Good luck Meara.

Pix, I have a very good sense of what you are going through. Calm~ma to help you with the various applications. And tons of job~ma to get one of them. I kinda like the sound of Headmistress!

I was thinking it had to be job stuff. and I think closer would be way better, esp with your insomnia issues. Good luck.

I figured it was this too. I totally feel ya (and by that, yep, I mean PORN) on the whole teacher application process. Sometimes I think the application process for the FBI or CIA has to be shorter and less involved than teaching stuff. Philosophy, lesson plans, unit plans, NASA-grade portfolios, my eternal devotion to multiculturalism and not macking on my students statement, DNA profile, intellectual property...jeez, lemme just get you my PAP results and personal references from 3 heads of state!

It is bad enough to be in that situation - and worse when it is someone els's situation - and even worse when the main cause is really not someone you can have any influence over. Sending you peaceful thoughts

Yep, that. I'm just repeating to myself "All couples have issues, all couples have issues; this, too, shall pass" over and over again! But we're going to have Cajun tonight to celebrate a friend's bday, and that helps. Plus, the way we keep communicating and working through (all of the) issues that keep popping up just reinforces what a good guy he is and how well we are working together. And honestly, getting some of these messes ironed out earlyish in a relationship is a hell of a lot better than letting them stew for a while and then having to deal.

meara, it's less because it's not selling because we're in a recession. It's a YAY! Good luck!

Pix - the shorter commute on either option would be awesome and life-affirming. {{hugs}} for getting through the application and (maybe) transition process as that is always stressful.

Meara - you mentioned that there is no yard, that would be a huge down point for a lot of potential buyers. Revel in the lower price for it is not a con for you.

{{{Erin}}} Banks are not fun

Oooh, Headmistress Pix!!

did the image of a patent leather corset come to anyone else's mind? Just me?

did the image of a patent leather corset come to anyone else's mind? Just me?

No. Not just you.

Ha! I would not be a Headmistress, thank goodness. I have no desire to be the head of the school. Just call me Director Pix. Or something.

ETA: That is if I ever finish writing my statement of educational philosophy, which I need to completely revamp to write from a admin point of view. Kill me now.

The corset image isn't going anywhere, headmistress or no.

That reminds me, I'm going to have to do some internet scrubbing to make sure the images are all protected from public eyes. I've done a pretty good job already, but it will become really crucial if I get a leadership position.

(writing down all the cat vocalizations for future use)

The best one I ever got was from Sophie. I said to her, "I love you," and she replied "meh meur moo" in perfect cadence. Fortunately DH was there to witness, for she has never done that again despite many amusing vocalizations. Funny little critters, always surprising me.

Beth & Matt, sorry to hear about AndyCat. What a great name BTW. I always figure a cat who is still interested in food at least has something to live for.

Agree with DCJ that repeatedly outliving the pet friends makes the eternal life concept seem maybe a little less fun. Besides, I'm sure I would eventually become bored and lonely if I were not mortal.

did the image of a patent leather corset come to anyone else's mind? Just me?

:: whistles innocently ::