Look at me having time to write. Sorry for those who care that I've sorta disappeared. I survived my first shift just fine! I was definately pleased. Yes, the hard stuff of having to be everywhere and do everything and getting yelled at while you're working so hard for them happened, but I did it. :)
My days "off" were pretty busy, but I was able to catch up on some sleep and get a lot of personal stuff done. I got the finished rims for the Mustang and while they weren't what I expected I love them and am really excited about them.
New struggle in my life...re-adjusting to my living situation. Some factors have changed that make me want to take some people down...but I'm doing my best to not let out the beast within. But let me tell you, people be crazy!!!
This place has opened my eyes soooo much to the fact there is no such thing as common sense. People come from so many places and have so many different levels of experiences that there are way too many variations. I love getting to see and learn new things. Enhancing my life through experiencing others. But, it's also a chance for me to teach to others. It's not even the kids so much as it is other employees. Some more than others. But seriously, I don't get some people. I've learned I get very very annoyed when people wet and wipe counters with the large dish towels instead of the regular wash cloths. Weird I know, but ya.
Anyway, I'm half way through my second shift. Def some ups and downs, but a lot of ups. We had a special campus wide Thanksgiving dinner and that was really neat. Got us all dressed up and had dinner with everybody. It was fun to share that time with the kids and other cottages. Tomorrow I'll be in a new cottage. I'm pretty tired, but its my fault. I went to see the midnight showing of Breaking Dawn last night with Vanessa. So ya...I'm kind of appreciative some of the kids have to go to bed early. The campus is starting to slowly clear out though. Many kids go home over the holidays if they have that option. So we have less to do. Again, I'm greatful. Not only is it nice for me, it's amazin they get this time with their families.
I guess that's all for now, but I'll try to do this more!!!
Friday, November 18, 2011
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Wait, I Have a Job?
So! After quite a few nerve wracking months...I GOT A JOB! I'm not going to say where because it causes alerts to them when it's posted on the internet anywhere and I don't want to cause any issues or anything, but if you're reading this you know where. If you don't...where have YOU been? JK! You can email or FB me and clarify. Anyway. I have a job. It all happened pretty fast and I feel like I've been here forever but I haven't.
The first phase was a visit to see the campus and if I was interested. The campus is composed of the Administration building, an amazing Student Life Center (gym, exercise, weights, games, education lab, music room, etc), and 11 cottages. Each cottage holds 8 residents, giant living areas, a room for a single teaching parent, and living quarters for the married couple teaching parents.
So, of course I said yes. Second phase was a 3 day trial run, where I met people and spent time in the cottages observing, but of course I was totally as hands on as they would let me be. During this period I also met with the program managers and HR to see if I still wanted the position and went through the interview process. I left in high spirits. Shortly there after I received a call stating I GOT THE JOB! So I got my offer letter and started training.
Three weeks later here I am! I spent the past three weeks in pre-service training. During those three weeks I was in classroom training from 8:30-5 and then 5:30-10:30ish in the cottages with the kids. So yes, very long days. Training included policies, self-defense, teaching models, etc. My time in the cottages was very interesting to say the least!
As of Friday, following my driving test in the 15 passenger van, we had our graduation lunch and I WAS DONE! It's ironic saying that, because really NOW it starts, but the official training is over. The support system here is really good and it seems I've won a good amount over :) So I'm excited! I got my schedule for the month of November, yes one change has already happened haha, but I get Thanksgiving off! So that's a relief! I'm going to try to keep up with this and share my exciting moments with y'all!
If you're reading this, you've played a role in getting me here. So I appreciate you! Thank you for all your love and support! The rest of these should be way more interesting!
The first phase was a visit to see the campus and if I was interested. The campus is composed of the Administration building, an amazing Student Life Center (gym, exercise, weights, games, education lab, music room, etc), and 11 cottages. Each cottage holds 8 residents, giant living areas, a room for a single teaching parent, and living quarters for the married couple teaching parents.
So, of course I said yes. Second phase was a 3 day trial run, where I met people and spent time in the cottages observing, but of course I was totally as hands on as they would let me be. During this period I also met with the program managers and HR to see if I still wanted the position and went through the interview process. I left in high spirits. Shortly there after I received a call stating I GOT THE JOB! So I got my offer letter and started training.
Three weeks later here I am! I spent the past three weeks in pre-service training. During those three weeks I was in classroom training from 8:30-5 and then 5:30-10:30ish in the cottages with the kids. So yes, very long days. Training included policies, self-defense, teaching models, etc. My time in the cottages was very interesting to say the least!
As of Friday, following my driving test in the 15 passenger van, we had our graduation lunch and I WAS DONE! It's ironic saying that, because really NOW it starts, but the official training is over. The support system here is really good and it seems I've won a good amount over :) So I'm excited! I got my schedule for the month of November, yes one change has already happened haha, but I get Thanksgiving off! So that's a relief! I'm going to try to keep up with this and share my exciting moments with y'all!
If you're reading this, you've played a role in getting me here. So I appreciate you! Thank you for all your love and support! The rest of these should be way more interesting!
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