I'm going to try to make this short but anyone who reads this knows I'm bad at editing down my writing.
Since Spring Break:
- I applied to a new job, interviewed, was offered the position, and I accepted it! I'm now a PEIMS specialist for my school district. I handle the data that we collect and send to TEA (Texas Education Agency)
- In my new job I work nearly year-round. It's not so bad because I still have Thanksgiving break, winter break, spring break, and 2 weeks of my choosing in the summer (or any other time, really).
- The school year ended. We rejoiced that our district announced no more remote learning for the next school year. Seriously, remote learning was awful for students, families, teachers, and staff.
- My spouse and I are gearing up for our local nerdy convention, Bell County Comic Con. We are both on staff but I've asked to have a smaller part this year since I'm adjusting to a new full-time job. Even though I'm fully vaccinated I will be wearing a mask the entire weekend.
- An old friend contacted me out of the blue earlier this week. The nostalgia is real, y'all.
- On that note, am I the only person who is in complete denial that friends "move on"? I still live in a fairy-tale land where I'm "friends forever" with everyone I've ever called a friend. Downside: I get so sad when I think about how long it's been since I've talked to my old friends. So, if you're reading this and we haven't talked in ages, feel free to message me. I'm still awkward yet friendly.
- Our scrappy dog got injured but is doing ok. Long story short, she dug a small hole under the fence and stuck her paw under it. I don't know what exactly happened but later my husband saw she was injured. She had to have surgery and is now stuck in the cone of shame for 3 weeks. She also has to stay inside (which she does not appreciate) since she can't be trusted on her own outside. If you're the praying type, please pray for her. I love that damn stubborn dog.
- Some family stuff happened in spring that is not my story to tell. I'm writing it here so if I look back and think "gee, when did that happen?" I can pinpoint it. Everyone is doing ok and that's what's important now.
That's all I've got for now, kiddos. Please enjoy this ridiculous photo of me taken last week:
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| Yours truly in a tiny sombrero |
