Random 5...and This Time I actually Got to 5!

Man...I stink at this updating thing!  I really need to stay on it more.  For reals.

Anyhow, here is my random 5 updates to bring you up to speed...

1.  Still no job.  However several districts had many openings posted today and I applied like crazy.  I'm really trying hard not to let it get me down, but no lie, its hard not to shed a few tears.  So prayers would be greatly appreciated.  At this point, I'd take anything.

2.  My little baby turns a year old on Sunday!  We have been going crazy getting ready for his party and I'm so excited!  We are having a hot diggity dog party (Mickey Mouse Clubhouse style) complete with a hot dog bar and everything.  I plan to dedicate a whole post to the party.  My crafty decor is too awesome not to share!

3.  I fell off the "weight loss" wagaon.  It's frustrating.  You just want to live life and not be hindered by "should I eat this?" or "Do I have enough calories left?".  But then I think about how nice it would be to healthy for my child and husband so that I can spend many more years with them.  If anything, I just need to be healthy!  The actual size is not what matters in the end.  So today, I got back on the wagon.  The good news, I didn't gain back the five pounds I lose before falling off the wagon!

4.  I rejoined facebook. I decided I missed interacting with my friends.  But I will warn you, if you cause drama for me, I'll delete you.  If you go crazy posting your political/moral/humorous photos, I will delete you.  If you use it as a way to bully others, I will delete you.  My facebook is MINE and I refuse to put up with such crap anymore.

5.  My latest read is The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson.  After three tries, I finally started getting into the story line.  But it is still a hard read at times.  The author is brilliant and has a great plot, characters, and what not, but boy, I can't take the horror of the situations at times or deal with the graphic scenes all the times.  I've been reading it here and there to keep myself sane.  You're probably thinking, then why would I want to read this?  Because it's still a damn good book.  Trust me on that.

Okay, that does it for my updates.  Someone please make sure I update more often!

Time flies...

I haven't posted in two weeks.  I kept thinking, "I really need to update my blog" and then life happened and here I am two weeks later.  The baby is entertained with his toys currently so I'm going to attempt to write this post in the time it takes for him to lose interest in his current toy and seek Mommy out.

Well let's see what has happened in the last two weeks...

Weight - I haven't weighed in a few days, but after I was sure that I had gained from eating out and being on the run, I apparently have maintained.  Like I said, I haven't weighed in a few days so that may have changed.  I'm really just trying to be conscious of what goes in my mouth and eating in moderation.  Where I mess it all up is in the pop.  Gawd....I love Pepsi!!!  Asking me to rid myself of pop is like asking me to cut my leg off.  Not ready for that just yet.

Cade - It's been a whirlwind of party planning here.  The invitations have gone out.  Slowly but surely the party supplies are being purchased.  And I'm getting excited!  Then part of me goes...but my baby is turning one!  Where has time gone??

Job hunt - UGH! UGH! UGH!  I just want to scream and yell "do you know what you are missing out on????" to all of the districts that are failing to even consider me for an interview.  Seriously.  I'm not trying to toot my own horn, but I am a damn good teacher and you are missing out.  I can't really thinking of a good, valid reasons why I can't find a job other than the economy sucks and the budget cuts have finally began to affect me.  *Sigh*  I should of never left my job, but here we thought we were making a good decision by moving to Kansas City to eliminate Kyle's commute.  I mean, we were paying the equivalent of our rent payment in gas and toll!  So I guess if nothing pans out come the start of school in a few weeks, I am subbing.  Not what I want to do, but I guess that's life.

In other news, Cade and I are sitting here watching the "The 15 Most Awesomest Boy Bands" and yes, the Backstreet Boys are number 1!  I was a diehard fan and I still can sing every song when I hear it.  So what did I do?  I pulled up the video to "I Want It That Way" on YouTube and my precious baby loved it!  And when the video stopped and began buffering, he threw himself down in a mini fit because the music stopped.  Yes, he is so my child.  Here is a picture of him enjoying BSB.

No Job...Yet

Happy Friday the 13th!  I didn't even realize it was Friday the 13th until just now and its nearly 3PM in the afternoon.  Oh well.  I don't believe in such silly superstitions anyway.

Well, I'm still jobless.  I've decided that if no job prospect is offered to me by the end of this month, I will start putting in apps to be a substitute teacher.  That will help me get my name out there, right?  Not gonna lie, it sucks.  I don't want to just be a substitute teacher.  I didn't go to school for five years to be a sub, but at this point in life, that is what I have to do.  I can't afford not to work (gotta pay those dang student loans!).  I just keep reminding myself that I quit my recent job for a good reason.  We were financially strapped with my husband commuting up to two hours a day and paying toll.  He essentially was spending one entire paycheck a month on just commuting.  That's a huge chunk.  And I'll be honest, I just really didn't think it would be this hard to find a new job.  But there is something I always keep in mind, no matter how bad the "storm" gets, God will guide me to calmer waters.  I must simply be patient and put my trust in him.  He WILL provide.