Saturday, May 14, 2022

ScrapHappy Saturday - Catching Up


 

"Life move pretty fast, if you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it"

My life has moved faster than usual in the past week.  I think it was last Thursday when they posted a new job opening at my school.  The district is creating a new position at all of the middle and high schools to have a new College and Career Counselor on staff.  I knew that they were going to be creating the job, but I assumed it would require counseling credentials.  When the announcement was finally made, it was listed as a "specialist" instead of a counselor and I met all of the requirements.   Thinking that this might just be the change that I need right now, I discussed with the family and eagerly applied.  Much drama ensued and the job description changed several times during the week, but in the end, it was a job that I wanted very much to do and it was offered to me!   

So now I need to move out of my classroom and get a new teacher ready to take over AP Biology, learn how to handle all the new job responsibilities, attend training sessions and planning meetings and move into an office.  I also need to wrap up the semester, submit final grades, pack and move furniture to the house in Virginia..... I am sure there is more, but right now I am just making lists and contemplating the future.  I did get to start in on the green scraps though.   I got all the ironing and trimming done.  I was just ready to start sewing blocks together when Anna declared that she was coming home for the weekend.  Most importantly though, I need to make some serious progress on Sydney's t-shirt quilt, because graduation is just 6 short days away.   



17 comments:

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

sometimes the days just fly by

The Joyful Quilter said...

Congratulations on your escape from the classroom, Angela!! I know you will do a great job with this new assignment. Hope you can relax with a bit of scrappy sewing this weekend!

Pat at Bell Creek Quilts said...

Congrats on your new job! I'm sure you will guide the students to great choices for their future!

Jenny said...

Many congratulations! There seems a lot to do before you take up your new role, but then, that seems to be the story of your life these days. Best of luck, I'm sure you will be a wonderful counselor.

Mari said...

Congratulations! New challenges make your brain grow, right? I hope this will be very fulfilling. . .and I hope you get hte T-shirt quilt done!

Deb A said...

Congrats on the new job! Hope you can get a little sewing in this weekend to relax. I think Sydney will be ok with her quilt being done for college move in =)

Sylvia@Treadlestitches said...

Congratulations on the new job, it sounds very exciting. Good luck with all those items on your list. I'm amazed you have time to sew, but I know time spent with fabric and thread helps us manage stress. Even good stress!

Chantal said...

Oh MY! That's a truckload of things to do. When it rains, it really pours. Sorry for all the extra work but congrats on the new job! I didn't get the job I applied for last month but I'm happy to hear that some people do get their dream job. There's still hope for me. Enjoy some green sewing and Anna of course. ;^)

Sara said...

Congratulations on that new position. It sound like it could be very interesting!! I’m sure you will be terrific!

grammajudyb said...

Congrats on the new "gig"! That will be different for you! I hope you get some sewing done this weekend, but summer is just around the corner and you will have a bit more time. Enjoy Anna's visit and good luck on the graduation quilt!

Sharon said...

Congratulations on your new position! How exciting to grow into those new challenges.

Cindy said...

Congrats Angela!!!! You will be fantastic at your new job! Woo-hoo!!!!

Quilting Gail said...

Congratulations on the new job!

MissPat said...

Congratulations. I'm sure the new position will present its own challenges, but I bet you're relieved to get out of the classroom. Will you spend most of the summer in VA?
Pat

TerryKnott.blogspot.com said...

Congratulations on your new position. I hope the change is the best fit for you and your new lifestyle. Enjoy the visit with Anna!

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

Oh Holee cow!!! everything is moving so fast for you!!
congrats on the new job!!! you will rock it!!!

Quilter Kathy said...

Congratulations on the new job! I hope it will be the perfect fit!