Winding Down...

Nicer weather is finally here! And the semester is quickly coming to an end. This semester has been a challenge with having class 4 nights a week whilst working full time, but it has flown by just like everyone said it would. I have kept up in all my classes, increased my referrals at work, joined a gym, put my condo up for rent, got the okay to go part-time at work, and turned a year older. There has been a lot going on, but the more I have to do, the more I am able to accomplish. I find it hard to make excuses to miss out on anything I want to do. When something comes up that I want to do, I make it happen. I feel very empowered and very capable. I have impressed myself with two math tests with grades over 90% and have kept up with all the homework for that class. I have accepted the massive amounts of reading associated with my Tuesday night class and all of that information is starting to come together and make a lot of sense relating to teaching. Thursday nights continue to raise questions about the teaching profession and even though Mark tried to scare us out of it at first with all the scary topics and issues, he's starting to get us talking about the positive parts of the job. I have also been accepted into the teaching blocks starting this fall! I am nervous but also excited. I will be renting my condo and living with Drew. I am not sure which makes me more nervous, the teaching blocks or living with Drew! I'm sure everything will work out just fine. I have really noticed this semester that I worry too much about things that I can not control and also that I can't control everything, especially other people. I am learning to try to relax a little and keep my emotions under control when things get busy, as I know that will happen daily in the classroom. I had a teaching presentation in my Tuesday class this week, and one in my Thursday class next week. I get nervous in front of a group of my peers, but somehow kids don't seem as intimidating. Tuesday's went well, so I'm hoping for the best next Thursday too. Two more weeks and a math final to go, then a week off work and school! I am so excited and happy to say I'm proud of myself!