This is going to sound horn-tooty, um, because it is, but usually I'm really very charming and funny in interviews. I'm so lost about it, not even getting to the second round on either of the jobs.

I'm both dreading and looking forward to getting good feedback. My initial reaction is to feel crappy about myself for at least a day, but then I can start processing the information and using it for good.

and that is because you are a superhero.

I am sitting in a hotel room with Bailey's chocolate mousse. One time on a business trip, I got a dessert to take back to the hotel with me. Got back to the hotel room, changed into my pajamas, got ready to eat my cheesecake, and had no utensils. I'm pretty sure I posted my anguish here.

Hah! I did that with cheesecake Wednesday! But I just ate it with my fingers

One of the most devastating things was being told I wasn't nurturing enough to work a magnet position at my old school. I thought I was liked and that I interviewed find, but I wasn't warm and squishy enough. Then when they hired some jackass (who is still there) I was heartbroken because he's an awful teacher and a wretched human. I kept thinking "He's better than I am?"

The net result is I left the school, took a job doing something else (which was a job I SUCKED at but was perfect for at the time).

In other news, K and I spent over 3 hours in an IEP meeting today. But we did sign the IEP. AND hooray! They recognize she belongs in a general ed class and that's she smart and her issues relate to communication! AND we might be able to get a sign interpreter next time we have to do this in the fall.

But we did sign the IEP. AND hooray! They recognize she belongs in a general ed class and that's she smart and her issues relate to communication! AND we might be able to get a sign interpreter next time we have to do this in the fall.

Woot!!

In this market, you can't necessarily assume you didn't get a job because you did something wrong. My employer is receiving 900 resumes for posted positions -- lots of the people are perfect for the jobs.

AND hooray! They recognize she belongs in a general ed class and that's she smart and her issues relate to communication! AND we might be able to get a sign interpreter next time we have to do this in the fall.

That is fabulous news Kat!

Hey, speaking of LAUSD, do you or K know any terrific teachers in elementary in LAUSD who are looking to find a new job? Community Magnet is hiring a teacher this year. I feel awkward mentioning it to the people at Franny's school, plus I think they are all pretty happy, at least all the really good ones are.

That's so great, Kat!

I don't at this point but I might be able to put feelers out through my WP people.

I am really pleased that the IEP wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I was pretty convinced we would have to go through Due Process and get an attorney/advocate. We still might if we move, but we may not.

The teacher asked us what we really wanted and I said for an interdistrict transfer to Burbank where she could attend a blended ASL/SEE/English class. Not going to happen.

They are also changing her eligibility to reflect that she is low-incidence Other Impairment other than Multiple Disability which implies cognitive deficiencies. This part matters a ton because it opens up a sign interpreter as possible.

Whew.

Also, I donated blood today and am now a bit tired. I didn't get a pedicure (which I really wanted). Nor did I get to return stuff to Target.

BUT my new nano came. Did you all know if you have a first Gen Apple Nano, there was a recall and you can send it and get a new one back? Even if your battery is wonky and doesn't hold a charge.

Hi all, just sticking my head in for a second to say thank you all for the good wishes! We're thrilled and exhausted and more than a little loopy. I had to have a c-section so we're still in the hospital for another night, and very much looking forward to going home tomorrow. It still seems really unreal. We have a daughter! Holy crap.