It’s been two weeks since my last update primarily because we’ve been absorbed in trying to make the correct decision about our future. For those who don’t know the details, it is now safe to let you know that about two weeks ago Marta was offered a tenure-track faculty position at Southern Illiniois University, Edwardsville to teach cello and chamber music. This is the same university that she has been teaching at for the past year while we have been living apart. Since my job at Western Carolina is only a term position at this time, we have decided to accept her offer and move to the St. Louis area. Ultimately, job security and the larger metropolitan area trumped my full time employment and while I am a bit disappointed and concerned to resign from my job we both believe that this is the wise decision and the best choice for our future.

I don’t plan on sitting around all year on my hands and will be actively seeking opportunities to teach in the greater St. Louis area, most likely as an adjunct professor teaching whatever is available. For all the uncertainty, there is a certain amount of excitement associated with any move, and I’m holding out hope that something comes my way to make this all a bit easier for me. Time will tell.