Summer "Vacation"

I quote vacation only because I'm not sure how long it will last, or what it will consist of. Its not all that relaxing when you're supposed to be looking for a new job! Although my job is over now, my contract ends June 30th. That means one more paycheck until I am officially unemployed. :) Ergo, I have about two weeks before I need to find a job to keep the money comin'. Until then, I have lots of crafts I want to do, a book I want to write, and one to read, people I want to visit, and classes I want to take. I also want to get back in shape, learn/invent more delicious recipes, spend more quality time with the friends that we've made down here, and get a dog. The latter won't happen, but I figured that blogging about it might help it become a reality. Without a job to support its appetite however, it seems pretty bleak. :(

Levi is also looking, more adamantly that I am, admittedly. He seems to be a bit more motivated to get out of the house. I blame boredom. Now that his class is over, I think he's looking for something productive to do. Entertaining me and my idleness won't last for very long. The cats aren't much of an impetus to stay home neither, for him at least. I miss them, and I remember way back when I didn't have a job, I hung out with them a lot. A lot, a lot. :) That was fun, and its getting fun again. They used to like Levi more since he was home more, but now that they see me more again, I think they like me just as much once more. Sorry for the cat rant. I'm weird, I know. Don't rub it in. :P

I love Twitter. I think that needs to be said. There is something so cool about knowing just as much as the media does about the situation in Iran because of some folks over there that I am following. Pretty sweet deal if you ask me. Insane too, to see the photos that they are posting. An incredible situation, for both good and bad. I need to read more to comment on the situation, but I'd like to maintain that integrity in government in crucial to a country's well-being.

Currently watching Wipeout on the DVR after the beach and In and Out, day two of "vacation" and we are already ridiculously cool. Love to all, let us know if you have any leads on jobs in the San Diego area. We are willing to move, but the lease is difficult to manage our way out of. We're just going where God tells us.

I swear I'll post those pics soon, hopefully before softball next Tuesday, since I want to shoot that too. My memory card isn't that big...I have no choice. ;)

6 days!

only 6 school days until I am through with my first year of teaching. What an accomplishment! Can't wait until I'm through, although I'm not looking forward to a summer/next year of complete unemployment. If you know of any marketing/PR/Journalism/English/Teaching jobs, let me know. I'm available until I hear from the district. Most likely until the week school starts. We'll see. Pondering career changes in this hectic economy. Will this last? I need a job!

Love to all, I'll update from our weekend in Lake Elsinore soon. We went to a box at the Storm Stadium for Daddy-O's birthay. 57! Woohoo!

Old Photos From the East Coast Family Reunion

A few photos from our recent trip to the East Coast. These were on facebook, but I figured I would share them on here too!

An amazing gravemarker.

Gorgeous fence.

So patriotic.

Beautiful old church. LOVE the history on the East Coast!

take me out to the...

a few more shots. i am trying to make the most out of this "sick" day. Allergies are nobody's best friend.

Baseball!

Below are a few pictures I took at Levi's baseball game last weekend. I tried editing them to cover over my still developing photography skills. Enjoy!

11 days

until nothingness.

until the void of mold and dust, of hormones and tiffs.

of homework and BTSA

of early morning high blood pressure

of reaction vs. ignorance.

Until no more red pen, until no more raised hand.

before rest, 

before blue skies and no time constraints.

before art projects and the classics,

toning and tanning.

Before less commuting, less confusion, less conflict.

and i'll be an unemployed, unencumbered second year teacher.

11 days until the summer.  well deserved after an incredibly difficult first year.

Teacher Appreciation

Note from a student. Meant a lot. Call me sappy.

Wuz up Mrs. Ryan! How have yuw been?! Well guess why im writing this letter to yuw?! Its because its; Teahcer's Appreciation Week! Oh-Em-Gee! hAhA! Well i remember when i first met yuw. :) . Yuw were really kool nd' down to earth chikka! That's what i like about yuw. My other teachers are not; Homie Gee! I like yuw. :). Yuw get what im coming from nd' yur like best friend to meeh. Im thankful that i met a woman like yuw nd' all I got 2 say is that yuw rock!! hAhA (not even)...jk mrs. Ryan. :). Yuw remind meeg of the teacher of the Freedom Writer's Movie. Man; I wish I could be the Awesomest Teacher like yuw someday! Well I gotz to go now. Nd don't forget bout meeh Mrs. Ryan. I would come nd' visit yuw once in a while. :). LOVE YUW! :)