3/13/06

Well, where do I start? Dad is doing much better. He has been sober for over a month, is regaining his energy and has even started to cook. I still worry about a relapse, but one day at a time, as they say. I’ve made the short list for a job in San Antonio; my interview is next Tuesday. It is a high school position at a magnet school with no marching band or football team. All I would have to do is prepare concerts. I dare not dream this could actually happen, so I’m just going to do the interview and be pleasantly surprised if I get hired. I’ve been acting assistant principal at my current school several times. Our current AP has health problems, which require him to be absent at least once a week. Although I hate dealing with discipline, the teachers like it when I’m in charge, because I deal with referrals swiftly and don’t put up with any sh*t, especially from insane parents. I had one mother tell me that I’d better dole out equal punishment to a boy, in which her son was involved in an altercation with, “or else.” I replied, “Madam, you don’t get to tell me what to do, and if you threaten me again, I will have the police here so fast your head will spin.” That shut her up. I still have many classes to take before I earn my administrative certification, but this internship is providing me with invaluable experience. Do I really want to be a principal? I don’t really know yet, but I do think I’ll be good at it, should I choose that path. 
 
Today I heard from “A” for the first time in months. She called to complain about the school district filing a 1099 for her guard instructor salary. It turns out she owes the government money for income taxes instead of getting a refund. She wants the booster club to pay her salary next year – I suppose it is easier to hide that income when paid by a private entity. I don’t plan on being at this school next year to deal with this or any other issue. 
 
“J” and I are still on the skids, but we’re both still trying. We’re both too stubborn to give up it seems. I’m on spring break and will be partying on the beach tomorrow like a teenager. A friend has a condo, where I can stay if I get too drunk, which I probably will. I’m also going to get stoned for the first time since college. “J” hates it, but is remaining silent. Since I told her recently I wanted a lover and not a mother, she is trying to give me my space. 
 
“V,” my sister in law got married Saturday in a lovely simple ceremony. I prepared the food. Keeping “J” and mother in law from dominating the event was quite interesting, but I managed. Yeah me! 
 
I’ve been offered a sales job with a San Antonio area territory. I’m turning it down because of the uncertainty of income. It was flattering, though.
 
Well, kids, I’m off to bed, but may edit this tomorrow when I’m not dozing off.