New job, new home, new beginnings. It's been a crazy semester but it's only temporary... right?
I've been so busy I haven't even had time to do laundry, dishes, pluck my eyebrows, or catch up on my guilty pleasures (maybe that's good!). My lunches consist of string cheese, granola bars, and anything else packaged. hurry. quick. gotta go!
However, it's thursday, at 1:00. nothing due tomorrow; no work tonight. just me, cafe rio, red box, and my keyboard. convivial.
Yesterday was my last day with my first graders. It was so bittersweet. A little more on the sweet side than the bitter. Their tender little voices stood in front of me and one by one and read me a card they made. Need I say more? I lost it!!! It was extremely humbling; it confirmed my decision to become a teacher and gave me the courage to remain patient while trying to finish school.
While wrapping up finals and classes, my professors have all left us making the statement about teaching. "It's not a profession you choose for money; you're choosing to make a difference". It's hard to feel like I'm making a difference, but, I do know that those little faces are changing me and altering my inner core. Instead of helping, I'm being helped. It's a great feeling to recognize that everything I'm working towards can and will have a large impact on my life. Here's a youtube video that my professor played in class today.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpog1_NFd2Q
Watch this video, you won't regret it!
Anyhoo, Luke moves home in T minus 16 days! I can hardly believe it. I remember when we first started dating and we were non-chalantly discussing future plans. We knew that we would spend three years long distance if were serious about dating; it just didn't seem possible. Then we fell in love and haven't looked back! I'm so proud of him for graduating and so very excited to FINALLY have him home. hooorayy!!
I recently went to Reno to surprise Jessica for opening night of her Grease play. She was amazing!! I'm not just being biased, she was incredible! I was just like a proud parent! I was choked up the whole time! She was glowing!!!!
Looking past the stress, this semester is coming to an end. 5 years down, summer/fall to go. Graduation, here I come. hayyyyy now.
Flights are being booked, plans are in the making.
sayonara,
KATIE!
