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
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