Finally!

I finally got a job! 

 On the count of three, everybody take a collective sigh of relief: 1, 2, 3.....ahhhhhhh.

It's not exactly what I was hoping for, but it will definitely work.  I'll be teaching part time at two different schools.  In both schools I will be teaching middle school Spanish.  There will be an introductory level course for 7th graders and then a more "advanced" introduction for 8th graders.  Basically the kids will get exposure in 7th grade and then choose if they want to continue with the class in 8th grade, where they can potentially earn credit for high school by taking an Advanced Placement style exam at the end of the year.  The nice part is I'll be teaching the same thing at two schools, so I really only to plan for two classes, just teach four of them.  

Altogether the four Spanish classes count for about half time, and so in order to qualify for 75% time (leading to more benefits and tad more pay) I will be filling in as a certified aid for 1st and 2nd grade at the first school.  I'll be working with small reading groups and doing testing and whatnot.  Basically I'm their "Jack Of All Trades", or gopher, or whatever.       

Although I'm not terribly keen on teaching Spanish again (or working with the tiny elementary people...why are they always sticky?), it's way too good of an opportunity to pass up.  I love the first school (have yet to learn much about the second, but I'm sure it will be nice too) and the principal has been more than generous in helping me get my foot in the door.

Now that I am gainfully employed, I can afford to treat myself a little bit.  Although I may not go this far: 

But I may need to buy some Manchego cheese and a bouquet of flowers or something.  Treat Yo'Self!