It Doesn't Get Much Better Than This
The last week of my life has made me feel as though I am so close to the culmination of all the hard work I have put in over the past few years. Teaching really could not be going any better than it currently is.
This past Thursday my advisor came in to observe one of my lessons and give me some feedback. It went well. After class we sat down to discuss things and I was blown away by his feedback. For every 1 social studies opening, there are 300 applicants. Among other things, he said I would be the one getting a job with absolutely no problem with everything I bring to the table. It was really some humbling words coming from someone I respect immensely.
Throughout my teaching experience, I have done my best to not only do well, but to become a leader. In a few short weeks I have set up a few programs for my students, developed some great professional relationships, and most importantly to me, really connected with my students.
With one week left, my cooperating teacher asked if I would like to stay around until the end of the school year, an offer I have already accepted. I leave class at
There is no doubt the last couple years has brought some extremely tough times for me. Some wounds were self inflicted, some were completly out of my hands, they all hurt just the same. I have felt like so many people have had trouble letting go of the past & feel it necessary to pour gasoline on smoldering embers. Given that, I have done everything in my power to put out the flames & most importantly, forgive. Through the ashes of those fires I have emerged an incredibly different person, an incredibly better person. I don’t know if it is apparent to those around me, but I feel like a completely different person. I have always known where I am going, I just didn’t know how to get there.
Success is one of those things that is extremely contagious. It builds & builds upon itself. I have found the biggest reason for what is going on in my life has me finally admitting to myself I can’t do everything. Once you know your limitations, you can grow.
Another reason for success has been purging all negativity out of my life. Whether it is people wanting to give me a piece of their mind of just curious distractions, I have just been done with it. If you can’t sit back and enjoy life, what’s the point? I don’t want these people even near me. As contagious as success is, negativity is 15x more contagious. I will always be a proponent of enthusiasm and positivity, little can kill their momentum.
Right now I feel like I am exactly where I should be & the feeling is incredible. As I lay my head down to sleep every night, I thank the lord for the many gifts he has bestowed upon me. Whether I realized it or not, all the rough times over the past couple years have prepared me for right here, right now.
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This Woman
By LeAnn Rimes
"Something's Gotta Give"
