Job Interview!

Hi all!! I know it has been a while since I've updated and I promise to catch up on my posts soon (most of them are in draft format, I just have to add pictures and I'll post :)) Anyway, because the fall is coming so quickly, I broke down and officially submitted by job application. Here's the thing: most applications are specific to where you want to work. However, the state board of education has now created an online application which covers you for ANY job in the state. Making this application public was a huge step because if I screw up on it...this could compromise me teaching pretty much anywhere!!

Anyway, I finally made my application public last week and I've been checking throughout the week to see if there are any job postings that jump out at me. Lo and behold, on the 27th, I happened to notice my DREAM school posted their position (the school where I did my student teaching). I immeadiately applied and I talked to a friend that teaches at that school and she told me not to get discouraged as it normally takes them a while to go through them. Well when I arrived home from work a little while ago, I had a message on my answering machine and it was from my dream school!!!! :) They were wanting me to come for an interview on Tuesday, June 3rd. I immeadiately called them back and accepted the interview! I'm hoping they make a decision just as quick :) Anyway, say a little prayer for me around noon on Tuesday! I really want this job!

I promise to update more later! I have to study up on my interview answers ;)

Dinner Cruise

We are very blessed to have some wonderful historic sites in Tuscaloosa, one of which being the Bama Belle. The Bama Belle is an old paddleboat that docks here in Tuscaloosa. Being involved at the University, I've been on quite a few boat rides for different events, but I had never been on one of their dinner cruises. Alex has always talked about wanting to go on it, but we've just never had the opportunity or never planned ahead. Anyway, my graduation day, May 10th, was our 3 1/2 year anniversary. We are NOT one of those couples that celebrates anniversaries all the time, but since all of our holidays/special days are from November to February we thought it might be nice to celebrate some in the warmer months :) Alex had mentioned doing something for our 3 1/2 year and I told him we'd switch and I would plan the date. So, when trying to come up with something fun to do, I got so excited when I found out about the dinner cruise and booked it immeadiately. We were supposed to go last weekend, but we had to go home earlier than expected. Thankfully the crew was amazing and just let me move our reservations back :)

Some pictures from the cruise. The first being the usual self-portrait (with Alex's usual expression) and then one of the other passengers felt sorry for us and offered to take our picture :)

We had such an amazing time!! The food was unbelievable! :) After the ride was over, we went to see the new Indiana Jones. Brace Yourselves: Before this week, I had never seen any of the previous 3 (I know GASP) so Alex and I had an Indiana Jones marathon so that I would be caught up for the movie :)

I don't want to reveal any of the movie, but I will say it is pretty good. It was very different from the others, but I think it was an appropriate continuation of the trilogy.

Anyway, I'm exhausted so I'm going to bed...I promise to write more later :)

Have a fabulous weekend!

P.S. Sex and the City next weekend...can I tell you how excited I am? ;)

Alex's Scholarship Luncheon

As I mentioned earlier, the whole reason we came home this weekend was to attend Alex's scholarship luncheon at church. His parents are out of town so I volunteered to go be supportive and take pictures :) Anyway, we went to the church service and then went to the lunch afterwards. The food was absolutely amazing (sometimes I forget that it's hard to beat southern cooking :)) Anyway, here are some pictures:

Alex receiving his scholarship from the preacher's son

Alex and his brother Andy after receiving their scholarships (I didn't get a picture of Andy getting his :( )

Alex and I at the luncheon. I love it how he looks like he does not even want to be in the picture with me. I think it was just because he was too lazy to meet me half way ;)

I had been to church with Alex before so I had met a lot of the people, but it was nice being welcomed again (his parents do a wonderful job talking me up :)) Anyway, I need to get some stuff done before I head back to Tuscaloosa tomorrow afternoon after I take my car to the shop. I'll try and update soon!

Much Love,
Maegan

What Happens in Vegas...

No, we didn't go to Vegas, but we did go see the movie with Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher. It was super cute so if you haven't seen it...go check it out.

Anyway, Alex and I both went home this weekend for his scholarship luncheon on Sunday (I promise to share pictures :)) We are rarely home together and we had vowed that if we were ever home at the same time, we would go to Monaco pictures in Huntsville together (Alex has already been with some friends so I told him he had to take me ;)) If you don't know anything about Monaco, check out their website http://www.monacopictures.com/. It is unbelievable!! :) Alex got us VIP tickets so we went a few hours early to enjoy the perks :)

The one random self portrait from the evening. Please excuse the hair: I had gotten it cut that day and the stylist decided to flat iron it :(

After the movie, we met up with one of his friends at Ketchup. We had planned to go for dessert, but they weren't serving when we got there :( Anyway, if you're around the Huntsville area, definitely check out Monaco at Bridge Street...it is well worth it :)

I graduated!! (again)

Yep, I officially have my second degree from the University of Alabama. Although this was extremely exciting, I have to say the first one was a much bigger deal. I remember getting teary eyed at the first graduation singing the Alma Mater and wanting my picture taken EVERYWHERE with my gown. This year, I just wanted pictures with my family and Alex and then I was ready to peace out...hence the lack of pictures for this blog. My mom took most of them on her camera and I have yet to scan them in so these will have to suffice for now (I promise to upload them later! :)).

A perfect representation of our personalities ;)


Although I had a wonderful time seeing my family, the weekend was very exhausting. I'm looking forward to date night with Alex tonight! I'll upload those pictures soon :)

Much love,
Maegan

Getting ready for Graduation...

This graduation is much less stressful in many ways than the first one because:

• I was finished with classes 2 weeks ago, so I have had plenty of time to work on my apartment and get ready (although I did neither until this week!)
• Since I've already done it once, I know what to expect.
• I don't have to stress over paperwork for certification and the such.

However, there are other things that make it much more stressful than the last

• I'm unfortunately not registered for the fall so this means no more student perks (including a on-campus summer job :( )
• Because of the above, I have to find a summer job (and so far, all I've found is minimum wage jobs...YUCK!)
• I have to stress over applications for the doctoral program in hopes I can start in the fall (unfortunately, I have to completely start all over again with the application process
• I have to find a real job...as in a teaching position for the fall!
  

As most of you know, I can't stand being out of control...especially when it comes to my life. One of the reasons why I chose to continue my education is because that is one area of my life to control (unlike the marriage issue) so I am going INSANE waiting for things (recommendations for doctoral program, admittance into doctoral program, jobs to post, etc). Once I have my life back in order, I feel that I will be much happier :)

On the other hand, mine and Alex's relationship has gotten MUCH stronger. I've had several breakdowns over the past few days and he's been wonderful about reassuring me that everything will be fine. I am usually the cheerleader so it's wonderful that he can step in when I'm in need of a boost :) We're in a great place and I'm extremely happy considering the situation we've had recently :)

Okay....way too much heavy stuff. Now for the lighter side....

I just got back from the President's Reception for the graduates. Alex was supposed to go with me, but his friend is in town and staying with him so it was hard for him to get away. Last time, my family came with me, but for some reason they scheduled it from 3:30-4:30 which unfortunately was not a time my parents could make it to. Anyway, I went with my friend Lauren and she snapped a few pictures (although we didn't get one together!). I was shocked that President Witt seemed to remember me from all of my involvement with the University :) Anyway, here are the pictures. I've gotta get the house finished before my family arrives!

President Witt and I at the Mansion

Me on the balcony of the mansion looking at Denny Chimes

Happy Cinco de Mayo!!!

Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone!! I know around here, a lot of people are upset that it falls on a Monday, during exam week no less, but there were definitely a great deal of intoxicated people around Tuscaloosa tonight! ;) When I had talked to Alex earlier today, I told him that we should go out and eat Mexican food tonight, and even offered to bring Qdoba over to celebrate. However, he still has tons of food from our weekend Target excursion with his family, so he said he'd pass. Well I cozied up in my Pj's to watch my usual Monday night line-up on my Tivo: "Dancing with the Stars", "Samantha Who", "Jon & Kate Plus 8", and "CSI: Miami". I get a phone call at about 8:00 from Alex saying he wanted to attempt to go something to eat. So I threw on my clothes and met him over at his apartment. We were worried we wouldn't be able to get into El Rincon, the Mexican restaraunt on the strip, but thankfully they were able to take us right to a table (it probably helped that it was only a table for 2 instead of the usual 12 :)). After we ate our yummy fajitas for two, we headed to go get Alex some Corona (hey, at least he was being festive ;)) to take back to his apartment. We're about to start watching Cloverfield (Alex watched the special features and said it looked pretty creepy) so I'll write more later!! :)

Much love,
Maegan

The Al's

Every year, Creative Campus does this big event called The Al's. Basically, it like the Tony or Oscar awards show, but for students on this campus (you can read more about it here) This year, my coworker Jenny and I were put in charge. We've been working our tails off trying to get ready for it and the yesterday was the big day! It went very well (I took pictures but I've been too lazy to get them off my camera so I'll add them in later!) By the way, our emcee's were hilarious. Check out their intro video here (a spoof of the Office). Alex unfortunately didn't get to go, but we did have our date night :) Anyway, I've got to do some last minute cleaning before my parents come...I'll add more to this later!

UPDATE: Pictures!!!

My friend Jenny and I who were co-coordinators for the event.

Jenny and I with Big Al

As I mentioned above, Matt was my date for the night :)


The Creative Campus staff that attended the event


This picture is a better representative of us...we're so goofy!

Being co-coordinators gives you the right to be in as many pictures as you want (included the ones with obnoxious poses ;))


Everyone chowing down at the reception (I decorated the table...I was so proud!)


A picture of the reception aftermath (I like the first picture much better)

For more pictures, check out the Al's page on our website http://www.creativecampus.ua.edu/als.htm

ENJOY!