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It would take a while to explain, but my laptop, with a little extra assistance, is back up and running, due to a student I taught just last term. I feel stupid for not asking him to take a look at it first. I might have saved a few bucks. Josie sent me an older laptop she wasn't using, but the hard drive in mine would not work in hers. I will uprade that and give it to my kid.
The thing is, he saw my MSN Messenger icon as Mere. Whether he figured it was me is not known, but I don't care. His boss, the head of the school's IT department, is letting me borrow this extra keyboard and mouse. Now I am back in the saddle.
At the museum, I made a joke yesterday in our little room about not being a full woman for another few years. Jillian, who knows about me (I mentioned this in my last blog), broke out laughing. It was great to make such a comment in plain sight.
Over the past few weeks I also learned who my friends here on TW are and who aren't. One particular person lost my trust for good. The other two I never really trusted in the first place, so what does it matter? I hate to say this, though. I'd rather be friends. Maybe someday we can put this behind us. The Lord Krishna taught me about understanding and forgiveness. I will try. But I won't be a fool again, either.
I had a telephone interview last week with this college about 90 minutes from Chicago. I thought it went okay and that I might not have answered some questions correctly. Was I wrong! My dear friend Carlita, who I use as a museum reference, told me they contacted her about the reference. The next day they called me. I am a finalist and they want me on campus next week. It is the usual finalist interview - free meals, meet with upper administration, teaching demo, etc. The problem? The topic they gave me is not only one I specialize in, but in fact just taught in today's class! I am going to alter it somewhat to incorporate more interactive materials.
I've been down this road before, so I am taking it all in stride. Mary Mulberry, who joined here, asked me how they would take my transitioning. That will be seen should I be lucky enough to get the job.
More to come.
