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So what if you are focused on what you want. You see it, you know it's coming - it's just a matter of time before everything falls into place.

Then, something comes along that isn't what you want. If you can't have what you want, you would settle for this. But this particular thing isn't what would make you happy.

I believe I answered my own question.

I think I just need to accept the fact that I will have to turn down this job if it is offered to me.

I will get a permanent, full-time teaching job in England.

1/3 of the way there

I must say, the work day on Saturday was a complete success. I am quite happy to report that the wall is constructed, all of the stage is now painted black (save one bar of wood we must have overlooked) and the plan is set for next Saturday.

We are expecting the scaffolding to be in place by 5:00 next Saturday as well as the wall painted, the curtain hung and the junk in the house to be relocated to an alternative location. Plenty to do and plenty of time to do it. 9-5 never seemed to promising.

I have also planned out the next 25 days with my lovely students. We are go for both the novel and the research paper. I am confident that they will read on their own and in turn, I will reward them handsomely.

No word from across the pond, but I'm still smiling and working away.

Even better news -- the weather is warming up. It's currently 62 degrees F. Fabulous!

Working for the Weekend

It has come to my attention that I only have 25 teaching days left of school. That's 25 days to teach To Kill a Mockingbird and have my students write a research paper. Never mind the fact that I must grade those blasted papers within five days.

I might have discovered new developments in the quest for World Domination. Today, I applied for my first position overseas. That's quite impressive considering I did it without the help of my agencies.

Tomorrow I have a full day of construction for the set of Urinetown. I fear that I am going to mess up and everyone will think I'm an idiot. Hopefully the days go by smooth. I even get to have a headshot taken next week. I might have to post the final choice.

Oh geeze - it's not even 10:00 and I'm about to climb into bed.


New additions will one day appear. Every day is a step closer to World Domination.

Patience is a virtue

If there is one thing I've learned thus far on my quest for World Domination, it has to be that great things are achieved through time. Plenty of time and plenty of patience.

Come to think of it, there are a few things you have to learn and accept in order to be successful on similar quests. Although my quest is still in progress, I have learned a great deal along the way...

1. Patience. Always remember to be patient.
2. Surround yourself with positivity.
3. Don't give up.
4. Envision it.
5. Keep your eye on the prize -- don't settle for anything less than what you want.

I am going to create a World Domination playlist. I shall alert you as to the music as soon as I compile the songs.

Here's to staying positive.

Test...Test

For the past several months I have been seriously considering World Domination. Admittedly, I did comendeer the idea from Mark Daly, but I've taken my own spin of things.

Now, there is one thing you should know if you are going to travel with me on this most peculiar quest of understanding – World Domination is not about securing control. Napoleon was slightly off his rocker, and although a military genius, his idea of global uniformity couldn’t fly no matter the year. No, I believe domination is something different.

When I lived in Ireland last year I fell into a state of complete happiness. Life was exactly what I needed it to be at exactly that time. I learned a lot about myself, but most importantly I learned that I was the only one who could make my life perfect. I am in charge of my own happiness.

So, after months of negativity and bitterness, I have finally made a decision. I've decided what I want.

Now, here I am. I'm setting out to achieve World Domination. Mark, my unofficial "mentor", told me "Now that you have a plan for August you can and will conquer the world."

And conquer the world I intend to -- and I plan on documenting it all, right here. So watch out, world. You aint seen nothing yet.