New Digs

Looks like it's here again - that moment when I realize I haven't written anything in a considerable amount of time. So much has happened to me since the last writing, and I'm ready to shell out some deets!

Since June... Let's see... Where exactly to start?

I met my new nephew... finally. He's 14 months old! And I think he's one of the cutest kids on the face of the planet. No lie. Actually, I'm living in the same house. I moved!

After a long, disappointing job search in my educational field, I decided it was time for a change. Fifty (yes, 50) job applications and countless resume updates later, I gave up on trying to find a teaching job for this school year. A total of three schools called me back, and I interviewed at two of the three. The third I cancelled, after deciding I didn't want to go back to work at a tiny school at this point in my life. ...Plus it would have been way too soon!

Don't get me wrong, I loved teaching, but I also realized that my heart isn't really in it right now. I'm still a little... tender... about my last experience. There's a lot to love about being a teacher. There's also a lot to hate - politics, drama, no time, meetings, grading... I mean - I signed up to teach. (that other stuff is everywhere, btw)

So! I moved to Aurora, Colorado and am currently pursuing a career in I.T. As luck would have it (or providence?), within two weeks of making the decision to go into computer technology, I had a job working technical support! I love it. Right now, I answer phone calls and email messages from real estate agents across the country. I'm meeting a lot of people and making positive connections.

It's worked out great! I'm living with my sister and her family right now, working not too far away, and enjoying making new friends and finding out new stuff about the area. Yet... Still itching for something else... something more? Maybe it's the fact that I'm starting to realize I'm 28 and an adult and have to make decisions?

I also joined a different symphony. I'm now playing with the Aurora Symphony. This one is considerably different than my last gig, but it's been great. The orchestra is awesome, and we're getting better all the time.

I'm also working on getting a grant to earn another computer technology certification. I have a CompTIA A+, so I got started with things, but I don't want to answer 1 D 10 T calls all the time. (lol) So, I'm working towards that new certification so I can do something different - it's between web development and information security.

Anyway - that's life in a nutshell. I'm glad summer is over. This one was emotionally exhausting and mentally taxing.