Ohh, we're half way there

The title of this post gives tribute to one of the great philosophers of our modern age, Jon Bon Jovi.  "Ohh, we're half way there.  Ohh, living on a prayer."  We are half way through the summer.  Crazy, huh?  It feels like just yesterday I graduated.  In the course of the past month and a half, so many changes have happened.

The most significant- I got a job!  I have a teaching position at a wonderful school district as an eighth grade math teacher and assistant high school volleyball coach!  I literally don't know if I could be more excited.  The teaching position is the one I have wanted since I started the teaching program at MSU.  I know that pre-algrebra and algebra one sound like death to most people, but I literally love math.  I know, nerd alert.  I've accepted my nerdy-ness and moved on with life.  I can't wait to hopefully instill some passion for math in my students!  I am also INCREDIBLY excited to become a part of the high school volleyball program.  Volleyball has been a passion of mine since the fourth grade.  I can't wait to coach volleyball.  However, one funny occurrence has already happened.  While it causes some embarrassment, I feel that it is necessary to share it with you, my dear blog readers.  

Setting: High School Gym

Time: Annie was last for the first summer practice (No shock.)

I wore my hair down.  For any boys reading my blog, I did not have my hair in a pony tail.  I normally would have worn my hair in a pony tail, but I wanted to present myself a coach and not a player.  I sat down on the bleachers to put my shoes on (because heaven forbid I wear my volleyball shoes on the outside pavement.).  Well, not long after I sat down.  One of my sweet players came to sit next to me and asked if i was trying out of the team.  PARDON?  I politely told her, "No, I'm actually graduated from college and am the new assistant coach."  Needless to say, I identify with this sweet player of mine.  I literally would have done the same thing.  

I am very excited to be entering this next chapter of my life.  I am so excited about my position, the school I am a part of, the district I am joining, and so much more.  I feel so blessed to have all of this come my way.  I can't wait to share exciting stories of math trials and triumphs and well as volleyball trials and triumphs. 

While this part of my life is set and ready to go, so much is still up in the air.  I am currently looking for a place to live, roommates, furniture, organizations to become a part of, and so much more.  Lots to look forward to and keep you updated on!  So much to do and so much to learn!  

Learning Daily,

Annie