Jobs applications...BLAH

Chris here...

So I just sent out about 5 different job applications to various schools. I certainly hope that at least an interview comes out of it. Its definitely not fun at all applying for jobs when you don't even get an interview, but that seems to be a general theme these days. I don't really care anymore about getting a job for money, I just really miss being a teacher. I love inspiring students to reach (or at least realize) their full potential. That is what I am meant to do with my life. I just keep telling myself that God knows that and he is just waiting for the perfect opportunity to arise for me to put my teaching to great. This waiting game is not really so fun though.

I applied at different school district. One position was at Southwest Allen County Schools as a longterm substitute position. I highly doubt that position school will contact me, as they haven't wanted to interview me for the last SIX times I have tried...but we can hope. I also applied for a position at the school district that I worked for last year...which would be a difficult job, but I'm willing to snatch up anything. Then I applied for several paraprofessional positions at a school district I went to when I was a first and second grader. Hoping that me being a former student will improve my chances. I also sent a letter to the principal of Prairie Height Elem. School (the school district that I graduated from). They aren't hiring at all, but I wanted to send her my resume just in case. Working there would be a dream job...highly unlikely but I guess I can always be hopeful...

Well, if you are reading this, thanks for allowing me to vent a little. Please pray, if you do, that I can at least get an interview at one of these schools. I really need this. Like I said...God has a plan... Just hope I knew what that plan was, and when it's all gonna play itself out.

Peace and love guys!

Little old housewife...

So, up until about 6 months ago, Chris has always gotten his hair cut at by a beautician. But, he started to realize that going in and spending $10 every month to get his hair cut was ridiculous and decided that I could do it for him. Any of you who know me relatively well know that my hands shake like crazy and I am not the most confident person in the world. I told Chris he was nuts! But, he reassured me that it was just hair and it wasn't that big of a deal if I made a mistake, it would grow back... Well, I'd just like to say that for the last 6 months I have been cutting his hair and I think I do a wonderful job! I may not be the best at cooking or cleaning but I feel a great sense of accomplishment when we get done with a hair cut, especially since it usually looks better than when he'd get it cut at WalMart! Makes me feel like the little old housewife that I should be and that he doesn't always get.

So, that's it for now! Thanks for reading! Love you all!

Amber

JEREMY IS HOME!!!

Yay, our brother Jeremy is home from Texas. He is officially an Air Force Reserve. We are so absolutely excited that he is home and so very proud of him. He has become such an amazing person and we are thankful every day that he is a part of our lives.

It was so great to hang out with him and other family members at Logan's Roadhouse. Good food and great times with amazing family. Love you all.

Until next time blog readers...

This is Amber....venting...

So, I have had some things going on lately that I really just want to talk about. I had an interview last Friday, it went really well. I thought all weekend that I was a shoe in for the job! Then, I got a call on Monday saying that the family decided not to send their son to that school which left me without a really great opportunity again! Then, I go to the Y and the director asks how I would like to take over her position! I say great, more hours, more money, I'm in! Well, long story short, she went to a meeting with our boss and was told that she couldn't give me her position! So, another let down! I've been getting my hopes up over and over again and I'm tired of it! I guess I just need to do what I am doing and live life! But, I am so sick of working at Kohl's and never getting to see Chris. I don't want to be there anymore but there's no way I can quit without a new job.

I am also extremely happy for every person and friend that I see is pregnant. But, I have to say that I am a little, maybe a lot jealous. Chris and I have wanted to get pregnant for so long and we really tried for about six months and then just decided to put it in God's hands. But, even though we are trying really hard to rely on God, I feel like we are being punished sometimes.

I think I am all done ranting for now. If you read my post, I'm sorry. Hope you are all having a wonderful life!

Yay! We have a blog!!

Well, regardless of whether anyone will actually read this blog, we have decided to make it. It will probably be like any other blog; comments about our lives, new and exciting (or similar and boring) events that happen from day to day, or quite possibly a way to vent about who knows what that will undoubtably pop up frequently.

So if you read this to find out more about our lives, or just to kill time, whatever. Have fun reading and enjoy a little taste of the lives of Chris and Amber Ellert :)