Thankful

It's been a whole minute since I have taken the time to write a post.  I'd love to say that I've been busy traveling the world and solving world peace, but that is not the case.  I've been working and spending time with friends and family.  And to be honest, I quite like it that way.

Yesterday ended the my first semester as a full-time teacher. I literally have no idea how we went from August to December so quickly.  I feel as if each year flies by faster and faster.  This has been the most incredible year.  I absolutely adore the people I work with and where I am working.  I could not have asked for a more friendly and supportive group of people to be surrounded by.  I feel so thankful to know all of them and call them friends.  My students have given me some of the most incredible memories and experiences.  One of which was my own wedding that caused quite a bit of amusement at the Junior High.  Thank you for that, students.  (To clarify, it was a fictional wedding, but planned and very real to some of my students nonetheless.)

After recent tragedies that have struck our country, people often seem to put things into perspective.  However, this horror that struck Newtown, CT is something that baffles me.  As a teacher, I see so much potential and life in my students.  I can't imagine how or why someone would want to take that away from a child or family.  During this time, my heart breaks for the small community and I am sending many, many thoughts and prayers their way.

This past six months I have traveled to see friends, spent time with family, and spent a great deal of time teaching and coaching.  As cheesy or lame (you be the judge) as it sounds, this is exactly what I want to be doing.  I can't imagine myself doing anything else.  I feel as if that's a good sign because if I could see myself at another job, my career choice might be in question.   Luckily, that is not the case.

As this year comes to a close, I am very proud and thankful for the number of changes that have taken place in my life.  I am looking forward to what the coming year will bring.  This has been a year filled with many learning experiences.  The old adage, " You live and you learn," rings so true with me.  If you aren't living life to the fullest, you aren't learning.  Next year, I vow to live more and learn more.

Learning Daily,
Annie