Sun Angel Creations blog...is gone.

I have deleted the other blog I was working on. Let's face it, it only had one post!
I made a major decision yesterday and my hubby agreed with me. I am not going to pursue crafting as a viable business. I am going to treat it like a hobby and if I sell something, more power to me. I will just post pictures of what I make here. I am also going to set up an Etsy shop online but maintaining two blogs was too much.
I had to do something because of what else is going on in my life. I am trying to get more instructor jobs with other local colleges and I am trying to pay off some credit card debt and I cannot do this while trying to force myself to create! I spent all day Wednesday, running around trying to get things done and was not able to do everything I needed to in order to accomplish all my goals.
Crafting to me is something fun and when I tried to put a time table on it, I got irritated. By making it a "job", I unconsciously applied my "job" work ethic to it. I put a time table in head and when I was unable to create or I had work from my real job that interfered, I was mad at myself. I cannot "create" under pressure!
This was actually brought about by some good news that I received on Tuesday. I drove to the next largest town, 60 miles, for some help on my state income tax and while I was there, I went to the Education Center on the Army post and talked to the school representatives there. The education center brings together everything needed for the military to go to school in a non-traditional setting such as night classes, shortened terms and usually, transferability between the various universities represented.

Anyways, I talked to the reps for three colleges that night and 2 of them are interested in having teach a course or two for them. I don't know the pay and I know it would be at night, plus a 120 mile round trip commute, so is it worth it? I think so, just for the resume value. I need to build my experience points so that eventually I can get hired full time, somewhere. I want the local state college that I teach at now to offer a position but I don't know if that is ever going to happen.
So anyway! Keep me in your thoughts and send out good karma thoughts that this works out and my family does not disown me for taking on too much!

Some quick updates from here.

I started teaching Monday and I think things are going well. Some of my students are a little bit like zombies but they tell me that they don't get up until just before class at 9 am. Since I am up between 6 and 615 every morning, I guess I understand.....
I have been asked to teach video editing for part of this summer. I am excited that my name is out there but I don't know JACK about this subject!
Riddle for you....
What's worse than being a soccer mom? Being a gymnastics mom! She is practicing 4 or 5 days a week now and then we have the meets on the weekends. Are these meets local? Hell to the NO (borrowed from Momster) The closest has been an hour drive! This upcoming Saturday, almost 2 hours.......This being Oklahoma, it is a very boring 2 hours.
Last Saturday's meet was good though. She showed huge improvement on every event and won 2 firsts and 2 seconds and 2nd in the all around. Ok, there were only 2 in her age group but her scores were competitive with the next older group. In comparing them, she would have taken a 1st, 2 2nds and a 4th so not too bad. When I download the pictures, I will post some.
The animals are all fine. Max was groomed earlier this week and then it got really cold so he is wearing a sweater all the time. Our house is not the warmest place in the neighborhood. We decided slippers and blankets are cheaper than propane and electricity. We are a very snuggly family now!
Time to get on with my busy life!

I'm baaaaaack!

I know, I know, how many times do I think I am going to disappear and then say, "I'm baaaaccckkk.!!" But things have been truly hectic here. The holidays were actually pretty quiet and I like it that way because I am usually stressed out. I actually decided that I was not going to put pressure on myself to post because I did not want to feel stressed!
I do have some big news BTW. I have a new job.........




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I will be teaching a class at the local college!!!!!! Yes, it is official, I am an "adjunct instructor." Fancy title for a part time teacher. I will be teaching Microsoft Office 2007. Slight hitch there, I don't know Office 2007. That is what the book is for, just as long as I stay ahead of my students, I should be OK..........
This is exciting because this is a job that is actually in my planned career! I want to teach at a college or university!
Time to get busy, getting ready for my job!!!!

My parents are here...and a Thanksgiving update.

My parents came in last night. They were in Chicago visiting my brother and family and came this way to see us. My mom is not well but the docs said to just go while they wait for test results to come back. This could be as long as 8 weeks. Like my mom said, "I'll be dead or cured by then." So they are here and I hope this visit goes well because, lets face it, they are getting older. My dad is 71 now and my mom is getting ready to turn 69. I don't know how much longer they will be traveling around the country. Their friends of at least 35 years might also come in from Arizona to see them while they are here, also.
Thanksgiving was a disappointment for me this year. We decided to not cook for just the 3 of us. So instead, we went to the local resort hotel for their buffet. Items missing included turkey/brown gravy, corn, green bean casserole, pumpkin pie, whipped cream and ice cream. How is this a proper Thanksgiving? For the amount we paid, I think there should have been all of the above....Afterwards, we went hiking and took some spectacular pictures but I have to download them and I haven't gotten to that yet....That evening, we invited some people over for dessert and that wasn't bad but overall, a let down...
This was the first holiday weekend in 3 years where the hubby was not on standy-by, alert, standby for alert or completely away from home. He was wondering why I was so affectionate this weekend, besides the fact that he is handsome, and I think it was because I was relaxed and not resentful of his job!!!! Men sometimes don't see the underlying reasons to things........
BTW, I didn't get the job at the hospital...........I didn't particularly want the job but I didn't like not being selected, KWIM?

Things that irritate me about life......

I try to be positive for the most part. The meds help with that but I need to vent a little today so this is a brief list of things that bug me.......
1. This morning, a friend texted me to ask if I would watch her child while she took a test for a job. Sure, no prob, what time? I look at the clock and decide that I don't have time to shower so I get some ratty clothes on and do some housework. Look at the time, and its 1/2 hour after she said she would be here. Couldn't she have let me know? I could have showered in that time...........Just a thought.
2. I had to have some bloodwork done last week to get some meds renewed and the chick that was drawing my blood would not give me a Spidey band-aid. I wanted it because I was with my friend from #1 above and I thought her son would get a kick out of it. How hard is it to give me a freakin' cute band-aid? Then, to top if off, I have a bruise the size of my palm from her digging around.
3. My husband wants to go to a concert/cowboy ball next month. He doesn't think he needs to abide by the dresscode. He says they can't make him. I think they can and I don't want to go if he is going to be dressed in jean when everyone else is in a suit. Why do men do this?
4. BTW, guess who is responsible for obtaining childcare for said concert?
5. When you tell someone you will let them know about a job on Monday, shouldn't you call them by Tuesday to let them know?
6. I 'won' a 1 year subscription to BH&G today, if I buy a 1 year subscription.
7. My lovely daughter forgot to take her cellphone with her, again. Why do I pay for it?
8. My statement is ready online for the telephone company but I can't view it right now because it is unavailable. ?????????
9. My cellphone statement is available but not viewable either. ??????
So that's my vent... I fell better now. Where's the meds?

Job update...

Apparently, I don't have one. Not officially. After the interview, which I think went very well, she said she would let everyone know either way on Monday. I spent the weekend discussing and making plans and anticipating an offer/thinking I didn't get it. Back and forth on a seesaw of emotions. So today, all day I wait by the phone, like a teenager waiting for her boyfriend. and NOTHING. Phone.did.not.ring.....
I am hopeful still, knowing that HR can sometimes hold things up but tomorrow, I am going to call because I need to get my childcare in order......

Job questions...

This afternoon I have a job interview with the local hospital. I did not expect them to call me because on my online application, I put a pretty high required salary. Now, I have a huge dilemma! If they offer me the job at my required salary, should I take it? It will be full time so I will make decent money but then I won't be able to teach for the university I just graduated from.
I have tried to list the pros and cons to myself but I can't make a coherent decision so I am asking my devoted follower(s) to help!
Good side of this job (if I get it)
1. Steady paycheck
2. Possibility of upward mobility
3. Getting out of the house
Bad side of this job
1. Not as much as I want to be paid
2. Won't be able to teach
3. Not in my field
4. Work during the summer

Good side of not getting job...
1. Can teach at college level if I want to
2. Can still substitute teach at local schools for money
3. Summers off (mostly)
4. Will not be accepting job outside my field just for money
5. Experience in teaching
Bad side of not getting job...
1. College position will not start until January at the earliest.
2. Don't know if i have college position
3. Both college and substitutue teaching only pay once a month
4. No upward mobility in either teaching job.

So, if I could have the best of both worlds, I would work at the hospital with flex time allowed for teaching at the college one night a week. Should I mention this at the interview? or if they offer me the job?

Commencement ceremony

Thurday was the big day! I done graduated! OK, I have not finished my final draft of my capstone paper (a type of thesis) which is due by December 5th but I still participated in the ceremony. I am getting all choked up just typing! I have my bachelors degree already so on Thursday, I received a Master's of Science in Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Not bad, hmm? No pics yet because I can't find the cable to download from my hubby's camera. When I can, I will post some so everyone can see! This is a special time when the candidate (me) gets "hooded." That means they receive the cloth that hangs down the back and is different colors.
This picture shows the tan color denoting business (MSM (mine) or MBA). The colors inside show the university colors. In my case, they are blue and gold (I couldn't find a picture).
Just in case my head got to big, Walmart brought me down a notch on Friday. I applied online for a management position. In order to be considered, I needed to pass this online exam. I failed it. Spent a good part of Saturday in a fit of pique but I am over it now. I am applying to teach at various colleges and universities in the area and something will come my way!