If I gave myself a dollar for every time I said, "Wow, time really flies by!" I'd likely have my student loans paid off. I haven't written a post in over 6 months, since my last post was June 11th. But once again, I have been busy...because who isn't!?! No excuses, but I have held back a little bit due to my new position and getting the feel for my new digs, new location, new job, new friends, new routine and all that jazz.
Well, if you hadn't figured it out by now, shortly after my last post I was offered and accepted a position teaching full-time health. Exciting right!?! It was. It was absolutely the most amazing thing to ever experience hearing over the phone, we would like to offer you a position. It is even more amazing when you get the offer the same day of the interview, and even better when you left the interviewing thinking to yourself, this is where I need to be. This is where my career should begin. In my previous post "Where Have I been" I hadn't gotten the position I thought I wanted. I ended the post with, I know I'll be okay, and something good will happen, I just don't know or what it is yet. Shortly, I knew what my plan was and where I needed to be and how my life was going to change was put into motion. While getting a job that seemed absolutely perfect for me, it meant moving. And if you've been following my story for a while, you might expect there to be some friction with that decision to move.
This summer was supposed to be filled with exciting new things and opportunities and my continued growth....and it was...I mean, I can say that now being in the place where I am now, but I probably couldn't tell you that six months ago. It was a trying summer filled with anxiety, emotions, tears, anger, and frustration. And if you've been following me for the last few years, you know that I'm not one to divulge deep dark secrets or throw people under the bus, because really, how does that solve anything. For me, it is therapeutic to know that it is behind me, and I'm so incredibly happy where I am and everything that I've accomplished.
I spend my summer working like crazy, except on the weekends which was a really nice change of pace. I had a tan that all my friends were jealous of, and I spent a lot of time with friends and family. This was the summer I needed to recharge and get prepared for my first semester teaching. Honestly, if you're a teacher, I don't think there is ever enough time to prepare you for your very first day of teaching, let alone your first semester of teaching. But I've survived thus far :)
Here are a few fun things that happened June - Present Time.....
It's been quite the year, full of ups and downs...but that's life. Yes, these pictures represent the good times, but it isn't all smiles. There are some days that might start out great and then end horribly. The mom guilt, the teacher guilt, the daughter guilt...it's overwhelming and it never ends. Someone will always end up disappointed, but you should never be disappointed in yourself for doing something for YOU.
A huge shoutout to my family and friends for always supporting me, especially this past year and getting me through to graduation. To my hometown friends, I miss you dearly, but you are not forgotten. To my new friends and co-workers. I cannot thank you enough for all that you have done for K and I. I have never met a new group of people who loved new people as much or are as caring and helpful to the new girl. SERIOUSLY! To B, we've been though a lot this year! But we have made it and together stronger than ever. Thank you for always being there and supportive, even when the distance gets really tough, we seem to make it work.
Cheers to 2019....I am looking forward to the new adventures that await....because I probably won't be writing again for another 6 months :)
All my love,
~A
Well, if you hadn't figured it out by now, shortly after my last post I was offered and accepted a position teaching full-time health. Exciting right!?! It was. It was absolutely the most amazing thing to ever experience hearing over the phone, we would like to offer you a position. It is even more amazing when you get the offer the same day of the interview, and even better when you left the interviewing thinking to yourself, this is where I need to be. This is where my career should begin. In my previous post "Where Have I been" I hadn't gotten the position I thought I wanted. I ended the post with, I know I'll be okay, and something good will happen, I just don't know or what it is yet. Shortly, I knew what my plan was and where I needed to be and how my life was going to change was put into motion. While getting a job that seemed absolutely perfect for me, it meant moving. And if you've been following my story for a while, you might expect there to be some friction with that decision to move.
This summer was supposed to be filled with exciting new things and opportunities and my continued growth....and it was...I mean, I can say that now being in the place where I am now, but I probably couldn't tell you that six months ago. It was a trying summer filled with anxiety, emotions, tears, anger, and frustration. And if you've been following me for the last few years, you know that I'm not one to divulge deep dark secrets or throw people under the bus, because really, how does that solve anything. For me, it is therapeutic to know that it is behind me, and I'm so incredibly happy where I am and everything that I've accomplished.
I spend my summer working like crazy, except on the weekends which was a really nice change of pace. I had a tan that all my friends were jealous of, and I spent a lot of time with friends and family. This was the summer I needed to recharge and get prepared for my first semester teaching. Honestly, if you're a teacher, I don't think there is ever enough time to prepare you for your very first day of teaching, let alone your first semester of teaching. But I've survived thus far :)
Here are a few fun things that happened June - Present Time.....
A huge shoutout to my family and friends for always supporting me, especially this past year and getting me through to graduation. To my hometown friends, I miss you dearly, but you are not forgotten. To my new friends and co-workers. I cannot thank you enough for all that you have done for K and I. I have never met a new group of people who loved new people as much or are as caring and helpful to the new girl. SERIOUSLY! To B, we've been though a lot this year! But we have made it and together stronger than ever. Thank you for always being there and supportive, even when the distance gets really tough, we seem to make it work.
Cheers to 2019....I am looking forward to the new adventures that await....because I probably won't be writing again for another 6 months :)
All my love,
~A
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