I officially got the job this afternoon! I'm starting next Thursday as the one and only foreign language (Spanish) teacher at the Garinger Business and Finance School.
The pros: close enough to walk or bike, normal schedule, two decent paychecks, an opportunity to do what I love, a chance to love and discipline tough kids, meeting new people (coworkers) in Charlotte
The cons: tough kids, it's only two months, no benefits (bah)

We bought a car yesterday and a washer and dryer today. Busy! Both are pre-loved, and I think they will be good solutions for us. Mostly I'm just glad to be done stalking Craigslist.

Yesterday we had a consultation with a dog trainer. Our dogs just don't have good enough manners for Charlotte, and we're looking for some help. Not sure yet what we'll do, but I did learn that Ellie has some dominance (but not aggression) issues. Immediately this morning I started correcting her every time she did something I didn't like, and I have seen an instant change in her. I'm not kidding. I think she just needed some structure maybe. We'll see where that goes.

Got my hands on some rhubarb, and Tim made a strawberry rhubarb pie yesterday! Wowsers! The US has some awesome treats. 

By the way, here are some good people I've run into recently in Charlotte:
Used appliances: JS Appliances 704-719-6600 (Call ahead or you'll never find it. It's sort of a sketchy location, but the appliances were good if you're willing to go! He buys them from foreclosed homes.)
Mechanic: Charlotte Star Service, 4225 Monroe Rd. 704-332-4111 (they specifically service Mercedes and BMWs)
Consignment stores: JLC Wearhouse 1117 Pecan Ave, JT Posh 2400 Park Rd. Suite 2-A, Consign by Design 739 Providence Rd., Men's: Revolve 339 Circle Ave Suite 1
Alterations: Anna's Alterations (already knew about this and LOVE it)

Any one know a good but inexpensive dog trainer in the area?

1 Comment

1. Anonymous on April 13, 2010 at 6:10 AM

   Hannah -- I'll hold you in my prayers Thursday as you begin your teaching job. Tough kids, maybe your gentle spirit will touch some of them. Tough kids usually come from extraordinarily difficult childhoods -- probably total lack of gentleness ..... and so they become toughened.
   All the best ---
   Love, Martha