There hasn't been too many times in my life when I had to deal with a whole lotta changes all at once...the only time I can think of is when I went from high school to college...that's about it. And that wasn't too exciting or difficult. But, within the next 4 weeks, a bunch of changes are headed my way...and I am excited to face them head on!
In less than 3 weeks, I will be saying goodbye to a job that has been such a blessing to me the past 4 school years and 5 summers! It has been some of the best times of my life. Working with my best friend has made our relationship stronger than ever...and it actually allowed us to spend some time together! I have met countless kids, some amazing, others, not so much. :) But I have truly grown as a person and a teacher through my experiences there. It has been a huge part of my life for a large amount of time. I will truly miss it there.
A few days after leaving my job, I will begin student teaching! I will be in a classroom full of 1st graders! I am so excited to finally be in an actual classroom! I have yet to meet the teacher, but I throwing out positive energy that she will be a great mentor in my first semester. Luckily I have a good amount of experiences with this age group and understand where they are mentally and emotionally, because, in my opinion, that right there is half the battle. I am looking forward to all of the things I will be learning in order to improve as an educator. A few weeks into student teaching, I will being with MY classes as a student, learning how to teach kids in different areas. I am hoping to make some good connections with the other students and build great relations so we can all help each other get through this crazy thing that is the credential program!
And, last but definitely not least, my Alex is coming home! <3 By the time this happens, it will be about 5 1/2 months since I was in his arms. This moment has been played over in my mind a million times. I have even gone a little dress shopping crazy! I'm up to 3 dresses to choose from! Yeah, I know. But at least they would all work for other occasions too! :) I cannot wait for that moment when I see him in person again and I am able to hug him, knowing I will be able to do it whenever I want. Also knowing that I will be able to get a hold of him when I want to is a luxury that I will totally take advantage of. This whole having to wait for him to get on Skype/FB or call is getting old. It's a whole lotta waiting around.
With all this change going around I am hoping to keep myself together as best as possible and take everything one step at a time. Nothing is impossible and I know I can conquer anything I set my mind to.
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