My life is strange these last few months. I cannot even fully grasp what the hell I'm doing right now other than I gave up on the job search a few weeks ago and am hoping a plan I have might bear the fruit I need and steer me onto the street of a fun and fulfilling career.
Are you confused? Let me explain my two step plan (after all, I did promise an "exciting" announcement last week in my post...unless you want to try and guess yourself? I'll give you a few minutes.
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OK I gave you 3 guesses...did you figure it out yet?
If you guessed that I was going to be a circus performer, foot model or prostitute you are sadly wrong on all counts (I know, its disappointing, but take heart!).
I have put into action this week two things:
1.) I am going to attempt to become a substitute teacher! I tried this once before but before I could even try to sub I got a full time job and as I was in my early 20's I figured the kids in school would have made me cry. Being a world weary and street smart (ha) 32 I think I can handle the little idiots and keep them from jumping out a window and/or drawing on each other. I think it'll be fun and somewhat lucrative as you can get paid nice amounts for just one day of work. I like the uncertainty of it and the constant change that would be part of my day to day work. I am doing this to see if I really do want to be a teacher one day. I have the bachelor's in English, I would need a 2-year Teaching degree that is easily getable from any of our fine schools of learning in RI. But I dont want to spend the moola on school and find I hate teaching. I feel like this gives me experience, money and the time to see if teaching is for me. I think back to my childhood and I was always pretending to be a teacher but somehow I got sidetracked by doing...well, nothing. So now is my time. I am unattached, kidless and ready to try and find my career.
2.) I am officially registered for Yoga Teacher Training starting on August 26th! I no longer work at All That Matters and I love Coral Brown so I figured, now is them time! She is offering a 200-hr certification starting in August and ending in January. I love yoga, I love every dang thing about it and as this also relates to my want to teach I figured, why the hell not? Again, I am kidless and with very little in the way of responsibility so now is the time.
Both of these things combined make me feel very hopeful of my future. I feel deep in my soul that it is the "right" thing to do and therefore, I am crossing all crossable limbs and hoping for the best and most fun outcome.
Who knows? Maybe one day I'll own my own studio and more than five people will read my blog! A girl can dream right?
So that is my news for this week. I hope to hear from you and I hope you all manage to keep from being eaten by sharks (contrary to some opinions, sharks are NOT out to get us, we have too many bones and surfboards are chewy and tasteless) and to enjoy every dang day.
"Life carries on in the people I meet..." - gotta love Peter Gabriel.
Until next time America.
7 comments:
While I am a bit sad that you have ruled out prostitution as a career option, I am very excited about the prospect of a Juicy Rock -n- Roll Yoga Extravaganza. You may even inspire me to like Yoga again....
Jess - I wanted you to know I read your blog. :) Kathy Reynolds
As I have stated before, I am so excited about this!!! I would totally take a yoga class from you, even though I hate taking classes and you would probably hurt my pathetic unflexible self. I cannot wait to hear about the substitute thing. Think of the stories you will have to tell!
How exciting to embark on a new journey.
Thanks ladies, I appreciate the support!!!!
wow juice you are amazing... no joke
now that i know it works i will post comments here instead of fb:) thank you for helping me figure this out... you're not only smart but intelligent too;)
Just catching up on the backlog of Blogs and discovered your exciting news! I think Subbing will be excellent for you! I always wondered what had become of that idea, I think you would be the coolest English teacher ever.
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