Still Back Tracking, Almost Done...May 2012

My last couple of days in Los Angeles I spent hiking at Runyon Canyon :)  Nothing is more peaceful than exploring nature...HAPPY THINGS is all I can think of while going uphill for one hour and downhill for another hour!


This post is dedicated to my babies, Laydi and Putzie :(  The hardest part of this new adventure was letting them go, but they are with a loving family and I know they will be safe and happy!  A BIG SHOUT OUT to the Green family for taking both of my babies in and loving them forever and ever!


This post is also dedicated all my friends I had to say BYE-BYE to...I WILL see yall again soon! 

My Big Girl, LAYDI

When LAYDI met PUTZIE

PUTZIE and his monkey

PUTZIE doing his typical...ignoring LAYDI's request for personal space

My Partners in Crime: Shaolin aka "I MET PRESIDENT OBAMA", Jorel and Cyann

Oh Lori! The gang at Lori's birthday

The "Omniscent" One aka Vanny!

RINGO, Rachel's puppy aka PUTZIE's bestie

And last, but not least, Rachel...THE BEST ROOMIE EVER!

Back Tracking...April 2012

So after an online application and two phone interviews, I was offered an in-person interview.  Upon entering The Standard Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles, I felt confident.  I know I am a great teacher and I have so much passion for English, education, and the positive growth of our future leaders!  But once I got to the floor where I would submit my documents and have my interview, I lost all confidence and was shaking in my boots.  EVERYONE was older than I was, and had so much more experience...needless to say, I was intimidated and just KNEW I was not going to get the job. 


Luckily, there was a young woman who was interviewed before me, and upon seeing her (plus a couple prayers) I got my confidence back.  The interview went smoothly...the one question that always replays in my mind is: "These young ladies grow up knowing that they will get married, have children, and shop.  How will you make English relevant/important to them?"  To which I responded with "THE CORRECT" answer, if there was one :)


Weeks went by...I was told I would get a response in less than two weeks, but of course that flew by! Finally, it was time for Spring Break vacation (three weeks after the in-person interview).  I took my brother and sister to Universal Studios in Orlando, and we had a blast!  When we got back to the hotel we went to the pool, but as I walked towards the door to the pool I got a call...THE CALL!  


I GOT THE JOB!  MY DREAM JOB!


For the next two years I will live in the United Arab Emirates, more specifically ABU DHABI, and will be teaching ENGLISH :)  

My sister, Domonique (20), ME and my brother, Chaz (17), in front of the Universal Studios globe, the day I got my job offer!

Last night of Spring Break in Atlanta with mi familia...Chaz, Ma and Baby Tyson (3)!

{Domonique was back in school at Bethune Cookman}