Today was the first full day of school. It felt so good to be teaching again. It's just like with singing. I didn't do it for a while, but the singing I did this summer just felt so right. How do I describe it? It's like you're doing what you were made to do- there's nothing that feels better. You hit a certain note a certain way, and it's like you just want to sigh with contentment; you know, like when you finally get in bed after a really long day and you think there's nothing better than your Egyptian Cotton sheets and soft mattress. I realized today that teaching gives me the same feeling. I had a great summer. I loved sleeping in and doing whatever I wanted. I actually was not looking forward to school starting. But then, I stood there looking at my class, and they looked at me, and it just felt right. And I know I'm not the only one who feels this way about the things we love doing. I met the owner of the art gallery across the street, and she was saying that she feels the same way about theater. She did film for a while, and paints now, but theater is just good for her soul. I hope everyone knows what this feeling is like. I don't claim to be a particularly great singer or teacher, but it's what I love. 
Just to keep things interesting, here is a picture of my 6th grade teaching team- I love these women!
So anyway, I'm very happy with my class. I know that soon the honeymoon period will be over, but it looks like the biggest problem I'll have is talking (which is always the case), and there are a few girls who will probably give me attitude at some point. Luckily, my stubbornness (which is a definite character flaw when it comes to my personal life) is an asset to my being a teacher.
In addition to this new beginning, I also plan on taking up running. I have always hated running. Even when I was thin, I refused to run a whole mile. Now, I think I need to do it. I went to put on my professional clothes yesterday, and they're getting a little tight. Not cool, as my former student Michael would say. Not only do I not want to be fat, but I can't afford new clothes. If I gain much more weight, I'll have to start shopping for plus sizes. So that's it- I need to make a change. And I found this guide on how to do it, and apparently I only need to devote a half hour at a time for the first 30 times I do it (so like 2 months, because I just don't have time to do it every day). But I feel like I can commit myself to that much time. And if Sarah will be my workout buddy (seriously Sarah, I think it will only be like, 10 minutes out of my way to stop by your new condo on my way home from work), then I will be unstoppable. Because I am an interpersonal learner (I gave my students a multiple intelligence test today :)). I need to do things with other people, and I need someone to hold me accountable.
On a totally random side note, I can hear the fireworks from Navy Pier as I type this. Many of my friends know that fireworks are one of my favorite things in the whole world. So I think I want to be proposed to during fireworks.
Just to keep things interesting, here is a picture of my 6th grade teaching team- I love these women!So anyway, I'm very happy with my class. I know that soon the honeymoon period will be over, but it looks like the biggest problem I'll have is talking (which is always the case), and there are a few girls who will probably give me attitude at some point. Luckily, my stubbornness (which is a definite character flaw when it comes to my personal life) is an asset to my being a teacher.
In addition to this new beginning, I also plan on taking up running. I have always hated running. Even when I was thin, I refused to run a whole mile. Now, I think I need to do it. I went to put on my professional clothes yesterday, and they're getting a little tight. Not cool, as my former student Michael would say. Not only do I not want to be fat, but I can't afford new clothes. If I gain much more weight, I'll have to start shopping for plus sizes. So that's it- I need to make a change. And I found this guide on how to do it, and apparently I only need to devote a half hour at a time for the first 30 times I do it (so like 2 months, because I just don't have time to do it every day). But I feel like I can commit myself to that much time. And if Sarah will be my workout buddy (seriously Sarah, I think it will only be like, 10 minutes out of my way to stop by your new condo on my way home from work), then I will be unstoppable. Because I am an interpersonal learner (I gave my students a multiple intelligence test today :)). I need to do things with other people, and I need someone to hold me accountable.
On a totally random side note, I can hear the fireworks from Navy Pier as I type this. Many of my friends know that fireworks are one of my favorite things in the whole world. So I think I want to be proposed to during fireworks.
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