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Decisions

I have come to the conclusion that I need to move to Arizona sooner than later.



I am going to actively make preparations to do so. I'm hoping this will make some of my family members post comments to my blog. Nonetheless I am at this point making some plans.

For example, I have posted a resume on the following site listed on the Arizona State Department of Education web page.



I am also going to get my fingerprints done this week at the police station. Then, on payday I am going to get a money order and send the fingerprint info to the state.



The next step financially is to sign up to take the tests required by the state of Arizona in order to get my certification current in the state. This one costs a lot of money so I will probably do in January or February since I have to pay when I make the reservation for the testing spot.

I am planning on going to AZ for part of the holiday break.




When I do, I am considering renting a small uhaul and bringing some things down with me. I will get a storage unit, and try to pay for at least six months in advance.

After that, I just need to take the tests, apply at school districts and see what happens. I would consider moving without a job if a family member was willing to let me, Austin, and the dog stay with them.



I'll have to see how it goes though. I can always substitute for a while if I need to. I will finish this year with the school district I am with.

Of course there are other preparations too. For example, Austin. He will have to decide where he wants to live. Then, I will have to speak with his father about the ramifications. This part will be the hardest. There will be a pay cut of course, but hopefully I could make a lot of that up by having a cheaper apartment and cutting down my expenses. If the move and timing are right, everything will work out for the best.

Lookin' For Some Ideas``

It has been a hard week at work. The weekend is here and I need some suggestions on what relaxing things to do. If I had the money I would be at my niece's wedding reception in Washington State, then I'd be down in Arizona for my uncle's funeral.

However, I am stuck here in depressing Utah. I have been yelled at or gotten after almost every day this week from teachers and principals. I HATE the beginning of the school year. I can't figure out why more adults don't realize that one person in charge of 300 computers, 60 projectors, 60 document cameras, and a conundrum of other technological things that maybe, just maybe, one person is working as hard as they can to get things fixed and working.

Yes, I am hating my job. As you know I tried to get back to the classroom this year, but wasn't successful. Now I remember why I wanted back. I am stressed to the max.

So-any ideas on how to de-stress and relax that don't cost money? Don't tell me to go window shopping either. The ex is causing my son stress about what I do and do not purchase and therefore, this has caused me stress to. So--ideas that involve no money and no wishing I could spend money. Probably it would be better for me to have to get out of bed. My ideas are: sleep, take the dog to grooming (already paid for), do homework that is due on Monday, and sleep.

Please write some ideas for me---I'm going to bed now.

My Educational Law Class

I have just finished week three of my law class. Last night I learned about the Ugly Law.

Yes, it is true. (You can Google it--that's where I found the following info)

In the early 1900's the Ugly Law was quite common. Communities wanted to only show their "pretty" faces. So-it was ILLEGAL to be found ugly on the streets in some major towns in America.

Someone could be imprisoned or fined $50 for each offense.

Chicago's law stated "No person who is diseased, maimed, mutilated or in any way deformed so as to be an unsightly or disgusting object or improper person to be allowed in or on the public ways or other public places in this city, or shall therein or thereon expose himself to public view, under a penalty of not less than one dollar nor more than fifty dollars for each offense."

Chicago was the last city to quit prosecuting this "crime" in 1974.

In 1974 I was 11 years old. I've got to tell you that I am glad the law was repealed because I was not "pretty". And for quite a few years before and after 1974 I was still not pretty. Take a look.


9 years old:



















11 years old:


It's bad enough that I have dark brown spots on my neck and nose--did I really have to have my tongue stuck between my teeth too?







15 years old:


Amazingly I looked strikingly similar to the boy I liked this school year!

I think I'll leave you now with these wonderful pictures. Maybe next time I will show some cute ones!

Lists

I have always been told that keeping lists is a great way to stay organized. I have resisted the idea for 46 years, but decided I would give it a try. I started keeping a To Do List today. Take a look at how it is going so far:

Original List:

1. Make zucchini bread
2. Cash a check and put the money in the bank
3. Take the dog to the groomer-he smells
4. Stick to my diet
5. Clean my bathroom
6. Sweep and mop all the tile floors
7. Do homework

Here is what has really happened today:

1. No zucchini bread-but when I do it will have chocolate chips in it.
2. Cashed the check-spent most of it
3. Forgot the dog at the groomers
4. Took my friend to lunch and had ice cream for dessert
5. Used the bathroom
6. Looked at the tile floors
7. Homework? Really? Do I have to?
8. Enjoying a repeat episode of iCarly

Maybe it would help if my list was portable and in front of me. Maybe I should go buy a notebook.

Oh and don't worry about the dog. I didn't really forget him. He is sitting on the reclining chair between my feet right now.

Garage Sale Blues

Usually I am pretty savvy with garage sales.

I never go to them, but I always have them.



Usually I can have a garage sale and end up with somewhere between $200 and $400. This year is a bit different. Maybe it's the economy-I don't know.

I held a garage sale in July and barely made over $90. Yesterday I added some things to my friend's garage sale and made about $15.

The worst part is her brother was selling something that I knew Austin would love. And-it was a steal at $50. I would never find another one for $50. He had one once, but his dad's brother sold it. So-I bought it. Here is a picture of one like it:





Yes, I bought him a gas powered scooter. I am the BOMB!!!! He even said so!

So-instead of making money at the garage sale I came out with $35 less than I started with. Oh well. Sometimes you just have to be the BOMB!!!!