We are coming upon a year again, and I so I started to think about moving to Arizona again. I went down to Mesa/Gilbert over the Halloween weekend to see if those same feelings were there. After praying and fasting about it, I have decided that I am going to take the plunge and do it-move to Arizona!
So I am currently working on applications to several districts: Mesa, Gilbert, Higley, and I am considering Queen's Creek, Chandler, and Kyrene. I am also working on my license to teach in Arizona. It has been stressful, but I know that it is what I am supposed to be doing.
I have been scared in the past to think about moving. When I sat down to apply to the first district, I had a mini-panic attack to think that I was actually doing this. Now I am just afraid that I won't get hired down there. But, I am letting go, and putting it in my Heavenly Father's hands. If he wants me in Arizona, He will provide. There have been so many times in my early years of teaching where I was facing surplus and I just couldn't stress: if he wanted me there, he would keep me there. 5 years later, I am still at my same school that I started.
As I was contemplating the move, I had a pro/con list. Of course there were more PRO's than CON's. Here is my list.
PRO's:
1. Good Friends
Autumn and Brittany have really been a driving force to my decision. Of course it is going to be hard moving to a new place, but Autumn and Britt will be there for me as I transition to this new chapter in my life. It will be nice having them nearby.It is so nice to spend time with them because they make me feel valued as a friend. I haven't had that in a REALLY long time. I haven't been happy in a REALLY long time.
2. New Ward
I have had a hard time in the ward that I have been attending over the last 1 1/2 years. It is a higher-end economic area, not to mention young. I have had a hard time relating to people and making friends. It will be nice to be in a new ward, and hopefully the members will be kinder and a little bit older-nearer to my age. I have heard great things about the wards there.
3. Living on my OWN
I am getting to that age where I want my own place and no roommates. Don't get me wrong; I LOVE living with Kara. She will probably be getting married next summer and so it is just perfect. Living expenses in AZ will be a little cheaper, so that will be nice!
4. Same Pay
The pay between CCSD and Arizona will be comparable. That will be nice. I am hoping that the district I get hired in will be able to give me years or my pay-steps. We'll see.
5. Change of Scene
I have lived in the LV valley for almost 6 years and although I love it, I have become complacent. I wake up, work, go to the gym, eat dinner, watch TV, go to bed, and then I repeat. Being in a new area will be great. Meeting new people, having a life will be amazing!
6. TWO Temples
I love being near the temple, and so it will be nice to be near the Mesa Temple and soon the Gilbert Temple.
CON's:
1. I absolutely LOVE my job
I have been at the same school for 5 years and I love it. The people I work with are amazing and so helpful. The kids are fun. I have made a name for myself in the community and I don't want to start over.
2. Farther from Home and Utah
Instead of being 4 1/2 hours from home, I will now be 6 hours. Not major, but still. AND, instead of being 5 hours from Utah to visit my brothers and sisters and relatives, I will be good 12 hours. I can always fly.
I have had a hard time in the ward that I have been attending over the last 1 1/2 years. It is a higher-end economic area, not to mention young. I have had a hard time relating to people and making friends. It will be nice to be in a new ward, and hopefully the members will be kinder and a little bit older-nearer to my age. I have heard great things about the wards there.
3. Living on my OWN
I am getting to that age where I want my own place and no roommates. Don't get me wrong; I LOVE living with Kara. She will probably be getting married next summer and so it is just perfect. Living expenses in AZ will be a little cheaper, so that will be nice!
4. Same Pay
The pay between CCSD and Arizona will be comparable. That will be nice. I am hoping that the district I get hired in will be able to give me years or my pay-steps. We'll see.
5. Change of Scene
I have lived in the LV valley for almost 6 years and although I love it, I have become complacent. I wake up, work, go to the gym, eat dinner, watch TV, go to bed, and then I repeat. Being in a new area will be great. Meeting new people, having a life will be amazing!
6. TWO Temples
I love being near the temple, and so it will be nice to be near the Mesa Temple and soon the Gilbert Temple.
CON's:
1. I absolutely LOVE my job
I have been at the same school for 5 years and I love it. The people I work with are amazing and so helpful. The kids are fun. I have made a name for myself in the community and I don't want to start over.
2. Farther from Home and Utah
Instead of being 4 1/2 hours from home, I will now be 6 hours. Not major, but still. AND, instead of being 5 hours from Utah to visit my brothers and sisters and relatives, I will be good 12 hours. I can always fly.
