Death Toll

Okay...I have been in an all out battle for quite some time. The death toll just got a bit higher. Unfortunately this war doesn't seem to be ending.

MICE...6 down...how many more? I have killed, yes, killed 6 mice in the last two months in my house. I hate killing, them, as they are so cute...but even worse is seeing a mouse in your house.

I scream like I am being murdered when I see a live mouse lurking in a corner of the room. In all my home-ownership experiences...this is the one that might push me over.

Here's the question...how long do I keep the traps set before I win the war?

YIPPEE for Jobs and Good Things

Yippee...I got the job. I have a teaching job lined up for the fall. I'm working sort of part time for a friend's company. How sweet it is. I can't believe how wonderfully everything fell together for me. I am so excited to just be for the summer. I get to start work in August and until then I am sort of just resting, relaxing, and preparing to teach.

Last week, I was in tears...why...because I never knew life could be so sweet. I had been so scared that leaving a job with nothing lined up could be dangerous and irresponsible. Now, I know that God really had something waiting for me. I have met my new co-workers and am looking forward to them as much as my job.

Now is a the business of having fun and relaxing. I have promised myself one day a week to do absolutely nothing productive. Like sit by the pool for a day...spend the day watching movies...chill out all day with friends. So far it is feeding my soul.

What is a notion?

no·tion [noh-shuhn]
1. a general understanding; vague or imperfect conception or idea of something: a notion of how something should be done.
2. an opinion, view, or belief: That's his notion, not mine.
3. conception or idea: his notion of democracy.
4. a fanciful or foolish idea; whim: She had a notion to swim in the winter.
5. an ingenious article, device, or contrivance; knickknack.
6. notions, small articles, as buttons, thread, ribbon, and other personal items, esp. such items displayed together for sale, as in a department store.

I like that thinking and sewing are connected by one word! I love to think...I love to sew.

The Waiting Game

I had a job interview Monday. They said they would call if I got the job in the next 2-3 days. So, now I wait. I want this. I always thought of myself of having loads of patience. This is testing me.

So, now I say things like...it's out of my hands...I did the best I could. As I wait, I judge myself and if I did good enough...was I right in answering the questions the way I did? What happens if I don't get this? What will happen to me?

Jobs are funny things. They help define you, but I have learned recently you should let other things define you; not just what you are doing to pay the bills. When asked who I am...I am much more than a person trying to get back into teaching. Hopefully I can stay grounded to the fact that no matter what I am doing...I am more than just that.

Here's to waiting...and waiting...and waitng.

Today is the day

I decided it was about time to start blogging. Everyone else is doing it. But also because I think I have things to say and share with the world. There will be more later, but I had to just start....and go for it.