I can't breathe . . .

So much happens so quickly.  Making dreams and opportunities a reality is a HUGE step.  What began as a bunch of questions to Jason quickly became research into international teaching websites, associations, job fairs, and schools.  I filled out the paperwork, mailed in the contracts, secured the references and paid the $$$.  Today I bought the plane ticket which REALLY made it real.  I'm so glad that it's in San Francisco where Abby is.  So good or bad - I'll be able to get her advice or just be comforted by the fact that I'm with one of my best friends and not be so nervous.

I took a tour (as I do many Sundays) of the possible schools that I could be interviewing with today and I'm narrowing down my realities.  Many countries sound amazing, but I just don't know if I could spend two years living there.  But so many more I could totally see myself living and teaching and possibly coaching in. So . . . we'll see.  I just now have this anxious feeling that is all around me.  I have so much to do.  Copying resumes, reference letters, getting head shots, getting my suit tailored, ugh . . . so much.

On another note - I was able to spend the weekend hanging out a little with my cousin Ashley and her boyfriend Will.  I've met him a couple times at family stuff, but it was nice to really be able to just get to know this guy that she loves so much and get a glimpse of what she sees.  They're so cute together.  I'm so happy that she found someone to brighten her days.  It makes such a huge difference in life to have someone to share the experiences with.

Busy week ahead.  Baseball tryouts start tomorrow and I start Romeo and Juliet in my classes.  Two of my favorite things!  I love weekends.  There's no way that things would get done if we didn't have days off.  Here's to February.  Although you are the shortest month, I hope you fulfill my days with opportunity and hope!