Wow, how time flies....

Right on time- one month later! Had a great weekend in Austin last weekend. We didn't take many pictures, but I will post the ones we did. I've been very lazy lately. It's been so hot. Mostly I've just been sending out resumes daily. I've had several interviews, but no job offers. I have an interview for a Third Grade Teacher on Monday. Say some prayers for me. Jeff is also up for store manager at another Godiva location. So, say some prayers for that as well. I can't believe summer is almost over. I'm going to make the most of the next several weeks.

Month one of summer coming to a close....

This is supposed to be Soup du Jour not Soup du Mois!!!! Well, I update when I'm procrastinating it seems. I have been off since noon, and accomplished absolutely nothing. I'm working part-time at Huntington Learning Center now, tutoring. It's not much money, but it's something for the resume. Since noon, I've watched a movie, caught up on my websites and forums, priced hotels for Austin, and not much else. I need to work on my portfolio, and I needed to go to Staples to have another copy of my portfolio printed out, but neither has been completed. 

I need to get my portfolio ready, and resumes printed, because I have a job interview on Thursday with Plano ISD for a High School Resource Teacher. It is my 3rd interview so far. I interviewed at a middle school in Plano and an elementary school in Richardson, both also for Special Education positions. I'm also taking my Pedagogy and Professional Development (PPR) exam on Friday. I was supposed to take it last week, but, it was rescheduled due to a power outage! This test is so that I can get a standard Texas teaching license. Right now, I have a Texas One Year certificate, because my school was out of state. My standard certificates are in Utah. 

I've started a new project in the yard. I'm digging up all the rocks around the pond. I'm tired of weeds growing through them! I'll be putting down weed killer and a new root barrier and then replacing the rocks. In addition, the large pond is leaking AGAIN, and we'll have to get the landlord to fix this, after he fixes the gate AGAIN. I'm pretty sure there is just one giant ant pile under the pond, and the dirt is so soft now that the stones are shifting.

I'm back to counting calories and I've lost 6 pounds in 2 weeks. Thank god, because I got off track and got back up there. Then, I saw the picture I posted, and an even worse one, which put the fire back in me. I cannot ever look like that again! I don't even recognize myself in those pictures. Jeff is still doing well also. 

We're going to Austin in July. It's Stephanie's (and Jamie's) birthday and Josh is throwing a birthday party. We're contemplating floating the river while we are down that way, but no plans are definite. I'd like to loose 10 more pounds before we go down there... especially since the diet will be off while on vaca! 

I'm going to get off of here and try and force myself to do some work. I think I'll go work in the yard for a bit, and then get my portfolio in order and write a letter of intent. Tomorrow I only work 2 hours!!! Then its out to Carrollton to pick up my MK order and visit Jeff at Stonebriar.... and I just had a thought to call a friend to see about a lunch! All in all, this has been a great summer. Lots of time off and I've tried to let myself enjoy it, and for the most part, be productive. However, I have not accomplished anything on my summer goal list. Hopefully July will be the month for me! 

The beginning of our weight loss journey....

When I compare this picture to our most recent one (profile pic), I'm in awe of how different we both look now. NEVER AGAIN!!!!!

Summertime Fun

Catfish Plantation with the Spaetes

The sexy skinny Soup Guy

Jeff's Birthday dinner at Love and War in Texas

Me and my honey on his 34th Birthday

Jeff and Josh having some fun

Jamie with both her baby boys

Jeff's birthday lunch dessert at Cheesecake Factory

35th Birthday at Dodie's Place

When did summer get here?

So much for posting more often. I haven't updated in three months, expect for a picture of my new hair cut in April. I have no excuse other than being in a big ol' rut. Seriously, I've not had any motivation to do anything. I have a TON to do, and could totally be working on my Mary Kay business that I am once again neglecting. I'm so glad summer is here and that we are CUTTING OFF OUR CABLE! We're doing it for financial reasons, but hopefully that will get us up off our rears and moving. I can feel my brain cells dying. Of course, right now I've gone and gotten myself sick, so I'm perfectly content to sit here on the couch doing nothing. Hopefully I'll muster the energy to finally get my lesson plans onto my digital portfolio- then I can add it to my resume and send some more out to principals today. There are a few jobs in Wylie available, so I need to get on this quick.

I'm on the hunt for summer employment. I really need to find a summer only job, because even if I don't secure a teaching contract this fall, I need to be subbing and in the principals sight. I've been applying for daycare, nanny, and tutoring positions, but so far I've only had one interview. I plan on going out this week if I'm not subbing, and collecting some retail applications. I'm certainly going to enjoy the time off that I do have. I plan on being very productive. My summer goals are:

* Work out daily

* Working in the yard regularly

* Spend at least ten hours a week working my Mary Kay business

* Read a book

* Paint my kitchen

* Loose 30 pounds

* Spend time with at least 1 friend every week

I think these are highly attainable goals. All it takes is a little energy and effort on my part. I have got to get rid of this lazy bug.

My new hair cut!