Teaching and such

Happy September! We only have a few months left in 2008. It's crazy how fast the year goes. In less than two months we'll be voting for a new president (my fingers are crossed for a Obama victory). I have been following the race closely for the past year. Am I obsessed? Perhaps. But this is a historic race. If you would have asked me about my thoughts on McCain a few years ago, I would have said he was the only Republican I would consider voting for in a presidential race. Since his switch from an intelligent free thinker, I have lost any and all respect for him. He now wants to overturn Roe s. Wade? He has now become a typical right wing conservative? Thanks, but no thanks. Obama impresses me. I like his ideas. I like his approach to politics. Though it's true that no one truly knows what kind of president any candidate will be until he/she is in office, but I am willing to take my chances with Obama. McCain's views do not sit well with me. And now that he has Palin on the ticket, with her anti-abortion and eco-ignorance, I am angered to think that McCain even stands a chance of being elected. I feel like I did in 2000 when I told my college English teacher that I planned to move to Canada if Bush won. Well, I didn't move, but it has been a rough 8 years. I can't imagine living in the US with McCain running the show. Ugh!

As for my current job status, I have a full-year leave replacement position teaching 9th & 10th grade English. In fact, there is a chance that I may get upgraded to a full-time, tenure track position in a few days. Apparently, one of the people who beat me for a tenure track position has decided to resign. Since I was the 1st runner up for the spot, it may got to me. It is not definite yet, but I have my fingers crossed. Please cross yours as well. Thanks.

That's all for now. I'm watching House and it's getting exciting. Until next time...

-Sergei xo

Song of the Day:
Bloc Party - Better Than Heaven