Love Is All Around
Love Is All Around
As Performed By The Troggs
I feel it in my fingers, I feel it in my toes
Love is all around me, and so the feeling grows
It's written on the wind, it's everywhere I go
So if you really love me, come on and let it show
You know I love you, I always will
My mind's made up by the way that I feel
There's no beginning, there'll be no end
'Cause on my love you can depend
I see your face before me as I lay on my bed
I kinda get to thinking of all the things you said
You gave your promise to me and I gave mine to you
I need someone beside me in everything I do
You know I love you, I always will
My mind's made up by the way that I feel
There's no beginning, there'll be no end
'Cause on my love you can depend
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It always amazes me that there can be so much that goes right and yet so much that goes wrong at the same time. The only way I can describe the last few months is wonderful and terrible at the same time.
Where to start. It's been so long since I had a chance to update my blog, but now that I am living on my own, I have more uninterrupted time to myself.
After almost four months being unemployed, I took a job as a substitute teacher in my county's public school system. I taught eighth grade Language Arts at the middle school around the corner from Harold and Sue's house, and I only had a five minute commute. The money wasn't very good, though, so I kept looking for something more permanent than subbing.
It came along in the form of a permanent teaching post, as an academic teacher in the Florida Department of Corrections, which came along at the end of April. I accepted the job, and I now teach pre-GED prep courses in the prison system. It's not bad work, and I make decent money doing it. Unfortunately, it's not like the traditional educational system, and I have to work 12 months. No summers off. It's okay, though. I really like the people I work with, and I get to stay in the Florida Retirement System.
I had a chance to go home and visit in late June/early July, for my sister's wedding. It was really nice to see her and watch her get married, but it was a harrowing experience staying with my parents for almost two weeks. My dad told me that I could use his truck while I was home, but he gave me a hard time every time I wanted to use it. We had an argument the morning I left, and we haven't really talked much since. I just don't understand why he and I can't get along for more than a few days.
Other than that, it was really nice to go home. I got to see almost everyone that I wanted to see, even though I wish I would have had more time to see everyone. There's one person in particular that I would have liked to see a bit more of, but that's neither here nor there. Hopefully, I'll be able to come home again in the next few months, and see everyone again. As much as I like my new job and my new life, I really miss my old life in Michigan.
I moved into a new apartment in Fort Pierce, so I'm not living with Harold and Sue anymore. YAY! I love them both very much, but it was time for me to be out on my own. I have a really nice two bedroom apartment, with a patio that overlooks the lake in our community, and there's a pool and tennis courts and I am only about 15 minutes away from work now. That sure cuts down on my morning commute.
I've met some new friends now that I moved, and have been able to strengthen some friendships. My social calendar is mostly full now, and I'm hardly ever here to enjoy my new place. I've been getting involved with the Young Democrats, attending meetings and events. One of my friends is the Vice President of the local Young Democrats, so he's been getting me involved in events and meetings. It's pretty fun. I should have done this in college, when I had more free time.
I'm still single, but I'm kinda happy right now. It's giving me time to be with myself, and work through some of my shit. Right now, at this moment, I am pretty content with my life. (Of course, that will change in five minutes, like always. God, I am such a queen.)
Well, that's it for right now. There's a lot more I want to say, but I can't think of anything specific I want to say. I'm going to try to write once a week from now on (no promises), so check back if you are interested.
P.S.
If you read my blog, please leave me a comment on this post and let me know that you read it. I like to know if anybody reads what I write.
As Performed By The Troggs
I feel it in my fingers, I feel it in my toes
Love is all around me, and so the feeling grows
It's written on the wind, it's everywhere I go
So if you really love me, come on and let it show
You know I love you, I always will
My mind's made up by the way that I feel
There's no beginning, there'll be no end
'Cause on my love you can depend
I see your face before me as I lay on my bed
I kinda get to thinking of all the things you said
You gave your promise to me and I gave mine to you
I need someone beside me in everything I do
You know I love you, I always will
My mind's made up by the way that I feel
There's no beginning, there'll be no end
'Cause on my love you can depend
-------------------------
It always amazes me that there can be so much that goes right and yet so much that goes wrong at the same time. The only way I can describe the last few months is wonderful and terrible at the same time.
Where to start. It's been so long since I had a chance to update my blog, but now that I am living on my own, I have more uninterrupted time to myself.
After almost four months being unemployed, I took a job as a substitute teacher in my county's public school system. I taught eighth grade Language Arts at the middle school around the corner from Harold and Sue's house, and I only had a five minute commute. The money wasn't very good, though, so I kept looking for something more permanent than subbing.
It came along in the form of a permanent teaching post, as an academic teacher in the Florida Department of Corrections, which came along at the end of April. I accepted the job, and I now teach pre-GED prep courses in the prison system. It's not bad work, and I make decent money doing it. Unfortunately, it's not like the traditional educational system, and I have to work 12 months. No summers off. It's okay, though. I really like the people I work with, and I get to stay in the Florida Retirement System.
I had a chance to go home and visit in late June/early July, for my sister's wedding. It was really nice to see her and watch her get married, but it was a harrowing experience staying with my parents for almost two weeks. My dad told me that I could use his truck while I was home, but he gave me a hard time every time I wanted to use it. We had an argument the morning I left, and we haven't really talked much since. I just don't understand why he and I can't get along for more than a few days.
Other than that, it was really nice to go home. I got to see almost everyone that I wanted to see, even though I wish I would have had more time to see everyone. There's one person in particular that I would have liked to see a bit more of, but that's neither here nor there. Hopefully, I'll be able to come home again in the next few months, and see everyone again. As much as I like my new job and my new life, I really miss my old life in Michigan.
I moved into a new apartment in Fort Pierce, so I'm not living with Harold and Sue anymore. YAY! I love them both very much, but it was time for me to be out on my own. I have a really nice two bedroom apartment, with a patio that overlooks the lake in our community, and there's a pool and tennis courts and I am only about 15 minutes away from work now. That sure cuts down on my morning commute.
I've met some new friends now that I moved, and have been able to strengthen some friendships. My social calendar is mostly full now, and I'm hardly ever here to enjoy my new place. I've been getting involved with the Young Democrats, attending meetings and events. One of my friends is the Vice President of the local Young Democrats, so he's been getting me involved in events and meetings. It's pretty fun. I should have done this in college, when I had more free time.
I'm still single, but I'm kinda happy right now. It's giving me time to be with myself, and work through some of my shit. Right now, at this moment, I am pretty content with my life. (Of course, that will change in five minutes, like always. God, I am such a queen.)
Well, that's it for right now. There's a lot more I want to say, but I can't think of anything specific I want to say. I'm going to try to write once a week from now on (no promises), so check back if you are interested.
P.S.
If you read my blog, please leave me a comment on this post and let me know that you read it. I like to know if anybody reads what I write.
posted by Matty at 11:10 AM
1 Comments:
I read your blog and I am glad to know that life is going well for you. It sounds like you found a good job and you will get a great retirement!
Sorry to hear that things get funny when you visit MI (getting along with your father). Dads are like that I guess?!
Enjoy your place, your space (from family), and figuring out who you are. You will be surprised how much better life gets when you let things work out the way they are meant to be... instead of trying to make them the way you think they should be.
Congrats !
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