Today was the second day of school at the University of Alabama, and for the second time, my first day. I had an intro to economics course at 9:30 and pre-calculus (again) at 12:30. One problem with summer school is that four months of classes are condensed into one, and since I was so far behind the curve, I was in trouble from the start. I just didn't realize it. After a day of school, I do not have that feeling. Not yet, anyway. So I spent the day getting a parking pass, computer codes, syllabi, etc. I even had to get a clicker for my econ class-- it's used to answer questions in class, and by extension, take attendance. And pre-calc is the same as before-- everything done online. It takes a little getting used to-- this is nothing like it was when I was at Texas Tech back in the day.
It's nice to have something to focus on, to get another iron in the fire. There was a big disappointment a few weeks ago, on the job front. Not the end all, be all of jobs, but it would have meant stability and a chance to contribute meaningfully on a long-term basis and to give us a way to transition through the next few years. I interviewed for a job that I wound up not getting. Well, I assume I didn't get it, since nobody called to tell me-- I found out from the jobs site. I don't feel like I was treated well. But I'm pleased at how I've moved on and how I've let go of things.
The census job continues, but weekly hours are down from 40 to 35 as the workload has thinned out. Might last another week or two. I've met some interesting people and made some friends along the way. The hope is to find a campus job that can mesh with my classes.
And I'm also onboard to help with UAB Athletics for a second season. I've helped as a spotter for home football games, and as mentioned before, helped with public address (1MC for you Navy types) for volleyball, baseball and women's hoops, and this Sunday, women's soccer. Mr. Norm Reilly and his staff are nice people and have been very good to me, and gave me something to do when I had nothing to do after first moving to town last summer. I'm looking forward to it.
