It’s been a long time since I’ve last posted on my blog (http://www.mirdonamy.com)!
I’ve been studying Algebra and Geometry for weeks, and I am doing pretty well with Algebra, but I am having so much trouble wrapping my head around Geometry. I am seriously considering a back up plan. If I don’t pass both exams, I can’t apply to become a teacher this Fall. If I cannot become a teacher this Fall, I will have to retake the exam and apply for any random openings (which are rare). So, it won’t likely be until Fall 2011 that I start teaching and working on my credential. It makes me sad to put this on hold for a year, but I can’t make the impossible possible. Even if I do pass, it’s not a guarantee that I’ll get a job teaching this Fall or even get into school for Fall semester.
It’s pretty depressing having my life so up in the air for so long. I am starting to get used to it, but it doesn’t mean I don’t (or won’t) break down from time to time. So, here’s my plan…
If I don’t pass the exam, I will resume a massive job hunt for an office job. I still have some weekend weddings, so I do need a weekday job. I will also retake the exam in November and / or January. I will then apply to LAUSD’s District Intern program next summer. Hopefully, I will have enough in savings to get me through the unpaid summer coursework (since I won’t have unemployment then). That scares me a lot since I have a bit of debt right now from not working and making very very little on unemployment. Anyhow, once I go through the District Intern program, I will be able to go to school and get my credential while teaching. I just hope they will need math teachers next year.
Either way, I am taking the exam on July 10th. I hope I pass both Algebra & Geometry, but I will be happy if I pass Algebra. It’s soooo hard!
On to other subjects… I am sooooo super excited about the wedding I am shooting tomorrow at the Cal Tech Athenaeum! It’s a 250 person wedding, and the location and couple are awesome! It’s going to be so much fun!
On Sunday, Kyle comes home!!! I am going to see him play with 10 Years at the Roxy. I am really looking forward to the show. I’ve seen 10 Years twice now, and both shows have been truly amazing!
On Monday, I’m going to see Aaron’s band play at the Roxy, then Joe comes into town on Tuesday. We’ll hang out for a few days, then head to Florida for Katrina’s wedding at the Morikami Museum. That’s going to be such a beautiful wedding! 🙂
The next few weeks will likely fly by. I have a lot to look forward to, but this exam is looming. I do spend a lot of time studying (again, mostly Algebra since I don’t understand any of the Geometry), but I am hopeful. Wish me luck!!!