When I got home from work today, there was a message blinking on my answering machine. As I listened, I heard a lady from one of my two favourite high schools telling me that they would like me to come in for an interview. Tomorrow. *cue stress-induced freak-out* I’ve spent the last several hours reviewing every teaching interview question known to man, and I’m trying really hard not to become a complete stress case. I hate interviews. I’m not good at them. So, I’m trying hard to be as prepared as I can be, in the short amount of time that I have. But the thing is, underneath it all…

Today one of my students asked me if I lived under a rock. As my students completed the assignment they were working on, their computer screens began wandering to a variety of different websites and games. Most were playing QWOP, a new obsession I see in every computer lab I teach in. Others were looking at prom dresses, and one group of students were reading a website and laughing hysterically. I try to be extra observant when students have free time on the computers, just so I can make sure they aren’t doing something completely inappropriate online. When I heard the laughter, I made my way over to see what…

A few months ago I decided to start experimenting with thrift shopping. So many of the bloggers I love are into it, and often post the cool, vintage things they find… so I thought, why not? On my very first time out I found something totally fab–a pair of like new Nine West black pumps. I know, it’s totally shocking that I bought shoes, right? I fell in love with them instantly and after cleaning them up a bit, I wear them all the time. I’ve gone out “thrifting” several times since and have found some amazing deals. I’m totally hooked! It’s sort of like a treasure hunt; it takes…

I’ve had a surprisingly great teaching week this week. I teach (on average) 3 days a week. Sometimes it’s more, sometimes it’s less. On weeks around holidays, I always expect to work a little less as it’s a bit taboo for teachers to take days off just before or after an extended holiday. So when I was called and offered a 3 day gig at a nearby high school, I jumped at it. I’ve been teaching Grade 12 university stream English since Wednesday, and it’s been such a cool experience. This is only my second multiple day teaching assignment, and I love love love getting them. It’s kinda fun getting…

I know I’m a little late, but with the whirlwind that was December I barely got this printed and mailed out in time! So, without any further ado, here is our Christmas letter for 2010! Adventures of the Hubster & Wifester *2010 Edition* Merry Christmas! Did you miss us? Again it’s time, For me to sit down and write my favourite rhyme. And so, dear family and friends, Here are our adventures from 2010! You’ll remember last year how my heart was so sad, For there were no teaching jobs to be had. I volunteered at a school right through to May, A year from my graduation (minus one day).…