Victory!

In case you haven't heard, today The News confirmed that my part-time reporting position has been approved and authorized by the higher-ups!

The TV tells me school is canceled until May 6 due to swine flu, which I have yet to confirm with my preschool but am hoping is true. Anyway, the paper and I will use this week to fill out paperwork and figure out the guidelines of my position. As of now, I'll be starting the week of May 4, balancing 32 hours of journalism with 20 hours of "aaaaaapple" and "oooooorange."

I'll be earning 80 percent of a full-time salary (which I think comes out to 14,400 pesos/month, which I think means you should laugh in my face). The editor-in-chief says it's his vision that this part-time gig evolves into a full-time position once I'm done teaching (read: dancing around in an apron).

Thanks for all your prayers and well wishes that have helped me along the way, and 'nice try' to everyone who has been poking fro-topped voodoo dolls and working against me (no one actually does that, right?).

Take care, and remember, wear your swine flu mask!!