Changes and Decisions

I'm hoping for some changes in the next few months. Right now, I don't know where I'm headed as far as teaching goes. I think I enjoy it and could be a good career for me, but I just don't see very many jobs opening up this summer. With the economy and all, there aren't very many people who are retiring. Everyone is holding on to their jobs.

I could get by on another year of subbing. And if that's where God has me, that's where He has me. I am thankful that this year He has provided steady work as a sub teacher. I do know that I am getting tired of subbing. It's a great little gig, though. While I feel I'm ready to move on, I'll have to see what the Lord has for me. While I'm hoping for a job that pays more and is more secure, I am thankful that sub teaching has allowed me to get by these last few years. It is impossible to tell what God has planned at this point.

I also don't know what I'm going to be doing with coaching. I really do love it, but I'm looking for a change. I've coached 12 and under for the last 6 years, so I'd love to work with a different age group or go a new direction. We'll see what happens with that.

I'm actually also thinking about moving. Not really far, but changing apartment complexes. Val and I think we're paying too much for our small apartment. I've seen some places that look pretty good for less. Actually one of the major reasons is because we really, really want to get a dog. Our current complex doesn't allow pets. My lease is up in May, so we're gonna think and pray about it. It's a shame our complex doesn't allow pets. We really do love the place we live now and don't want to go through the hassle of having to move. Just another thing to pray about.

2/1/09

It was my 26th birthday last Monday. I don't know why, but it was significant to me. For starters, it marks the birthday that I'm closer to 30 than 20. That is a terrifying thought to me. 30. I usually don't have a big deal for my birthday and it's usually pretty uneventful, but this one was nice. I had friends and family over at my parents house for pizza and cake. It was simple, but nice to be in good company. Then at school, the third grade teachers treated me to lunch, which was nice, considering I'm just a long term sub teacher at that school. Oh yeah, I also got a sweet LT Chargers jersey and an Ipod...so I cleaned up :)

The hockey season is winding down. I say that because we lost again today which pretty much eliminates my team from the playoffs. It is pretty disappointing, but considering how young our team was and the Bell Capital Cup tournament in Ottawa, it has been a fun season. The fun thing about peewee though, is that the kids are still excited to play every week. 

My Super Bowl prediction: Steelers 24, Cardinals 17.

I hope I'm wrong, because I'm rooting for the Cards...not my team, just want to see them beat the Steelers.