JORDAN'S TRIP TO THE EAST COAST

We just received a notice from Vista Heights today, that the 8th graders next year will be going on a trip to New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. It is going to cost about $2,000. We have to have a $250 deposit at Back To School Night in August-September. No matter, what I have to do, I will be getting together that money, so he can go on this trip, cause this could be a once in a lifetime chance to see these historical places. It is for 7 days and there is a whole list of places they will be visiting. Airfare, all hotels and all meals are included. Parents can go too, but that would be pretty rough coming up with another $2,000. They gave us a sample donation letter, so you better believe, we are going to hit the pavement and try to get business donations. Wish us luck!!!

BOWLING IN SAN FRANCISCO

I just realized I haven't updated everyone on how Jordan's bowling trip to the state finals in San Francisco went. Well - according to him - horrible - according to me - not so bad. I know most of you don't know anything about bowling oil patterns, but the way the lanes were oiled was called a sport shot and it is named Broadway. It was very difficult. Almost all the bowlers that are used to bowling in the 200's, bowled in the low 100's to 120's. It was a very disappointing day for many kids.

Despite that day, which was Sunday, we arrived in San Francisco on Friday, to a very rainy, pretty miserable day, but we had a blast. The only thing Jordan really wanted to do was go to Alcatraz and eat clam chowder out of a bread bowl, which he did twice, went to Ghiradelli's and pigged out on chocolate. We had so much fun schlossing around in the rain. We were truly soaked, but ecstatic. We then went to Lincoln's nephew, Leslie, who is Jordan's cousin, he lives about an hour away and stayed there Friday night. He has three kids, 16, 9 and 7 and Jordan played so hard and had so much fun he didn't want to leave on Saturday. Leslie, is also a huge bowler and took Jordan bowling on Saturday and they got in some very nice male bonding time. Leslie grew up being taken care of by Lincoln and he can tell Jordan a lot of good stories about his dad. I told Jordan that in the summer, I will send him back up there to spend a couple of weeks, and he is counting down the days.

JORDAN IN BAND

When we got out of the car today, Jordan told me, I have something to tell you and you are going to fall on the floor. I kept asking him what, what, what, but he said you better wait til we get inside. His big news is that he was chosen out of the entire beginning band to play with the advanced band in a concert on May 30. I don't know all the details yet, but I can't wait and I couldn't be prouder. I told Morgan - see all that racket you were complaining about is paying off.

JOB

Well, I got my pink slip from the school district. It isn't really pink, it is an actual letter of termination. However, I will be receiving another letter prior to June 17, telling me whether I have actually been laid off or if I will be bumped to another location with less hours. Then on June 17, I have to go to a meeting to let them know what I want to do - hooray!

On a good note, I have an interview for May 13 for a School Secretary II at Seneca Elementary that I had tested for several months ago. I am sure there are at least 10-15 people being interviewed for this. Pray for me, I will definitely need it - I do horrible in interviews. I know I can definitely do the job, but getting it is always the worst battle.

Spring Break

So much has happened since I last blogged in January. My job (position) is still in limbo. Sometime in April, classified staff are supposed to be told how many positions are being eliminated. At the end of February, I did take a transfer to another school (Canyon Springs HS) working in the Special Ed. office. Still don't know how safe it is. I also have two interviews coming up some time in April for two other secretarial positions, so we will see.

Other than that, I have been very busy with Jordan's bowing and band and sadly with moving Morgan to Colorado.

I am so proud of Jordan's accomplishments with bowling and band. He bowled in district finals on March 14th and has made it to state finals on May 2 and 3 in San Fransiciso. Haven't exactly determined how we are going to get there yet, but I know it will work out. There were only 25 out of about 250 kids to make it to state finals and he was one of them!!! The next step is to nationals in July in Indianapolis and they only take 4 for that. And, then there is band, that kid is so good on the trumpet it is scary. He is first chair and his teacher has commented that he is one of the best beginning students he has ever had, and will definitely be going to advanced band next year. They just performed at Ramona HS at the band festival and he was so nervous, but he did wonderfully.

Now for Morgan, yes I am so very happy for her to start her new life in Colorado, but I am so sad too. I miss her big smile that I don't get to see everyday now and yes, I have daily tears.
She wants me and Jordan to move there, but I just can't commit with the way jobs are and everything and I am kind of old with no college education, I just don't know how easy it would be for me to find something very easily. But, if God willing, I guess it will work out, if it is meant to be. I will want to move before Jordan starts high school though, as I don't think it is fair to disrupt a child's life once they are established in their high school life.

Well, enough for today, time is a wasting, have lots to do. Do a thorough house clean up while I'm on spring break, so must get back at it.

My Job

So, I got the "best" news of my life today - I'm being laid off - well maybe. I will most likely be bumped down from my 8 hour position to a 6 hour or 3 hour position or I could still possibly be laid off and the most wonderful part is, I won't know anything for sure until some time in May. Talk about feeling in limbo! I have decided though, that I am going to apply for all other clerical positions being posted on the school district web site and probably will start looking for other employment as well, but that is so iffy right now, I don't know how much luck I will have.