So I checked my email to find a sweet encouraging email from my friend offering her service in helping me find full-time work. I was so touched until minutes later when I opened 2 job rejection emails. So I'm feeling kinda bummed..... But I must press on with my December activities. I didn't slave for hours … Continue reading Another December day…. Vanilla Lavender Sugar Scrub
I had to post another pic!
I really love my calendar. I'm quite proud of myself and all the mess and fun that came with it!
Happy December!!!!
I created my December/Christmas/Vacation calendar!!!!! Woohoo! Take a look!
I’m on Vacation!
Yes! I'm on vacation and it feels good! God, thank you that I have a 2 month break from teaching! Woohoo! I have so many plans for the month of December and I just wanted to share it on my blog. Here is the list of things that I plan to do: 1. Make a … Continue reading I’m on Vacation!
Judgment and other ramblings
So, I'm annoyed. My siblings are here for the holiday and I am so grateful and happy to have them here. More people means more joy and laughter but also more hurt and judgement. I've been making an effort to be less judgmental and more empathetic and I've been talking about it with my family. … Continue reading Judgment and other ramblings
Joy of being a teacher
I had a rough and draining semester, but this note on the board proves that it is so worth it....
Happy Autumn Sabbath!
I just took a walk and it was so refreshing. It's fall season in Chicagoland and the temperature is about 48 degrees and I'm loving it! The weather feels brisk and cool. I truly enjoyed my walk through the multicolored landscape. Autumn is absolutely beautiful! As I walked, I noticed these hot pinkish reddish leaves. … Continue reading Happy Autumn Sabbath!
Grateful for empathetic friends
As I noted in a previous post, I've been anxious about looking for work. In the post before, I mentioned that I need prayer for a car and good credit. Unfortunately, I still don't have any offers for a full-time job, I don't have a car and I still have bad credit. I'm starting to … Continue reading Grateful for empathetic friends
A Precious Privilege
Applying for jobs…. again
I have an intense online job application phobia. I fear sending resumes and dread redrafting yet another cover letter. For the past year just the thought of applying for a job would cause my body to tense. I would feel anxious, frustrated and angry before I even start looking. I know the reason. After I … Continue reading Applying for jobs…. again
Esther Yvette 