I bombed it, people. All that preparation still did not help be sound even remotely competent. I stuttered and sputtered over my words. My hands shook so badly I could barely return a paper into it's page protector. My mind shut down entirely and I couldn't even come up with titles of books I had read and enjoyed.
I cried.
Yup, I actually cried during my interview for a teaching job. How awful is that? While giving a response about why I should be hired over someone else (yeah right....) I actually teared up like a blubbering fool.
I'm so incredibly disappointed in myself and embarrassed. I know I could have done so much better. Even partaking in some retail therapy (don't worry, I used coupons. More on that later when I've left my own pity party) didn't appease my pain.
Thanks for all the well-wishes and prayers you sent my way prior to the interview. It was so great to know so many people were pulling for me.
