The world can be tough

Anytime now, big guy. Last week at this time I was in Orlando--thinking and dreaming that that was the place where God intends for me to live. The reality is (after two interviews, one good school, one not-so-good school, and no real options) that Florida may in fact not be the place for me right now. The signs are pointing in the wrong direction if I am supposed to be traveling there. So, what are you going to do now?

I was told that this blog can be funny at times. I have to say that a statement like that is incredibly flattering. When it comes out of my head, it is funny for sure, I don't think anyone can argue with that. But to also have affirmation from beyond the limits of my orb, well, that is just exactly what the doctor/psychiatrist ordered.

What will I do? Well, I have a job here that can keep me on my feet for a while and there is always substitute teaching until the right job comes along. The troubling thing is that other Florida school (the one I am not interested in) may be poised at this moment to offer me a position (one that I probably would not take). Isn't it ironic, don't you think?

And while it may be no ten thousand spoons on my wedding day (or however the song goes), I am still left wondering what to do next. I had sort of put my proverbial eggs in one basket for the time being and I wish I didn't feel so scrambled. But, there is no rest for the weary. Back I will go to good ol' Gordon and Margaret Van Wylen Library and hope that something will come up. That, and a little heavy duty prayer can't hurt, either.

I needed to go to Florida. I needed to see the state of things. I needed to let go of my financial apprehensions in the interest of what had been on my heart.

This child is ready to go where you send thee.

sorry about that

I haven't posted in a while. I know, it probably affected you in some adverse way. I can't save the world and you know that. But I am here, I am back, and if that doesn't make you happy, then what shall I say to you?

Last week I flew to Orlando. Florida. About a thousand miles a way from Michigan and with plenty of palm trees to feast your eyes on. I was attending a job fair entitled "The Great Florida Teach-In" and the Orange County Convention Center. It was one of the most interesting experiences of my adult life. I met many people, had several interviews, and even visited some schools after renting my very first automobile. What a time it was!

No Disney, thank you very much for asking. Well, actually, I take that back because I did manage to take a few minutes and go to Downtown Disney. I also took a picturesque drive past Epcot and saw Spaceship Earth which was looking lovely as always. That, my friends, is a wonder of modern architecture, to be sure.

Now I wait for schools to get back to me with their decisions so I can make some choices about where to live and such should I happen to procure employment. It is an exciting, but somewhat frightening time as I venture out on my own. I trust many of you are feeling the exact same way. Until again I blog--

Sometimes I wish I could be driving down this road tomorrow 

Whatta-melon! 

Sweetness!

Totally cool...check out an all-day Dave Matthews Band radio marathon at:

http://www.wbwc.com, click on "Listen Now"

Enjoy!

A day of fun

Yes, that's right. We took a little trip to that haven of amusement bliss we like to call Michigan's Adventure. Not a bad place to hang out for a couple hours on a cold and rainy June day. They have several fine roller coasters that were very enjoyable to ride, my favorite being the death-trap wooden job they refer to as "Shivering Timbers." I thought it was a little weird when I had to sign some kind of legal document before getting on the ride, but whatever...

Then on to the fine Studio 28 in Grand Rapids for an opening day showing of the epic "Batman Begins." Now please do not be confused, 28 refers to the street of its location, not the number of theatres in the building. The movie was fantastic and even a little bit scary at parts, and I enjoyed it thoroughly. You all should definitely go see it!

It is Thursday. One week and one day since my initial interview with Four Corners Charter School and I am patiently waiting to hear back about their decision. They said they would let me know by Monday the 20th--hopefully I won't have to wait quite that long to hear back. However, if waiting means that I would procure the position, then I will definitely continue to be patient. No matter what, I know that God's got a plan and I am just on a need-to-know basis. Apparently at this point I do not need to know. I'm okay with that.

Holland is beautiful today, sunny and warm, but not hot. Pistons/Spurs game 4 is tonight and we are looking to have a fine viewing of it over here at the apartment and any and all that are interested are welcome to attend. It will be a wonderful time!

Thanks to those that have made use of my e-mail address from my previous post. I look forward to hearing from many of you real soon! Peace--

I'm not worried...

because God has got this one. No amount of anxiety is ever going to have a calming effect, so I am done with it right now. I'm simply going to do the right things and hope that I happen to land a job in the next couple of weeks.

God is bigger than __________. (insert everything here, including my job anxiety--thanks Karen).

You make all things new.

Two days in a row! Job search update...

Here we go with what it sure to be an interesting and fun-filled post about my current experience as a college graduate.

First, what it means to be a college graduate. As a college graduate, I have spent my days at the college library (probably more time than I was ever there during my actual stint in college) looking for jobs and hoping that one of them would pan out for me. Teaching jobs are funny because each district has a different, but equally confusing application process. This has proved to be incredibly time-consuming with little reward. However, I did have an interview last week with a school in Davenport, Florida called Four Corners Charter School. It is a K-8 school that is in need of a middle school music teacher. The interview was over the phone and I felt like it went pretty well. They said they would be making their decision by June 20, and also asked if I would be willing to fly down and visit. I said that I would have no problem making the sacrifice to fly down to Florida on a whim!

This week has been a little lazy in terms of the job search, simply because I am waiting out the results of this interview that I had last week. I truly hope that it pans out because it is a great area and the mix of classes is exactly what I am looking for: weighted heavily in general music with a choir class as well. I would be able to focus on what I really love, which is getting kids excited and involved in learning music.

So we will see what happens...if you happen to read this and feel inclined to do so, please take a minute and just shoot out a prayer for this, because I really feel like it is the opportunity for me and I am just looking for some kind of security about what it is going on for me in the fall. I would also like to start searching for apartments with palm trees and whatnot! Did I mention this school's proximity to Disney World? Well, nevermind...

As always, feel free to comment and share your thoughts on all of this! I look forward to all of your thoughts. Peace...

this is a swan 

A flippin' peacock 

Nice shot of the castle in Disneyland Paris! 

Space Mountain: Mission 2...pretty cool! 

My Disney-ness has gone international...me at Disneyland Paris! 

I want to be a better blogger...

I suppose that the fundamental purpose of a weblog is to provide a place where people you see on a regular basis (or more importantly, those you don't) can read up on all the ongoings of your life. A blog is a place where you can control what chapters individuals read of your "open book."

However, if you do not ever take the time to write on your blog it just becomes another piece of .html floating around in cyberspace, or something incredibly dramatic like that. Well friends, I am back in the game, and since I have plenty of minutes to play, here we go...

I spent the weekend basically alone for my roommate is and was in Aruba windsurfing with his brother and father. That is one nice life. I did, however, acquire a little piece of television history we like to call the MacGyver Season 2 on DVD. It has provided me with mucho entertainment and fun. I got to hang out with Krouton (not her real name) on Saturday night, did a little sing-sing at the church on Sunday morning, and watched the Pistons game (or massacre) and ate Chinese food with a few friends last night.

As for today, today has been a day of not a whole lot. I am anxiously waiting to hear from a school in Florida that I interviewed with last week via telephone. I really want them to offer me the job I applied for. It's a middle school music position that centers heavily on general music, which is quite exciting to me, so please keep that in your prayers this week as the powers that be deliberate and whatnot.

This evening will be a fun time at the 84 East and then who-knows-what. Some kind of cavorting no doubt.

For those that are interested, here is some new contact information that you may take advantage of:

My new e-mail is: andrew.meyers@gmail.com.
My new cellular device's number is: available when you e-mail me at the above address.

Have a wonderful evening and feel free to comment...thanks for being a part of these last eight minutes of my life. Cheers...