Teary Eyed

I'm sure anybody who has spent, oh, ten minutes with me, knows I am a Democrat. I think that the husband tries to hide it from his work buddies, but he's not too successful at it. The point is yesterday was a very exciting day for me. I think it was also a very exciting one for the country. It's not just that Obama is in the political party I support or that he is the first African-American to hold the office. It's that he is somebody the country is excited about. He brought a passion back to politics, I believe. It reminds me of the way people saw Kennedy. I hope that he can make a difference in the country, as well. I mean, obviously I don't have a job, or a real one, so I've been hit with the whole economic problem, I guess you could say. And I also know that it is possible that the troop escalation could include my husband. But I have faith that he can do what is best for the country, and that he will be able to lead us through the hard times ahead.

Busy... but not productive

Well, I guess this week kind of sums up how I feel about what I've done. I haven't subbed any this week. It's hard to find jobs, especially good ones. That means I have contributed no money to the family coffers the past two weeks. In my defense, I have family members that keep on giving us money for Christmas, the wedding, etc, so I think I still win because of that. At least that's what I'm claiming. I did however go to William and Mary to get some career counseling. It was kind of helpful, I got some advice on my resume and cover letter writing, two areas that I wasn't sure I was so great at. I also got the advice that I am not going to be good at taking. I am supposed to substitute and network with the teachers and the principals so they will know my name when I apply. That is not really in my skill set, I'm really quiet. I am going to contact the woman who said that she would write me a letter of recommendation from my long term sub job, that counts as networking, right? I am also going to be aggressive when it's time for teachers to turn in their contracts. Two weeks after contracts are due, I am going to paper the schools with my resume. If that doesn't work, I am going to try to become a permanent sub, meaning I sub at one school every day. That is all for next year, though.
I also filled out paperwork and got fingerprinted for my new job, which is working 20 hours a week at an after school program. I'm not sure when I will start, but I think it will be a good job. We don't really need me to make a lot of money right now, we're doing fine. it will let me sub some half days and pretend that I can actually network. It also gives me a chance to exercise during the day, keep the house semi-clean, and still be home in time to make dinner for the hubby. See how I have it all worked out? So, I dealt with all that this week, and went to the dentist, which is always unpleasant. My mom has weak teeth, and she passed it on to me. Well, time to work out, then make Hammy an appointment for the groomer. They are willing to squeeze his anal glands, and we are willing to pay for that.

New Year

So, here it is, the first full week of 2009, and I do not have a sub job for today. Sigh. Yesterday, I only saw three jobs open for today and I didn't get one of them. Woe is me. I think that the husband gets a raise this month though, so that's good. We also do not have Christmas presents to buy, also good. Last month was expensive, especially with the whole taking care of the puppy thing. I guess he's not a puppy anymore, but he will always be my baby. My annoying baby who would not stop barking this morning. I had Austin let him out so he could sleep with me after Austin left for work (he wanted to be at work by 6. I like sleep, it was a problem). For some reason, Hammy felt the need to bark at everything while I was trying to sleep. Maybe he was trying to be protective? All he really protected me from was the dangers of oversleeping. Does that mean I won't have a nap today? Heck no!

Anyway, my Christmas break was pretty much a marathon of traveling across Virginia, to the mountains, to Richmond, to NOVA, home, to Newport News for the New Year, a few trips to a friend's house near North Carolina... it was crazy. I'd like to say that we are spending time at home this month, but this upcoming weekend at least Austin is going up to Richmond to celebrate his mom's birthday, the weekend after I am at least going to Staunton to help my mom, I might go to NYC with my friend Lauren at the end of the month... it almost makes my life sound interesting.

Oh, and my New Year's Resolution? Be happy with what I have.