So I've been holding off on sharing this as anything official until I was absolutely certain, but now I can. Basically, about a month ago, after applying and applying for teaching jobs not just in Wyoming, but in Colorado too, I got two interviews set up. Both ended up going with other candidates with more experience, which is totally understandable as I would be a first year teacher. What was really neat is that one of the schools called me back to tell me that I impressed them a lot, and the principal told me over the phone to keep applying and hang in there because I'm going to do great wherever I landed. I was just blown away by those kind words and have continued to apply.

Well, a week ago, that principal called again and told me that the other candidate could not take the position due to personal reasons, and she asked if I was still interested. I told her that I was but that I was not sure if I could move to Colorado in time to fill the position because the school year was just around the corner. Well, long story short, we kept in contact, I asked around from my friends to see if anyone knew of a place I could stay until I landed on my feet, and as it turns out, I have a friend living in that area of Colorado who has been looking for a roommate to move to an apartment! So, with a place to stay planned, I accepted the job.

Today, I got a call from HR officially offering me the job, and I'll be moving down tomorrow to set up at my friend's parent's house until we find our own apartment. It's going to be pretty hairy for a while, but the good news is that I have finally got my foot through that proverbial door, and will be teaching middle school to art students. I get to see my classroom Friday, and the first day of school is on the 8th. Everything is moving incredibly fast and I wish I had a little more time to process it all, but life happens and I'm just gonna go with it :)

What this means in terms of my art is, I will try to keep creating because I'm going to need something to detox with, but I'm going to finish my commissions and then accept no more until I get my feet under me again. I will be quite busy, and likely look like a headless chicken running around lol but hey, this is all a start!

Wish me luck for my first year teaching, any tips from fellow teachers are always appreciated, otherwise, that's my big news!