This summer, I went to China. I saw the Great Wall, and the Forbidden City, and Summer Palace. It was awesome. We ate strange foods. I saw my family. The people were nice. Someday I hope I can go again.
(That would be my expository paragraph if I was a third grader. Except the spelling would probably be worse.)
Wow. Summer is officially over, at least according to Arizona school schedules, and I am still wondering where those sweat-filled days went. I did go to China, but it was in April, so technically it doesn't count. From May through July I spent most of my time trying to a) watch my daughter and keep her entertained, b) keep the house moderately clean, and c) unsuccessfully look for a job. My requirements aren't that high, I just want a job that allows me to work part-time, not have to pay for childcare, do something that I enjoy, preferably from the house. It shouldn't be that hard, right?*
As far as writing is concerned ... Let me spare you, or rather myself, the details. Just one word: ug. This blog is definitely helping me push myself back in to writing, but it is a struggle. I find that I can be very productive when Aubrey is napping! I need a place to get away every day to write, but even that has taken a second place to my guilt over needing to find a job. Still, every little bit of writing matters.
*I'm interested in this tutoring position, and have the application all ready to go, but am still waiting for the letters of recommendation from my old employers. I even went to the school for face-to-face motivation. I know that it's the beginning of the school year, but it's been over three weeks now. Urg. The positions will be gone by the time I can apply.
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