We are making progress.
I'm doing all I can to try to make sure I have a better job this year. I'm taking the Praxis I as soon as possible, but the Praxis II that I need in order to teach the grades I want is only available July 10th and 11th and I don't think I'm going to be able to swing the cost of that one... and there's no additional dates posted yet. Plus, I don't think I'd pass it honestly.
But, I've still applied to almost a dozen jobs in the school system and I don't need a Praxis II to teach anything from Birth to Kindergarten, so I'm going to send in my college transcripts, talk to the people at HR at the school board and see what my options are. If anything, I can be a substitute or teacher's aid until I am able to take the Praxis II and get my certification & licensure . Regardless, I'm on the right track.
Meanwhile, I've been trying to draw more and one of my co-workers, upon seeing one of my drawings actually said, "Quit your day job. Do that." ...and it's amazing how much I wish that were an option. All my kids always tell me, "Miss Becky, you should be an artist!" and I always reply, "I am an artist..." and they say, "No, a real artist, like as your job." and it stings a little but that's life. Even if I got a job as a graphic designer again, it's just not creatively fulfilling. But I do miss it. And I am going to immerse myself in art again. I've decided to start keeping my sketchbook and pencils with me again, seeking inspiration and create art again. Get involved in the art community downtown again, stay up to date on shows and entry dates and try to get myself in some shows, maybe sell some artwork. I've let myself fall so far away from the things I love, the things I'm good at, just for what? Job security? Seeming like a responsible adult? I'm being irresponsible by letting these things grow further from me and who I am. Everyone I knew used to know knew that I was creative, that I was an artist - no one automatically thinks that of me anymore but it's not their fault. It's because I don't put myself out there anymore. And that's on me.
So yeah. I got a 2nd job so we could make more money so we could afford our beautiful new house - which I love and I'm so happy we have. And I don't mind the 2nd job either and I greatly enjoy the extra money. Now I just wish I had more time to enjoy the house. I work everyday, I have practice Monday and Wednesday nights, I work Thursday - Sunday night and my only night "off" is Tuesday nights... and I am spending it writing a blog about how I have no free time.... so yeah, there's that.
So right now, on the agenda:
- Take the Praxis I
- Get back into the art thing. Draw/create everyday. (Also get back into photography, since I've let that go to the back burner as well...)
- Get a better job, hopefully in the school system this fall
We're on vacation next week! Can't wait! I'm going to clear off my memory card, post some pictures and take LOTS of photos during our vacation.
I'm doing all I can to try to make sure I have a better job this year. I'm taking the Praxis I as soon as possible, but the Praxis II that I need in order to teach the grades I want is only available July 10th and 11th and I don't think I'm going to be able to swing the cost of that one... and there's no additional dates posted yet. Plus, I don't think I'd pass it honestly.
But, I've still applied to almost a dozen jobs in the school system and I don't need a Praxis II to teach anything from Birth to Kindergarten, so I'm going to send in my college transcripts, talk to the people at HR at the school board and see what my options are. If anything, I can be a substitute or teacher's aid until I am able to take the Praxis II and get my certification & licensure . Regardless, I'm on the right track.
Meanwhile, I've been trying to draw more and one of my co-workers, upon seeing one of my drawings actually said, "Quit your day job. Do that." ...and it's amazing how much I wish that were an option. All my kids always tell me, "Miss Becky, you should be an artist!" and I always reply, "I am an artist..." and they say, "No, a real artist, like as your job." and it stings a little but that's life. Even if I got a job as a graphic designer again, it's just not creatively fulfilling. But I do miss it. And I am going to immerse myself in art again. I've decided to start keeping my sketchbook and pencils with me again, seeking inspiration and create art again. Get involved in the art community downtown again, stay up to date on shows and entry dates and try to get myself in some shows, maybe sell some artwork. I've let myself fall so far away from the things I love, the things I'm good at, just for what? Job security? Seeming like a responsible adult? I'm being irresponsible by letting these things grow further from me and who I am. Everyone I knew used to know knew that I was creative, that I was an artist - no one automatically thinks that of me anymore but it's not their fault. It's because I don't put myself out there anymore. And that's on me.
So yeah. I got a 2nd job so we could make more money so we could afford our beautiful new house - which I love and I'm so happy we have. And I don't mind the 2nd job either and I greatly enjoy the extra money. Now I just wish I had more time to enjoy the house. I work everyday, I have practice Monday and Wednesday nights, I work Thursday - Sunday night and my only night "off" is Tuesday nights... and I am spending it writing a blog about how I have no free time.... so yeah, there's that.
So right now, on the agenda:
- Take the Praxis I
- Get back into the art thing. Draw/create everyday. (Also get back into photography, since I've let that go to the back burner as well...)
- Get a better job, hopefully in the school system this fall
We're on vacation next week! Can't wait! I'm going to clear off my memory card, post some pictures and take LOTS of photos during our vacation.
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