Getting that full time position...

Well, once again it's been awhile!  Subbing has been pretty slow the last couple weeks because of the holiday break and the snow.  We're suppose to be getting even more snow tonight.  I've been trying to get together all of my applications and files that need to be sent along with them.  I've contacted who I need to in order to get the updated recommendation letters I need.  I find it interesting that things fall into your life as you need them.  I recently started keeping more closely in touch with two teachers I student taught with.  Because of this, I felt more comfortable asking them to update letters of recommendation for me.  I have student loans coming up that I will need to make a payment on.  One of the same teachers introduced me to a jewelry business where I can make some extra money in my spare time.  I'm happy that these people have come back into my life and help me out.  I just believe that if you stay positive and know that things will work out when they are suppose to, they will.  I've also been reading this book called, The Secret.  It's very good and I recommend it.  There are tons of inspirational quotes and it explains how "You are what you think."  The Secret shows you how to be more aware of your thoughts and how to attain your goals.

Since it's the New Year... I've been thinking about what I want to do differently this year.  For one, I want to start to cook more.  I've been saying that and I actually got some really neat cookbooks for Christmas.  Thanks Grandma :)   I also got a crock-pot! Very exciting!  So I hope to actually put those things to use.  The second thing, is to express more to my mother how thankful I am to have her and to actually let her know that I love her more.  What else?  Probably try to have a better relationship with my sister.  As I've gotten older, I've really realized the importance of family.  I want to really get focused for what I am doing next in my career.  Obviously, I want that full time teaching position, but it is just not going to happen if there aren't any openings.  So should I look farther out, like the city? Or another state? I don't know... Or what do I want to do next school year?  Do I still want to sub?  I like subbing, but I do not like not having health benefits through it or the fact that it is not steady.  I've been thinking about going back to being a TA if I don't have any luck with applications this time around.  I still am working overnights (3 nights a week) just to keep my health benefits.  It has taken away from weekends and my free time, so it is not something I wanted to do for a long time.

Well, if anyone has suggestions for job hunting, please feel free to leave them! Or maybe some other ideas of places I could work related to the field that might offer some good benefits.