Sunday, September 27, 2009

An Update!

‘Ello.  ‘Ow are ‘oo?  Since this blog started out as a diary of sorts, I’ll just update quickly about some of the things that have been happening lately.

I switched jobs, which has turned out to be one of my best professional moves.  Mostly it’s solidified my decision to pursue a certification in administration, which in real-life terms means that I would be applying for Assistant Principal jobs in a couple of years.  I think I’d do well as an AP.

The house continues to suck our wallets and patience dry.  We’re looking at sinking several thousand dollars into The Money Pit soon, to replace botched flooring, roofing, and tile.  In the meantime, our AC system went down and our dryer is on the fritz.  This place is the Amityville Horror of home repair.  I’d rather deal with ghosts and bleeding walls.

The house I grew up in, where my grandma lived until she passed away in April, was sold.  I wonder if the new owner will find some of the things I accidentally dropped into the heat register when I was a kid.  I hope she appreciates those pink Barbie shoes.  It’s sort of weird to think that we won’t be able to walk through the doors of that house again.  Even though I haven’t lived there in over 20 years, I could always stop in and reclaim that childhood feeling of safety and security that enveloped me there.  I guess now it’ll just be the house I drive by and point to and say, “That’s where I grew up.”

Glee has quickly become my go-to stress relief show.  Every line is brilliantly written, and it’s a visual treat, too.  It’s taking the place of Pushing Daisies in my repertoire of favorite shows.  My tv-watching list has shortened considerably since we finished watching the Doctor Who DVDs, and I’ve been reading more books lately.  Imagine that.  Books.  Recommendations welcome.

I think that’s about it for now.  Until next time!