States I have visited

visited 8 states (16%)
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I stole this from Cansel!

Where my husband and I have traveled, combined...

visited 16 states (7.11%)
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I've been to Quebec, France, Italy and Switzerland. He was in the Navy and has been to the rest of the places.

Should I or shouldn't I?

I have a job prospect as a French Translator that I am really interested in, but I have misgivings (if that is the right word). I'd be working for the first time in 4 years doing something that I think I would enjoy and be good at. Ava would get to go to school, which she desperately needs for her social development (and my sanity!!!). But...I wouldn't be able to tutor in the afternoons (which I love) and my visits to my folks in Louisiana would be curtailed. If I could do it part-time I could still tutor, but the reduction in pay might not justify me driving all the way over to NW Houston. Gas isn't cheap, after all. And could I handle a full-time job again? Being a stay-at-home mom doesn't have exact hours, ya know!

So, what should I do? I drive out tomorrow to do some preliminary paperwork and to take a "math and logic test" (haha, there go my job chances right there). I'll get to see how long the drive is and the atmosphere of the company. I need some new clothes and I hope I can appear as professional and confident as I would like.

I'll keep you posted.
(But...who ARE you? Ah, my imaginary readership!)

**UPDATE**
Just found out today that I did not get the job. I bet I needed actual experience in translation (even though the job ad says Translator Trainee). I actually feel more relief than disappointment. I would terribly miss tutoring Ben. It's all good!

Post du jour

I feel overtaxed, overburdened. All I would like is one day where nothing is asked of me, where I can sit and relax and do whatever I want. Perhaps I would read a book, take a nice, long bath, watch a foreign film. Do Wii Fit. Draw. Maybe listen to some music. Watch a TV show that I like. Meditate.

Just for one day. Or half a day.