Okay, quick rundown.
Thursday I did my videotaped lesson, twice to make sure I got a good one, and went to my night class.
This past weekend we went to the Festival of Marriage. Fortunately, we had paid for the weekend way back in May, when we had extra funds. Even now we feel that investing in our marriage is very important in terms of time and money. I'm dedicating myself to preserving that philosophy over the next 20 years with the introduction of children to the mix. We hear so many people say how much will change, we won't get to do anything; they make it sound like a nightmare that you don't wake up from. Okay, so I recognize there will be changes, but come on. People wouldn't keep having them if it was that bad. We heard the same type of whining and complaining about marriage, and we find it a blessing in our lives. Yes there will be struggles, battles, sleep deprivation, and expenses, but I gladly do all of these things for UK games, why not for a child?
But I digress...
Where was I? Festival of Marriage. It was a good retreat, not great. The keynote speakers this year said the exact same things as last year in all 3 sessions. Even their "We weren't going to do this, but here it is..." spiel. Then why is it queued up on the monitor if you weren't going to do it? Anyway... the point is this time around the people seemed more phony. Now don't get me wrong, there was still some good relationship building stuff there, and we had a good time, but the presentations didn't have the same impact they did before. 2 of the 3 seminars we went to were good and gave us food for thought and promoted discussion. I'll remember this year's retreat by the amount of 'swing time' we had, talking and taking in the mountain scenery while sitting on an old wooden swing. That was nice.
Got back home Sunday and watched the epic battle between UK and Florida. So close. The cats lost 45-37. It would have been 38, but time elapsed and they didn't allow Kentucky to kick the extra point, as it wouldn't have made any difference. But fortunately, there is a five-way tie in the SEC East for 1st place. Whoever finishes 1st in the SEC East will play the SEC West winner in the SEC title game.
Monday was uneventful. Mostly rest for me. Ellice of course worked. I had a bit of a nervous breakdown over our finances, but felt better once I prayed, realizing that God has provided for us all allong. He knows we need money.
Tuesday- subbed. Was asked if I wanted to do an interview Wednesday for a teacher assistant position. Had two volleyball games. We won the first match after losing the first game (the matches are the best of three games). It was a good comeback. Then we played First Methodist, who I call a semi-pro team. They are so good, it's scary. Well, Aaron, Judith and Ellice and I upped our game tremendously. Roger played solid and Jordan fairly well. We gave them a good game, taking it to them every step of the way. I had 3 or 4 blocks as did Aaron. We were all over the place. I played as hard as I ever have. Ellice nailed all her serves and made a great number of plays. We actually had the edge at a few points along the way, but when 2 or 3 of us rotated out leaving us to rely on our less strong players on the front line, we were doomed. We have a few people that don't quite now how to hit the ball yet-it's their first year. Understandable as it is a church league, so I'm not making an issue of it. It still hurts though to play so hard and lose.
Wednesday- Taught my videotaped lesson as an encore to another 5th grade class- I was requested. Good experience and good for the ego. I ran some errands afterward, went to my interview and got the Job on the spot! I start Monday and I'm a little nervous, but not very. I'll be helping students with special needs with their Math skills. Church then class. I am so very sore from the grueling volleyball matches.
Thursday- Subbing again today. More sore than yesterday.
Not much in the way of reviews this week, as I didn't finish any books or watch any movies. Till next time.
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4 comments:
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! See, God provides. Now you both have steady incomes, insurance, a school where you'll have a foot in the door once you're certified...and a baby on the way. With all life's ups and downs, sounds like you're on an up, which is always a tremendous relief (especially after a down).
Marriage conference: Sounds good...and not so good. I'm starting to get tired of churchy predictability and feeling like I'm a dupe - or at least like if they do things a certain way, my emotional heartstrings will react a certain way and everyone will think it's God's presence instead of some well-planned emotional moments. Don't get me wrong - sometimes those things are great and it really is God's presence, but I'm starting to see a lot of sham in the church - we don't have to go the way of the world and the Hollywood set facade.
Rant over...you may now prepare for your volleyball games and life. And new job!!!!
Congratulations on your job! I interviewed that same day for the same position (I am almost positive from your description). You are much more qualified though. This was an answer to your prayers :)
Sounds like you are getting a little embittered toward things at church, there Mel. Been having problems at the church?
So how's the new job?
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