A Year?

Wow, I guess since I've been on FB I have ignored my blog! But it's a good way to keep track of my life events. So how has the past year been? Well... kind of sucky on an economic level. Real estate was pretty much non-existent for me in 2009, so by the time the fall came around, I was planning on substitute teaching for my income. Then suddenly a job was offered to me at a really good elementary school right up the road from where I live! I debated, since I had another job offer for a solid studio teaching job as well (which pays twice as much on a daily basis but lasts only three months). Tough one, but I ended up going with the steadier teaching position. It has been a very difficult adjustment, especially on my body - my immune system isn't used to being bombarded with so many germs! So I am nearly constantly sick, which is quite depressing and just makes it harder to teach and do a good job. But I'm hanging in. Trying to decide what to do with my life after the school year ends. I think real estate isn't a good idea until the economy picks up a bit more; although I did really enjoy it.
Nonetheless, here I am. It's a snow day today - no school! I sit in the near-dark of my living room in the early morning, alone (save for two dogs, two parakeets, a betta fish and a little frog:)) watching the snow come down. And at the moment, I feel content. Two nights ago I wanted to die due to the pain in my head (sinus infection), but things change. Thank God.
I, like many many people, am "economically challenged" which sort of stinks - but I have a roof over my head and food in my tummy and am content if I think of my blessings. Which I need to do much more often.
Happy day to anyone who happens to read this. ;)