February 8, 2012

NOLA: Accepted!

I have a tendency to leap before looking. I quit jobs and homes when I get tired of them, often not thinking about the consequences of rash and ill-informed decisions. As a result I cause my self some last minute stress, but it's hard to learn my lesson when everything always works out in the end.

This afternoon I got an email from Teach NOLA and I'm in like Flynn. I begin training on June 1st just a few weeks after I graduate, and in August will begin at a local elementary school making good use of my shiny new degree. For now I can take a deep breath, focus on passing Spanish, and start looking for potential short term accommodations.
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20 comments:

  1. StevenFebruary 8, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    Congrats! I thought the denied you though?

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  2. Ash NicholsFebruary 8, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    Thanks! I was denied by Teach for America, my plan B. What does this teach us about having back up plans?

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  3. Isherwood WildwalkerFebruary 8, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    Awesome stuff!

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  4. BargirlFebruary 8, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    So Happy for you . I love reading your blog.

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  5. Karen and TonyFebruary 8, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    Congratulations -that's wonderful!

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  6. VictoriaFebruary 8, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    Yay dude! Julia and I are gonna visit the hell outta you in Nawlins! (or, as my inner New Englander says it, Nahlins)

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  7. StevenFebruary 8, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    Oh I see, I thought they were one in the same thing when they were two different things. Man my critical reading skills are really starting to just suck these days too.

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  8. DavidDrifterFebruary 8, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    That is amazing news Ash, except for the whole having to work thing. Have fun In NOLA, but I hope you get an apt or something just until you learn the new city.

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  9. UnknownFebruary 8, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    Fantastic. You are definitely going places. !!!

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  10. OverTheTopCargoTrailerFebruary 8, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    Hey Ash

    congrats !!

    On your new job & 60 - 80 hour work week....Now get busy with that other little project :-)) My predictions are spot on !!!

    thanks Jerry

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  11. OverTheTopCargoTrailerFebruary 8, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    P.S. you might want to be careful !!!

    In like Flynn

    "Meaning"

    To be quickly and/or emphatically successful, usually in a sexual or romantic context.

    Origin

    This phrase is commonly said to be a reference to Errol Flynn, the Australian film actor. Flynn was famous for his romantic swashbuckler roles in Hollywood films and for his flamboyant private life. His reputation as a hard-drinking, hell-raising ladies' man was apparently well justified, although it has doubtless been enhanced by his delight in playing up to his image.

    you might have meant this:

    In like Flint

    The expression is "in like Flint", and it comes from the 1967 movie of the same name: In like Flint. James Coburn played superspy Derek Flint. Flint was an expert at sneaking in and getting a dangerous job done.


    That was a good slip up !!!

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2012 at 1:59 AM

    Congrats!!!

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    So proud of you Ash !! That is fantastic news ! Now how will that affect your CarDwelling ????

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  14. Jennifer Johnson "Jstarr06"February 9, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    Fantastic! Congrats on NOLA!

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  15. ColleenFebruary 9, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Way to go !!! I am so PROUD of YOU!!!!!

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    Congratulations Ash!!!


    CHD

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    Oooo la la! A little French might help too! Congrats Ash. See you on Sunday! ~~ Auntie Ann

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  18. BradFebruary 10, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    Heartfelt congratulations from the heartland!

    Awesome! I am delighted for you!

    Bradford
    vantrekker.blogspot.com

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  19. Katie PayneFebruary 29, 2012 at 5:58 AM

    Hiii! I've been accepted to the NASHVILLE Teaching Fellows, which also is part of the New Teacher Project. We're almost like coworkers...

    Hope you're doing well!

    Katie Payne

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    1. Ash NicholsFebruary 29, 2012 at 6:37 AM

      Yeay! I have someone to commiserate with! No pay for a whole summer... That's going to be tough.

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