OMG

http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/39849010.html

AHH!

So you know how when you get on xanga, you log into the main page, and there are random blogs up?  Look at this one.  I don't know if it offends me or makes me sad or what.

http://kessainthemirror.xanga.com/713981170/what-i-wish-school-would-teach-me/

They bag on not only History, but Math, English, AND Science.  I mean, really?  I kinda get where she's coming from, teachers do teach the test a lot; but a lot of the newer teachers, from my understanding, are trying to incorporate other things into thier lessons, and hate having to teach the test.  But I'm not a teacher at the moment, so don't take my word on that.

Anyhoo- what do y'all think?

Ok, so here's what's new:

I'm going to HOMECOMING!  Yay!  I can't wait to see everyone!!!  It's a much needed social interaction.

Other news; I'm still unemployed.  I am completely bored out of my mind.  I have an interview with Aflac on Tuesday.  I really don't want to be an insurance salesperson.  I HATE sales.  It's not good for me.  They called me on the phone, and I have a problem saying no over the phone.  I have to think how to phrase my refusal, lol.  But so I agreed to this interview, they're hiring people to sell to businesses.  But the girl I talked to said that the first interview is kinda for outlining what they do, so I still have time to decide whether I want to do it or not.  But here's the thing, I'm conflicted.  See, I'm unemployed.  I need money.  I need something to do.  They're offering a job- something to do, that pays, and offers benefits.  I hate sales, but do I hate it so much to risk getting trapped in a job I know I'm probably going to hate?  I haven't decided.

Rischardson ISD isn't accepting any more substitute apps for at least another month.

Plano ISD is only accepting substitute applications from people who are licensed teachers.

Garland ISD I'm still looking into; I have to do a log-in thing to have access to them.

** Garland ISD isn't hiring any substitutes.  But they are in need of a laminant cabinet maker...???

Sachse doesn't have a school district; they send them to Garland or Wylie.

Wylie ISD isn't accepting applications for substitutes either.  However, they need a Social Studies teacher at one of the Jr Highs.  But I can't get it officially until I'm licensed.  I wonder if they'll still take me on?  I'm not enrolled in a certification program yet, but I am signed up to take the exam I need to get into a program.

Speaking of the exam, it's called the PACT exam, and I'm taking it on November 2 at 8:30 in the morning.

I

am

freaking

TERRIFIED.

My future rests on me passing this test.  They can test me on World History, American History, European History, Ancient Civilizations, Economics, Technology, Government, and Politics; spanning from the beginning of time to the publication date of the test.

The registration site has a prep manual, which is nice.  But it only has 37 practice questions.  All of my notes, my books, my everything, is shoved in storage in a various number of boxes.  And even if I do find something useful, I don't have room to bring it home to study.  The manual gives a list of helpful books to get.  I tried to find some of them at Barnes & Nobles. com, and they're all like... $60+.  I don't have that kind of money!  So I'm going to look at some of the libraries here; maybe they can help.  But oh, I need a library card first.

I have 2 $40 gift cards to B&N.  I'm seriously considering going and buying the Sparknotes to World History, US History, and whatever else I might think I need.  Then I'm going to Target to use my $10 gift card, and buying a giant bag of some form of chocolate.  Screw my diet.

Life just sucks right now.  I have no job.  I have no money.  I have no friends here really.  I can't get a substitute job.  I can't take my exam until November, because I know I won't be ready for it sooner.  I can't get into an alternative certification program until I pass the test.  I can't become a teacher until I pass the program or whatever. 

I can't even get hired at WalMart or Target.  I've applied; nothing.  Do you have any idea how much that sucks?  I am an intelligent, competent, friendly, adaptable person.  I have a Bachelor's degree, and part of a Master's degree.  And I can't get a job at WalMart.

I'm going to take a nap.

News

Ok, so here's what's been happening in my life...

UC has cut my funding.

I cannot afford to live up in Cincy or attend UC.

I will be returning to Texas for who knows how long.

Slight bi-polar-esque tendencies.

On the upside, I indirectly know a gay pornstar.

Back in the States.

Not going to catch up on your xangas, sorry.  Not right now anyway.

Going through a midlife crisis when I'm only 23.

Don't want to talk about it yet.

Had fun in Europe.

Despite what my mother thought, I am alive, and yes, I plan to be for a while yet.  Not that far deep yet.

Asking for sanity, clarity, or a lot of tissue boxes.  Whichever you prefer.

Danke.