So close!!!

Today is Saturday, April 9th. In FOUR 4 DAYS it will be Wednesday, April 13th and Will and I will be in Alaska!! The excitement is unbearable! This will definitely be the last post until we get back from Alaska. Right now, everything is packed and ready to go (except for things such as phone chargers and computers).

I had an interview with Fairbanks North Star Borough School district on my birthday (March 26th). It was alright, but I at least know what interview questions are my weakest points and I've been working on answers for those questions. After the interview, I was constantly beating myself up over, "I should have said this!" but then I realized that doing so was pointless and I should make an educational experience out of the situation. ^_^ TEACHABLE MOMENT as we educators call them. :P

We wound up needing two suitcases because snowboard clothes REALLY take up a lot of space (almost an entire suitcase!). Definitely not a problem, though, because it gave me the chance to bring items I was not originally planning to bring (such as a blazer/jacket thing). I did learn, however, that my snowboarding ensemble does not match, but I do not think that it matters. I fully intend to re-acquaint my butt with snow.

The one thing that I am not looking forward to is the plane ride. I have never been to fond of flying and this is going to be a long flight. I am hoping to get away with sleeping most of the flight because we are leaving for the airport at 3am. Yay! No point in sleeping that night? I didn't think so. Maybe a nap would suffice...^_^

I did get my yellow card in the mail! Unfortunately, it is not the fully updated one (the one that shows I've satisfied the test scores) but the card does show I applied for a certificate! I printed out a copy of the online page that states my test scores are satisfied so that may do me some good. That beautiful piece of paper is tucked away in my portfolio (also containing 91 pages of lesson plans, PowerPoints, and essays, my FL license, other test scores, and transcripts). I also have each and every application packet neatly organized into a pretty folder with my name and phone number labeled in the top right hand corner. ^_^ I feel super prepared(I should be considering I've been preparing for this since DECEMBER).

So, Alaska (and gorgeous 40 degree weather) will be with me on Wednesday! I shall be back to FL on Wednesday, 4/20, hopefully with a job!

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*Laura