just hire me.

Money is sneaky. It's so sneaky that people have to create little traps we call "budgets" and "savings accounts" just to keep it from floating off into space.

And because of money's character, I need to get a job. Tommy is providing so well for us, and then insurance and utilities and then rent just soaks up everything that we need even more so that we can eat and have clothing- you know, the little things.

So basically I've been applying to schools and other places all online. I have tried calling too after I send them in, but apparently they're supposed to call you. You are just supposed to wait... uncomfortably. It's been a gross process.

But! While we were in Alaska, someone left a message on my phone from the Early Learning Coalition, to which I had applied online with Craiglist (Craigslist is legit?!) and she wanted me to call her back. What?? Sweetness!!! So I did, and they asked me to come in for an interview that day!! Fortunately, my darling husband took me shopping a couple of weeks ago to get a fo' reals skirt suit that makes me look all grown up.

So I go in and get introduced to two ladies who told me immediately that I was over-qualified for the position I came in for (heart sinks. what a lame reason to not hire me.) BUT that they have another opening that I may be interested in (yay!!! I don't care what it is, just hire me!) and proceded to explain it to me. This second job would have me going to childcare and early childhood facilities and grading them on this scale and then creating a plan to help them fit the standards. Psh I can do that!!

So, I'm supposed to call on Monday and let them know what I've been thinking about it. They also gave me two books that belong to someone else, so I at least have to go back even if I'm just returning those!

I honestly don't think that I could do that for eighteen years or anything like that. They told me about 5 times that "we work with the poor" and I get very emotionally involved. And may not be able to handle seeing little baby kids in certain situations. But right now, I just want a job! Tommy's been very encouraging. He knows that this isn't a dream job. And he knows I'm trying! And he's proud of me :)

And if I get a job, I can buy more coke....