Monday, July 12, 2010

And the hits just keep comin!







Hello People Reading This,
I have not posted for a long time...sorry...even though I have no followers...I apologize to myself for not venting every once in a while. This past month has been another whirl-wind of ups and downs...expectataions...let-downs...new arrivals...old friends...marriages...vacations etc. I have been so busy that I forgot to post! My very close friend did get married mid-June and it was a truly amazing day. The wedding ceremony was beautiful and the reception was a blast. It was so fun to spend time with old friends and just dance the night away and really enjoy the evening. Shortly after her nuptials I went to Mexico with a very close friend and it was a rocky start to the trip complete with a nasty room, a farting man and a young couple making out/doing other things on a plane. However, after that first day of craziness we had a great time. We spent a lot of time at the pool and on the beach and I certainly had a nasty sunburn to prove it. We went swimming with the dolphins and enjoyed lovely drinks at the swim up bar. It was a relaxing 5 days and it was hard to come home! 4th of July weekend was spent with the Crane side of the family...niece/nephew and sister/brother-in-laws were all in town. I can't believe how fast they are growing! We also had our new niece born on July 4th early in the morning. Now I can say I have nieces and a nephew...the family just keeps growing and it is so fun to spoil them! Ross is still kicking...starting to think of going back to school in the next year or so. We also celebrated our 2 year wedding anniversary...pic above!I am still on the hunt for a job...I think my grudge against my old school is making me not look for other career opportunities. I was so hoping to find a new teaching job but nothing is working out at the moment. I have decided that I am going to stop applying because I can't stand to do that anymore and wait for something to come to me...and then if it doesn't in the next couple months I will start looking again! I want to enjoy the rest of this summer. Ross and I are still trying to figure out if we are moving or not...that decision will have to be made in a couple short weeks. We had our family reunion this past weekend in Quincy, IL...that was such a great time. It is so crazy to see how many kids are in the family know and they are all so much fun right now at their ages. I am headed to make a creamy basil pesto pasta with shrimp...I will take a pic and post along with some other pictures from the past month. Take care readers!
Signing off,
Lindsay

Friday, June 11, 2010

Always keep the faith!


Hello Readers,


Things seem to be taking a turn for the better...got some good news about a job possibility and I am very excited about it. This job would be wonderful and I would be so happy to get it! Ross and I need some happy news in our lives right now...something to pull us out of the darkness! Tomorrow is the graduation party for myself, my little sister and my cousin. I can't wait to see my family and some friends and just spend a great night with everyone. The weather may be an issue but sometimes those make for the best times...unplanned things tend to happen :) I thought this past week was going to be more difficult than it really was because I had to say goodbye to my students and coworkers that I have been with for 4 years. My students were wonderful and gave me very thoughtful gifts and cards and so did my coworkers. I didn't feel like I was saying goodbye...just see ya later. I can't wait to go back and visit when school starts up again in the fall...I already miss them so much. I was asked by a friend at work to help plan and coordinate her daughter's wedding...I was surprised at how excited I got...maybe this is the start of something new for me to do! I love weddings and I can't wait to meet with her to talk about what she wants me to help with and do for that day. I know I will be overseeing the catering but not sure what else I will be responsible for. Ross may end up playing piano or maybe be a part of a quartet for that day as well. I am really looking forward to trying so many new recipes this summer...I will be trying a new pasta dish this week and a potato salad recipe that I am sure will be amazing because it is a Paula Deen recipe...and her recipes are delish! I will take pictures of those when I make them...I have added a picture of one of the gifts from my students (a lovely frame from some of my School Age Child gals). That is all for today! Thanks for reading.

Signing off,

Lindsay

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Bad job or ex-boyfriend?

Hello again...been a little while since the last post. I am feeling down in the dumps after this past week at school. Had my last regular week at my school and it was tough saying goodbye to my students. I have three days left with them and I really feel like I am going through a loss. I held out hope for being asked back at my school for a part time position but was fooled again and the position was given to the other teacher...I think it is the wrong choice...but it is what it is right? I have been trying to come up with a good analogy for my current job situation and I have equated it to a bad ex-boyfriend. This place is stringing me along and keeping me in high hopes and then they disappoint me again. It is hard to not take it personally but I can't help but think it is somehow my fault...
I am also still in a struggle to figure out where we will be living coming this fall. No job=no decent place to live and this is really starting to set in. I have been searching for a new job every single day and feel burnt out on it. I am sick of feeling this way and want so badly for things to turn around. I also try to remember that it could be worse...but in reality it does just keep getting worse and worse. I want to continue on with my life plan and it doesn't seem to be working in my favor...guess God has other plans for me at the moment...just don't know what they are. A student of mine told me the other day to audition for American Idol...maybe I should! I will finish up with saying that I will keep my chin up (as best as I can) and hope that things take a turn for the better...for me and for other people struggling. Just keep swimming....just keep swimming...
Signing off,
Lindsay

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Well...here's hopin!

Hey Ya'll,

Got some positive news about a few job opportunities...keep your fingers crossed that something good happens with at least one of them! I don't want to jinx my chances by going into detail about each one but let's just say they would all be better than nothing! I am really liking the idea of this blogging gig...it really gives me an outlet for my crazy last days at my school. I have had so many students express how next year won't be the same without some teachers...I hope they know that I along with the other teachers that were reduced in force will miss them just as much. It is especially hard because this is my 4th year...so I will be "graduating" with all of my seniors that I have seen grow over the past few years...some have grown more than others! Some students I have had the pleasure of teaching almost every year I have been teaching and I can't imagine going to a new school and not seeing them...these next couple weeks are going to be very difficult. I am thankful to have coworkers that are helping me get through the remainder of the school year and supporting all my efforts in finding a new place to call "home". I will miss them as well but I know we will keep in touch. I also try to remember that I am so lucky to have a husband and family who care about me and have given me so much support this past year. I tried a new recipe this week for blueberry crumb cake...I forgot to take a picture but I will make sure to post the new things I make from now on. It was quite yummy and I will make it again this summer for family/friend gatherings. I am looking forward to this weekend because it brings a graduation party for myself and my little sister Leslie. I can't wait to spend time with good friends and family and to dance of course! I will be sure to share some pictures from that as well. I am off to make dinner and hang on the couch! Thanks for reading.
Signing off,
Lindsay

Friday, May 21, 2010

Blogging...the start of something new!

I have decided to start blogging...much easier than writing in a diary and much faster! It is May already and I have been looking for new jobs since January. I started feeling sad then it turned to denial then anger and now I am starting to come to terms with losing my job. I am hoping that the summer will bring relaxation and time with my husband Ross. Completing my masters was quite the accomplishment and I am struggling to find ways to use my time...so blogging it is! My friend and I decided to go on a trip to Mexico this summer to celebrate finishing our program...I can't wait to sit in the sun and sip on cocktails for 5 days! I need some "me" time and there is nothing like laying next to a pool or on the beach and enjoying the sun! However, the summer will bring some challenges...new house? new job? moving? I guess this is the time that everything happens all at once for us and everything happens for a reason right? I am still looking for teaching jobs but I am starting to consider nanny jobs for the time being. I think this will give me some good practice also before we decide to have our own kiddies running around. I am also looking forward to trying many new recipes this summer considering I will have some more free time. I plan to make a few visits to Michigan to see my sister-in-law, brother-in-law and niece and nephew. They are getting so big and are at such a fun age now...I love talking to them on the phone and love even more playing with them and I miss them dearly. I am getting ready to go and do some shopping for my trip...I look forward to my next post...and thanks for reading...whoever you are :)
Signing off,
Lindsay