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...)
Monday, June 28, 2010
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
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