Compare and Contrast

Can you believe that it's been exactly 2 months since the infamous "meeting with the principal"?! I still can't get over everything that has happened in the last 2 months. For those of you who are completely clueless as to what I'm talking about... "Where have YOU been??" Here's a quick run through of how November compared with January (and you might want to go back and read my previous blog!).

November: Live in Portland
January: Live in Utah

November: Full-time student
January: Temporary employee

November: 30 weeks from a Masters Degree and teaching Credential
January: A WHAT??? At least 18 months from credential, and 2 years from MA

November: Live in a super cute apartment
January: Live in the guest room in my friend's parents basement

November: No car, no insurance, no gas and no car payments
January: Remove all occurences of the word "no" from the previous line

November: It doesn't snow in downtown Portland
January: It does snow in Utah... A LOT

November: Wet
January: Dry

November: 5x5 storage unit
January: 12x8 storage unit

November: Sleeping with my adorable kitty
January: Taking my kitty to CA to live with my sister for a while

November: Biggest stress = homework
January: Biggest stress = upcoming drive to CA, dad's health and getting a job

November: Have never dealt personally with prejudice
January: Have been targeted as a racist because of my religion

November: Prepping for finals
January: Prepping for job interviews

November: Surrounded by new friends and a great support team
January: Surrounded by old friends and a great support team

November: Optimistic for the future, and what it holds
January: Optimistic for the future and what it holds


Pretty amazing... don't you think!?!?!