Just to keep you posted. I just got off the phone with my Mt St Mary's interview. It went really well. I keep getting really nervous and preparing my brains out and then it ends up totally relaxed and fun. I felt good about it, like they were going to invite me down. They seem to have more space than Westmont and I would be teaching only ecology courses- which I like. There is no four bedroom faculty housing for $200,000 though.... Hehe. I'll post more when I know more.

For those that do not know, another phone interview on Friday. Mt. St. Mary's College in Los Angeles. I love it!!!!

Ever had a 14 hour interview? Then sleep 6 hours and interview for another 7 hours the next day? That was my recent experience at Westmont. Pretty grueling, but I actually had a good time with it. I thought I gave a good interview, my lecture and research talk both went well. Lots of great things about that place- now we wait and see...

I had my phone interview with Seattle Pacific on Monday. It went really well. I was completely overprepared, well sort of. I had lots of pat answers already thought out, but he really didn't ask a single one. Although all the questions he did ask I had answers for, and somewhat detailed ones. It was actually quite an easy conversation. First off, I was expecting it to be a conference call and to be on speakerphone with 5 people. So it was nice to just talk to one person (the search committee chair). Secondly, he was really nice and easy to chat with. The questions seem to be mostly geared towards teaching. What I would do to motivate students, that sort of thing. Luckily, I have been teaching quite awhile so the answers just flowed naturally. It sounds like a great place to be. Although it is not close to the grandparents, I really like Seattle and could definately see myself at that school. I just found out as well that our primary high schooler babysitter is attending Seattle Pacific next year- so that would be great for both of us to have someone familiar there. I also have an uncle and cousin that live in Seattle, so that would be a great place. I was told that I was one of 7 that they interviewed over the phone and they were selecting two to bring up for in person interviews. Hopefully, I make the cut- but for now, I wait and see... I'll keep you posted.

And so it continues... Just found out that I have a phone interview at Seattle Pacific University either this week or next. This is quite an exciting ride, Seattle, Pullman, Santa Barbara... who knows where I will in September!!!! This is kind of like Christmas when you think you got all your presents and then they pull out another one from under the tree! I will keep you all posted...