Thursday, September 2, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
Operational Interwebs.
So I finally broke down and ordered cable and internet for the new apartment. I'm not even going to say how ridiculously expensive it is; it's unfortunate that having immediate access to the online world is necessity today.
This summer has presented itself as an interesting roller coaster.
Things between Dylan and I (I said I was going to give him a nickname in my last post, didn't I? Oh well, I forgot what it was and am quite frankly too lazy to go back through and find out what it is.) are really good; a little tense on the commitment front; in the sense that bells can't ring, and rings can't be bought until we're financially stable: which I completely agree with. It does bum me out that most of my friends are getting married or are married and that I'm rapidly approaching 27 and really don't have any idea when that will happen for me. It will, I know, but it's nice to know WHEN. Don't get me wrong, I'm VERY happy with our relationship, he's the only person who can keep me grounded and clear headed and he makes me happy and laugh like no one else.
Things on the job front are much more depressing. I've applied to about a dozen districts in the area this summer for potential Art Teacher positions in the fall. Did I get called back by and of them for an interview? Of course not! Did I get a call back saying that they've found some one else? Psh, you've got to be kidding. Did I have to make the initiative and hunt down the person who had any kind of information pertaining to these availabilities only to be told that interviews were already held or that the position has been filled? Oh yes, you can bet on it.
I suppose the fact that I had a successful interview with Capital Region BOCES is a good thing and depending on when Buffalo State wants to send out my requested Reference File I'll hopefully be approved for 8 local districts. I was told that basically I should expect an assignment every day, which is great, but I need security and health insurance. This world just sucks today.
My lull in contentedness has also caused me to fluff up ever so slightly as the result of binge eating after making those dreaded rejection calls. I'm gonna try to be better now that I've got some sort of [night] light at the end of the tunnel for the time being.
Well, I think that's enough whining for now. Perhaps I shall internet "window" shop until I have to go wake the boy from a late afternoon nap...
This summer has presented itself as an interesting roller coaster.
Things between Dylan and I (I said I was going to give him a nickname in my last post, didn't I? Oh well, I forgot what it was and am quite frankly too lazy to go back through and find out what it is.) are really good; a little tense on the commitment front; in the sense that bells can't ring, and rings can't be bought until we're financially stable: which I completely agree with. It does bum me out that most of my friends are getting married or are married and that I'm rapidly approaching 27 and really don't have any idea when that will happen for me. It will, I know, but it's nice to know WHEN. Don't get me wrong, I'm VERY happy with our relationship, he's the only person who can keep me grounded and clear headed and he makes me happy and laugh like no one else.
Things on the job front are much more depressing. I've applied to about a dozen districts in the area this summer for potential Art Teacher positions in the fall. Did I get called back by and of them for an interview? Of course not! Did I get a call back saying that they've found some one else? Psh, you've got to be kidding. Did I have to make the initiative and hunt down the person who had any kind of information pertaining to these availabilities only to be told that interviews were already held or that the position has been filled? Oh yes, you can bet on it.
I suppose the fact that I had a successful interview with Capital Region BOCES is a good thing and depending on when Buffalo State wants to send out my requested Reference File I'll hopefully be approved for 8 local districts. I was told that basically I should expect an assignment every day, which is great, but I need security and health insurance. This world just sucks today.
My lull in contentedness has also caused me to fluff up ever so slightly as the result of binge eating after making those dreaded rejection calls. I'm gonna try to be better now that I've got some sort of [night] light at the end of the tunnel for the time being.
Well, I think that's enough whining for now. Perhaps I shall internet "window" shop until I have to go wake the boy from a late afternoon nap...
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Apartment-Girlfriend
So, it seems that it's been quite some time since I've actually posted on this thing. Since then, I've relocated to the capital of New York State to be with the love of my life as he had accepted a job at Albany Medical Center. Myself, being an art teacher, has the summer off; and the foreseeable fall and winter as well...
While my partner in crime is at work, I get a sense of accomplishment and feeling of being useful by being a housewife; or, in my case: apartment-girlfriend (As we don't live in a house nor are we married). Cleaning, doing laundry, running errands and cooking dinner are good distractions from the fact that I have yet to find a teaching position for September. I'm hoping to hear from schools that I've applied to later this month, but in all honesty, I won't be too disappointed if I don't.
Finding a teaching position just plain sucks. There's no other way of saying it. New York State requires that all open teaching positions be posted; however it's not stipulated as to where. This means that most positions are posted in obscure places that aren't able to be found by the regular job hunter. Also, it should be pointed out that schools generally already know who they want to fill these "available" positions, so the fact that some of these postings aren't attainable by the classroom hungry unemployed teachers isn't such an issue. It's an issue when those positions are posted in very visible and public areas and we jump through hoops making sure we write the perfect and impressive cover letter, tailor our resume to the 9's and make carefully thought out follow-up calls: and the position has always been "filled" by someone waiting in the wings.
Frustrating? Yes. Discouraging? Yes. Cause for periodic break-downs questioning if you should try to find another career path even after you went to school for X number of years specifically to teach what you want to teach? Oh, you bet.
DJ (that is what I'll refer to my other half as I'm not sure how keen he'd be to see that I've included him in an online blog) has tried to push me to make my own stuff this summer and to use this as an opportunity to focus on that because "who knows when you'll be able to have the chance to do this again?". Not sure if he;s implying fun summer activities in the years to come or if he's thinking I'm going to have to throw away all those years of school in order to work in some field that I have no interest in whatsoever. I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt and say fun stuff is ahead.
Since I find myself alone for the day most days of the week with my cat; I think I might come back to this blogging thing to express random thoughts, ideas and frustrations. Currently I only have one follower, my best friend, but who knows... maybe some strangers will have interest in the poorly written babble I have to share. (A la Julie and Julia perhaps!)
I think this will conclude my reintroduction; I'm sure I've got some more constructive things to be doing right now; I just have to find my list...
While my partner in crime is at work, I get a sense of accomplishment and feeling of being useful by being a housewife; or, in my case: apartment-girlfriend (As we don't live in a house nor are we married). Cleaning, doing laundry, running errands and cooking dinner are good distractions from the fact that I have yet to find a teaching position for September. I'm hoping to hear from schools that I've applied to later this month, but in all honesty, I won't be too disappointed if I don't.
Finding a teaching position just plain sucks. There's no other way of saying it. New York State requires that all open teaching positions be posted; however it's not stipulated as to where. This means that most positions are posted in obscure places that aren't able to be found by the regular job hunter. Also, it should be pointed out that schools generally already know who they want to fill these "available" positions, so the fact that some of these postings aren't attainable by the classroom hungry unemployed teachers isn't such an issue. It's an issue when those positions are posted in very visible and public areas and we jump through hoops making sure we write the perfect and impressive cover letter, tailor our resume to the 9's and make carefully thought out follow-up calls: and the position has always been "filled" by someone waiting in the wings.
Frustrating? Yes. Discouraging? Yes. Cause for periodic break-downs questioning if you should try to find another career path even after you went to school for X number of years specifically to teach what you want to teach? Oh, you bet.
DJ (that is what I'll refer to my other half as I'm not sure how keen he'd be to see that I've included him in an online blog) has tried to push me to make my own stuff this summer and to use this as an opportunity to focus on that because "who knows when you'll be able to have the chance to do this again?". Not sure if he;s implying fun summer activities in the years to come or if he's thinking I'm going to have to throw away all those years of school in order to work in some field that I have no interest in whatsoever. I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt and say fun stuff is ahead.
Since I find myself alone for the day most days of the week with my cat; I think I might come back to this blogging thing to express random thoughts, ideas and frustrations. Currently I only have one follower, my best friend, but who knows... maybe some strangers will have interest in the poorly written babble I have to share. (A la Julie and Julia perhaps!)
I think this will conclude my reintroduction; I'm sure I've got some more constructive things to be doing right now; I just have to find my list...
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Winter Storm Warning
Is in effect now through 1am Thursday.
First big storm of the season today. It's been bothering me that the mid-Atlantic states have been getting DUMPED on with the white stuff this winter. Pretty soon people are going to be traveling up here to get away from the snow.
All in all, we're expecting a mere 5-9 inches, which really isn't much considering what we're used to here in Upstate New York.
I was looking forward to sledding this afternoon, but I'm not sure if this previously planned event will be taking place due to unforeseen last minute counter-activities planned by others that does not include myself.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Briefcase and a Birthday Suit.
Today, February 7th, marks the 26th birthday of the most incredible man I have ever been in contact with, and am lucky enough to have given my heart to.
This is my blog and I can gush if I want to.
Happy Birthday, Dylan. I love you.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
215 N. Cayuga St
I have recently began to establish a semi-frequent relationship with Moosewood Restaurant. Located in Ithaca, and had been around through my entire life, my first visit ever was over a year and a half ago thanks to Dylan. I had visited several times after, however, I have made two trips up to my father's former middle school building to eat the wonderful menu special known as "The Daily Special". Their House Dressing is PHENOMENAL and their soups, always to die for (from taste, NOT fat). I have a feeling this will become a bi-monthly trip at minimum.
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