All grown up

So it's official: I'm a college graduate!

I have a job.

I have an apartment.

I have...no money. Whoops

Does this mean I am a grown up?
Probably not, especially since I am going to live in the town I was born in the house I've lived in since I was two.

I am also financially dependent for a while and do not own my own cat. I still consider this a big step for me and I am so grateful for the support I received this year and for the past 22 years of my life.

I have parents (4 of them) who love me.

I have two amazing brothers and 5. Step siblings who love me.

I have a girlfriend who loves me and with whom I want to spend the rest of my life.

I know a lot of things that I didn't know when I came to college, and I still admit I don't know enough.

Maybe that's what a grown up is.

More to come.

B

Some summer plans!

Hey all!

If you follow this link, you'll find my tentative plans for the summer!
http://db.tt/12yZl2z1

Let me know your thoughts!

Love to all
Ben

My new residence!!

Here is a picture of my new house!

For family coming up to visit, I will show you it more in depth then!

A Long Awaited Update

Hello everyone!

Wow has it been a long time and a lot has happened.

Because I am in between activities right now and trying to get things ready for tomorrow for student teaching, this update will be brief. I will elaborate when I can.

Here's what's happened:

I got a job! I will be teaching Secondary Music at Hastings St. Cecilia's Catholic School!  The more descriptive title is 5-12 Instrumental Music and 9-12 Vocal Music.

The updated "Big Board"

The job updates..

So.. Here's what you've missed:

I was not offered the position at Cambridge and am pretty bummed. I was in the top 5 (as usual) and was passed over for two people with more experience (again). As said before I am pretty bummed, but I feel that another job is still out there for me. It may sound more "sunshine-and-rainbows" than I feel right now, but I have to convince myself that God has something more in store.

For the folks interested in the prospect of Grand Island: no I have not heard anything and yes I will call to check on the status.

For the folks interested in the prospect of the Colorado jobs: no I have not applied and won't this week - I am totally burned out from the interviews and application process.

My hopes now turn to St. Cecilia, the catholic school in Hastings, NE. That interview was by far the best that I have had and the administration from Cambridge offered to call the administration at St. Cecilia to speak highly of me. I hope that the call bears fruit in my favor.

There are others jobs still out there that may be right for me, but I am very discouraged and looking for some pick-me-ups. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Job Week 2012 Cedar Rapids

Very friendly and accommodating administration at Cedar Rapids!

BUT
is it a really small school in the middle of nowhere!

really not set on it being the place for me but we will see

an offer likely to be extended today sometime or tomorrow

Job Week 2012 Part 2

Just an update on what jobs are out there:

What I've applied for:

Grand Island Senior High
Wahoo Public (rejected,Interviewed)
Ravenna Public (rejected)
Fairbury (rejected, Interviewed)
Arcadia (interview tomorrow)
Cedar Rapids (interview tomorrow)
Cambridge (interviewed today)
Garden County (interviewed Monday)
St. Cecilia Catholic Schools (int. Fri.)
Lawrence-Nelson
Sandy Creek
Oakland-Craig
Bancroft-Rosalie (interview Saturday)
Shelton (rejected, interviewed)
Holdrege (rejected)

Lots of good opportunities!
So thankful!

Job Week 2012

6 interviews in 5 Days!

the past few days have been pretty crazy!!

I have only a short amount of time to catch you up on things.

Easter break was great - really enjoyed my time with my family. I miss them a lot. I was also able to spend time with my lovely girlfriend :)

Monday started my "job week 2012"
I went to Oshkosh Nebraska for a job interview, today I went to Cambridge and tomorrow I'm going to Cedar Rapids and Arcadia.

those should be pretty interesting. they're all small schools with K-12 music openings.

as of right now I'm leaning towards Cambridge because the program seems to be fairly flexible and the administration seems to be committed to making quality music a reality!

That's all I can say for now! Goodnight
Ben