Sorry for all the sadness in the last blog. It was necessary.
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On a happier note, Rob and I get married in 25 days!!!
These next few weeks are going to be very very busy for us, as neither of us have a teaching job secured for the fall. The job hunt officially started last Thursday when I drove to across the "Deliverance-land "(Alabama/Mississippi/Louisiana/Deep East Texas) to the unspeakably beautiful Texas hill country. Unfortunately, my camera is in a storage unit and I couldn't take any pictures of the drive, but that stretch of 290 from Brenham to Austin is probably the most beautiful stretch of road I've ever seen. Totally and utterly idyllic.
Friday the 6th was a job fair for Region 13. It was good to mingle and see all of the different schools that are out there. So far, no calls, but I am kicking it into high gear and trying to be aggressive. I'll find one eventually, I am just impatient because I'm getting married in less than a month. The next week I decided to stay in Austin, seeing as my Houston shower was the following weekend. So in between applying for jobs, I got to do some fun Austin-y things with Rob, Andy & Claire:
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This weekend was great. Friday, Rob and I set out to look for an apartment. We loved the first place we looked and could hardly bear to look at any others before we were able to sign the papers on the first place. Despite all of the driving we did, plus the 90+ degree weather, it was a great day and highly productive. Our new apartment is FABulous (yes, I want you to emphasize the first syllable). We got a great deal on it, and it is definitely the most beautiful one we've seen in our search. Plus, it's only about three miles from Andy & Claire and in the same complex as my future sister in law, Heather! So excited to move in!
My first wedding shower was Saturday in Houston at Spring Creek Barbeque. Claire did a great job putting it all together (I am getting pointers for my other sisters' future bridal showers!) and it was so great to see everyone. Again, I do not have my camera, so I don't know what pictures were taken! Rob and I got a ton of great stuff for our new apartment. Andy and Claire took the gifts back to Austin to put in their garage for after Rob moves into the apartment.
After the shower, we went to Magnolia for some quality time with the Harveys. Savannah played with Nanny, Aunt Sissie's 19 year old cat, and it was probably the funniest thing I've ever seen. This old cat was so tolerant of Savy pulling on her fur and "clapping" her head. Savy screamed with delight the whole time and the cat did not run away. On the other hand, Gus, my cat, would have been on his way to Mexico by the time a loud baby tried to touch him!
Sunday morning, we drove back to Mobile so I can finish the wedding stuff, apply for jobs, email principals, and spend some time with Mom. We've gotten really used to being so close to each other that I can tell me moving to Austin will be an adjustment.
Still, I am so looking forward to me and Rob's new life in Austin. Our apartment is great, we love the city, and we WILL find jobs!!
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I always like to end with a song, so how about this one from the Killers' newest album?
Your sky is full of dreams
But you don't know how to fly
I don't have asimple answer
But I know that I could answer
Something better...
Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it...
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On a happier note, Rob and I get married in 25 days!!!
These next few weeks are going to be very very busy for us, as neither of us have a teaching job secured for the fall. The job hunt officially started last Thursday when I drove to across the "Deliverance-land "(Alabama/Mississippi/Louisiana/Deep East Texas) to the unspeakably beautiful Texas hill country. Unfortunately, my camera is in a storage unit and I couldn't take any pictures of the drive, but that stretch of 290 from Brenham to Austin is probably the most beautiful stretch of road I've ever seen. Totally and utterly idyllic.
Friday the 6th was a job fair for Region 13. It was good to mingle and see all of the different schools that are out there. So far, no calls, but I am kicking it into high gear and trying to be aggressive. I'll find one eventually, I am just impatient because I'm getting married in less than a month. The next week I decided to stay in Austin, seeing as my Houston shower was the following weekend. So in between applying for jobs, I got to do some fun Austin-y things with Rob, Andy & Claire:
- Live Music (RFJ at Starbucks... great show!)
- Climb up the steps to Mount Bonnell and see a giant's eye view of Lake Austin
- Drive down 6th street; see a g-stringed guy on bicycle
- Devour a Mighty Fine Burger and Vanilla Shake (Totally worth the bloatedness afterward)
- Eat at Waterloo Ice House
- Shop at the Round Rock Outlet
- Eat yummy frozen custard concoction at Shakes in Cedar Park
- Witness the ROT rally crowd all over Austin on their bikes
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This weekend was great. Friday, Rob and I set out to look for an apartment. We loved the first place we looked and could hardly bear to look at any others before we were able to sign the papers on the first place. Despite all of the driving we did, plus the 90+ degree weather, it was a great day and highly productive. Our new apartment is FABulous (yes, I want you to emphasize the first syllable). We got a great deal on it, and it is definitely the most beautiful one we've seen in our search. Plus, it's only about three miles from Andy & Claire and in the same complex as my future sister in law, Heather! So excited to move in!
My first wedding shower was Saturday in Houston at Spring Creek Barbeque. Claire did a great job putting it all together (I am getting pointers for my other sisters' future bridal showers!) and it was so great to see everyone. Again, I do not have my camera, so I don't know what pictures were taken! Rob and I got a ton of great stuff for our new apartment. Andy and Claire took the gifts back to Austin to put in their garage for after Rob moves into the apartment.
After the shower, we went to Magnolia for some quality time with the Harveys. Savannah played with Nanny, Aunt Sissie's 19 year old cat, and it was probably the funniest thing I've ever seen. This old cat was so tolerant of Savy pulling on her fur and "clapping" her head. Savy screamed with delight the whole time and the cat did not run away. On the other hand, Gus, my cat, would have been on his way to Mexico by the time a loud baby tried to touch him!
Sunday morning, we drove back to Mobile so I can finish the wedding stuff, apply for jobs, email principals, and spend some time with Mom. We've gotten really used to being so close to each other that I can tell me moving to Austin will be an adjustment.
Still, I am so looking forward to me and Rob's new life in Austin. Our apartment is great, we love the city, and we WILL find jobs!!
-
I always like to end with a song, so how about this one from the Killers' newest album?
Your sky is full of dreams
But you don't know how to fly
I don't have asimple answer
But I know that I could answer
Something better...
Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it...
