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!!!