Minneapolis was unexpectedly epic. The Ness Nest (as I am now calling it) is beautiful, calming, and already feels like a home away from home. It was so nice to spend quality time with Brian and to meet his new (extremely wonderful)BF.
We spent our day antiquing and at the Art Institute. We met the new friend at his work after hours (the Minnesota Opera) and he gave us a VIP tour. It included a trip up onto the roof at sunset and an impromptu performance of our favorite showtunes on the piano.
The Megabus trip home was awful. Truly just a bad experience. There was a white out style blizzard, the double decker bus shook under the influence of the wind, and at one point the highway had to close. We spent a good three extra hours winding down terrifying Wisconsin backroads, driving past cars flipped over in ditches. I don't blame the Megabus, but I doubt I'll be using them again. There were several points where I sat and prayed that they would pull over and tell us we had to get a hotel room for the night because the weather was too bad to drive.
Other news: I found out I made the "first cut" for AUSL. I have a second interview on March 12th that includes a 5 minute lesson plan and writing a critical essay response. I've got lots of prepping to do... eek! I've decided to do a five minute lesson plan on the American Flag for a 3rd grade classroom. Right now it's going well. I have lots of facts, now I just need to tie them all together for optimal fun.
If I don't make AUSL, then I am hoping that Columbia College comes through. If it does, I'll likely begin nannying for a certain pair godchildren to earn some part time money and take classes at night. And in the case of going the CC route, I'd also be teaching puppetry this summer for Pulaski. Which is about the best way I can imagine to spend a summer. It's nice that I feel pumped about either option. Both will provide me with very different experiences. Columbia College will be harder financially, since I'll be paying for school. AUSL will be harder in that it's a five year commitment. But I feel good about both options and I think I'd be happy going either way.
I also randomly had a job interview for a position I applied for in January. It's an Education Manager position at a large regional theatre in Ohio. The pay is a little higer than my salary now, which would be great. I'm still waiting to hear back about whether I make the second round of interviews, in which case we'd start thinking a bit more concretely about potentially moving back to Ohio. The job is amazing. I'd be creating my own education theatre programs and expanding on the ones they already have in place. We could also afford a house and we'd likely start working on making a little family if we go this route. We're trying to not get too pumped about it, because it might not come through. Their HR lady said they had several interviews to complete and that most of them were with people from NYC. So we'll see. I think I could compete with Ohio applicants, but NYC people might just have been credentials than I do. But it's an interesting option.
We spent some time with the godchildren this week. I changed some diapers and we both each had a night of rocking babies to sleep. It's a pretty incredible experience and I feel really lucky that we are able to be involved. I think it has made us both a bit baby crazy, but that's okay.
I think that's about it in the way of news. My bridesmaid dress came in for Mitch's wedding and it's absolutely gorgeous. Ali's dress is also amazing and the resort they've chosen at Lake Geneva is incredible. It's going to be a great weekend with family. I can't believe it's just 3 months away.
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