California

Our California Christmas trip went by quickly and was splendid. We went to the Broad Museum, LA Zoo, Griffith Park (with the Observatory and Hollywood sign), Long Beach Christmas canal lights, Huntington Beach, Universal Studios, and South Coast Plaza. We also spent some good time with our California aunts, uncles, and cousins. I was still plagued by my sinus issues and it even caused a meltdown on Christmas, but I will block that out. This will be a busy week with a lot of primary research for my master's thesis! See you in 2019!

Off to California!

I’m off to spend Christmas with Katie and my extended family in California. I’m currently in the airport. Next week I will write about the trip and my job interview at Weber State. Merry Christmas!

Still Have Sinus Infection and Job Rejection

Not much has changed since last week. I still have my sinus infection and still have been getting job rejections. I even saw an ENT on Friday for the sinus infection. I am, however, confident that things will get better soon. I will be able to get a new job and my sinuses will be healthy and clear again. Next week the California trip will take my mind off of these things!

Sinus Infection and Job Rejection

I continued to battle my sinus infection last week and only got about 2-3 hours of sleep each night. I am finally taking Flonase and antibiotics that seem to be helping. I also got rejection emails for two jobs last week. Oh well. I can only apply for more. I am doing my primary research for my master's thesis this week at University of Utah and BYU Special Collections. I am also looking forward to my trip to California in two weeks!

Thesis Prep and Job Applications

Not much to report on this week. I still have my sinus infection that is keeping me up at night. I am planning my trips to the University of Utah and BYU special collections and archives to do primary research for my thesis. I am also applying for full time jobs at the U and Weber State. I am desperately trying to leave my teaching assistant job at Summit by January. On Thursday it was an inside recess day and the teachers expected that the new TA and I would just each entertain 60 kids in one classroom without leaving anything for us to do. It was horrible! I hope that it works out!