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June 10, 2005
Moving On
I can not say that everything that has happened this week has been terrific. In all honesty, it sucks. But, this is life, I need to move on. Dwelling on this isn't going to do anything for me. I have enjoyed today since I didn't have to wake up super early, I am taking advantage of having a longer weekend than usual. I had a great night last night and needed it (more about that later). I took care of a few loose ends this morning and will use the rest of the weekend to relax.
I must agree with what Nanda stated, everything happens for a reason. I firmly believe that the reason this happened is that I needed a swift kick in the butt to get me out of that dead end job. I had been saying for quite some time that this position was a dead end. It did serve a purpose, to get experience in order to get state certification. Everyone I know has been saying for a while that I need to get out of there, this is my ticket out. Looking at it in a positive way is helping me deal. My friends who spoke to the news are very upset about the way they were represented. I have had enough experience with our local press to know they are notorious for misrepresenting you.
Last night was a great night, both running-wise and morale-wise. The workout was a prediction mile. I got to be the official time-keeper and everyone had to guess what they could do a hard mile in. Splits were yelled out for the first quarter and that was it. I did the warm-up and then some strides with some of the group. J and I were mad at some of the people because they were not doing the workout right. He ran a great mile; a 5:15. Of course, he didn't think that he would come close to that and guessed 5:28 so he didn't win. Everyone put a buck in and the closest to the pin was supposed to take the money, but there wasn't much, so next time (in two weeks) the winner will take the cash.
After the workout (I got in about 55 minutes of running)we hung out and had some soda and beer. One of the local festivals is going on, so a few of us went over there to hang out. We met up later at a local place for a light late dinner and hung out some more. It was exactly what the doctor ordered. I got home too late and went to bed!
This morning I had to head back to the school to get a copy of my resignation letter, I forgot to take a copy for myself with all of the commotion yesterday. It was very awkward. I know that some of the people who were there working on report cards felt some animosity toward me because I am in a much better place than they are. I won't say anything bad about these people, but they do not work very efficiently so the process is going to take a very long time.
Today was some light cross-training. I did the elliptical machine for 35 minutes and then rode the bike for half an hour. The magazine pickings were pretty sparse today, lots of magazines like Parents, but nothing trashy.
Tomorrow my mom is going to join the same gym that I go to and then we are going shopping for a new interview outfit. I have to get this job. Some of the more unprofessional people I work with are trying to get jobs where this interview is. I know that these people are not good fits for the job, but I have been passed over for so many jobs for whatever reason that I am worried about it. Again, I won't say anything bad, but they would not be able to cut it in a regular school.
I would like to thank everyone for reaching out about the job situation. I hope that everyone stays cool this weekend and has fun!
Posted by Blondie at June 10, 2005 04:47 PM