So I know I have been MIA for a while now. The last update wasn’t my happiest and it’s been a whirlwind since May. It was an interesting post-college summer.
The Job Search: Trying to find a job was difficult. I sent out ten applications and never got a reply! I wanted to watch that movie Post-Grad because I felt I could relate. I ended up putting in my application twice in Elizabeth. The second time, I actually got a response! It was tense for a couple of days. I was trying to get all my paperwork in and trying to make the deadline of the board meeting. I ended up missing it. My heart and spirit was crushed, but they ended up calling an emergency meeting in which I passed and became an official teacher.
Unemployment: I ended up getting unemployment and had a work free summer. No job and just time for me. It was restful. It caused me to have to stop moving and I went a little crazy. I had been non-stop from the first day I stepped on my college campus. I worked as well as taking 6 classes at a time. I never had a break, so unemployment was my rest. Of course, it ran out before I got my job! It caused some stress, but I don’t think I was ever as financially stable as I had been (until now of course) when I was on unemployment.
My First Job: I am a 7th grade Language Arts teacher now and I love it! It’s been very interesting. The first marking period ends on Tuesday and it’s been a full, fun time. Halfway through the marking period, I also became a 6th grade Language Arts teacher. I am doing double duty now. I am also teaching after school. It’s a little crazy and stressful, but I am getting into the flow of it.
The Love of my Life: This October 8th made 4 wonderful years with my boyfriend Phil. Four days before our anniversary, we went to see Blink-182! They are our favorite band and probably the band that we thought we would never see. When they reunited, we definitely knew we had to see them. We went to Madison Square Garden and sat in the Floor Section. I was so happy and thought that nothing could have made that night any better. Boy, was I wrong. We got home and Phil said he wanted to give me my anniversary gift. On my porch, Phil asked me to marry him. Of course, I said yes! He is now my fiance and we are planning on getting married on May 8th.
The Wedding Countdown: According to the countdown, we have 174 days until we become man and wife. I am excited. I have my dress. The bridesmaids have their dresses. We booked the reception site. We have the church. We have the pastor. DJ: check. Cake: check. I haven’t completed my list of things to do, but I hopefully will get everything done by May 8th. I got my days off for a short but sweet honeymoon. I am trying to stay calm and not stress to much.
Life is good. I can’t complain. I told Phil after the shock had set in from being engaged, “I am getting everything I have ever prayed for.” I cried and am so very thankful. I could cry at this very moment. After the hard years and the hard times when I didn’t think things would get better, I am standing triumphant and successful.
