u/Reasonable_Welder509

Hi all, I'm starting a new job as a clerical librarian for an elementary school and the teaching librarian and HR staff asked what the kids should call me.

Previously, in public libraries, the kids called me by my first name with no title, but the school prefers an honorific like Miss/ Mrs./ Ms/ Mr.

I don't have an MEd so I feel like going by "Teacher [last name/ first name]" would be disrespectful to teaching staff at the school, so I would love input and opinions on what GNC teachers have done at their institution.

Thank you!

In honor of the buck moon I lit a candle and burned an affirmation, the candle flame built increasingly tall, then my affirmation caught.

I placed the affirmation in the dish with the candle and the flame built so tall it snuffed out the candle and eventually melted the candle, without the candle re-catching. The affirmation burnt for over 30 min, with tall licking flames until smoldering for another 15.

My affirmation was about being safe, at peace, and at home in my mind, body, and spirit. I'd anointed myself with uncrossing oils and burnt a candle for luck and blessings parallel to it.

To be safe, I'm going to do a ritual bath with obsidian, quartz, peppercorn, and some other items-- but I've never had a spell candle do this when burning paper with an affirmation or desire.

I'd love some thoughts about next steps or interpretations!

Hi all! I left a previous career a year ago and was hired as a Library Supervisor for a county system and was in that position for a year. I missed working with kids, so I applied to an openYouth Services Specialist for my system. I am not making much, at $14.22/hr for full-time work in both positions.

I'm interested in growing in this field, but there's no real monetary flexibility or growth options in my region, even if I have an MLIS.

I have an existing MA from Villanova University, no student debt (due to scholarships, grants, and assistantships) and I excel in in-person programs. I have taken online courses prior, but prefer a classroom setting.

I'm willing to move to make a degree work and am more than willing to relocate to promote that growth, so I'd love to hear about predominantly in-person programs.

Currently on my list is:
Pitt
UIUC
U-Washington
UCLA

I love public librarianship/ youth services, but I'm aware my existing degree opens up more career pathways for me, as well.

Hi all! I left a previous career a year ago and was hired as a Library Supervisor for a county system and was in that position for a year. I missed working with kids, so I applied to an openYouth Services Specialist for my system. I am not making much, at $14.22/hr for full-time work in both positions.

I'm interested in growing in this field, but there's no real monetary flexibility or growth options in my region, even if I have an MLIS.

I have an existing MA from Villanova University, no student debt (due to scholarships, grants, and assistantships) and I excel in in-person programs. I have taken online courses prior, but prefer a classroom setting.

I'm willing to move to make a degree work and am more than willing to relocate to promote that growth, so I'd love to hear about predominantly in-person programs.

Currently on my list is:
Pitt
UIUC
U-Washington
UCLA

I love public librarianship/ youth services, but I'm aware my existing degree opens up more career pathways for me, as well.

My cat is male, 2.5 years old, flame point Siamese.

We just moved to a new location and he's begun to make biscuits and push out his penis to lick his genitals a handful of times per day. It's not constant, but it's enough to notice he's doing it.

A little over a year ago, when we had an unsafe housing situation we had a scare where he was excessively grooming his genitals, but the vet couldn't get a urine sample and put him on UTI meds anyway.
She proposed it could be anxiety, as well, but she was trying to be safe.
He's had no real health issues other than that.

He's still using the litter box regularly, eating his food, and drinking water. I've noticed he's a lot more active and playful than usual since moving.

I have pressed around his abdomen and bladder and he does not appear to be uncomfortable with that, he does not strain or cry in the litter box, and he is urinating regularly and quantifiable amounts.

I'll be keeping an eye on his litter box usage, but I am worried! I'd love any inclination, because the soonest I can get him into a vet is May 18 within a 20 mile radius.

I'm hoping that it's just adjustment anxiety, boredom (it's a smaller living space), or something else not related to a UTI; but I am open to thoughts.

Thank you in advance!