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.