I love it when you hear that perfect song that describes you exactly in that moment of your life. I heard this on the radio the other day, and the chorus has become the soundtrack of my life right now. Enjoy!

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I also did the admin skills assessment for the job at the church. I rocked. I am officially proficient in word, excel, powerpoint, and outlook. I also called all the schools in Richardson and Frisco today. No openings. Where are all the fickle teachers at? Come on, you know you want to leave your kindergarten class to open a dojo and travel the world.

Here’s a quick update on where I stand on the who job process. My interview at the church has been moved until some time during the week of August 11th because Monte’s on vacation (lucky duck). I called all of the elementary schools in Plano yesterday. Yep, that’s right. I called 44 schools. There was only one position that I would be able to teach (only special ed positions available). It happens to be a kinder position, but the principal had already scheduled a bunch of interviews for the position. We’ll see. I’m also checking all the districts around me for openings. Hopefully some direction will start to play out over the next few weeks. Until then, I’m just taking it day by day.

One of my all time favorite snacks (and sometimes meals) is chips and salsa. I have restaurants that I go to for their chips and salsa alone (shout out Chili’s). Last year my dad had a large garden that produced lots of tomatoes. He started making his own salsa to use them up, and it is the BEST salsa I have ever had.

Once, he gave me a jar to give my brother, and I ate it. I didn’t even feel the least bit bad about it either. The jars of salsa rarely make it 24 hours once it has been opened. Ryan loves it too. I have often stopped him from eating it. But here’s the funniest part. The other day I was working on my computer, and I asked Ryan to bring me some of “My Daddy’s Salsa.”

He started laughing, and he said to me, “Do you realize that you always call the salsa “My Daddy’s Salsa”?”

My reply, “Well, it is.”

His tomato plants are not doing so well this year, so it looks like it might be another summer before he can make some more. I’m going to start rationing the jars I have left. When it’s all gone, I’m going to put this picture on the jars of store-bought salsa in my fridge. Hey, it might work. Never mind, who am I kidding. Pace has nothing on my dad.

In the mornings, I try to go out to the garden to water the tomato plants while I read my Bible and pray. I used to let the puppies in the garden with me. When they killed the jalepeno plant, their passports into the garden were revoked. Check out just how sad they look.

Isabelle refuses to give up. She sticks her head as far as she can under the gate. Then she realizes that her head is stuck, and she whines a moment before retreating. It’s really funny. That pup sure does earn her keep!

Yesterday I got a phone call from Monte. I have an interview next week for a director position in the children’s ministry at Bent Tree. I was so blessed during my time working at Grace Community Church. I can’t wait to see which path God has for me. Who knows, the best teaching position might come my way too. I’m excited. I know that I could not have made it without everyone lifting me up. Thanks.

So, I didn’t get the job. It all kind of came down to the fact that it has been so long since I was in a classroom. I’m not going to lie and act like I’m okay. I’m upset and my heart hurts. I felt so strongly that this was God’s will, and I wonder how I could have misunderstood so badly. Maybe that feeling will serve a purpose and is part of His bigger plan. I just hope I can see if that is true sooner than later because I’m really questioning myself and my ability to discern. Please keep praying for me. I need it.

So Bossman’s wife, Drama Queen, is pregnant. She is having a difficult time performing the daily tasks of a normal person. Her newest problem is washing her hair. That’s right, washing her hair. By the end of the day, she’s just too tired to do it. I can relate (somewhat), and I’m not even pregnant.

But her solution to the problem is the real kicker. She’s going to go to the hair stylist on a regular basis and pay her $5 to wash her hair. Must be nice. I wonder if I can pay someone to shave my legs.

“I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. ” -Maya Angelou

My interview went really well this morning. Both of the principals had really good body language, and they affirmed what I was saying. I should know by the end of the week.

Also, my dad’s surgery went well today. Thank you for all of your well wishes and prayers.

So, I made it! My interview went really well. I made the whole group laugh out loud a couple of times, and I feel like they got a chance to really get to know me more.  The part that really affirmed me was towards the end of the interview. The team lead looked at me and said, “That was a really good interview. You did a really good job.” The best part about that comment is that the team lead wants to hire the student teacher they had last semester. So it really made me feel good. And for those of you who are wondering, from what I hear, the student teacher doesn’t have a good chance of getting the position.

They are hoping to make a decision within the next few days. Be watching for updates. I will let you know more when Jennifer calls me with the inside scoop! In the meantime, take a look around my new blog. It’s still a work in progress, but I hope you will enjoy!

Thank you so much for all of your prayers. I wasn’t nervous at all during the interview, but now I am so excited that I have butterflies in my tummy. Let’s see what God has planned.

Update: I have a second interview tomorrow at 8am. They will most likely make their decision before lunch. The win-win of it all is that they are trying to help find positions for the teachers that do not get the job at this school. Either way it looks good. I’ll update again tomorrow. Thank you so much for all of your prayers!