A year ago

It's hard to believe but about a year ago I had plans to fly to Idaho for my brother's graduation. I had already heard from one of the schools I had applied to and wasn't taken. A very sad rejection but there was still the public school. I had sent in my application and they had planned an interview with me. It actually worked out pretty well because I already had the flight tickets to go for my brother's graduation. When I faxed in my application I thought that they had already hired someone since the school year was almost ending. It so happened that they were just planning interviews. I was excited. When I left I didn't tell anyone I had the interview except for Charlie. Of course he knew.

I had my interview the day after my brother's graduation. I thought it went well. I thought they would take a while to get back to me based on previous interviews. But I was wrong. The day after the interview the assistant principal called me and offered me one of the 3 open positions. That same day we had gone to Boise to help my brother enroll in his classes. Everything happened one day after the next. As soon as I heard I told my mom and brother. My mom was really happy because she was finally going to have all of ther children together. My brother kept saying they gave me the job because the assistant principal liked him and I was his sister. On our way home from Boise I called Charlie and gave him the news.

When I returned to work on Monday they already knew I got the job because the assistant principal had called the school for references. It was very exciting to get the job and get to move to Idaho. I had to break my contract at my apartment and start packing things. I had to say goodbye to my old friends and new friends I had made.

It took me a while to realize that I was leaving behind the life I had lived for 26 years. I still can't believe that a year ago my whole life changed.

And now the cycle begins again. The twins are leaving to different colleges. One of them is going to Penn State and the other one is leaving to the University of Washington. My mom wishes they were going to the same school but they chose different schools. They do have to grow up some time. Now she has no more children in her house. Of course they will come and visit but it will be similar to when I went to school. They will only come for the winter and summer. She will get to enjoy having all of her children together for the summer before my brothers go to college. Isn't it funny how things happen.

Well after being here for a year I am starting to get accustomed to life in Idaho. It sure is different from life in the OC. I still miss it and always will. I miss the math department there and the friends I left behind. I still talk to fadedgirl and Mari but we can't just decide to go hang out on Friday. We can't just decide to hang out whenever we want. Leaving behind what you took for granted for so long sure makes you appreciate it even more.

Many things have changed here. Some things worked out and others didn't. But I am learning. That is all you can really do is learn from your experiences. That is life. I have moved and changed so many different times that I have told myself to learn from everything that happens. Hopefully certain things will not repeat themselves or if they do then I am wiser and know what to do. I can't wait till I get my own place. I plan on hopefully getting another cat and a Husky. I owned one before but not anymore. I know Tigger will not be happy with a new cat considering she doesn't really like Cleopatra and didn't like it when I brought her home. Tigger will still be the #1 pet to me. She has been with me through so many changes I don't know what I would do without her.

When she got out once I was so depressed. She had disappeared for 3 days. I was so shocked at first and then I just broke down. I love her with all my heart and couldn't be without her. I love Cleo too but she is not Tigger.