GOT IT.

I'm TEFL certified!  I've got a fancy diploma with a seal and signatures in a snazzy blue folder and everything.  Two of our teachers took us all out for a celebratory dinner last night.

 Now I just need to get a job.  I've got a couple of leads with some schools I've heard good things about.  And some school I've heard not-so-good things about.  But I've been told not to be picky at first and to work your way up after getting some experience under your belt.  If it's a terrible situation you can leave. 

More important is finding a place to live.  I can stay in the current housing for a while but it'll be a little more expensive. I'm looking at a place today and another on Monday.  Fingers crossed!