June 2016 – Not a Wasted Word

AWOL

Posted on June 29, 2016 by noemikjames / 4 Comments

I’m going to be AWOL for a bit I think. There isn’t much time for writing here in St. Louis. The kids aren’t sleeping much and we’re all...

Uncategorized

Filled

Posted on June 24, 2016 by noemikjames / 14 Comments

Thank you all for your advice on following up after submitting my application. I sent a follow up email this morning and immediately got an Out of Office reply....

Life

Submitted

Posted on June 21, 2016 by noemikjames / 18 Comments

I submitted my application yesterday afternoon. My principal friend recommended I wait until Monday in the hopes that my former principal would pull through wit...

Marriage

“DIY Couples Retreat”

Posted on June 20, 2016 by noemikjames / 14 Comments

This past weekend was our DIY Couples Retreat. I will start by saying it was a really wonderful 24 hours. We had an amazing time, and I haven’t felt this ...

Financial Security

What would you do? (Job Application Advice Needed)

Posted on June 17, 2016 by noemikjames / 18 Comments

I’ve spent the last 48 hours furiously reworking my resume, crafting a cover letter, thanking colleagues for letters of recommendation, and determining ho...

Identity/Life

Possibility

Posted on June 14, 2016 by noemikjames / 8 Comments

SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER! WOOOO HOOOOOOOO!!!!! I still have to go in tomorrow, but it’s just cleaning up my room, emptying (overflowing) recycle bins...

Life

Beginnings

Posted on June 13, 2016 by noemikjames / 10 Comments

This week I begin my summer break. On Thursday I will officially be done with the 2014-15 school year. I swear it can’t come soon enough. Last week was pr...

Life

Done

Posted on June 6, 2016 by noemikjames / 10 Comments

We survived the party. As always seems to be the case, I spent the whole time running around like a chicken with its head cut off. I hardly got to exchange two ...

Life

Home Stretch

Posted on June 3, 2016 by noemikjames / 10 Comments

We’re so close I can taste it. I can also taste bile at the back of my mouth. I hate this time of year. Things are super stressful. There is so much to do...