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August 28, 2003
thinking out loud.
some days crazy things happen. crazy who knows what to think of it, cause it just happened and you have no perspective yet. that is today. this is me, thinking aloud. sorry for the spaghetti.
i was, in essence, asked to seriously consider a teaching position at a nearby Christian college when i graduate. i was told, pretty much point blank, that i could have the job if i wanted it next fall. quite a bit to take in.
pros: 1) i would get to teach. i love teaching. as long as i can remember trying to figure out the things i am good at and the things i really enjoy, teaching has been at the top of the list. 2) this would also be a way to continue a sort of mentorship with someone i greatly respect. 3) i would have quite a bit of free time to pursue creative endeavors both during and outside of the school year. 4) i would get to be in the lives of students at a crucial time in their lives. 5) i would get to be a college professor.
cons: 1) this school is not in california. it is not in LA. i miss LA greatly, and really love living there. 2) any other cons i can think of are derived from 1.
this whole thing is 9 months away. so i don't need to think about it too much, but it is a HUGE option. there are many things to consider. i have faith that, in the end when the time has come to make the decision, i will be prepared in whatever way is necessary.
funny. i wanted to teach in college for some time, but figured i had blown my chances with a decidedly poor undergraduate performance. looks like my grades this coming semester could be quite important.
as always, i would love to hear what you guys think about these rambling streams of consciousness. i value highly the counsel of friends, and take it very seriously. so drop me an email or submit your comments on the blog, cause it is gettin' quiet these past couple days. ;)
i go to LA tomorrow.
Entry posted by byscuits on August 28, 2003 01:03 PM
Comments
I understand the desire for LA. Unfortunately, my wife does not. Beaches, surfing, and sailing
But, I also think Boston is great: skiing and sailing as well.
Just don't end up in Chicago
I suppose there are other factors as well, friends of the normal and girl variety being chief among them.
Comment posted by mike at August 28, 2003 01:31 PM
whoa... thats pretty awesome:)
are you getting my emails?
when am i going to get to give you the dvds?
Comment posted by fu at August 28, 2003 02:13 PM
that's awesome dude! the ads you did the other day look great, too. one of my lab mates actually asked me for your weblink, 'cause he thought they were funny. have a blest time in LA...
Comment posted by wabeezh at August 28, 2003 02:57 PM
man that's an awesome opportunity! it is far away, which means God has a lot of time to do work in your life, change your heart about some things, open up doors for other things. it's exciting to think about all that He's gonna do between now and the time you actually have to make a decision, if in fact you will even be presented with the decision.
and i'm gonna agree with this wabeezh person and say that the flyers were so great. i laughed.
Comment posted by blume at August 30, 2003 12:59 AM
Yes. Teaching is a calling... And so is LA. I used to live there, couldnŐt wait to get out, and so moved... Then this summer (10 yrs later) I took the kids to Seal Beach for a week, just to sit and absorb beach life... I find I actually miss it... Who knew... On the other hand a bird in the hand and a chance to build up some teaching experience before returning to LA isn't a bad thing either... Good luck with your choices...
Comment posted by akratiri at August 31, 2003 04:07 PM
