Friday, July 31, 2009

Quick note

Haven't heard anything regarding the Woodland job. My birthday was much more relaxing than my usual days (when the kids are home). They really tried to make an effort and cleaned the house (in a way they knew how) while I was at work. Courtney spent the day making me a bracelet, Jared gave me a Thomas Kincade postcard/picture (yes mom, he did remember) and Matt got tickets for the two of us to see the "So You Think You Can Dance" tour at the SaveMart Center. This was a big surprise because he already went in with my parents to get me my fantabulous kitchenaid stand mixer. When it comes to gifts for me, my husband is always very thoughtful.
Of course, I got home made cards (Matt made me decode mine because he wrote what my present was in symbols). My parents called, my grandma called and sent me a card with a gift inside (naughty grandma), and Mindy and Erin and my aunt and uncle sent me ecards. Matt's cousin even sent me a text. That was the extent of contact from his side...I wasn't really expecting anything at all.
I am currently on Nutrisystem and the only naughtiness I had yesterday was a half cup of ice cream. I feel good about that. I have lost 8 pounds so far and I am half way through week 2 and trying to stay away from the scale until my weigh in day of Wednesday. I make Matt give me a "skinny test" almost everyday. It is really my excuse for making him give me a hug. haha.
So things aren't bad and that is good and I am making progress on myself. :)

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Mr. Pickles

The interview went well yesterday. I am exhausted today. I stopped by a Mr. Pickles sandwich shop before hitting the road back home yesterday. HOLY YUMMERS!!! Someone please open a franchise in Fresno! It is so tasty and they even give you a warm cookie with your sandwich. My cookie was still warm after I finished my sandwich and discovered the treat in the bottom of the bag.

YUMMY!!! I hope to see you again Mr. Pickles!

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Yuba is a no go

The Dean of Student Development sent me a personal email notifying me that I did not get the job at Yuba College. I was one of the finalists and he told me that with a little more experience, I will be hard to beat in an interview. That is great feedback.

So, I have mixed emotions about this. A little relief because the area is a lot different than I thought it would be and I was worried about how happy we would ALL be living there. Disappointed because it would have been an incredible opportunity for me and my family to be more financially stable and have the chance for other things. Proud that I was a finalist in the first interview I have had since FCC.

I am leaving for Woodland in about an hour or so for my interview with them. I have to give a presentation and I have my handouts prepared but I am still sorting out the approach I want to take. I was practicing last night and kept getting tongue tied and it felt a little funky so I just need to run through it in my head while I drive. As long as I have determined the direction I want to take it, I can freestyle pretty well.

I know there is a bigger plan for me. Obviously, at this time, Yuba is not it. I hope Woodland is part of the plan but I am also prepared for Fresno to still be part of the plan too. We have our health and each other and a home. I just hope my hours aren't cut any more because I really don't know what we are going to do then. I WILL stay positive!

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

To Woodland I Go...

Tomorrow is interview #2. It will be another long day as I am driving up in the morning and back home after the interview. My interview starts at 2:40pm so I should be done just in time for 5pm traffic. FANTASTIC. Maybe I will stop and get some food and eat there (rather than in the car)...that might be smarter than sitting on the freeway forever.

No real news on the job interview from last week. They did call my references as of last Thursday. Is that I good sign? I hope so. Our hours were reduced to 15/week as of yesterday. That is a nice, healthy 25% pay cut. Our boss...no cuts to her salary...maybe she will get a heart soon, her pay is about 4 of us combined and WE work our booties off.

Anyway, I have a job and that is good. I am staying positive for the future.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Exhausted

For anyone that I wasn't able to speak with, the interview with Yuba College was fantastic! I should know something within the next two weeks and the job starts August 1st. I'm just really really tired from the prep to the interview to the drive home.

Next week is Woodland Community College. That will be a super long day with lots of driving.

But, I am excited. The process is exhausting but I am learning so much about myself...mostly that I am more knowledgeable than I give myself credit. I think there is a great chance of being offered one of the jobs but there is a chance that I won't be. If I get a job, that means a lot of sacrifices but the chance for great opportunities for my family. If I don't get the job, we will do what we have been doing and work for greater opportunities in our future. I know there is a greater plan at work and I trust that our time will come.