A new full time life

Well--I started back to full time work last Friday! So far it is going really well. I am working for the University of South Florida (which is actually in Tampa--go figure) but I am the Field Coordinator for a project in Ft. Lauderdale, at least until September when the grant is up. It is a great way to get back into the swing of working full time as the job has very little stress. Ema goes to my friend Kris's house after school (she is also my Girl Scout co-leader) and will be with Kris this summer as Kris works for the school and has summers off.

Ema was in a production of Snow White and the 7 Vertically Challenged Individuals this past Monday (which I directed). She has been learning backstage with me as I have taught the class this year, but we had a girl drop out at the last minute so Ema learned the part in like a day! She did a great job! The class I have on Monday is very young so I was just happy they got through the show. I am also directing another production of the same show for the City of Sunrise which is on May 14. That cast is incredible and I can't wait to see them!

Last Thursday was my last day of Ema's CCD class (religious class). I have been teaching the same kids for 3 years. It was sad because I am giving up the class due to my dr saying I have to cut back on the stuff I do especially now since I am working full time. I was a big whams and cried! Can you believe that those kids are actually sad that CCD is over? They even hate it when a class is cancelled for Spring Break! I remember being so happy whenever CCD was cancelled. I must be doing something right.

Today Ema has "business day" where all the kids pick a business to run and the other kids in 5th grade (Ema is in a combined 4th/5th grade class so she is considered a 5th grader most of the time) get to spend the "money" they earned for their grades all year on different items. Ema and her friend Allyson are running a salon called Pop Princess where they will be doing nails, skin and hair. Should be interesting. I can't wait to hear the stories this evening.

I only have 2 more Girl Scout meetings left for the school year. The troop is the one thing I am not giving up. The girls mean too much to me. My co-leaders have taken over a lot so it has made it easier on me.

I also teach voice lessons on Saturday which I am re-thinking. Now that I have a full-time week job I may want my weekends to myself. We'll see.

Ema and I are going to Girl Scout camp June 7-14. No worries--I am taking a much more sedate role than I normally do. I got to pick my own staff this year and am right next to the infirmary just in case.

I think you are updated!