will be good to know and plan life/budget around.
Melissa went to a job fair today. She's seriously looking into teaching next fall. She said it was helpful in figuring out what she needs to do to transfer her certification to GA and where she might want to try to get a job. It also gave us perspective on the overwhelming number of applicants for teaching positions.
I've been toying with the idea of going back to school. This is a long-term goal. by the time I'm 35 I'd like to have a second Bachelor's degree...perhaps in Social Work, or to be a Guidance Counselor in a school. It's something I'm praying about.
I'm looking forward to a visit next week from my friend Phil. I'd call him my friend from college, but oddly enough we didn't become good friends until we lived quite far from one another. life is funny. Anyway, he'll be crashing here at our place with a friend while they attend a conference of some sort. I look forward to hanging out with Phil and Co. And he'll get to see my kids.
Still settling in here in Atlanta. I think it's starting to feel more like home. I think this because I'm realizing that I'm letting go of old routines/surroundings. maybe it's just loneliness, but I don't think so. Lately I've just had a lot of people from MD especially Milestone Starbucks on my mind...customers and co-workers alike. I actually think it's because I'm starting to make connections with people here...and my brain is pushing those people out or more into a different place in my head...the "that was 2002-2003" file...while creating a new file for ATL. rambling rambling rambling. Why are you still reading.
In closing:
"I sound like Michael Stipe,
But I dream like Carl Jung.
And I look just like a showgirl,
Who sleeps with her make-up on.
I'm ready for the big lights, to play the part I'm cast.
I may not be well off, but I'm happy at last."
The first verse of a Josh Joplin tune that Leo asks us to play on repeat every time we get in the car. What have I done to my child?!?!
Melissa went to a job fair today. She's seriously looking into teaching next fall. She said it was helpful in figuring out what she needs to do to transfer her certification to GA and where she might want to try to get a job. It also gave us perspective on the overwhelming number of applicants for teaching positions.
I've been toying with the idea of going back to school. This is a long-term goal. by the time I'm 35 I'd like to have a second Bachelor's degree...perhaps in Social Work, or to be a Guidance Counselor in a school. It's something I'm praying about.
I'm looking forward to a visit next week from my friend Phil. I'd call him my friend from college, but oddly enough we didn't become good friends until we lived quite far from one another. life is funny. Anyway, he'll be crashing here at our place with a friend while they attend a conference of some sort. I look forward to hanging out with Phil and Co. And he'll get to see my kids.
Still settling in here in Atlanta. I think it's starting to feel more like home. I think this because I'm realizing that I'm letting go of old routines/surroundings. maybe it's just loneliness, but I don't think so. Lately I've just had a lot of people from MD especially Milestone Starbucks on my mind...customers and co-workers alike. I actually think it's because I'm starting to make connections with people here...and my brain is pushing those people out or more into a different place in my head...the "that was 2002-2003" file...while creating a new file for ATL. rambling rambling rambling. Why are you still reading.
In closing:
"I sound like Michael Stipe,
But I dream like Carl Jung.
And I look just like a showgirl,
Who sleeps with her make-up on.
I'm ready for the big lights, to play the part I'm cast.
I may not be well off, but I'm happy at last."
The first verse of a Josh Joplin tune that Leo asks us to play on repeat every time we get in the car. What have I done to my child?!?!
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