Spring Awakening and Job Report

I am sooooooooo tired!

Jenny and I have just returned from seeing Spring Awakening on its national tour. Right now it is in Durham, NC at the Durham Performing Arts Center.

First of all, DPAC is one of the most beautiful theaters in the South...if not in the country. It is only one year old, and I enjoy it every time we go there.

Okay, so here is the low-down on my thoughts of the national tour version as opposed to the Broadway version. Personally, I have fallen in love again with Spring Awakening. When I saw it on Broadway back in 2008, I knew I would never get enough of it. Seeing it again tonight brought back the same emotions. As predicted, I sang every word to every single song in the musical. At one point, the woman sitting to my left was looking at me while I was singing. I just looked at her, smiled a huge grin, and continued on in my singing.

Jenny did an awesome job getting the seats for this performance. We had third row center on the first balcony. (Pictures are coming when I get home.) Our spot allowed for optimal viewing of the show. I have to say, though, I don't remember seeing the bare breast of Wendla or so much of the bare bottom of Melchior in the Broadway version. I was a bit taken back, but it only added to the authenticity of the show.

I will have to report more specifics later when I am more awake and lucid.

I have to also add a message to David...

1. You have a birthday this week.
2. You decided to go to Utah for your birthday, and you missed an awesome show.
3. I know you are dying to see Spring Awakening.
4. So, I decided to get you a little something from the show for your birthday.

Yes, David, I am serious. I got you just a small token from the show...nothing grand. Email me and we can work it out to get it sent to you. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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On to the job report:

I have been waiting all day (and I mean all friggin' day) to hear about this job I interviewed for this week. The Board of Directors began their meeting last night from 7 - midnight. The have resumed their meeting today...all day and night. I had not heard a word before the start of Spring Awakening. I decided to text by friend who sits on the Board about 7:45. She finally texts me back around 9:00 saying that the board was still meeting, and that they had not gotten to the hiring portion of the agenda. So, I am sad to say that I have heard NOTHING yet. I will most definitely hear something on Sunday. I will keep you posted. Thanks to everyone for the positive thoughts, prayers, etc. 

Well, I am off to bed. I am exhausted, and I feel a migraine setting in. So I will get to bed to try and head off the migraine. Hope everyone is doing well. Talk to you all soon. 

- JC

Today Could Be the First Day of...

In about an hour I will be leaving the hotel to start my final interview for this job. I will find out this weekend if I have it. I am nervous and excited. I hate waiting, and I have been waiting for 3 months.

I don't believe I posted this in my last post, and if I have then please forgive me.

On Wednesday night, about 9:30, I received a phone call from the assistant director of the company. He was calling to talk with me about the interview on Friday. He was giving me background information about the area of the state that I would be supervising if I got the job. He also was giving me pointers on what to say during the interview. He was actually trying to help me prepare for the interview with his company.

Is this normal? Do perspective employers actually call their perspective employees to help them get the job?

I was surprised by this outreach and impressed at the same time. What does all this mean? Does this mean they want me to get the job? I hope so.

To clarify, there is an interview committee that will make a recommendation to the board of directors. Only the board of directors can make this hiring decision. The board will meet on Saturday, and the job decision is on their agenda. I have a close friend on the board who will text or call me after vote on Saturday. Potentially, I will be out on the town enjoying myself when the call comes in for me. I hope so.

Well, wish me luck. It will be an hour-long interview followed by a 30-minute writing prompt. Ugh! It's a good thing that my BBA (Bachelors of Business Administration) is in BS (you can figure that one out). I can write all day...obviously.

Take care and talk to each of you soon.
- JC

**If only my interview were as simple as the IKEA interview shown above. I can assemble like it's no one's business.**

A Look at My Upcoming Weekend

Call me crazy, but it is going to be an insane weekend.

Tomorrow (Thursday) I will leave work and drive 4 - 5 hours to Nashville and spend the night in a hotel. I have a job interview on Friday morning. Everyone cross your fingers. After the job interview, I will be driving approximately 8 hours to Greensboro, NC to visit my best friend, Jen.

Let's just say that I will be worn out on Friday night, but I am sure Jen will want to go out for a bit.

I am looking most forward to Saturday. So much is going to happen.
   1. Will get the news about my job...hope it's YES!
   2. Heading to the farmer's market for the best goat cheese I can find. (CLICK HERE)
   3. We are heading to Durham to see the national tour of Spring Awakening.

Yes, I have mentioned this show several times in the past...forgive me. I find that my excitement and love of this show continue to build. I cannot help it!

I warned Jen that I would be the fool that will be sitting next to her singing every single word to every single song. You got it...I am a SA fanatic. I had the chance to see the show on Broadway back in 2007/2008 and have been hooked ever since. If any of you happen to be at the show, just ignore the crazy people who are dancing and singing off the stage. (That will most likely be me!)

I cannot say enough about how excited I am for this weekend. I will actually get a chance to relax and have some fun on Saturday. For the record, time for relax is rare for me!

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I have a couple of friends who are having a really rough time right now, and I want to take a moment for them.

Los, MH, MNJ, Missy, Dean...I am praying for you guys. My heart hurts so much for you all. Just know I am here for you and love each of you. 

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Before I go, here are some videos that I love from Spring Awakening.

Talk to everyone soon.
- JC

It's Been a While

I cannot believe that it has been 10 days since I last blogged. It has been an insane time in life. Gonna try to catch everyone up. Here we go...

Dad's Surgery


Dad came out of surgery with no complications. He was kept overnight just to monitor his kidney functions. Everything came out perfectly. Dad went home the following day, and has been regaining his energy since then. Thanks to all who checked in during the past week. I appreciate the support.


Where Am I Today?


That is exactly the way I have been feeling for the past week and a half. I have been traveling around the state so much for every committee/organization to which I am committed. I put about 1500 miles on my car in the past week. Sadly, my driving days are not finished. I have got about another 1000 miles to go this week. The irony in all of this is that I am doing almost all of it in my home state. (Back and forth...back and forth!)


My Inspiration


The wonderful parts of the past ten days is the students I have been working with outside of school. I work with the premier youth organization in our state. (Those who know me will know which organization that would be.) I spent this past weekend in state committee meetings with 30 of the best high schoolers from across the state. These students are the representatives for all students across the state. We spent the weekend planning the two major state events for the year. Had an absolute blast.

MNJ - That was the reason I was in your area of the state last weekend.

All I have to do is to work with this group of students to know that I am where I should be in my career choices.



The Job Interview (Part 2)


For those of you who are still wondering, I am still teaching. The job prospect was put on hold for two months while the state union has been dealing with our state's special legislative session on education. A strong amount of education legislation was passed during the special session and we have all been left sorting it all out. So, the job I applied for was put on hold.

I got a voice mail yesterday from the state office. They were letting me know that I have a final round interview on Friday morning at 10:15 central time.

Tonight I got the chance to talk with the executive director, the assistant executive director, and several area coordinators while they were in town for a regional meeting. Each of them made it a point to ask me if I had gotten a phone call for my interview. That made me feel pretty good. I was also told, off the record, that my chances are great. I was also told I had support from a number of the members on the interview committee. I know I am one of only three being interviewed in the final round.

Keep me in your thoughts and prayers. Cross your fingers. Whatever it takes!


Exhaustion


Well, as this subtitle says, I am utterly exhausted. I about fell asleep during our regional meeting today. Felt guilty. Perhaps I should go to bed early...YEAH RIGHT!


I hope everyone is doing well. Will catch up more later. Have so much more to say, just need to find the time.

Take care,
- JC

Look out Surgery, Here We Come!

Well, my dad goes in tomorrow for surgery. He is having two stents put into his arteries to help with blood flow.

It is a fairly routine procedure, and we have been down this road before. I am not too worried.

I am hopeful that this procedure will give him a second wind. He had this done about 5 years ago, and when he was done and recovered he had such a gigantic amount of energy all the time. He was like a new teenager all over again. I am hoping to see more of that.

Tomorrow will be a long day.

Take care!