Too Hot to Sleep, So Let's Blog!

So as many of you already know, I was recently served with a notice from LUSD that my services were no longer required for the 2009/10 school year.

To be perfectly honest, I was pretty much expecting it, but still, when you see it there in black and white, it feels like a punch to the gut. Especially considering it has absolutely nothing to do with my performance, dedication or work ethic. The bottom line is the almighty buck. But it is still very difficult not to take it personal.

Though this is the district's word right now, there are many things that could change this.

If the election goes through next week and ALL propositions are passed, this could allocate more funds for education and therefore people could be offered a job back.

Also, the California Department of Education recently announced the amount of money each district in the state should receive from the Feds. According to them, LUSD should get over $7 million. As my friend Melody says, "How much do you make, for god's sake?"

And finally, it's unclear if the district has taken into account any retirees this year. So far, only one counselor has completed paperwork for retirement this year (my dear colleague, Pat), however, there are a few counselors who are close to retirement age who may decide to take the plunge.

The silver lining to this (if there is one), is that the district is required by law to contact those who've been laid off first, within the next 39 months, if there is an opening. The mantra for this is "Last fired (i.e. she with most seniority), first hired".

Well guess who's last fired?

So there is some hope.

I guess.

Because while all of this may get me a job back, it doesn't necessarily mean my job at Tokay back. Which is what I want most.

But at this point, just a job would be nice.

Every Woman...

Every woman should have…

Enough money within her control to move out and rent a place of her own, even if she never wants to or needs to

Something perfect to wear if the employer, or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour

A youth she’s content to leave behind

A past juicy enough that she’s looking forward to retelling it in her old age

A set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill and a black lace bra

One friend who always makes her laugh…and one who lets her cry

A good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family

Eight matching dinner plates, wine glasses with stems, and a recipe for a meal, that will make her guests feel honored

A feeling of control over her own destiny

Every woman should know…

How to fall in love without losing herself

How to quit a job, break up with a lover, and confront a friend without ruining the friendship

When to try harder and when to walk away

That she can’t change the length of her calves, the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents

That her childhood may not have been perfect, but it’s over

What she would and wouldn’t do for love or more

How to live alone, even if she doesn’t like it

Whom she can trust, whom she can’t, and why she shouldn’t take it personally

Where to go…be it to her best friend’s kitchen table, or a charming inn in the woods…when her soul needs soothing

What she can and can’t accomplish in a day…a month…or a year…


(from some random email I received, but still find inspiring)