Cannon's Journal

Sorry I've been so AWOL.

An interesting situation has occurred. Those of you who have been following this diary all year long may remember the masters degree I got in December. One of the people I was most impressed with was an African-American woman a little older than myself. One of our mutual friends (a woman of 60) kept telling me she had a thing for me because she was always checking me out, but I never really saw it. I do know she thought I was hysterically funny and called me the most intelligent man she ever met at one point. She works at the school I'm going to and I have been emailing her for awhile now. The principal who hired me at this new school is retiring and I knew they hired a teacher from that school to be the new principal, but I never found out who. Today I emailed her and among other things I asked her who the principal was--guess what? Its her. Now in some ways this really stinks because I would have liked to explore things romantically. Her old position would not have us crossing paths too much if it was a disaster. If that didn't work out I was still thinking she could be a buddy and the person I could come to with silly questions and just to talk when I needed to chat with an adult. Well I think this dashes both of those. However, I am thrilled at the possibility of working for a principal who I like and respect and seems to have mutual feelings about me. My love life doesn't get any breaks, but it is going to be great working for her and I think she will give me a shot at some leadership opportunities. Now I have to bust my butt more than ever.
 
This is my last day before break and then I go to work for a Principal I like and respect. I was so scared to jump, but I see now that I made the right decision. The weight loss is part of a road I am on and it is that road that gave me the courage to leap. Life is good.
 
Good for you, Cannon.

My wife had her last day yesterday, and she's a happy camper! She's getting a new principal next year too, but so far, the reports on him are all good.
 
Cannon 2006 said:
Sorry I've been so AWOL.

An interesting situation has occurred. Those of you who have been following this diary all year long may remember the masters degree I got in December. One of the people I was most impressed with was an African-American woman a little older than myself. One of our mutual friends (a woman of 60) kept telling me she had a thing for me because she was always checking me out, but I never really saw it. I do know she thought I was hysterically funny and called me the most intelligent man she ever met at one point. She works at the school I'm going to and I have been emailing her for awhile now. The principal who hired me at this new school is retiring and I knew they hired a teacher from that school to be the new principal, but I never found out who. Today I emailed her and among other things I asked her who the principal was--guess what? Its her. Now in some ways this really stinks because I would have liked to explore things romantically. Her old position would not have us crossing paths too much if it was a disaster. If that didn't work out I was still thinking she could be a buddy and the person I could come to with silly questions and just to talk when I needed to chat with an adult. Well I think this dashes both of those. However, I am thrilled at the possibility of working for a principal who I like and respect and seems to have mutual feelings about me. My love life doesn't get any breaks, but it is going to be great working for her and I think she will give me a shot at some leadership opportunities. Now I have to bust my butt more than ever.
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This is great and who knows mayb she will want to pursue things romantically...ya never know - unprofessional or not - it would just suck if it didnt work out...and listen to you talking abt dating and being romantic:beating: How cute :):):)

Cannon 2006 said:
This is my last day before break and then I go to work for a Principal I like and respect. I was so scared to jump, but I see now that I made the right decision. The weight loss is part of a road I am on and it is that road that gave me the courage to leap. Life is good.
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I need to take a leap myself - Im tired of working where I am working and I am looking for different work - i am apply to work where a friend of mine works , her and a friend of her's are doing all they can to get me through the door - it iwll take time for me to move myself and such but if I can get there it will be a great opportunity for me and I can by pass all the extra schooling - it is what I wanna go to school for...

Anyway sorry for manopolizing your diary - ha ha ha and for not b9iegn around much - Im really only posting my exercising and trying to hope into a few diaries here and there...since I got that dog my life has been alot more hectic...
 
Mmm. I totally get how you would feel it's tricky that your friend will be your principal. Having a good principal is massive though - it has such an impact on everything else that happens in the school and who knows where you each will be in another couple of years? :)

Congratulations on having the "courage to leap". :)
 
You are leaping to higher, and better ground on many fronts. Don't discount that eventually something may happen between the two of you. In the meantime keep working on the weight loss.
 
What do you teach? I begin teaching this year in English and *yay* theatre!

I know a lot of teachers who met and married their principals, but some school districts frown on work romances, but you know that they can't really tell you anything. Not saying that you two will get together; it's really good that you're already thinking about keeping it professional, that speaks highly of your ethics and desire to be as effective as possible. You definitely don't want weirdness.

It's great that you will be working with someone you like and admire so much, and I wish you the best of luck.
 
That's awesome Cannon. The two of you can have a very good friendship. It will be good for you. Of course she must be thrilled to be working with you too.
 
Hi Cannon! Its been months since I last posted in your diary and it looks like you've made some great progress since I was here last. I'm glad you are making positive changes in your life. I've always found that inner change prompts outter change as well. keep it up Cannon!
 
Wow, Cannon...nice news. It's always great to have a little subliminal under-current, sexual tensiony, Rarrrrr going on at work. You skank you. Please do fill us in on every detail of how this work relationship unfolds. I love it.

Being called the most intelligent man she's ever met is a high compliment indeed. I didn't know you got your Master's last December... congratulations!
 
Wow so many questions to answer, where do I begin? I have to admit that I feel extremely blessed. I took a blind leap and before I landed a nice safe place was set up for me. Spiritually, It makes me feel guided and protected and from a non-spiritual bent it makes me want to take on the world. I am happier with this situation that I would have been if I got the drama teacher spot and could have stayed at my old school.

Cerella-I won't pursue this because the payoff wouldn't be worth the risk for either of us. However, as Anna put it, a little tension could be fun and like Felici points out--who knows where we'll be in a few years.

Jolie-thanks for visiting. I teach 7th grade social studies. I also teach reading/English and I want to make the transition to teaching theatre. I was heavily involved with Second City in Chicago and I have theatre and performing background.

Mal--I've been counting the days. It has also been a year since I made the change so in 2 days, it will be a big anniversary for me. One I intend to celebrate.

Iwan--great having you posting here again :). I'll have to check out your diary and see how you're doing.

Thanks so much for stopping by. I am going to have more time now and I will be visiting diaries much more frequently. This is a summer of rededication to my goal and of good times. I fought for this summer break and I do not intend to take it for granted.
 
Cannon 2006 said:
Thanks so much for stopping by. I am going to have more time now and I will be visiting diaries much more frequently. This is a summer of rededication to my goal and of good times. I fought for this summer break and I do not intend to take it for granted.
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This is great to hear :):):)
 
Hey there big guns!!!!!!!!
I wanted to stop by and see how you are doing.........sounds like you are right on track.............in all areas!!!!

congrats on getting the summer off and rededicating yer self.....to yer self!!!!!

Sometime we just need a breather form all the crap the world throws at us.....and just stick to the basics for a bit!!!!!!

Good luck and good health bro!!!!!
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Today is one my year anniversary of both my journal and of my attempts to take control of my weight. Tomorrow I call the gym. I have come a long way and I've dropped 82 pounds. I have a long way to go and I don't think I'll be able to hit my original goal of hitting my goal by age 40. Somehow that's not important anymore. If I drop 80 more pounds this year or 100 or 60 or less, what is important to me is that I countinue to make these changes a permanent part of my life and that I continue to get healthier and wiser in the year to come. There are places I can definitely improve on. I need to eat more fruits and veggies and get more fiber into my diet. There are places I have already made great changes. I exercise, drink water not soda, and have eliminated things like white bread from my diet. I cannot thank those of you who have accompanied me on this journey enough. Some people who have given me support when I needed it are no longer posting here and I hope they find what they are looking for and achieve success of their own however they define it. Others are still posting and making such a big difference to me each and every day. This summer I will be posting in your diaries every day or two instead of a couple times a week. Free time is a wonderful thing. What a year its been.
 
YAY!!! I love having ya stop by - sooo Im trying to figure out where I stand in your posting heh heh heh...anyway - I think you are great and totally are worthy of allthe support you recieve here - you deserve and if anyhtign else youa re very real and that my friend is an excellent quality to posses...I look forward to seeing you around more...and congrats on the progess you have made so far :D:D:D!!!
 
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