Quick One

originally published 7/3/2018

Time flies.  I didn't mean for half a year to pass between posts!  There is much that I could update, but the most relevant pieces are these:

My wonderful year as a school librarian is complete.  I would have been happy to stay, but one year was the only guarantee.  The school is small, and has made several staff changes for next year.  They are moving in a good direction and I learned a lot while there.  So I'll be spending some time this summer refining my resume, and plotting new directions.  Higher than ever before, on my list of possibilities, is moving closer to my family in northern Idaho, and building a life there.  I've known for a long time that I want to be there.  I want to see my nephews and niece growing up!  My sister and I have become close, finally as adults, and I want to nurture that relationship as much as possible.  And I want to be near my parents again, especially because, they'll probably start needing help in a while.  And, you know, I love them!  Plus, I like the climate, and all my favorite activities are available there.  My sister might even give me her dog, Chase, my one true doggy love.  :)  So, I know I've said it for years, but I really could move sooner than later.  This job transition gives an open door for it.

And, since getting serious about my debt last August, I've been kicking its ass!  (Which is a good motivation to get the job/move thing figured out so I can keep up this progress.)  Altogether, I've paid off $25,860!  And I have a decent emergency fund for the first time in my life.  I should be able to keep up big payments over the summer and into the fall.  By then I will know, am I staying or moving, and what kind of income will I have - at which point I can set another ambitious payment goal!