Although I'm too clumsy to juggle actual objects, I continue my juggling lifestyle. I did not obtain a classroom position this year, so I will work as a contracted sub for a local school district. The first day of school is Monday. I continue to do freelance work as the opportunity arises. If you're interested, here are links to a couple of recent articles.

I enjoyed writing a review of District 9. You might be wondering how I came to write for Columbus' indie paper if I live in Cincinnati. Last year, an L.A. film publicist I got to know through Finishing the Game asked me to review a film that played in Columbus. I didn't even have to drive--he sent me a screener. For District 9, I attended a press screening in my own city. Ah, the wonders of turning in work via email. That reminds me--anyone seen that Gonzo doc about Hunter S. Thompson, and the scene where he smashes that primitive fax-machine thing he used to turn in articles?

I've also done some work for a Cincinnati webzine called Soapbox--mostly short articles on business news. The feature I did on Asian Community Alliance" target="_blank">Asian Community Alliance was really enlightening. ACA addresses the needs of Asian immigrants in our city, which has a small but growing Asian presence. The two community organizers I interviewed were fascinating to talk to.

I feel blessed to meet so many interesting people and ideas through my writing. Teaching has similar benefits. Makes me wonder what this year will bring. I'm up for anything--I have to be.

By the second week in July, I'd hoped to be able to report a new job as a music teacher. No dice. I am trying to stay focused on the positive....planning some additional sources of income in case I have to substitute teach again.  I'm continuing to write for Soapbox Cincinnati, and I may also teach some private voice lessons.

My hubby Jeremy, however, has some great news. KoreanPianist (as he's known here on AnD) is recording a CD. Full details here:

http://www.alivenotdead.com/koreanpianist/My-first-CD-underway--profile-694787.html?newcomment_1#comments

Let's all show Jeremy some love!

Let me know what's going on with you all.

Kiva does micro-loans. I do micro-blogs.

On the writing front, I am starting my first freelance piece for Soapbox Cincinnati on, of all things, the Asian Community Alliance. Looking forward to it. Soapbox is a business publication that highlights the positives of our city. I'll be sure to link. I am still working on the second draft of Territory, but I'll be able to devote more to it when the matter below is resolved....

On the teaching front, I have two job interviews in the next week. Tomorrow, I have a first interview for music teacher at an inner-city elementary school. Tuesday, I have a second interview for a choral directorship at a rural/suburban high school.

The high school position includes show choir. Anyone seen the teaser for the new Fox series, Glee? I am gleeful about this series. It would be trippy to be living out the show like this. Below is "Tina," an interesting Asian character.

I would be happy with either position. I can see artistic and personal advantages/disadvantages to both. Wish me the best.