Chaos. That's the only way to describe my life right now. So, so much going on.
Tuesday was my last day of school/work at SAY. It was my only job in San Diego and while it had its ups and downs the last year there especially was a great one! I have really developed great relationships with the kids and several of the families. There is definitely one family I will keep in touch with for years to come I am sure of it. My coworkers and I also had such a wonderful relationship...I have been so lucky with my jobs that I make wonderful friends while at work! We all went out on Wednesday night to celebrate Summer and my job in Hawaii. They made a memory book for me with sweet pictures of the kids and funny little notes. They also all gave me sweet cards and gifts...so unexpected but so awesome. It was fun to be the "older, wiser" one at work. I don't look at myself as a leader very often but they mentioned how much they admire me and have learned a lot from me. My favorite was that they were going to miss their " free spirited, sassy, Southern teacher" haha...sounds about right! It was so fitting too because on the back of the memory book was a cut out of flip flops. They really did get to know me pretty well there in my 2 years. Such sweet girls that I will miss so much!
While only off work a few days I have gone to dinner with friends, a concert, got my hair chopped, got a massage, worked on cleaning out the apartment, listing furniture on Craigslist and finally today I am going to get ready for Utah.
I leave at 10am tomorrow and get back the following Sunday morning. Looking forward to spending time with my brother as well as hiking, white water rafting, and taking tons of pictures...it is supposed to be a photographers haven.
The weather should be pleasant in some places but in the desert it will be quite warm...temperatures pushing 100 some days I think. Yikes!!
It wil be nice to take a break from thinking about the upcoming move and all the stress involved. My Mom flies out on Tuesday the 26th and we will hit the road on the 28th. We will book it home driving about 10 hours a day and arrive in Atlanta on July 1st.
Looking forward to spending time with my family, friends in Atlanta, and heading to NC to celebrate my great Uncle's 70th birthday and get back to my favorite beach coast. As much traveling as I do, the amazing beaches and scenery we have here...NC is truly where the world stops and I am so relaxed. It's the best!
Friday, June 15, 2012
Saturday, June 9, 2012
The Unexpected
In March I went to LA to apply for a teaching job in Hawaii. It was a screening interview that I thought went extremely well. A few months went by and I heard nothing. Then...last Thursday while at work I received a call from a principal. He had a Special Ed position and wanted to interview me.
I interviewed on Wednesday night and overall...besides stumbling on a few questions I thought it went well. He called back the following morning to get a list of references and then he called on Friday to offer me the job,
I had basically assumed Hawaii was out of the question...a long shot. And then this opportunity presents itself. Life surprises you sometimes huh! The timing is not ideal but also kinda perfect in some ways. My lease is up August 1st, my roommate is moving out, I don't have a real job in SD for next year, and there were a lot if unknowns. I'm a big believer in timing of the universe and everything happening for a reason.
This next year in Hawaii will surely be an adventure...it will be different, it will be lonely at times, it will be a learning experience...but to me these ate the experiences that life is all about.
I'll be teaching again, making money, have benefits, using my mind, living on an Island and continuing to learn and grow as an individual. I'm excited, nervous, scared and a bunch of other emotions in between. But I have no real reason not to take this wonderful and amazing opportunity.
Maybe I'll only stay a year...maybe it will really agree with me and I'll stay longer. Who knows...
Back when I first started teaching I was setting up my website and I put a quote it was " Life is about the journey, not the destination"
Still one of my favorites and do true...2 years ago I left GA for an adventure and San Diego has treated me wonderfully...great friends, weather, memories, adventures and I will miss it terribly...but life is too short to remain idle for too long...
So in about 5 weeks I'll be island bound! Woo hoo!!
I interviewed on Wednesday night and overall...besides stumbling on a few questions I thought it went well. He called back the following morning to get a list of references and then he called on Friday to offer me the job,
I had basically assumed Hawaii was out of the question...a long shot. And then this opportunity presents itself. Life surprises you sometimes huh! The timing is not ideal but also kinda perfect in some ways. My lease is up August 1st, my roommate is moving out, I don't have a real job in SD for next year, and there were a lot if unknowns. I'm a big believer in timing of the universe and everything happening for a reason.
This next year in Hawaii will surely be an adventure...it will be different, it will be lonely at times, it will be a learning experience...but to me these ate the experiences that life is all about.
I'll be teaching again, making money, have benefits, using my mind, living on an Island and continuing to learn and grow as an individual. I'm excited, nervous, scared and a bunch of other emotions in between. But I have no real reason not to take this wonderful and amazing opportunity.
Maybe I'll only stay a year...maybe it will really agree with me and I'll stay longer. Who knows...
Back when I first started teaching I was setting up my website and I put a quote it was " Life is about the journey, not the destination"
Still one of my favorites and do true...2 years ago I left GA for an adventure and San Diego has treated me wonderfully...great friends, weather, memories, adventures and I will miss it terribly...but life is too short to remain idle for too long...
So in about 5 weeks I'll be island bound! Woo hoo!!
Monday, June 4, 2012
Perfect Weekend in San Fran and Sonoma
Sunny skies, comfortable temperatures, city views, wine country, rolling hills, catching up with friends...I always love a trip up to SF. So different than SoCal and in a lot of ways I like it a lot more. Great, great visit...now home for a little over a week and then Utah bound. Sweet, sweet Summer time is on the horizon!
Monday, May 28, 2012
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Back to the SoCal Lifestyle
I'm proud of where I'm from. Sure...there are things I don't like about Georgia and metro Atlanta...traffic, humidity, and endless strip malls topping the list...but you will never catch me anything less than proud of where I'm from. The South raises kids right...has the sweetest and friendliest people...and will always be home.
However, my new "home" is San Diego. I have a life here now. It's been nearly 2 years and I find the longer I stay away from GA...the harder it seems it will be to go back. But man do I miss the familiarity of family and good friends who over the years are my family. I say it a lot...but I'm so lucky to have such wonderful people in my life.
I've got some great people here in Cali too...friends I rely on and count on. Friends who help me out and who I have been so fortunate to meet and experience so much with. No matter where I end up down the road..these years in Cali have been life changing on so many levels. I've learned a lot and continue to grow...and after all isn't that what life is all about?
It's been nice getting back here to the pup, friends, pleasant temps and my "other" life. Outside of Ga, my family, and my friends. But believe me...I look forward to the next visit back home and luckily it will be in about 3 months!
However, my new "home" is San Diego. I have a life here now. It's been nearly 2 years and I find the longer I stay away from GA...the harder it seems it will be to go back. But man do I miss the familiarity of family and good friends who over the years are my family. I say it a lot...but I'm so lucky to have such wonderful people in my life.
I've got some great people here in Cali too...friends I rely on and count on. Friends who help me out and who I have been so fortunate to meet and experience so much with. No matter where I end up down the road..these years in Cali have been life changing on so many levels. I've learned a lot and continue to grow...and after all isn't that what life is all about?
It's been nice getting back here to the pup, friends, pleasant temps and my "other" life. Outside of Ga, my family, and my friends. But believe me...I look forward to the next visit back home and luckily it will be in about 3 months!
Monday, May 21, 2012
Wedding Day!
A beautiful day, a stunning bride, a wonderful celebration!
My visit home was awesome! Spending time with family, friends, and lots of laughs and great memories.
Now I just need a few days of sleep to recoup from all the excitement and non stop plans!
Next up..heading to Napa Valley and San Fran in a little over a week!
My visit home was awesome! Spending time with family, friends, and lots of laughs and great memories.
Now I just need a few days of sleep to recoup from all the excitement and non stop plans!
Next up..heading to Napa Valley and San Fran in a little over a week!
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Baby Photos
I'm such a wanna be photographer it is sad. I wish that's how I made a living. It's do fun taking pictures, capturing moments and pretending I know what the hell I am doing :)
Sweet Dallas was such a great and easy participant through our many photos and outfit changes.
**Photo editing by Ginny Salley**
Sweet Dallas was such a great and easy participant through our many photos and outfit changes.
**Photo editing by Ginny Salley**
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