Turns out that the power outage fried the phone line from the wall to my UPS. Just had to change out the wire and everything worked just fine. However, my printer is on the blitz. We just spent a nice bit of change on a laser printer and now it’s dead. I’m hoping to get it fixed through a contact at work.
A couple of lines I wanted to jot down while it’s halftime(Steelers vs. Chargers)…
First I’m happy to announce that Amy is working again in the school system. Apparently a 1st grade teacher resigned with little notice and the elementary school called Amy and asked if she would teach the class for the year. Amy is very excited and a little nervous. Though she has had many years of experience in teaching, it has been over 4 years since she was last in a classroom. Also, she is used to teaching 3rd grade, so there will be a little learning curve trying to get used to the age difference.
Personally, I have mixed emotions about the job. I vividly remember the stress and the toll that the job put on Amy. For those of you that think that teaching is a cake-walk, I’m here to tell you differently. These teachers worry constantly about their kids as if the children were their own. Mix that in with either parents who don’t care, or those whose child does no wrong, and alot of administrative politics, and you’ve got a mess.
However, this is a different school, a different grade, and a different class. I know Amy will do a great job… She always does.
Amy still plans to continue her Mary Kay business and is promising to deliver the same customer service she always has. Not to mention that being a teacher brings in a lot of new potential customers!!!
On a completely diferent note, last Friday was Vic’s last day of work before being called out to serve his Country overseas for 9 months. Wednesday the 12th is Tina last day before she moves on to another company. I’d like to take the opportunity to wish them both well, so here goes:
Vic: Good-luck to you, man. I want you to know that while you are gone, our whole department will be thinking of you and wishing you well. We are all proud of you and what you do. Just please take care of yourself and come home safe.
Tina: Well, you finally did it! Took the big leap. I can’t begin to tell you how happy I am for you to be able to move to a place where you can actually show your talents. You have always been very skilled technically and I know that you will shine at your new position. Just don’t forget about me slaving away in my little cube. and please don’t lose touch. You and I have been through a lot of stuff. You realize that you were one of the elite few to attend my wedding! Take care, and call me for lunch… I’ll even let you drive!
Well, the 3rd quarter has already started, and from what I hear over in the living room, San Diego is driving pretty well. I’ll have lots of time to post more tomorrow night whle I’m at work for our company’s Annual Meeting.
Tags: Amy, Amy-and-David, football, Friends, MaryKay, Site Development, sports, teaching
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