Clean Spring!I've spent the majority day cleaning in preparation of my MIL's arrival. Besides that it's just nice to have the house clean. It's been destoryed pretty much all week with me working every day. It's been a busy 3 weeks but the NMELPA (New Mexico English Language Proficiency Assessment) is finished! Woot! Now if I can just get some sub jobs for the next 3 weeks, I'll be good to go. I forgot to tell you all, I emailed the licensure bureau after they screwed up my license, a very polite email (their requested method of communication) about who I am, what my problem was and all the pertinent details. I gave them all the specifics and then thanked them for their helped and signed my name. I got back a very abrupt 2 line email with no greeting, no signature, just a you're wrong get over it type message. This, not surprisingly, royally pissed me off. I emailed back with a semi-snotty email pointing out in specific detail why I was indeed right and they were morons who were unable to count to 3 and 1/2. I again signed my name (but left off the cordial closing) and have been waiting for a reply. I was about ready to find a higher up to start emailing (cc the licensure bureau each time) when I finally received a reply. It again was only two sentences, however they were: I apologize. It has been corrected. And it was signed this time by the assistant director of the licensure bureau. That's what I'm talking about! So I should be getting my Level II which will improve my starting pay and make it easier for me to get a job (as it shows I'm experienced). Score one for the good guys! Now, I'm going to do some writing challenges tomorrow, and I have to go in a few minutes because my MIL is in town for the night, but I had to come by and let you guys in on some more good news. Remember (if you bothered to read) last post when I talked about who I wanted to see, and hoped they would tour. Guess what???? August is Black Sabbath month for me! They are touring under the moniker Heaven and Hell and just released a new live album, Heaven and Hell Live. Heaven and Hell is my all time favorite Sabbath album, so I'm stoked! Ronnie James Dio is back with them, fronting the band. It my youth rocker trifecta. Pretty dang cool! Alright, I'm off to visit with my MIL, but I'm coming back tomorrow to do writing challenges and to visit (I got around to a few folks, and may get around to a few more tonight). Take care all and have a great Saturday! | 
