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

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