That's it: I am officially unemployed!
Well, not quite...Here's the story: I gave my notice in April after working at the school for almost three years; three years of being unhappy with the school and my positions. It was time, and I had a meeting that finally pushed me over the edge, and so I told my principal I would not sign a new contract with them.
April, May, and June went surprisingly quick. My last day as a contracted employee was yesterday. Even though my contract goes through June 30, the building is closed today, tomorrow, and Friday for maintenance. (Yay for three free days off work!). However, I will return next week to train my replacement, and earn substitute pay for it, so it's not all bad. This pushes my official "last day" back some, which I'm ok with, especially since I have no other options.
Anyway, I am embracing unemployment and am determined to be "funemployed" for the summer, and not get too down about how I am super qualified and educated but can't find a job.
Today's agenda includes: lounging, gym, applying for jobs, and calling Comcast to yell at them about how my internet service has been sucky lately. Hope you have an equally exciting day, though hope you are not spending it unemployed!
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Really Attractive Men
Just thought I'd share.
Michael Fassbender candid
Michael Fassbender posed
Michael Ealy
Michael Ealy
Matt Bomer posed
Matt Bomer candid
(He is, alas, gay.)
I'm sure there will be more to come!
Friday, June 15, 2012
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Farmer's Market
I'm so happy the farmer's market is back for the season! I went a bit overboard today in excitement...but everything looked so good!
From left: free-range eggs, multi-grain bread, strawberries, cilantro, beets, spinach, snap peas, lettuce
Mmmm!
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
On the Bright Side
1. I'm on vacation until next week!
2. ...which means time to get nagging chores done! (I'm actually excited about this).
3. Hyde Park Farmer's Market tomorrow. I'm going to stock up on lovely vegetables, mmmm.
4. The gym! I'm loving it lately. (It doesn't hurt that there is a totally cute guy who works there).
2. ...which means time to get nagging chores done! (I'm actually excited about this).
3. Hyde Park Farmer's Market tomorrow. I'm going to stock up on lovely vegetables, mmmm.
4. The gym! I'm loving it lately. (It doesn't hurt that there is a totally cute guy who works there).
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Resolution Update #5
Resolution #1: Be good to my body
Result: 75% overall (not bad)
A. Go to the gym once a week: 6/4 (150%!!!)
B. Stretch once a week: 3/4 (75%)
C. Drink a glass of green tea a week: 0/4 (0%)
Must get better at drinking tea!!
Resolution #2: Be more mindful
Result: 75% overall (not bad)
A. Write in my journal once a week: 6/4 (150%!!!)
B. Meditate once a week: 3/4 (75%)
C. Only spend one hour on the internet every week day: 0/23 (0%)
I've really got to start tracking my internet use...
Resolution #3: See one movie a month in theater
Result: Fail
Resolution #4: Buy one piece of clothing per month
Result: Resounding success!!!
Wow! I bought A LOT of clothes this month! I surprised even myself. (Note: many women probably won't see this as "a lot" of clothes, but for me it is!) This month I bought a pair of shoes (desperately needed), two shirts, five tank tops, a dress, and a pair of jeans. Yay clothes! It's bad though, because I've whetted my shopping appetite and now want to shop more, especially for cute summer stuff.
Resolution #5: Read two books per month
Result: Resounding success!
This month I stuck exclusively to reading Newbery Award winners. The first good one was Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, about an orphaned black boy in Michigan trying to find his dad.
The other good one was about a crippled medieval boy who befriends a monk and learns about opportunities, called The Door in the Wall by Marguerite De Angeli.
The last book I read was titled Dicey's Song by Cynthia Voigt, and I didn't like it at all. It's a coming-of-age story about a young teenage girl who has three younger siblings she has had to take care of due to their mother's sickness and consequent hospitalization. The story follows Dicey as she and her siblings move to a different state to live with their grandmother. This book was by far the longest to read, and seemed to drag by. It was also the sequel to a previous book, and I might have liked it better had I read them both (but I'm not holding my breath, nor picking up the first book.)
Resolution #6: Keep track of my finances via Excel spreadsheet
Result: Success!
Eek! This month I spent MUCH more than I have this entire year. I blame it on the clothing.
Result: 75% overall (not bad)
A. Go to the gym once a week: 6/4 (150%!!!)
B. Stretch once a week: 3/4 (75%)
C. Drink a glass of green tea a week: 0/4 (0%)
Must get better at drinking tea!!
Resolution #2: Be more mindful
Result: 75% overall (not bad)
A. Write in my journal once a week: 6/4 (150%!!!)
B. Meditate once a week: 3/4 (75%)
C. Only spend one hour on the internet every week day: 0/23 (0%)
I've really got to start tracking my internet use...
Resolution #3: See one movie a month in theater
Result: Fail
Resolution #4: Buy one piece of clothing per month
Result: Resounding success!!!
Wow! I bought A LOT of clothes this month! I surprised even myself. (Note: many women probably won't see this as "a lot" of clothes, but for me it is!) This month I bought a pair of shoes (desperately needed), two shirts, five tank tops, a dress, and a pair of jeans. Yay clothes! It's bad though, because I've whetted my shopping appetite and now want to shop more, especially for cute summer stuff.
Resolution #5: Read two books per month
Result: Resounding success!
This month I stuck exclusively to reading Newbery Award winners. The first good one was Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, about an orphaned black boy in Michigan trying to find his dad.
The other good one was about a crippled medieval boy who befriends a monk and learns about opportunities, called The Door in the Wall by Marguerite De Angeli.
The last book I read was titled Dicey's Song by Cynthia Voigt, and I didn't like it at all. It's a coming-of-age story about a young teenage girl who has three younger siblings she has had to take care of due to their mother's sickness and consequent hospitalization. The story follows Dicey as she and her siblings move to a different state to live with their grandmother. This book was by far the longest to read, and seemed to drag by. It was also the sequel to a previous book, and I might have liked it better had I read them both (but I'm not holding my breath, nor picking up the first book.)
Resolution #6: Keep track of my finances via Excel spreadsheet
Result: Success!
Eek! This month I spent MUCH more than I have this entire year. I blame it on the clothing.
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