I got some news today...

I had planned to write tonight before I read that I was in trouble with Beth, so I guess I had good intentions.

Well I didn't get that job. I didn't really think I would but it was one of those things I had to do for appearances sake. I would've liked the steadier hours and the higher pay, but I am not sure I would've really loved the whole job. I really only wanted part of it. So, although I am somewhat disappointed I am OK. I told myself if it was meant to be, it would happen. Alas, it was not. My good friend got it.

Even though that didn't happen, something else good did. That leadership program I mentioned last time I wrote...I found out today that I got accepted. I was so shocked. I am not sure how many people applied, but there were only 16 people in the whole college who got accepted. I am pretty thrilled. Kinda nervous but thrilled. Even better, is I'm pretty good friends with some of the people who also got accepted. My orientation is on the 11th...we get to go to a fancy restaurant in Bricktown that I've never been able to afford to go to (Nonna's). We get our binders, a small speech from the president, dinner, and then a social afterwards. I'm not too thrilled about the social but I guess I have to suck it up and go. The next day, Friday, we spend our day at the OK Museum of Art. I have never been there so that is really exciting. We have to do the Myer's Briggs personality test and some teambuilding stuff, but we also get to tour the museum. Yay!!! They will provide us breakfast, lunch, and can't remember about dinner but we do have another social hour after 5:00. I am beyond stunned. This program will last until April. It is mandatory I participate and my boss has to allow me the time to do it. I will have homework between each workshop. This week I have to write my own biography with pretty specific information. I don't think mine is going to be very fancy. Last time I did any community service work was when I coached Taylor's cheer squad. That's not too leadership like for this program. I also have to fill out the MB test for our evaluation at the workshop. I didn't think I would be this excited but I really am. I needed something good to happen to me. This year has really sucked.

It pained me greatly, but I dropped my class for this semester. Mostly for financial reasons. I still am paying off spring. Dang OU is expensive!!! Glad I pay resident tuition! Also, I haven't finished my paper and I really need to make sure I get that done. I am teaching 3 classes this semester. I'm teaching 2 right now and the third will start in October. I figure with all that going on, it is best to wait until spring.

After not getting the job, I have been thinking about what I want to be when I grow up...AGAIN. I still freaking don't know. On the one hand, I am excited to pursue my Masters in Adult and Higher Ed. It's what I've done for the past 14 years. But I am not sure about the opportunity for mobility. I like the area I'm in and I'm not really interested outside of it. But maybe I will be someday... What I have been thinking about is possibly getting an alternative certification for teaching. I would like to teach first, second or third grade. Always have wanted to since I was a kid. But, I just don't know if I would be patient with it. I hear the parents are the hardest to deal with. I deal with them now but I can tell them to go away because their kid is a grown up and they don't have rights to ask! Anyway, I'm thinking. If I do it, I will probably go back to UCO and take some undergrad courses there. I wouldn't want to start just with taking that test. I would really prepare myself better than that. So, I'm thinking....

Chance has been going crazy. Business is really slow with these dang gas prices. He had a minor melt down the other nite and was expressing his dislike for becoming a housewife. Fall flowers start in a few weeks and he has a potential big job in the works. It has felt like winter time for me...the house is spotless and the laundry stays done. I really like having a housewife personally. As long as he keeps his paycheck coming in it works for me!!! LOL

Taylor is really liking high school. I am so excited about that. We don't have access to the parent portal yet, and I am anxious to see her grades. She got an A on her biology test. She loves her spanish class and the teacher. Her biology teacher is the football coach. She seems to be doing her homework. I have a big smile on my face just thinking about it.

Tristan is touch and go with school. His IEP hasn't started and I am really unhappy about that. I have already sent an "inquiry" about it and spoken with the IEP teacher. Waited a week for the next step and she never called me. I will be bothering them again next week. They are going to hate me until they get him in that program. It took us all year to get him to qualify for it and now they are dragging their feet. I think I'm going to be "that" mom if they don't watch out. I am trying to find my inner chi (is that how you spell it?). OOOOHHHHHMMMMM.....

We are going to Chance's dad's tomorrow to watch the game. We haven't seen them in a while, so it should be fun. Wow. I just thought...Phil must be excited to get better access to the games soon!

Vega is now 52 pounds. We are really days away from getting her fixed. That excites me greatly. Chance just needs to make the appointment before he gets too busy with work. My little girl is going to be woman soon! I'm not sure I've ever had a dog quite like her. She's certainly not the sharpest crayon in the box. Good thing she's cute.

I've been having a high school reunion on facebook lately. My HS Pom coach found me and then several other classmates. It's been quite fun. I can't believe I'm talking to some of these people. And the girls don't really look older. That is amazing.

I am really sad that I had to miss the family dinner. I would've loved to have seen everyone. But August is my super busy month...we are open 12 hours a day. Tristan needs special routines at nite for school. It just wasn't a good time for us. I will make every effort to make the next family event. I really wanted to see Tara...it's been forever. And that Jonah... he's so cute! I didn't get to hold him last time I saw him. I am excited to know that I will get to see Phil and Jackie more often very soon. Hopefully, that will mean Chara, Josh and Jonah too. Yay!!! I love you all!

Well this is yet another long Brandee post. I hope I haven't bored you to tears and I hope I have appeased Beth. I so hate to upset her. Hasta luego dudes!