here's a recap:
June 14th:
Jordan and I were in Vegas, sitting by the MGM pool for Lainey's 21st, when I received a call from my preferred school district (Mentor Public Schools) and they offered me a job!! Not to mention, the day before I received an offer from Ravenna School District! Cleveland Metropolitan School District had emailed me in June as well, basically saying "hang tight, we need to determine our budget, but we want you."
I don't mean to toot my own horn, but I was just shocked. We just left SoCal where it was SO difficult to find a full-time position without having to move East or North, then we move to Ohio and I receive three offers within a month's time? BLESSED. MEANT TO BE. Seriously, SoCal unemployed SP friends, COME JOIN ME IN OHIO!
In pure Tina style, I made a pro's and con's list for each district and with the help of my SP friends and family, I chose Mentor. I will be the new school psychologist at the high school! I start August 12th and am so thrilled, yet anxious as well.
things I am geekishly excited about for my new job:
- to be able to introduce myself like: "hi! I'm you're new school psychologist!" and not "hi! I'm the new long-term school psychologist substitute. I don't know how long I will be here!"
- decorating my office, which includes being able to have MY OWN book and MY OWN picture frames in my office/on bookshelves/on my desk. I may even buy a KEURIG machine for my office. it's the little things in life... :)
- getting a badge---ooo la la! and keys!
- meeting my team and students
- learning about the special education programs at the high school
June 17th:
Fast forward to the Monday after Vegas. Jordan, my dad, and I go re-visit a house we previously toured (and loved!). That night, Jordan and I decided to make an offer (on Emma's birthday!)
June 27th:
After 10 days of back and forth negotiating with the bank (because the house is foreclosure), both parties finally agree on the terms of the sale and we are under contract!
Here are pictures of the house:
Prom stairs!
Office
Living (blue) and Dining (purple)
Family Room
Morning Room <3
Kitchen
1st Floor Half Bath
Entry
Bedroom #1
Bedroom #2
Upstairs Bath
Closet
Bedroom #3
Master Bath
Walk-in closet
Master Bedroom
Basement
Walk-out Basement
July 3rd:
I officially signed my contract with Mentor Public Schools!
July 5th:
House Inspection!
Everything appeared to be in good shape, except a plumbing leak (which we knew about) and high Radon levels. We are currently getting a quote for a Radon Mitigation System. The bank previously agreed to fix the leak and hopefully they will assist with the Radon as well. Fingers crossed!
July 6th:
Our first year anniversary!! <3 <3 <3
July 9th:
My school district held a reception for the new hires and introduced us, individually with a bio, to the Board of Education. I had to make a small speech at the podium and I managed to stand there and articulate well despite feeling immobilized by anxiety. They even video taped it for the Mentor Community News which will be aired on T.V. (insert my nervous laugh)
July 10th:
Tornado warnings, flooding, severe weather OH MY!
Within 2 hours of the flooding, it mostly disappeared. Today it is sunny and 75 :) Leave it to NE Ohio for rapid changes in the weather!
Fun in the basement!
Tornado! (pic provided on the T.V.)
TODAY, July 11th:
KATE MIDDLETON'S DUE DATE!!
Also, wishing Michele a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! xoxo
August 9th:
Our proposed closing date on the house (and Ciara's birthday!)
In true Tina and Jordan style, large life events are happening very close together! Soon after we close on the house, I begin my new job. The house requires lots of "cosmetic surgery" like painting, ripping down wallpaper, new carpet, new fixtures, and heavy cleaning. We are excited to make it our own and entertain our friends and family. We now have the room to do so comfortably! Who will be our first visitor to the Cle? :)
So sorry this update is late. Hope you enjoying reading. Thank you all for your continued support. We love you so much and miss you!
with love,
t & j
