Sleep does help!

It was so wonderful to sleep in my own bed last night. I didn't even mind my alarm clock waking me up this morning. I got up early because I had a second interview with Lincolnton Middle School at 9:00. Let's just say the interview went well once the principal remembered why he had pursued me in the first place. He offered the job and I accepted the position. I have now joined a very strong family of 6th grade teachers at Lincolnton Middle. Most of me is excited to get back to 6th grade, especially now that I know what they need to know in 7th grade. I will miss teaching algebra though, but the principal did ask if I'd be willing to move up a grade level or two in the future. I'm not sure what my coaching career will look like in the future but I'm sure I'll find or be roped into something.

It was good to make several phone calls driving away from the school with good news for once. I haven't had too much happy news to share lately only a lot of what ifs. I ran several errands and got quite a bit accomplished before 11:00 this morning. I felt like I had been through two or three days in that time. The burden of employment for next year was lifted and a DEEP sigh of relief was released. I would've collapsed at home for the day after all my errands were completed but I had a doctors appointment. That frustrated me because they ran the wrong lab tests last week and so I basically paid money to have the doctor tell me that today and have more blood taken. I'll get my results by mail sometime next week...blah. The high point of the day would have to be pulling on a pair of jeans that I hadn't worn in awhile and finding money in the back pocket! Now I can go have that ice cream I so long for when I find someone to go with me. I was lazy the rest of the day. A friend prescribed one movie or two episodes of ER today. I probably could've done both if not for the nap this afternoon. I did get in one movie so I guess that counts. So now my summer break can officially begin because I have no worries about the job and am even going back to 6th grade, which is a strong point of mine. Let me know if you want to join me for ice cream!