Apparently I have 2 17 year old daughters!!! This weekend I got called the mother of my 2 cousins not once, but twice!!! The first time was Friday night. We went to watch the Clackamas High School team play Oregon City. As we were leaving, the gate attendant tried to get my cousin, Kala's attention to tell her that if she left she couldnt come back in. Mid-monologue she turns around and sees me and says "Oh its ok. Mom's with you!!" OMG... (side note: right after this incident we encountered a drunk guy who said, as he walked by us "Oh man I wish I were still in high school. You girls are gorgeous!" So not in high school!!)
Second time, we were at the nail salon getting pedicures. First the ladies asked me if I were paying for the pedicures (there were 4 of us! haha). I said "No" and thought nothing of it. Later Kala told me her girl asked her if mom was paying, and pointed to me!!! Two time!!! In 24 hours!!! What is this world coming too?????
Conclusion: I am old!
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Saturday, September 13, 2008
God is SOOOO Good!
Wow! Yesterday was a roller coaster of emotions. For those of you who dont know, I havent had any luck finding a job. I had 2 interviews: one for a 5th grade position at Reedville and one for a bilingual kindergarten at Henry. The bilingual position I hadnt applied for, but the principal, Crystal, called me and wanted me to come in and at least interview due to my background in Spanish (Argentina and Chile). I interviewed and did fairly well, but they wanted someone with a little more Spanish skills, which I knew but went for the interviewing experience. (On a separate, yet relevant note: Crystal, the principal, knows my mom from back in her principaling days) After these two opportunities, there werent really anymore jobs posted. I think 3 came out and that was it. So I was looking at subbing, which is not really my choice, but I will do what I need to do.
Anyways, school roles around and I start putting things together for subbing. All the while questioning my choice in career. Being away from teaching for so long, I was beginning to forget my love for it. Disappointed with where I was and no prospects of getting anywhere, I lost hope and faith in the fact the Lord had a plan.
With all of this going on in my life, my doubts and fears, I get a call on Wednesday from Crystal at Henry. She got an FTE position for a 1/2 blend class and wanted me to come in and interview on Thursday for it. I was SOOOO excited!! I researched blend classes and wrote down some notes to take into the interview with me.
Thursday roles around and I am feeling pretty good. Taking into account I had already interviewed here, I felt more comfortable and ready. The interview went well, but it was really short, which meant either they already knew they wanted me or they knew who they did want.
Friday morning I got a call from Crystal saying I didnt get the job. I was super disappointed and really began to question my choice in careers. If I couldnt even get a teaching job, maybe I wasnt cut out for it and the universe was trying to tell me something.
But here is where the story really gets cosmic and obviously God-directed, after Crystal tells me I didnt get the position, she lets me know that Butternut (my old elementary school) has a temporary position opening up and she will e-mail the principal and tell her about me. She also suggested I give Butternut a call and let them know I am interested. After I got off the phone, I woke up (I was sleeping when she called... haha) and was just supper down-in-the-dumps and just moping around the house. I let everyone know I didnt get it. In the afternoon I started contemplating calling Butternut. It was a real dilemma for me because I didnt want to be a bother to the principal. The position wasnt even posted yet. So I asked my mom if she thought I should call. She said ya, and just ask if I could maybe drop my resume off after school.
I decided to call at 2:45ish, which was an hour away. In the meantime I decided to go down to the pool and enjoy the sun. I get down there and start talking to Tiffany about everything and telling her how humbling it is to not get a job, because before this I had gotten every job I applied for and really wanted. As I am mid-sentence with her, my phone rings. It is a Hillsboro number so I kinda get excited but not hoping for too much. I answer the phone and it is the principal from Butternut!!! She tells me about the position, it is a temporary 1st grade until the end of October, and asks if I can start on Monday!! I didnt even have to interview for it, let alone I hadnt even met her!! Wow!!!
All I can say is I am sorry I doubted God, because He certainly had a plan for me!
Anyways, school roles around and I start putting things together for subbing. All the while questioning my choice in career. Being away from teaching for so long, I was beginning to forget my love for it. Disappointed with where I was and no prospects of getting anywhere, I lost hope and faith in the fact the Lord had a plan.
With all of this going on in my life, my doubts and fears, I get a call on Wednesday from Crystal at Henry. She got an FTE position for a 1/2 blend class and wanted me to come in and interview on Thursday for it. I was SOOOO excited!! I researched blend classes and wrote down some notes to take into the interview with me.
Thursday roles around and I am feeling pretty good. Taking into account I had already interviewed here, I felt more comfortable and ready. The interview went well, but it was really short, which meant either they already knew they wanted me or they knew who they did want.
Friday morning I got a call from Crystal saying I didnt get the job. I was super disappointed and really began to question my choice in careers. If I couldnt even get a teaching job, maybe I wasnt cut out for it and the universe was trying to tell me something.
But here is where the story really gets cosmic and obviously God-directed, after Crystal tells me I didnt get the position, she lets me know that Butternut (my old elementary school) has a temporary position opening up and she will e-mail the principal and tell her about me. She also suggested I give Butternut a call and let them know I am interested. After I got off the phone, I woke up (I was sleeping when she called... haha) and was just supper down-in-the-dumps and just moping around the house. I let everyone know I didnt get it. In the afternoon I started contemplating calling Butternut. It was a real dilemma for me because I didnt want to be a bother to the principal. The position wasnt even posted yet. So I asked my mom if she thought I should call. She said ya, and just ask if I could maybe drop my resume off after school.
I decided to call at 2:45ish, which was an hour away. In the meantime I decided to go down to the pool and enjoy the sun. I get down there and start talking to Tiffany about everything and telling her how humbling it is to not get a job, because before this I had gotten every job I applied for and really wanted. As I am mid-sentence with her, my phone rings. It is a Hillsboro number so I kinda get excited but not hoping for too much. I answer the phone and it is the principal from Butternut!!! She tells me about the position, it is a temporary 1st grade until the end of October, and asks if I can start on Monday!! I didnt even have to interview for it, let alone I hadnt even met her!! Wow!!!
All I can say is I am sorry I doubted God, because He certainly had a plan for me!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Melting Pot!!! Yummm..... Double Yummm
This weekend I had the most wonderful and orgasmic experience EVER!!! The Melting Pot... OMG... Cheese and Chocolate... enough said but I will go on. For those of you who have never been there, there are table top heaters (actually on the table) with pots on them. You order the type of cheese you want, they have 6 choices and then they come out and make the cheese mixture right in front of you. Then they bring out breads, chips, vegetables, and apples for you to dip into the cheese. You have these prong things that you poke stuff with... totally yum... the fiesta cheese was amazing in case you want a recommendation. Next we got dessert. You get to choose a chocolate mixture... plain chocolate or something mixed in. We got the Turtle which is chocolate mixed with caramel (and had nuts in it but we opted out of that). They bring out the chocolate and then a plate of wonderful yummies: cheese cake, brownies, pound cake, marshmallows, bananas, strawberries, and some other yummies I cant think of. You then proceed to dip all these amazing things in the chocolate and put them in your mouth and orgasmic delight follows.
Funny and slightly embarrassing story... we are eating our dessert and finish the 2 plates the Waiter brings out and want more... so we ask and get it. Then a couple of minutes later our Waiter brings our bill over and says this: "Here is your bill whenever you are ready. Oh ya and inside the bill there are mints. You can dip THOSE in the chocolate TOO!!!" OMG.... I am surprised he didnt make Oinking sounds after he told us this. I was so embarrassed. Tiff said we should have responded with "I'll dip YOU in the chocolate!" Hahah... I probably would have... the chocolate was amazing!
And here is the best part... although I am lactose intolerant... I did NOT get sick!!! yea me!!
Funny and slightly embarrassing story... we are eating our dessert and finish the 2 plates the Waiter brings out and want more... so we ask and get it. Then a couple of minutes later our Waiter brings our bill over and says this: "Here is your bill whenever you are ready. Oh ya and inside the bill there are mints. You can dip THOSE in the chocolate TOO!!!" OMG.... I am surprised he didnt make Oinking sounds after he told us this. I was so embarrassed. Tiff said we should have responded with "I'll dip YOU in the chocolate!" Hahah... I probably would have... the chocolate was amazing!
And here is the best part... although I am lactose intolerant... I did NOT get sick!!! yea me!!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
So I am totally obsessed with the Twilight series. I remember seeing the books awhile ago, but thought nothing of it. Then my mom (yes, I said my mom) checked it out from the library and was reading it. She said it was pretty good so I thought I would check it out. Little did I know it would just open up a whole can of obsession worms, not to be confused with normal earth worms. I read the first book in a day. And this is no little feat, the book is over 500 pages long!!!!! I immediately bought the other 2 books and read those each in a day. Luckily for me, I got into the series right when the fourth book came out. I got up early that Saturday to go to Target to make sure I got a copy.
Just in case you are wondering the books, in order, are Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn.
For people who know me really well, they know I am prone to obsession: Obsession of subway, home-made potato french fries, noodles and parmesan cheese, movies (Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, etc.), books. This Twilight obsession is just the most recent in a long history of obsessions. My infatuation of this books stems from the love between the two main characters. I think it was really easy to get into the story because it is written in first person; I could really imagine myself as Bella Swan, the love of Edward's life who happens to be a vampire. In the deep darkest parts of my brain I have always wanted something fantastically supernatural to happen to me. Oh I know it will never happen, but some part of me is a little sad it will never happen. That is why is read so much, I can pretend! The two main characters are made for each other in a weird creepy, yet totally romantic way. I love how Edward protects Bella with his life and puts her at the center of his being. She not only is a part of his life, but is his life. To be loved wholly like that is my dream. Sometimes I dont think I will ever find something so all consuming and will have to either settle or live my life alone, either of which is terrifying to someone who longs for her soul mate like me.
NEwaz, I know it is just fiction, but it is fun fiction. And if you are looking for a book to read on those rainy days, I would recommend this series. But it is a young adult book so dont expect anything too profound, just some good old fashioned fun!
Monday, September 1, 2008
Prideful Heart Vs. Humble Heart
Yesterday, the Lord really opened up my heart with the message from the pastor at my church, Solid Rock. (Note: there hasnt been a message there that I havent been touched by) The message focused on how to know if you are having a prideful heart. Because a lot of people always are quick to judge others for having in inflated ego, but hardly ever notice their own problems. Just like Jesus said... do not focus on the speck in your brother's eye before you take out the log in yours.
It hit home for me because I think overall I am a humble person, but in saying that I am having pride in being humble. I also have been know to say that I am a good teacher and districts dont realized what they are missing out on by not hiring me. And that statement in and of itself reaks of pride. I also always wonder why I dont have a boyfriend because I would say that I am a good catch. And yet again another statement that has its basis in pride. I realized it is a fine line between pride and actual humility. People often hide pride in the phrase "self-esteem". But there is a difference in having a strong sense of self and promoting yourself. If you have to keep telling people how great you are, no one will actually have time to discover that for themselves.
During the sermon I was convicted. I need to work on thanking God for things that go well in my life instead of thinking it had anything to do with me. I need to do things that God would admire in me and quit trying to make other people like me to build my "self-esteem".
It hit home for me because I think overall I am a humble person, but in saying that I am having pride in being humble. I also have been know to say that I am a good teacher and districts dont realized what they are missing out on by not hiring me. And that statement in and of itself reaks of pride. I also always wonder why I dont have a boyfriend because I would say that I am a good catch. And yet again another statement that has its basis in pride. I realized it is a fine line between pride and actual humility. People often hide pride in the phrase "self-esteem". But there is a difference in having a strong sense of self and promoting yourself. If you have to keep telling people how great you are, no one will actually have time to discover that for themselves.
During the sermon I was convicted. I need to work on thanking God for things that go well in my life instead of thinking it had anything to do with me. I need to do things that God would admire in me and quit trying to make other people like me to build my "self-esteem".
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