something cheery
spring
Originally uploaded by sa_ku_ra.
I like black and white photographs, but here’s something a little more appropriate for spring.
Just returned from my interview last night - today was just an organization day, unpacking, doing laundry, cleaning the house. I also had to go pick up my mom’s dog from the kennel where she was staying for a few nights while I was away… man, was she ever traumatized. I felt really guilty. It took her most of the day to feel that things were back to her normal routine. I think that sense of normalcy and safety is really important to her. She finally started looking like her happy self when we took a walk around the pond this afternoon.
The visit itself: it went as well as it could, considering I slugged through the first day with about 4 hours of sleep. The schedule on paper was daunting, but everyone I met with was exceptionally nice, and despite the fatigue, I really enjoyed it. I struggled with my speech (basic muscle movements, my tongue not functioning at 100%) but the message *I hope* got through.
I really liked this school. Thus far, I’ve been lucky with the schools who seem impressed enough with me to extend an invitation to their campuses - I haven’t yet encountered a school I would say no to. Much more than that, I keep finding myself in places I wish so very hard to end up at, making the process of waiting for their decision that much harder.
It’s a small town, but a very comfortable, livable place. The faculty and the students were amazing. I have visions of living in a cozy apartment, walking to my office everyday. I could definitely do this for a year (or more). It’s going to be hard work preparing to teach five classes, but I’m looking forward to the challenge. I had a gut feeling that I fit that environment well - all I can hope for is that they feel that it’s worth the risk to try me out for the year. Fingers crossed!
