Relief

It has been my experience that the moment when I decide to stop obsessing over something and resign myself to whatever may come, even though what's coming is not really what I ever envisioned is also the moment that things start to happen.

In a previous post I mentioned that I had sent out a "fishing" e-mail to the sciences director of a local technical college. That was nearly two weeks ago and I had kind of written that off. Because it's a terrible job market and economy right now and because I don't have the teaching experience I feel like I need I have spent a large portion of the last few weeks planning out a post-June 30th life in which I don't have a job. While my husband and I could deal with a one-income household (at least for a bit) this is not something I have ever really desired. I've been doing lots of research into how I can save money - I have told myself that I will have the time to iron and starch S's shirts, I will have the time to clip coupons and run immediately to Walgreens for that random Tuesday sale and I will have the time to plant a garden thus saving us at least some money on fresh vegetables. I know, it's kind of sad, but I promise you, if you were in my situation you'd be trying to find ways to feel useful and not this big giant burden on your husband too. So today, while I was bookmarking on-line coupon sites (no, really) an e-mail popped into the in-box. It was a reply from the associate dean of the technical college. (Insert gasp of shock and near-crying experience out of total relief here).

He complimented me on my CV, wants to know what my fall looks like (little does he know how open it is) and what I'm looking to get out of teaching. Attached was the application for employment that he said I should fill out as the next step. I certainly don't have a job yet, but I think this was a huge leap in the correct direction and I'm excited again about the prospect of doing something new.

As for all that business about clipping coupons and being able to starch my husband's shirts......I have to say that I kind of didn't mind the idea of being able to take care of my family (small though that is at the moment) and my house a little more than I do now. And who doesn't like the idea of learning how to shop smarter to save money? If I'm lucky, maybe I'll be able to do a little of both.......