As I mentioned, I got to "closure" this week on the teacher licensing program I was considering. Next steps are to sign up for Old Lady classes for summer and hunt around for some scholarship/grant money. I plan to cut back on the tutoring and just do test prep tutoring once I finish up with the couple of non-test prepper students I currently have. On that note, I'd like to give a shout out to my crossing guard job, which does provide a steady trickle of cash flow and allows me to be picky on the tutoring jobs.
I'd been wavering between going down the teaching path or back to the engineering path for a couple of years now. Either way, I knew I'd need some supplemental schooling and wanted to make the "right" decision, hence the wavering. Earlier this year, I started doing some tutor related work in cahoots with a local high school assistant principal. She's probably the one to thank for "showing me the light". When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. Literally!
In other somewhat related news, looks like Wolfgang is honing in on his post high school plans. The applications went out, acceptance letters returned, and he's opting to attend the local university where Chaco is. Can't say I'm disappointed in his choice.
But enough with higher learning! The week started out cold and snowy, then March came in like a sweet cuddly lamb. I'm able to get around quite gleefully on the bicycle without worrying too much about the embarrassment of a crash, because really, it's all about the embarrassment of being seen crashing and not the physical ramifications!
In movie news, Magnum and I watched Safety Not Guaranteed which we both liked. It's quirky, and the characters are fun. It's lighthearted but also makes you think. If you could go back in time, within this lifetime, where would you go? Why?
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So another good week gone by. Spring will be here soon. Relax in a good place.
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13 comments:
I look like your cat at the moment. But less cute.
I am looking forward to Spring, and actually wearing a hoodie out rather than a jacket all the time.
I'm happy for March to be here also. As far as this going back in time business, I really don't think I'd want to revisit any past places or memories because they're in my past for a reason.
I won't miss the long-johns-every-day ensemble.
As far as major decisions, I wouldn't want to change anything. Other than that, I could probably come up with times I could've been "nicer" and other times I shouldn't have been so nice.
Spring is just lurking around the corner. Not quite here, yet, but close enough to tease you with all sorts of promise. You have a lot of options opening up for you at this stage with the chance to get you teaching license. Maybe it's time to trade in the crossing hat for the teacher's cape. Regardless of which path you take, I am quite sure you will be a falling down success.
And appreciate another great recommendation for a Netflix movie. So far, every one you've critiqued has been a winner (IMHO). This one looks to be another "must-see".
What a good feeling it must be to have a solid sense of direction, both for you and for Wolfgang! Congrats.
Do you think spring has arrived for good, or is there still a chance of winter reappearing? There's significant snow in our forecast. :-( But I'm ready for some spring!
Two higher education decisions in the same week! Impressive! I must hear your secret as I'm still trying to get Link to make some sort of decision regarding his education, and he's been out of high school for two years!
The worst part of a crash is definitely the embarrassment of being seen. The other day, I slipped and fell on some ice in front of a young family after my Arch run. I was trying to stop my App, so I continued to stay on the ground while I fiddled with buttons, and acted like I had meant to sit down for a moment. ;)
Yeah, I had to make a decision or go bonkers. Or maybe I'm already there... I think you'll like SNG.
I think there's definitely still some winter left. This is just the tease season, but I'll take what I can get!
They seem to respond to "We'll pay" when it comes to education...
And yes! The old "I meant to do that" trick! I've used it a time or two (or more)
Good luck with your studies, though I'm sure you don't need luck if you can ace the crossing guard test! I'm wondering if I'm supposed to feel apologetic when I watch Big Bang Theory. I even watch the reruns :)
Good movie, good weather, good prospects for schools....and a fat,comfy cat. That's a good week!
I feel myself being pulled in a certain direction, too. I just don't know what direction it is. :) Keep us informed; maybe that will inspire me and then my Aha moment will happen.
Things seem to be flowing nicely for the boys. That's a big plus!
Gotta love that Kat!
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