In this past week, I've ridden the mega-emotional roller coaster (and have dragged y'all along with me, you poor saps). Now things are finally headed up.
While I was in Birmingham, one of the competition coordinators mentioned that the new guy for my district had recently received a new job offer and was moving to Virginia (delicious irony). Would I be interested in the job?
Ummm....YES. What a perfect fit for me. I get to travel around a lot, have fairly flexible hours, interact with teachers and students, coordinate the competition events, and even use some of my law training. My only question: "Will I still get to judge the competition?" The answer is no, I won't get to judge, but I will be allowed to coach the students. Hoo-RAY!
I got an email today from the coordinator telling me that she'd still like to talk with me, but is swamped with grant applications. However, would I be available from June 27-30 to travel to DC for the coordinator's conference, all expenses paid? Ummmm...YES. She also said that attendance is not contingent on my getting the job. (Sure.) I wrote back to say that I had travel plans for the middle of June, but that I could change those, and that I would love a chance to go back to DC.
About an hour later, I got a phone call from the previous coordinator, and he started telling me names of people I need to call and logistical arrangements I need to make. I stopped him, saying that it's best that I have confirmation of my position before we get too deep, but that I'd love to take him to lunch and pick his brain once I know the job is mine.
Best parts of this day:
- Having a 67-year-old man explain to me what an open marriage is. (I managed not to giggle, but barely.)
- Dancing about, with an almost sure knowledge that I've got a job.
- Dreaming of all the new things I can buy with my income. (Baby, what's your favorite color?)
- Realizing that even though I'd been naughty a week ago, I'm still getting a reward.
- Recognizing, once again, that people will tell me all sorts of things, most of which are a tinge inappropriate. Do I give good voice or something?
So keep your fingers crossed as tightly as mine are. Gainful employment is within my reach.
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2 comments:
But what will Tivo do without you?????
In all seriousness, I wish you so much luck!
if I were any prouder of you you would hear an audible "ploop!" as I exploded from my pleasure at your current state - you are the best!
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