So much happening yet I'm getting nowhere...

Well, I've lost out on two more jobs and really am getting discouraged. I just applied for another position and I would really like this one!

I feel like I'm chasing a shadow though because all the jobs are going to the people already subbing in the position!! I am now subbing too but my timing is about a step behind everyone. I keep getting told that I am liked, BUT they're going with the person already there. I wish they wouldn't even post the "openings" if they already have decided on someone but they have to by law.

My roommate moved in a few weeks ago and that is going really well! I'm amazed how easy it's been adjusting to another person in the house but he's a good friend, very laid back and not around much. It's actually rather nice to have someone to talk to a bit over a glass of wine or cup of coffee...

The dating thing is still driving me crazy...guys say they want to meet but just keep emailing, or we actually meet and they say want to get together again but then they go back to just emailing!! It's pretty stupid at times but I look at it as a chance to get out of the house and hopefully have a nice visit with someone; and who knows where it might lead?

Just like the job hunt, it gets discouraging and tiring but nothing will happen if I give up!!

Murderous Math

In my quest to find a new job, I decided to take a proficiency test to earn me a "No Child Left Behind" certificate. This will enable me to apply for a job as an Educational Assistant.

I did this job when I lived in California for over 6 years and would have been "grandfathered" in so as to keep my job. Unfortunately, there were no jobs with benefits there so I moved up here to Oregon. And now my work experience isn't enough so I needed to take the test.

And about the test - the math was, as expected, brutal! I was doing fine but then all of a sudden I hit a wall and everything started reading like a foreign language!! 33 word problems in 45 minutes! A daunting task for someone who is not great at math to begin with.

I was brain fried afterwards and even today I have what a friend termed a "math hangover"! LOL

I don't expect to pass that portion of the test but I can re-take it. It's all a process, getting me to be qualified for where there could be more job opportunities.

I did find a job I really want, and applied for it last week but I haven't heard anything. It's only 2 miles from my house and I am already qualified for it. What is taking them so long to call me for an interview??? It's still posted as open but I am not patient; I need to know NOW!