A lot has happened since my last post, I was in the midst of upheaval, considering taking a job in another state, and packing up the house. Since that post, I have been to SC twice more. Have interviewed additionally in Columbus with a Bluffton H.S. supervisor. Ya, you guessed it, we will be staying in Cleveland another year. Here is the low and highlights:
Quick recap: March - April, my thoughts:
March brought me to the job fair in Beaufort Co., which was short, but we packed in a lot. 3 possible openings for me, Hilton Head was one of them, though I have since learned "they are going in a different direction". I really enjoyed my tour there, and daughter would have loved their art program. Been getting the house ready for rental/sale, as a downsizing is still in the works. We need to tighten belts and older son also needs to experience living on his own again. Lots to do, we haven't moved for 26 years, and we that many years worth of stuff and nostalgia. I welcome tips on this process, I look at everything in my home critically, gauging its worth and usability in a new setting. I plan on shedding a lot of furniture, as sonny needs some, and we don't want to move it. Even my sewing room is in total upheaval. Either I make something with supplies, or they go, as I might not have a dedicated room in the new location. Donating has been fun, my alma mater still teaches home ec, and I gifted them with magazines and sewing notions that I have in abundance. Surplus American girl dolls and clothing, furniture have all been boxed or sold. I take a box to Goodwill every time I head in that direction, I just don't feel attached to much any more. I now see why both of our parents were handing out stuff towards the end of life, it just becomes a burden. Of course, both parents gifted us, and we are now in turn trying to find homes for it all.
Quick recap: March - April, my thoughts:
March brought me to the job fair in Beaufort Co., which was short, but we packed in a lot. 3 possible openings for me, Hilton Head was one of them, though I have since learned "they are going in a different direction". I really enjoyed my tour there, and daughter would have loved their art program. Been getting the house ready for rental/sale, as a downsizing is still in the works. We need to tighten belts and older son also needs to experience living on his own again. Lots to do, we haven't moved for 26 years, and we that many years worth of stuff and nostalgia. I welcome tips on this process, I look at everything in my home critically, gauging its worth and usability in a new setting. I plan on shedding a lot of furniture, as sonny needs some, and we don't want to move it. Even my sewing room is in total upheaval. Either I make something with supplies, or they go, as I might not have a dedicated room in the new location. Donating has been fun, my alma mater still teaches home ec, and I gifted them with magazines and sewing notions that I have in abundance. Surplus American girl dolls and clothing, furniture have all been boxed or sold. I take a box to Goodwill every time I head in that direction, I just don't feel attached to much any more. I now see why both of our parents were handing out stuff towards the end of life, it just becomes a burden. Of course, both parents gifted us, and we are now in turn trying to find homes for it all.
