Life is good.

What a month May has been. It has been quite a roller-coaster and I just couldn't blog about it while going through it. Now that I've made it to the other side, I am able to look back on the past month with a little better perspective.

As most of you know, I spend the majority of my time substitute teaching at one of the middle schools in town. It also happens to be the middle school I attended, and my parents teach at. Both of my parents are retiring this year (which will probably be a blog post all on its own!). They are excited, and I am happy for them (mixed with sadness). The retirement of three teachers in the building meant the opening of positions in the building. I applied for the language arts/social studies/reading positions, and at the beginning of the month, learned that I would be interviewed May 5th.

The interview went well and I had support from the staff, but was told that I was not moving on in the process. This was quite the controversy and I won't go into details, but I will say that I wasn't the only one shocked and upset.

It turned out there had been some miscommunication and I was called the morning of the 12th to come in for a 2nd interview (and hour and a half later!). At that point, I really didn't expect that I would be getting a job, but a week later (the 19th, or last Wednesday), I was told by the principal that he was sending my name on to the Superintendent as recommendation for hire.

So, on Monday, I met with the Superintendent and was officially offered a part-time position teaching 6th grade CORE!! I am hopeful that there will be opportunity to add time to my day, but if not, I'm just happy to finally have my foot in the door.

I should add to this update that during this process I also quit my 2nd job at Pier 1. I wasn't happy there and I felt like I had been burning the candle at both ends for quite a while. Coincidentally, I put my 2 weeks in the same day of my first interview, and worked my last shift the same day I was offered the job. I am waiting to see if I got a position I have applied for for summer work, but either way, I am so happy to be done with retail!

So, that is the update on my situation. I am starting to plan for next fall already. I'm really excited to meet my students and start my dream job!

Fireman's Wife

Here's another post that is long overdue. I apologize!

It is finally official. Jeremy completed his probationary year as a volunteer firefighter with Newberg Fire Dept. last March. In April, he and the other former probies were officially sworn in as members. Here are some pictures of the event.

I got to pin his badge on him. :)
I am very proud of him. He has put in a lot of time and hard work. I am so excited to watch him reach his dream. Jer is currently pulling shifts every 6th night and working hard in paramedic school. He really his blowing me away. His stories are unbelievable. I can't imagine what it is like to be a first responder, but I am so thankful that we have the men and women that we do in Newberg. They are beyond dedicated to their job and the people in this town. We are lucky to have them!