One goal down

In my profile I mentioned that after completing my teaching degree, I wanted to live and work on the Oregon Coast. I have graduated. And I am sitting in my little townhouse in Lincoln City, Oregon. I am up the hill about four blocks from the main highway-101- which stretches up and down the whole of our west coast. But when I step outside my door is it so quiet--no highway noise at all-just a hint of ocean waves. My back wall is all windows with a sliding door to the deck. We have a two adult deer, and two twins--spotted identically and adorable. Of course, we don't feed the deer or we would attract goals, which are fun to look at buy raspy and indecently "droppings" all the time.

The position I have applied for is still open as this district, as well as many across the country, is grappling with balancing its budget. Special ed openings have to be filled by law so that door is still open. Interviewing should be happening soon as school starts Aug 26--for staff. I am also applying for subbing both as a teacher and an aide. That can be a good way to become part of the staff also.

As for the other goals in my profile, I still love God, my kids..., but that Hummer H1 still has not shown up. However, I did spot a picture of one splashing through a creek in a magazines devoted to lovers of cigars--mainly men as you can imagine. Quite glossy, sexist, and irrelevant, but that ad was great, plus a column by George Plimpton almost helped to zero out the negative effects of all the other articles and ads of every sort of person minimizing their lifespan by smoking cigars. I couldn't get all the way through by just skimming.

I've been checking out dvd's from the local library, which is about a 5 block walk away. The nearest beach is about 7 blocks. I love to walk as much as possible so its fun to have things close. Anyway, I have been enjoying bbc television shows like "Foyle's War" and "Ballykissangel." Not all of the segments are available but both are worth the characterizations, plots, and drama/comedy depending on the show. The BallyK has wonderful writing and I laugh out loud so much.

The library also has hbo films and some Sundance. Not much new or fairly new, but I am enjoying this eclectic selection. I do have to say that I have rented "Leap Year" from the RedBox 4 times--once when my 20 year old son was here--he liked it also.

Nothing too profound this time. I am endeavoring to decorate a bit differently this time, and I am looking forward to using my loft office for school stuff, writing this blog, etc. It is a very peaceful and thoughtful space. I am very glad to have it.

JD