Doctoral Interview

Well it is that time again folks ... time for doctoral program interviews for Educational Administration. I got notice that I received an interview last Wednesday on February 18th and had my interview this morning at 9:00 a.m. This is my second year to interview for the doctoral program at SHSU so I felt I was a little bit more prepared for what to expect than what I was last year -- also I had to added bonuses of building my resume experience wise. I also got to wear my brand new, three-piece, first ever suit that I thought I looked totally sweet in, but then again I'm a little biased when it comes to myself.

Well anyways the interview was pretty much exactly that same as it was last year. I'm actually about 99% sure that 99% of the questions were exactly the same. And I'm 100% sure that the writing sample was exactly the same. So we will see what happens ... this year I am going to stay pessimistic ... just in case. We'll see - I should find out in approximately a week since that is what it said on the letter they gave me when I arrived there this morning. I'll keep you posted - cross your fingers for me!!

February 19th

A long time ago on February 19, 1981 God decided to create a miracle that would bring joy and happiness to all that stumble across their path ... of course, once he finished this he created me. Yes, today is my 28th birthday! I have to say that it hasn't been a bad day at all ... my students couldn't get enough of wishing me a Happy Birthday. I was probably sung Happy Birthday to atleast a dozen and a half times - in the cafeteria, in the hallways, in the classroom ... the list goes on. It was as stress free a day as I could possibly hope for at work. On top of this I have a great family and a wonderful wife who loves and takes care of me on a daily basis. She even bought me this card:



I mean look at that she even taught Alex to sign his name and put his mark! For dinner tonight - PIZZA! Seriously, who could ask for more?!

Feeling better

I feel SO much better this week. Those steroids the doc gave me rocked - it even cleared up my eczema! The only thing is coming off them is not so fun.....you are really drained and sore for about 3 days...oh well!! Still feeling better =)

I also know way too many pregnant women - I think their "nesting" moods are transferring to me. I have been so productive the last few days - cleaning, laundry, organizing, etc...at work and home. It is very weird and I am not sure what to think of it. I just know I need to steer clear of Lowe's and Home Depot....we may end up with new appliances!! HA!

Home Sick

So I am home sick today, and as much fun it is to not be at work, it is a huge bummer to be sick. I managed to catch yet another stupid virus......where they come from is anyone's guess, but they all manage to find me! Arrrgggg!!! Anywho, I have lot of meds again, so hopefully it will be eradicated soon. I am just glad the 101.4 degree fever has broken, that was not fun at all.

What does one do on a sick day? I guess it is different for everyone - depending on what they are sick with. Here is a summary of my day:
Be woken up early by a wrong number on my cell
Alex making noises until I got up to let him out/give him a cookie
Begrudgingly made myself half a bagel for breakfast so I could take meds
Watched TV
Took shower
Took calls from work
Watched more TV - during this also let Alex out several more time and made a little lunch
Did a little Laundry
Watched more TV (this is definitely a staple when you are sick!!)

Yup, other than using up half a box of Kleenex and coughing a lot, that was pretty much my day. Exciting it was not. Off to work tomorrow to find out all of the fun things I missed today, which always means more work for me.......