Contact!!

They made contact!!! haha Last night I got an e-mail from Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education stating they got my resume and want to set up an interview!! OMG!! I was in a total panic last night and wasn't sure what to do. But, today, more excitement than panic. So, I'm in the process of filling out yet another application and will hopefully be able to send it in tonight and get this thing rolling.

No more panicking, I need to stay calm. And how do I do that? I read other people's blogs. lol So here are some that I have come across that I know at least one of you will enjoy...Genevieve!!! lol

http://eliseblaha.typepad.com/golden/

http://lovelife.typepad.com/

http://thesefavoritethings.blogspot.com/

http://makeitandloveit.blogspot.com/

So, check these out...they are amazing. Especially the first one, she has given me a lot of ideas!!

UGH!

No news...still waiting. Trying to find other options...but trying to stay optimistic (even though it's extremely difficult to be at this point).

But, I'm finding that putting my AWESOME cricut to good use and getting my creative juices flowing yet again, has gotten my mind off the frustration of my situation. haha So, if anyone is interested at all in what all I've been up to with my Cricut and just bored self...take a looksee here: http://metsscrapper.blogspot.com/

That's all for now.

White Christmas

So, I suppose those who wished for a White Christmas got their wish. I for one didn't really care. I just wanted to be able to get out of town Christmas day. But, since the snow came, and came, and came, and came. I'm definitely stuck at home for day 2. But, my parents and I had a good time playing the Wii, at least the games that we could play without the nunchucks. Our Wii Sports game that comes with the console doesn't work. So, that was a disappointment.

Anyways, I thought I'd share some pics of the mountain of snow outside our front door. Since it was so windy, it al accumulated in front of our house.

This is a pic from the front porch on Christmas Eve about 6:00 P.M.

This is a pic from the front porch Christmas Day at 11:30 A.M.

I tried to give an example of how much snow there really is.

So, it's looking like I will have a job come March in South Korea. It's not for sure yet, but some what a strange e-mail said ,"there is an opening in March and someone will be in contact with me from the Ministry of Education prior to my arrival." So, I'm trying to get a clear reading on this from Yoo Yoon who I've been in contact with in Dallas to see if that is really what this e-mail is saying. Please keep your fingers crossed!!!

My life may be gradually pulling itself out of a 3 month tailspin!!! Good news received on Thursday morning. Hoping to hear ever MORE good news next week...keep your fingers and toes crossed!!! I will elaborate more when I know for sure!!!!!

"Keeping the Faith"

Rough Day...

I learned that a close family friend passed away today. He had been battling cancer for a few years now and passed away this afternoon. Just 5 weeks to the day after my grandma passed away. Wednesdays are starting to become my least favorite day.

Please keep his family in your prayers. He has two kids as well as a wonderful wife. So, please keep them in your thoughts.

Feelings of...

I find myself going through a bit of depression. With the passing of my grandmother two weeks ago today, I still refer to her in the present tense and then realize my mistake. And I start to ask myself, is it OK to do that? My dad and I started a tradition with my grandparents before she died by taking lunch out to them every Friday. Some fridays my grandpa would actually cook. And for those of you who know my grandparents, I think my grandpa could give my grandma a run for her money in the kitchen. lol Anyway, my dad told my grandpa that we would like to keep this tradition, but instead of bringing him lunch we would take him out to eat. A different restaurant every week. So when we went to pick him up, it was hard to not see her sitting there next to him. He seemed like he was doing OK. We did end up taking some of her clothes so we could take them to Good Shepherd at church. For me, I think it would be the hardest being in that house alone after being married for 59 years.

This leads me to my next topic, loneliness. I know I've talked about this before, but sometimes it's just overwhelming. A sense of loneliness that doesn't seem to go away even when around people. I'm not sure what to do with that. Is this something that is normal? Is this something that will eventually go away? Is this something that can be fixed?

Being out here in North Carolina, I thought would help a bit with the depression. Being with my best friend and all the crazy laughter that ensues when we are together. But, I just feel like I'm being a party pooper and not wanting to go hang out with her friends. I'm sure they're amazing people. I'm at a point right now that I don't want to be around crowds of people. And that totally sucks!!

Anyway, life goes on. And will go on with a smile on my face whether I like it or not.

My theme song....

One of my favorite musicians is releasing his 5th studio album on Oct. 9th! I already have it pre-ordered on iTunes and am super psyched about it!!!

Below is the music video of the first single off of his album "Crazy Love" and I have decided it's my theme song for who knows how long!! haha