I am trying to do a better job on updating the blog. I'm thinking more shorter posts instead of the occasional biography. :o)
So things are going great in the Padgett world. I (Jess) have started teaching Pre-K 4 year olds at BES on Fort Stewart. I am loving it. I have 14 so far, and they are all so sweet. No behavior problems. I guess I should say yet, we're all still getting to know each other, LOL. But seriously, they're a great group. It is so much different from teaching first grade. It's amazing how much they learn and grow from the beginning of pre-K to the beginning of first. Wow!
Dave is still enjoying his job. He's been on the go abit lately, he spent the week in Orlando for their National Territory Manager meeting. They had a lot of fun there, and were able to enjoy Universal Studios as well.
Other than that we're gearing up for Christmas. Have not been able to decorate yet this year, still working on getting school stuff settled, then the apt will get a good cleaning, and then the holiday decorations will go up! I am so excited for the holidays. I am going to go on a trip with some girlfriends from Atlanta to the mountains. (our 2nd of hopefully many annual trips) Then we'll celebrate Christmas with the Padgett's before going down to Mobile to spend Christmas Eve and Day with my parents. We alternate holidays (one gets Christmas and the other gets Thanksgiving). We are really enjoying that 'schedule'. Beats being on the road so much and gosh knows I don't need to over eat any more than I already do!!! Ahhh... :o)
Ok so so much for more shorter posts... :o) You all know how much I love to ramble... so this is NOT surprising I'm sure.
Peace out for now...
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
We are still here and very thankful!!
Hey Everyone, I (yes, Jess again) do apologize for not updating any sooner. Oh wow, where do I begin.
We moved into our apartment in mid-July. We are renting another one bedroom with an attached 2 car garage in Ricon, GA. (This is just outside of Savannah, about 30 minutes from downtown) We wanted to buy or rent a house but with the uncertainty of my job situation we decided to do something that we knew we would be able to afford. We really like this small town. It's small, but has the necessities and is not far away from other things we may need. The apartment is smaller than our last one, but its serving its purpose and that's all we are concerned with at the moment.
The job market here in Savannah was slim for elementary teachers. I searched, called, e-mailed, and went to numerous schools to speak with principals, and repeatedly hear, "We do not know what our numbers are, good luck!" I just wanted to scream! Oh, and I was not able to draw unemployment b/c I left willingly to follow my spouse. (Had I been military, or lied saying that I left under bitter circumstances I would be been able to.) So finding a job was crucial now knowing this. I decided to e-mail my resume and cover letter to some local wedding planners to see if they were in need of any assistants or helpers. I was almost immediately contacted by one, and have thoroughly enjoyed working with her part time ever since. She has helped me to better navigate the city and see many places that even Dave has not been to before. Savannah is a BEAUTIFUL city. This job was fantastic, but the pay was not enough.
Sub jobs are not a 'given' anymore. I had to apply during a short window of opportunity to be able to sub in one of the 5 local counties. I was hired as a sub for the Savannah-Chatham County but sub jobs were very few and far between. I think I have subbed for them a total of 3 days now. (note: 2 part time jobs so far)
I was next contacted by Dave's wonderful cousin about possibly babysitting/nanny'ing for a local doctor who just recently had a baby. I went and met with the parents and started right away the following week. She was a precious 10week old baby girl. (note: 3 part time jobs now)
The week before starting the babysitting job I was contacted about a pre-school part time position phone interview at a school on the Fort Stewart base (about 50 minutes away from our apt). Yes, that is a DOD school! I immediately took the phone interview and was offered the job 2 days later. (note: 4 part time job!!!! Can a girl not get a full time job? :o) )
Needless to say, I took that position teaching 4 year old pre-school part time from 7:45-11:45 mon-fri. I am wanting a full time position, but this position gets my foot into the door to possibly/hopefully becoming fully time next school year. I started there on November 8th and have been working in my classroom and observing the other pre-school teacher since. This Monday, November 29th is my first day with my class. I am so excited, but a bit nervous as well. Thing are so different at this school. Its a good different, but after teaching for 5 years in the same school I have gotten into a routine and such. It's going to be different back to being the low man and having to re-learn the ins and outs of the school. I am ready for the challenge though. Also I am no longer able to sub for Savannah (darn!! hehe I do NOT like subbing at all!! Teachers make great subs, but we do not enjoy it one bit!!). I am still working with the wedding planner Melissa, and might still work for the babysitter later in the year on weekends and during the summer. That job is still up in the air.
Dave and I have a lot to be thankful for this year!! I am so thankful to have Dave's constant love and support as I went through the trials of finding a job. It's been tough and extremely stressful, but we have become stronger through the process as well. We have either been unemployed or lived apart for a year and a half now. It's been one crazy ride, but I would not want to have gone through that with anyone else but him. He has been so supportive. We just hope and pray that we continue on this wonderful path. We are so thankful for our wonderful parents and family. We always knew that they were right there behind us whenever we needed them. We are thankful for our wonderful friends near and far. Your thoughts and prayers through the year mean so much to us. We cannot wait to see many of you all at Christmas when we are in Mobile, and those in other areas of the US and Germany we hope to see you soon as well. We miss and love you all!!! We are wishing you all a Wonderful Thanksgiving!! Love and Miss you all!!
Dave & Jess
We moved into our apartment in mid-July. We are renting another one bedroom with an attached 2 car garage in Ricon, GA. (This is just outside of Savannah, about 30 minutes from downtown) We wanted to buy or rent a house but with the uncertainty of my job situation we decided to do something that we knew we would be able to afford. We really like this small town. It's small, but has the necessities and is not far away from other things we may need. The apartment is smaller than our last one, but its serving its purpose and that's all we are concerned with at the moment.
The job market here in Savannah was slim for elementary teachers. I searched, called, e-mailed, and went to numerous schools to speak with principals, and repeatedly hear, "We do not know what our numbers are, good luck!" I just wanted to scream! Oh, and I was not able to draw unemployment b/c I left willingly to follow my spouse. (Had I been military, or lied saying that I left under bitter circumstances I would be been able to.) So finding a job was crucial now knowing this. I decided to e-mail my resume and cover letter to some local wedding planners to see if they were in need of any assistants or helpers. I was almost immediately contacted by one, and have thoroughly enjoyed working with her part time ever since. She has helped me to better navigate the city and see many places that even Dave has not been to before. Savannah is a BEAUTIFUL city. This job was fantastic, but the pay was not enough.
Sub jobs are not a 'given' anymore. I had to apply during a short window of opportunity to be able to sub in one of the 5 local counties. I was hired as a sub for the Savannah-Chatham County but sub jobs were very few and far between. I think I have subbed for them a total of 3 days now. (note: 2 part time jobs so far)
I was next contacted by Dave's wonderful cousin about possibly babysitting/nanny'ing for a local doctor who just recently had a baby. I went and met with the parents and started right away the following week. She was a precious 10week old baby girl. (note: 3 part time jobs now)
The week before starting the babysitting job I was contacted about a pre-school part time position phone interview at a school on the Fort Stewart base (about 50 minutes away from our apt). Yes, that is a DOD school! I immediately took the phone interview and was offered the job 2 days later. (note: 4 part time job!!!! Can a girl not get a full time job? :o) )
Needless to say, I took that position teaching 4 year old pre-school part time from 7:45-11:45 mon-fri. I am wanting a full time position, but this position gets my foot into the door to possibly/hopefully becoming fully time next school year. I started there on November 8th and have been working in my classroom and observing the other pre-school teacher since. This Monday, November 29th is my first day with my class. I am so excited, but a bit nervous as well. Thing are so different at this school. Its a good different, but after teaching for 5 years in the same school I have gotten into a routine and such. It's going to be different back to being the low man and having to re-learn the ins and outs of the school. I am ready for the challenge though. Also I am no longer able to sub for Savannah (darn!! hehe I do NOT like subbing at all!! Teachers make great subs, but we do not enjoy it one bit!!). I am still working with the wedding planner Melissa, and might still work for the babysitter later in the year on weekends and during the summer. That job is still up in the air.
Dave and I have a lot to be thankful for this year!! I am so thankful to have Dave's constant love and support as I went through the trials of finding a job. It's been tough and extremely stressful, but we have become stronger through the process as well. We have either been unemployed or lived apart for a year and a half now. It's been one crazy ride, but I would not want to have gone through that with anyone else but him. He has been so supportive. We just hope and pray that we continue on this wonderful path. We are so thankful for our wonderful parents and family. We always knew that they were right there behind us whenever we needed them. We are thankful for our wonderful friends near and far. Your thoughts and prayers through the year mean so much to us. We cannot wait to see many of you all at Christmas when we are in Mobile, and those in other areas of the US and Germany we hope to see you soon as well. We miss and love you all!!! We are wishing you all a Wonderful Thanksgiving!! Love and Miss you all!!
Dave & Jess
Monday, June 28, 2010
new apartment... check
Hello!
Yes, we now have a new apartment. No, we have not moved yet though. :-) We are still working out the moving details. More than likely it will be one of the last three weekends of July that we'll be officially moving. However, I am going to go ahead and send out our new address for those interested and want to go ahead and change it in their address book. (I know you wish I would stop moving already, but you all know I've never been one to sit still for too long, LOL!!)
Please e-mail or message me on facebook if you are interested in our new address.
My cell number will stay the same for now, but it too will eventually change. Dave's has changed already, so if you do not have his new phone number and would like it, please e-mail one of us.
No news on any jobs for me yet. I was told last week that it will more than likely be after the first 10 days of school until one principal knows for sure if she'll be able to hire. She can't hire anyone yet. I am going to start looking else where for a job, and substituting. Many counties too have cut back on their use of substitutes. Anyone have any contacts in Savannah, I'm open for suggestions / recommendations (even outside of education).
This weekend Mom and Dad are coming up for the 4th. I gave Dad Brave's tickets for Father's day, so we're going to take in a game one last time as well this weekend. Dave is able to come home too and spend the long weekend (after working on Saturday). He does not have to work too many Saturdays, but once every month during the summer months he has to work one, and one holiday weekend Saturday as well. Anything over that is extra pay, which is also an extra :-) wife!!
Hope you all are doing great!
Peace Out! (for now...)
Yes, we now have a new apartment. No, we have not moved yet though. :-) We are still working out the moving details. More than likely it will be one of the last three weekends of July that we'll be officially moving. However, I am going to go ahead and send out our new address for those interested and want to go ahead and change it in their address book. (I know you wish I would stop moving already, but you all know I've never been one to sit still for too long, LOL!!)
Please e-mail or message me on facebook if you are interested in our new address.
My cell number will stay the same for now, but it too will eventually change. Dave's has changed already, so if you do not have his new phone number and would like it, please e-mail one of us.
No news on any jobs for me yet. I was told last week that it will more than likely be after the first 10 days of school until one principal knows for sure if she'll be able to hire. She can't hire anyone yet. I am going to start looking else where for a job, and substituting. Many counties too have cut back on their use of substitutes. Anyone have any contacts in Savannah, I'm open for suggestions / recommendations (even outside of education).
This weekend Mom and Dad are coming up for the 4th. I gave Dad Brave's tickets for Father's day, so we're going to take in a game one last time as well this weekend. Dave is able to come home too and spend the long weekend (after working on Saturday). He does not have to work too many Saturdays, but once every month during the summer months he has to work one, and one holiday weekend Saturday as well. Anything over that is extra pay, which is also an extra :-) wife!!
Hope you all are doing great!
Peace Out! (for now...)
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Slowly but surely...
Hey again...
I (yup, Jess again) can't believe I have already been out of school for two weeks now! I finished moving/packing everything from my old classroom on our last day. It only took me 4 PACKED trips in the Jeep. Thank goodness we have a jeep! I would have never made it in my car.
No, I do not have another teaching job yet. The Savannah area (like the rest of Georgia) is still working out budgets, school zones/student numbers, and so forth for the next year. They are also just now getting out of school this week. So their interviewing time has not started yet. I just hope and pray I get a few interviews and job!! I am not so sure what I will do if I do not get a teaching position, but a plan B is in the back of my head for when I need it. (However, what plan B is... I have no idea!!).
Yes, I am still in Atlanta and Dave is in Savannah staying with his parents. We have to keep the apartment here until August 11. We will be 'officially' moving towards the middle to end of July. As of today, we do have an apartment in Rincon, GA (just outside of Savannah). We found a great complex, with a cute (SMALL!) one-bedroom apartments with attached 2 car garages (for all of our house furnishings). They had a great special on them that we could not pass up! Please if you are thinking about coming to visit, do not let our small apartment turn you away. We will try and make accommodations, or there are tons of hotels near by. Once we get settled, my job situation clears up (meaning, I am working again making some kind of income), and we decide on an area of Savannah, we will begin house hunting to purchase a house and move into next summer. Currently Rincon is near a lot of the school districts that I have applied to. I might have to drive a bit depending on where my job is, but I am OK with that and it should only be for a year.
I am so excited to be moving to Savannah-a new city for me to explore, moving back in with my HUSBAND-ahhh and I was just getting used to him only coming home on the weekends LOL, however, the move comes with MANY tears!! I am leaving my first job, my first 'real world' experience city, and the place where I met my husband! Those do not come anywhere near the friends I am leaving here. These wonderful women (and their men) have seriously been there for me so much these past 5 years!!
Elizabeth: my first friend I made at TIP (new Teacher i? orientation Program). We were both the same-ish age, first year teachers, and scared to death!! LOL You were there on my first and second date with Dave (they were both group-ish dates, LOL!!) and now I have been there through your path to finding love too. (an Auburn man... who can go wrong with that?!?!!). We have even found our love of reality shows and always have something or someone to talk about like we know them!! LOL. We can always find something to talk about or do! I can not wait to stand next to you in love and support as you start the next chapter in your life!
Karisa: my team mate, partner in crime (no real crimes!), my twin!! Wow, we were scared first year teachers together. What was Mike thinking hiring us two crazy young college girls, first year teachers, AND putting us on the same grade level team. You have taught and cultured me so much! I will never forget what a kitchen is!! I'm going to need long distance tutorials for sure!! Together we have gone down the path (practically the same time, and with Sandy too!!) of finding love, getting engaged, married, and now you and Sandy are continuing with children (hopefully I will not be too far behind). It's been a great ride filled with a TON of laughter, pranks, and love!!
Connie: OMG, You have taught me so much as well. My grammAr would not be anywhere that it is without you! Also, I am so glad that you are as patient as you are!! If you weren't you would have killed me the second day of TIP I'm sure with all of my crazy questions, worries, and concerns!! LOL, you never once kicked me out of your room from venting, rambling, or asking stupid questions and you have never turned down a pedi trip either! PS: I'm sorry to be leaving you hanging after lunch now!! You know what I'm talking about... 'Hey, guess what?...'
Michelle: You too have taught me so much. 1) my classroom OCD organization is OK... I have become one with that, LOL!! 2) You can still have fun and be a fantastic Mom!! and 3) That it (everything) will be OK!! You have introduced me to trivia!! Now you guys are going to have to write down the questions and call Dave and I every time you go and ask us (OK just him) the questions! LOL!! PS: We can still dog sit if you need us to! ;-)
Sandy: Wow, where to begin! You are so going to have to e-mail, text, or call me daily to help ease my nosiness!! You understand me! :-) I never thought anyone would, but I have found you! I feed like we too have been down the same journey together... it wasn't your first year teaching, but it was your first year in first grade when I started. We all fell in love the same year, got engaged the same year, married the same year, and now your pregnant!! I am so excited and happy for you both!! I can't wait to meet Baby Jess (or Jessie) in November!!
Toye: It has only been a few years, but that time has been fantastic!! You are quiet, but so fun and funny!! You have an adorable son, who I can't believe will already be one soon!! It has been great watching Dorian grow and see his personality come out more and more!!
Bouch (OK, Angela): I'm going to be honest, I had no clue what this year was going to be like when we received word that you were moving to our team. I knew it had to be great because a) you were taking some of my 24 students, b) I already knew you were a great parent to work with having Liam in my room, and c) you had a spark about you from the get go. I wish I had gotten to know you better last year already. It has been a ridonkulously fantastic year! Whatever am I going to do next year when no one just pops into my room? Gees I might actually have to teach something, LOL!!! Just kidding... I teach! I promise!!!
Carley: When you invited me to the cabin I was so excited, I had a new friend!! You are a great friend, mother, and teacher!! I can't wait to go back to the cabin or another outing with you again!! My abs are ready for another laughing weekend workout!!
Lori: You inspire me! Seriously, you are such a strong, loving,fantastic woman!! What you have gone through and over came in the 5 years that we have been working with you. REALLY!!! YOU are WONDER WOMAN!!! You are a fantastic teacher, and put up with NOTHING!!! You seriously crack me up all of the time!! Oh, and I can NEVER EVER listen Justin Beaver again without hearing you and singing it just like you... and generally I have at least one arm going as well b/c I am usually in the car when I hear it!! :-) baby, baby, baby ooooooh... baby, baby, baby OOOOOOOOOh
We have SOOOO many inside jokes that only we can pee in our pants laugh at!! I am going to type them here, b/c I know that no one else but us will chuckle at them, LOL!!
DO NOT DO THAT AGAIN!!
Do SOMETHING!!
Karisa's car and the bird!!
Connie, our pedi trip with the massage chairs!!
That goes on the plate!!
The Plate!
Cups are for who?
Witch.... Bore
Why, Hello!
KMSB!!
Being birthed out of our sweat shirts while forking Connie's yard!!
Skiing the alps on the eliptical
Bunny feet!!
...and thats just to name a few!!
I just really wanted to take the time to thank everyone and let you all know truly how much you mean to me and how much you have helped me in the past five years. I can not wait to come back and party with you all, and first of all I cannot wait to take you all out in Savannah!!!
My Mobile girls Casey, Mandy, Sarah, and Missy, you know you are never forgotten!! You girls have known me and stuck by me through it all! We have been through it all, and I can't wait to go through it some more in Savannah!! Holla!! (whatever that IT will be)
My college peeps Laura, Sarah Beth, Meghan, Chris, Brooke, and everyone else in Facebook land!! I am so glad that we are all still in contact! Friendships really are hard to keep up at times! We might go weeks/months without talking, but when we get back together, each moment is cherished and enjoyed by all!! I cannot wait to take you guys around Savannah as well!! We need to give the town a little Auburn spirit!! Thank goodness we have facebook to help keep us in touch!!
Lastly, but not least my family! I know it seems that I might be moving even farther from you all, please know that you are all just as close to my heart as ever. You guys are ALL welcome to come to Savannah when you get a chance or want to! :-)
Well if you have made it this far in this blog post BLESS you!!! I'm so sorry to have literally written a novel here! I have never been one to just say a few words! Love you all and see ya in Savannah! (which is where I will more than likely be for my next post).
Peace Out!
Dave and Jess
I (yup, Jess again) can't believe I have already been out of school for two weeks now! I finished moving/packing everything from my old classroom on our last day. It only took me 4 PACKED trips in the Jeep. Thank goodness we have a jeep! I would have never made it in my car.
No, I do not have another teaching job yet. The Savannah area (like the rest of Georgia) is still working out budgets, school zones/student numbers, and so forth for the next year. They are also just now getting out of school this week. So their interviewing time has not started yet. I just hope and pray I get a few interviews and job!! I am not so sure what I will do if I do not get a teaching position, but a plan B is in the back of my head for when I need it. (However, what plan B is... I have no idea!!).
Yes, I am still in Atlanta and Dave is in Savannah staying with his parents. We have to keep the apartment here until August 11. We will be 'officially' moving towards the middle to end of July. As of today, we do have an apartment in Rincon, GA (just outside of Savannah). We found a great complex, with a cute (SMALL!) one-bedroom apartments with attached 2 car garages (for all of our house furnishings). They had a great special on them that we could not pass up! Please if you are thinking about coming to visit, do not let our small apartment turn you away. We will try and make accommodations, or there are tons of hotels near by. Once we get settled, my job situation clears up (meaning, I am working again making some kind of income), and we decide on an area of Savannah, we will begin house hunting to purchase a house and move into next summer. Currently Rincon is near a lot of the school districts that I have applied to. I might have to drive a bit depending on where my job is, but I am OK with that and it should only be for a year.
I am so excited to be moving to Savannah-a new city for me to explore, moving back in with my HUSBAND-ahhh and I was just getting used to him only coming home on the weekends LOL, however, the move comes with MANY tears!! I am leaving my first job, my first 'real world' experience city, and the place where I met my husband! Those do not come anywhere near the friends I am leaving here. These wonderful women (and their men) have seriously been there for me so much these past 5 years!!
Elizabeth: my first friend I made at TIP (new Teacher i? orientation Program). We were both the same-ish age, first year teachers, and scared to death!! LOL You were there on my first and second date with Dave (they were both group-ish dates, LOL!!) and now I have been there through your path to finding love too. (an Auburn man... who can go wrong with that?!?!!). We have even found our love of reality shows and always have something or someone to talk about like we know them!! LOL. We can always find something to talk about or do! I can not wait to stand next to you in love and support as you start the next chapter in your life!
Karisa: my team mate, partner in crime (no real crimes!), my twin!! Wow, we were scared first year teachers together. What was Mike thinking hiring us two crazy young college girls, first year teachers, AND putting us on the same grade level team. You have taught and cultured me so much! I will never forget what a kitchen is!! I'm going to need long distance tutorials for sure!! Together we have gone down the path (practically the same time, and with Sandy too!!) of finding love, getting engaged, married, and now you and Sandy are continuing with children (hopefully I will not be too far behind). It's been a great ride filled with a TON of laughter, pranks, and love!!
Connie: OMG, You have taught me so much as well. My grammAr would not be anywhere that it is without you! Also, I am so glad that you are as patient as you are!! If you weren't you would have killed me the second day of TIP I'm sure with all of my crazy questions, worries, and concerns!! LOL, you never once kicked me out of your room from venting, rambling, or asking stupid questions and you have never turned down a pedi trip either! PS: I'm sorry to be leaving you hanging after lunch now!! You know what I'm talking about... 'Hey, guess what?...'
Michelle: You too have taught me so much. 1) my classroom OCD organization is OK... I have become one with that, LOL!! 2) You can still have fun and be a fantastic Mom!! and 3) That it (everything) will be OK!! You have introduced me to trivia!! Now you guys are going to have to write down the questions and call Dave and I every time you go and ask us (OK just him) the questions! LOL!! PS: We can still dog sit if you need us to! ;-)
Sandy: Wow, where to begin! You are so going to have to e-mail, text, or call me daily to help ease my nosiness!! You understand me! :-) I never thought anyone would, but I have found you! I feed like we too have been down the same journey together... it wasn't your first year teaching, but it was your first year in first grade when I started. We all fell in love the same year, got engaged the same year, married the same year, and now your pregnant!! I am so excited and happy for you both!! I can't wait to meet Baby Jess (or Jessie) in November!!
Toye: It has only been a few years, but that time has been fantastic!! You are quiet, but so fun and funny!! You have an adorable son, who I can't believe will already be one soon!! It has been great watching Dorian grow and see his personality come out more and more!!
Bouch (OK, Angela): I'm going to be honest, I had no clue what this year was going to be like when we received word that you were moving to our team. I knew it had to be great because a) you were taking some of my 24 students, b) I already knew you were a great parent to work with having Liam in my room, and c) you had a spark about you from the get go. I wish I had gotten to know you better last year already. It has been a ridonkulously fantastic year! Whatever am I going to do next year when no one just pops into my room? Gees I might actually have to teach something, LOL!!! Just kidding... I teach! I promise!!!
Carley: When you invited me to the cabin I was so excited, I had a new friend!! You are a great friend, mother, and teacher!! I can't wait to go back to the cabin or another outing with you again!! My abs are ready for another laughing weekend workout!!
Lori: You inspire me! Seriously, you are such a strong, loving,fantastic woman!! What you have gone through and over came in the 5 years that we have been working with you. REALLY!!! YOU are WONDER WOMAN!!! You are a fantastic teacher, and put up with NOTHING!!! You seriously crack me up all of the time!! Oh, and I can NEVER EVER listen Justin Beaver again without hearing you and singing it just like you... and generally I have at least one arm going as well b/c I am usually in the car when I hear it!! :-) baby, baby, baby ooooooh... baby, baby, baby OOOOOOOOOh
We have SOOOO many inside jokes that only we can pee in our pants laugh at!! I am going to type them here, b/c I know that no one else but us will chuckle at them, LOL!!
DO NOT DO THAT AGAIN!!
Do SOMETHING!!
Karisa's car and the bird!!
Connie, our pedi trip with the massage chairs!!
That goes on the plate!!
The Plate!
Cups are for who?
Witch.... Bore
Why, Hello!
KMSB!!
Being birthed out of our sweat shirts while forking Connie's yard!!
Skiing the alps on the eliptical
Bunny feet!!
...and thats just to name a few!!
I just really wanted to take the time to thank everyone and let you all know truly how much you mean to me and how much you have helped me in the past five years. I can not wait to come back and party with you all, and first of all I cannot wait to take you all out in Savannah!!!
My Mobile girls Casey, Mandy, Sarah, and Missy, you know you are never forgotten!! You girls have known me and stuck by me through it all! We have been through it all, and I can't wait to go through it some more in Savannah!! Holla!! (whatever that IT will be)
My college peeps Laura, Sarah Beth, Meghan, Chris, Brooke, and everyone else in Facebook land!! I am so glad that we are all still in contact! Friendships really are hard to keep up at times! We might go weeks/months without talking, but when we get back together, each moment is cherished and enjoyed by all!! I cannot wait to take you guys around Savannah as well!! We need to give the town a little Auburn spirit!! Thank goodness we have facebook to help keep us in touch!!
Lastly, but not least my family! I know it seems that I might be moving even farther from you all, please know that you are all just as close to my heart as ever. You guys are ALL welcome to come to Savannah when you get a chance or want to! :-)
Well if you have made it this far in this blog post BLESS you!!! I'm so sorry to have literally written a novel here! I have never been one to just say a few words! Love you all and see ya in Savannah! (which is where I will more than likely be for my next post).
Peace Out!
Dave and Jess
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Time just keeps on ticking ticking...
Hey everyone!! So I (Jess, the only one who ever types on here, ha ha) totally didn't realize that the last time I posted anything was in December!! I do apologize! However, our lives have not been that exciting for us to post anything.
What have the Padgett's been up to? A lot of nothing. :-) With Dave only coming home every other weekend, I've been able to make a long over due trip or two. I made it to Nashville to see my Big Sis Meghan. We had a great weekend together catching up and went to a winery!! Yum! We had our 'Mardi Gras' weekend much after Mardi Gras this year in Birmingham with Brooke, Sarah Beth, Chris, Laura, and Larry! That was a lot of fun! I went home for my mid-winter break (yes, I am SO going to miss having a week off every six weeks!! Savannah doesn't have the same schedule as I am on now! :-( ) I was spend some time with Mom, Dad, Casey, Madison, Mandy, and Garrett! Casey, Patrick, and Madison also came up one weekend when Casey's cousin Season was competing in a cheerleading (She is on the U of Maryland competitive cheer squad) competition in Atlanta. That was so crazy cool. Never in my life have I seen so much sparkle, make-up, and spandex!! It was totally fun though! Also since I last updated, I have lost my last living grandparent, my Grandmommie!! My Dad's mom. She hasn't been in the greatest health for the past year, but in March her health was going down fast. She went peacefully surrounded by most all of her children!! It was wonderful funeral. She had every one of her 8 children there, 17 grandchildren, and 18 of her 22 great grandchildren. I saw cousins that I had not seen in, really, it's been so long that I cannot remember how long it truly had been. It was just fantastic to see everyone, celebrate her life, and remember all the great times we had with her!
Dave is still working in Savannah and coming home roughly every other weekend. He is loving his job!! Right now he is a bit stressed with some trainings that he has to do on top of everything else that is still expected out of him and in his stores. He is keeping his head above water and making it through though. I'm just so excited and thankful that he found such a good job and a job that he is truly enjoying!! Wish we didn't have to live apart but even that is almost over now!! Wow, this year has gone by so fast!!
Me... I am working on finding a job!! Please keep my job in your prayers! I have sent my resume, cover letter, contacts, and letters of recommendation to every school (about 70 total) in 5 counties in the Savannah, GA area. Teaching in GA is not looking good, but there is hope for something to come along through my various connections. Right now we are gearing up for our state standardized test called CRCT!!! Yes, they give this crazy standardized test to FIRST graders!! Its crazy! This test is so frustrating. If someone walks by my door and sees me point at something... I can lose my job. If I say something that is not 'in the script'... I can lose my job. If for some reason my voice fluctuates or I look funny at something... I can lose my job. UGH really?!?!!... I went to college for 7 years, have two degrees, you allow me to be in a room with these kids for 10 mos out of the year, but I can't give a test on my own, help guide a lost child on the wrong number, or use expression in my voice? Wow!! Anyways... Welcome to GA! With that said... we only have 6 more weeks of school left. The kids are out May 28 and teachers are out on June 3rd. YAY!!! Dave and I have our apartment in Atlanta until early August so... as of now we'll be looking for an apartment in Savannah for the first few months and then once we're settled in (with me having a job, hopefully!!) we can start looking for a house in a nice area. We did not want to rush into anything and regret it later.
We hope you all have enjoyed catching up on our crazy boring lives. :-)
Hopefully I will update before too long again.
Peace out ... for now!
What have the Padgett's been up to? A lot of nothing. :-) With Dave only coming home every other weekend, I've been able to make a long over due trip or two. I made it to Nashville to see my Big Sis Meghan. We had a great weekend together catching up and went to a winery!! Yum! We had our 'Mardi Gras' weekend much after Mardi Gras this year in Birmingham with Brooke, Sarah Beth, Chris, Laura, and Larry! That was a lot of fun! I went home for my mid-winter break (yes, I am SO going to miss having a week off every six weeks!! Savannah doesn't have the same schedule as I am on now! :-( ) I was spend some time with Mom, Dad, Casey, Madison, Mandy, and Garrett! Casey, Patrick, and Madison also came up one weekend when Casey's cousin Season was competing in a cheerleading (She is on the U of Maryland competitive cheer squad) competition in Atlanta. That was so crazy cool. Never in my life have I seen so much sparkle, make-up, and spandex!! It was totally fun though! Also since I last updated, I have lost my last living grandparent, my Grandmommie!! My Dad's mom. She hasn't been in the greatest health for the past year, but in March her health was going down fast. She went peacefully surrounded by most all of her children!! It was wonderful funeral. She had every one of her 8 children there, 17 grandchildren, and 18 of her 22 great grandchildren. I saw cousins that I had not seen in, really, it's been so long that I cannot remember how long it truly had been. It was just fantastic to see everyone, celebrate her life, and remember all the great times we had with her!
Dave is still working in Savannah and coming home roughly every other weekend. He is loving his job!! Right now he is a bit stressed with some trainings that he has to do on top of everything else that is still expected out of him and in his stores. He is keeping his head above water and making it through though. I'm just so excited and thankful that he found such a good job and a job that he is truly enjoying!! Wish we didn't have to live apart but even that is almost over now!! Wow, this year has gone by so fast!!
Me... I am working on finding a job!! Please keep my job in your prayers! I have sent my resume, cover letter, contacts, and letters of recommendation to every school (about 70 total) in 5 counties in the Savannah, GA area. Teaching in GA is not looking good, but there is hope for something to come along through my various connections. Right now we are gearing up for our state standardized test called CRCT!!! Yes, they give this crazy standardized test to FIRST graders!! Its crazy! This test is so frustrating. If someone walks by my door and sees me point at something... I can lose my job. If I say something that is not 'in the script'... I can lose my job. If for some reason my voice fluctuates or I look funny at something... I can lose my job. UGH really?!?!!... I went to college for 7 years, have two degrees, you allow me to be in a room with these kids for 10 mos out of the year, but I can't give a test on my own, help guide a lost child on the wrong number, or use expression in my voice? Wow!! Anyways... Welcome to GA! With that said... we only have 6 more weeks of school left. The kids are out May 28 and teachers are out on June 3rd. YAY!!! Dave and I have our apartment in Atlanta until early August so... as of now we'll be looking for an apartment in Savannah for the first few months and then once we're settled in (with me having a job, hopefully!!) we can start looking for a house in a nice area. We did not want to rush into anything and regret it later.
We hope you all have enjoyed catching up on our crazy boring lives. :-)
Hopefully I will update before too long again.
Peace out ... for now!
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