Long time, no blog

So, I realized my last post was THREE months ago, which is pretty sad. I quit posting because I got a little busy, then had gallbladder surgery, and then spent the last few months recovering/tending to school stuff. So, there you have it. Sorry I've been neglectful. This is why I'm not a parent yet.

I should be working on my midterm right now, but I'm sitting here at the Soulard Bread Co drinking coffee and blogging like a true pretentious academic. And like a truly unpretentious grad student academic-wannabe, I have been job hunting and sending out transcript requests to good old EIU (how I miss you!) and fine-tuning the ol' CV, resume, teaching philosophy, and cover letter.

I've found 4 jobs to apply for, and hopefully one will work out. One is an online position (amazing to be able to work from my office in my PJs!), another is clear up in Springfield and would be a 2 hour round trip commute, but pays a lot. The other two are just temporary teaching positions nearby. Full-time at least, but both are disposable, instructor level jobs at two local universities. I'll take anything, but one of the first two would be amazing.

In other news, I'm super excited about getting to travel this holiday season and just the holidays in general. Lights seem to sparkle more around Christmastime (probably because there are more of them!), and families actually make time for each other. I just love this time of year. I wish it would be September-December year round. Or perhaps I should just move to Alaska, where'd I'd get my wish-equivalent, eh?

Now, onward and upward with this final exam, these applications/application matierals, and the holidays. Merry Christmas everyone! :o)