merry christmas!

Merry Christmas to everyone!!!

jobless

i went for the interview, and although i rocked it like a new jersey girl at a Ratt concert, they didn't give it to me. It was me vs. the woman who has been substituting in the position for the past 2 months, and well why wouldn't they give it to her??? When the head teacher (Principal to the people from the US) called to let me down gently, i told him that i agreed with his decision because it was the best choice for the kids. We spoke for about 15 minutes, he told me how great a job I did and also told me that in order to get a job in Scotland i really need to be in the classroom here and see how it differs from the US. I couldn't agree more, and that is why i think substituting is the best step forward for me. When i get back from Florida i will go introduce myself to the business managers at the high schools near here (they are the ones who call the subs here in scotland), and i will also be able to go into the school i interviewed at to observe classes and volunteer my services as guest speaker to the US history class! pretty sweet!!!!
5 more days and we are USA bound! this is a week of doing laundry, packing and cleaning up the house. Grandpa Gordon (my scottish dad) will be house/dog sitting for us when we are away. Gratch loves his Gordon, (they go on extremely long walks together) and although Gordon tries to act all tough, i really think he spoils Gratch when we are away.
We also get to pick up our new car on Saturday!!! Can't wait!!!

christmas countdown

I couldn't wait, I made david help me put up the tree on Dec. 1st.... i did most of the decorating, in my control freak way, while he sat back and put the hooks on the ornaments and handed them to me. He was pretty happy with that responsibility, he has been working non-stop lately, and really just wants to relax when he is actually at home. The tree is a fakey with white lights and red balls, and a smattering of my classic pooh ornaments that my mom posted to me last month from the states.
We leave for Florida in 13 days! i am looking forward to the warmer weather, since i have been freezing my butt off the past week. It has been in the 30s (F) with gale force winds off the north sea, and rain most days. It hasn't been Oregon rain (that constant drizzle), more like Florida rain (coming in short bursts that could easily drown you if you don't watch out). And for some reason, the rain always comes when i am just about to walk out the door.... figures!
In other news, i actually have a job interview next Monday! It is at a high school about 20 minutes away, and it is for a history job that will last for the remainder of the school year (till june). I might be able to handle that! It is totally insane that i haven't worked in 11 months! I am looking forward to some type of job, whether i get this one or i begin to substitute. It has taken miles of paperwork and red tape to get me to the position where i can actually apply for a job, so whether i get it or not i am just stoked that i actually have a real live interview!!!