Saryndippity

When It Rains It Pours

As I mentioned before, I’m now working in an infant and toddler classroom. Last week was my first week, and although it’s not exactly what I want to be doing I am really enjoying it. There are 4 children with special needs in the classroom, and I do get a chance to work with them.

My plan was to move back to Point by the end of March, but that may change. When I got done with work on Friday there was a message on my phone from the center in Madison I interviewed for way back in Janurary. It was the director offering me a position.  I claaed her back this morning for more details.

The job in Madison pays about 2 dollars more an hour.  Full-time counts as 30 hours a week, which also qualifies for benifits.  The director can gaurantee me 30 hours a week, possibly more depending on the staffing needs, which depends on the the number of kids at the center.  To start with, I won’t have my own classroom, I’ll be a floating teacher.  So, whatever classroom needs me is where I’ll go.  This is due in part to how fast the center is growing.  However, because of this growth it is very likely I will end up as a co-teacher in one classroom, and with closer to 40 hours a week than 30. . .

I’m not sure what to do.  I think moving to Madison would be a good thing for me.  I think I’d really like it there.  But, I do have this job here, that I really like. . .  Any thoughts?

I Want to Go Somewhere. . .

I don’t know if it’s just that I’m ready for winter to be over or if there’s more to it, but I want to go somewhere.  And not just home to visit my folks, or to Milwaukee to visit family and friends.  No I want to get in my car and just go.  I want to see where the road will take me.  I want to have an adventure. . .  Who wants to come?

I’ve also realized recently that I haven’t had any really good food in a while.  I want the kind of food that melts in your mouth, and sends shocks through your body; the kind of food that’s orgasmic. . .  I know I’ve had it before, I know I’ll have it agian.  I just miss it.

I think I’m just antsy in general right not. . .  I started my new job today.  Most of my day was spent doing orientation stuff.  And the few hours that I was in the classroom was during nap time, so I didn’t really get to meet any of the kids.  I’m sure I will tomorrow.  Everyone I met seemed really friendly.  I think I’m going to like it here.

Hmmmm. . .  I think that’s all my ramblings for tonight.  Getting up early makes for a sleepy girl.  I think I’ll go read and then find some sleep.  Maybe I’ll find an adventure in my book. . .

 

Shiny

Yesterday morning I interviewed for a teaching assistant position.  This morning they called me and offered me the job!  :)  I will be working in an infant and toddler classroom.  It’s a full time position, but only 32 hours a week.  This means that I get benifits, and can pick up a part time job to make up the hours and get extra money. 

It sounds like a really neat program.  The center also works with the areas Head Start and Birth to 3 programs.  This means that there are a few children with special needs (right up my ally) and when a child turns 3 s/he can make a smooth transition into the 3 to 5 year-old program.  Because of the collaberation with the Birth to 3 program, this may give me the chance to get my foot in the door and possibly a future job as an in-home educator with them. 

Tuesday I go in for orientation stuff, and I suspect I will start the new job by the end of next week.  :)

Brains!

Zombies are attacking!  And they want your brains!

Checkout how many brains they’ve eaten already!

*giggle*

What Do You Think?

I got this from Andy and thought it was pretty interesting.

My Johari Window

My Nohari Window

I’m interested in seeing how others see me. So, if you wouldn’t mind taking a look. . . Let me know if you deside to start one and I’ll return the favor.