I'm sitting in the peaceful Mill Street Coffee House in Cleburne, TX. Andrew had rehearsal at 9, and I don't have it till 10. This place is tucked off all the main streets in Cleburne, about 1/2 a block from the back door of the theatre. It is like Plaza in that it's has a family, relaxed feel. And free wireless! We don't have that at the theatre, though. We tried to guess the password for the Johnson County Republican headquarters next door...but no dice. So, this will have to do.
It's a lovely Saturday morning. In two more school days, I'll be free for the summer. (And jobless, but I don't like to think of it that way!) I have some big choices to make about next year. My dilemma is this:
1. I have a good teaching job where I am now. The kids who have stayed on and not chosen to hate me because I'm not the previous voice teacher/I'm bad at billing...those kids really like me. They are sweet, and fun. If I continue to teach there next year, I can build on what I've done this year, and get better at billing.
2. I filled up my gas tank for $51.00 the other day. School is about 40 minutes away. Cleburne is about 50 minutes away, the other direction. I have an SUV. Gas prices are killing me. I'd like to cut back to working 4 days a week, but if I do, I won't make enough money to warrant driving so far. (maybe...in my mind at least).
3. Moving at this point would be not saving any money. If I move to where school is, I'll have to pay rent, which I'm not paying now. Thus, no money saved. I'm really waiting to move until I get married and I can live wherever my husband's job is. Anything before that wouldn't be cost effective. But I'm not really "saving" money, because gas is so expensive and I drive so much. Sigh. I guess I could look for a job closer to home...but it's not guaranteed.
That's all the angst/thought writing that I have time for right now. Any ideas or encouragement would be appreciated!
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man, i'm in the same boat! My school is far and my boyfriend is far. gas is expensive..what should i do? i wish gas was cheaper....>.< Good luck~!!