Dreams Coming True

The title of this sounds very romantic and sweet.. but I mean it in a literal sense. I've had several instances this last week of my dreams and my interpretations coming true.It's been a while since I've been able to sit down and actually write out a good post here. This move took so much more out of me than I ever expected. In fact I'm still pretty sore from the move.
I've been here two weeks or so, and so much has happened already. I've been working on the Tarot Deck the best I can but it seems it's not moving fast enough for me. I have also had lots of opportunities to be out of the house, which is very weird for me.

I'm usually a home body, though I haven't always been like that. For the last few years I've been keeping to myself a bit more. Working from home kind of does that to me... But I've noticed it's taken a toll on my mental well being. People need other people. So when I moved here, I did with the intention of getting out of the house and being more social.

Lately I've been having a reoccurring dream.. I have dreamt about sitting with some of my past students. No one really in particular, just some random students from when I used to teach art. They were in my house, telling me they were hungry. So I went to my fridge and gave them some of the food I had just made. We would then enjoy a meal together.

I've had that dream several times now. Different students, different meals and different nights.

I would wake up from the dream wondering what it meant.. was I meant to work at a school again? with the same type of kids? Should I look up places in my area? Or perhaps the kids themselves were a symbol.. I do dream interpretation for others so I figured I would do some for myself. I figured I was meant to teach again.

The very next day Sterling and I went to The Sacred City unveiling. Sterling's sister Jenica is a teacher there and invited us in for the grand unveiling. There was dancing, face painting, card reading, healing, and much more. It was a very welcoming place. At first Sterling and I both felt very uncomfortable being out of place.. but we stayed and powered through our social awkwardness.. by the end of the event we felt totally comfortable and welcomed.
While at the event I was asked to be a teacher there! Turns out one of their teachers had to cancel. She was teaching cartomancy and astrology.. two of my specialties! I said I would do it.. because after all, my dreams were telling me to start sharing knowledge again.
Of course after agreeing to start teaching this Monday my social anxiety set in again. Self doubt flooded through me.. I feel very awkward around people. I feel inadequate and small... I had to ask myself, was I really up to teaching?? Then I remembered, I have taught teenage boys. I have literally been in a room with 12 teenagers at a time.. teaching them. Did I feel small and awkward? Of course... but I made it. So I had to give myself a little pep talk about being brave. I can totally do this.

So, if you are in my area, join me Mondays at 7! I'll be teaching classes on Astrology and the Moon.. We will learn to observe the moon as she travels through the 12 houses of the zodiac. We will learn our unique ebb and flow, learn the basic zodiac sign characteristics and how they apply to us personally as the moon is in each house. I will also teach basic moon charting here so these principles can be applied to daily life.

I was also asked to do readings at the Wild Women Symposium! My first week being moved in, I had a friend text me asking if I wanted to do readings with her on one of the days of the Wild Women Symposium. I said yes immediately! I later talked to one of ladies who was coordinating the readers and she asked me to stay the whole time and offer readings as well as go to some of the classes.

I saw the poster at the coffee shop the day I was moving, and thought to myself how awesome it would be to attend. I decided maybe I could go to the next one.. but was delighted to be asked to not only attend, but to do readings is a dream come true!

"The Wild Women Symposium is an empowerment and education weekend bringing together women from all walks of life, experiences, and backgrounds. Amazing teachers and facilitators who specialize in the intuitive arts, healing modalities, fitness, nutrition, and movement have come together to share their gifts and knowledge during this event.

Designed exclusively for women, this event will awaken your wild side and allow you to discover the beauty and divinity of being a woman. It is through the safety and connection with other women in open-hearted environments that we learn to connect to our deepest selves."

Again... if you are in the area this weekend, come see me! I'll be doing free 20 minute readings! For both of these opportunities, I am terrified, excited, nervous, and grateful. But I'm working on being brave, and I'm kind of just going to throw myself through these open doors and trust I'll land on my feet. 

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Good Things Are Happening

My friends, 

good things are happening. 

I've been a bit absent on the blog lately.

Struggling with being laid off, finding a new job

 and coming to terms that I am leaving my wonderful students.

But there is a good in the air. 

I can feel the change, and I can feel that it will be for the better. 

No matter how rough the situation is now. 

I've got an interview with another school coming up soon.

I'm nervous and excited and sad all at the same time. 

But no longer scared.

I've got someone holding my hand telling me I'm not alone in this.

Details on this man later. 

Wish me luck at this job interview!

Looking Up

 Last week was a bad week. 

Everything seemed to go wrong.

My AC in my house broke, and after 3 visits from maintenance it is finally working again. 

My car has been acting funny too, in fact something fell out of the engine while I was driving.

I've been sick, and so so tired. 

Working these jobs, pulling 12 hour (sometimes longer) days, then coming home and working on orders..

It's wearing me out a bit... 

but I know it's also making me tougher. 

It's getting me closer to what I want to accomplish. 

And, like these bad times, it's temporary.

 I know I've talked about balance here..

but I needed that reminder. 

Everything balances out.

Bad times never last. 

In fact, as of yesterday things started to look up.

I walked home into a cooler house and my mood instantly lifted.

Then I just received some good news regarding my school.

I get to teach an extra class. 

I'm beyond excited. 

I wish I could share more stories with you all. 

But because of the nature of my school, I have to be very non specific.

But I will tell you I broke up a fight yesterday.. where I forced myself between two people.

I snatched a soccer ball from someone's head  (they wearing it like a mask) as they was trying to poke holes for the eyes. While it was on their head. 

I get to confiscate all sorts of inappropriate drawings.

But I also receive sweet drawings and cards from some students.

And a few days ago I was told I was the type of person you would want to talk to in a basement jazz club from the 20's while it was raining outside. I've never been more flattered.

I love these kids.

I feel like I'm in the right place. 

And I haven't felt like that in a long long time.  

I'm not the only tired one..

Poor Wicket sleeps and wakes up when I do. 

And he is like me.. not an early bird.

So, the days I wake up at 6 I sneak out, shower and come back to that picture. 

 

I am in need of an adventure.

That is what tomorrow is for. 

 

I'll bring my real camera too. 

Yes.

 

Oh, and I'm so sick of the spam comments on my blog. 

I'm putting up the spam blocker.

I would switch to a comment hosting site, 

but I don't want to loose all my other comments. 

Anyone know of anything?

Thursday Threads - Days On And Off

I love my job teaching art. 

 I love that I get to do what I love, and share it with others.

I feel extremely bless and lucky. 

I especially love that I get to dress like a teacher.

It actually isn't that hard. 

I normally always where dresses, skirts or nice pants.

And I normally will pair a shirt with a cardigan for a bit of extra class. 

In my experience, clothes make the woman. (Or man.)

Now, this is the way I see it, and it's just my theory.. 

But, it's worked well so far.

If I were to dress the way I do on the weekends I just wouldn't be taken seriously as an educator.

But, if I were to dress strictly teacher, I wouldn't be taken seriously as an artist.

Luckily my natural style is a good balance of both.

I'm able to meet in the middle.

I'm able to stay up with the current trends. (Well the ones I like)

As well as look professional enough to teach. 

Looking professional and important is the key to any job.

If you want people to listen to you get noticed in a good way.

A Few Quick Tips:

Wear nice shoes. Not just nice sneakers, but shoes that make the glorious "click clack" of a professional lady. Something about walking around the classroom with "click clacks" make students pay attention.

Put a cardigan on. Cardigans almost instantly add class. 

What class will listen to a teacher? A teacher with class.

Oh. I'm so funny! 

But really. Teal is very in this season.. and I have a very bright teal shirt. 

To tone it down for class time, I wear a navy cardigan over it. 

This keeps me up with the current trends, while still looking a step more professional then the students who wear the same trends. 

Put on a blazer.

Blazers are awesome. An itty bitty bit of shoulder pads and nicely fitted.

But, of course don't wear a blazer with a pencil skirt all the time. 

Tone it down a bit by wearing it with some dark jeans.

If nothing else,

hold a clip board and a red pen.

Instant importance indicator. 

What I wear teaching.

This is the teal/navy combo. 

I also wore my nice loafers. 

I keep my make up toned down too.

This look keeps an artsy look, but with a bit of professionalism. 

Teal Shirt- Cozy

Navy Cardigan- Cozy

Black Jeans- Foever 21

This is my weekend look.

What I wore to the Farmer's Market.

I wore a very baggy sea through shirt with some turquoise pants. 

I had bright blue eye liner and my hair resembled The Tenth Doctor's. 

Not something I would feel comfortable teaching in.

White Cut-out shirt - Cottonon

Turquoise pants - Forever 21

I Got This

Alright... I've been keeping a little something from you guys.

Mostly because I don't want to get anyone's hopes ups.. 

And by anyone..
I mean me.

So, here is the situation. 

I have applied to teach art at a nearby school!

I would be the art teacher guys.. at a school.

With real students.

Basically, a dream job for me.

I applied last week, and had an interview.

Today I had the second interview,

and a tour of the school,

 I met the principal, 

and some students.

I can barely focus on anything else! 

I'm posting about it only to get this all off my chest, 

and maybe spark some positive thoughts my way.

I don't know when I will hear back..

so, until then,

please send some positive thoughts and vibes my way! 

I will be repeating "I got this. I got this. I got this." 

until I know.. that I got this.

And now I will try to get my mind on other things..

Like summer drives, and hikes and smiles.