What?!

After my crazy two month long hiatus (which tends to happen to teachers once they break free from the school doors mid-June), there have been some drastic life changes. (Thank you to Mrs. M for prodding me to update the world on my life! :D)

1. It is no secret that I no longer work with my previous employer. HR made an indirect threat of my not finding a job elsewhere (so I "might as well just sign the contract.") so you know what that means. I asked to where do I send my letter of resignation. Sadly, all ties are not cut from that district until my health insurance stops on September 30th. AND of course, financial issues have just come up from an involuntary change of dental plans. Of course.

2. Out of the angst and freedom, I kicked myself into gear and FINALLY started my own photography business upon the years of advice from family and friends. It is called Bit of Ivory Photography, and I love it. It's just a side thing right now, but it's a side thing that makes me happy to get to take photos of people and their special events. I get so giddy when I take "the perfect shot." This prefaces my #3 update.

3. Because the Big Guy Upstairs loves to show off, I was not only offered the art teacher position at AS, but also the digital photography teacher spot! I signed my contract last Friday. So obviously, I'm running around in my head to get syllabi and course outlines complete. I'm so excited about this opportunity to stretch my professional boundaries... with creativity and a ton of flexibility.

It's a huge pay cut, but with all the additional benefits, I think it all balances out.

It'll be different since I will no longer be working with second graders. It'll be the big dogs now. Middle and high school. Good thing I've been with SIG for 6 years to have that older student experience.

4. The wedding is now in t-minus 4 months. Mr. R and I have found a beautiful new apartment that we'll be "signing up" for the waiting list on Monday. This is the best part: 3 minute commute. What what? Yes. 3 minutes. Literally. We timed it. Mr. R loves that the washer and dryer already comes with the apartment and that's there's a garage for EACH apartment. I just love the space and the area. I can put up my drying racks in a tucked away space so it doesn't get in people's ways. Swoon.

Well, I need to get back to figuring out my schedule for the day even though it's nearly 1pm. I will certainly miss this once school starts on August 26th.

-- Miss Chelsea :)