first day jitters

Well, I have officially survived the first day of my second year of teaching. I would say that overall today was a really good day. I caught myself thinking about how the heck I got here. I know that the first year was hard, and at times seemed like it was dragging on but really...it flew by and here I am starting another year. I also kept thinking about where I will be 5, 10, 30 years down the line. How many lives I will come across and which ones I will actually leave a mark on. It was in high school that I figured out the goal of my grown up life. I didn't know what career I wanted to work towards; I had no specific interests. But I did know that I wanted and needed to pursue something where I would make a difference in at least one life.

I know a lot of people say that teaching is one of the most under appreciated professions and at times I agree. However, if I can make a difference in at least that one life if not more, I know that I will be one of the most appreciated people in this world. At least by one person.

I am so excited to take on this year. A bit nervous, but overall really excited. I grew so much last year. More than I ever thought I could. Not only as a teacher but as a person and my personal goals in this life. I'm so ready to see what lessons I am going to learn and how this school year will change me. Here goes!

seven quick takes: take 6

I intended on posting yesterday however I was sucked into the vortex that was pre-school room getting ready-ness and then had family commitments in the evening so sorry - blog post took a toasty seat on the back burner. However, still linking up with some other lovely bloggers to post 7 thoughts for your reading enjoyment.

1. This was our first week back in Dallas as a married couple. The transition has been good thus far. It's been a process to start unpacking from the wedding, honeymoon, and my move the week before the wedding. I know that it will all get done...eventually. I am just having a hard time with the eventually part of that statement. Accepting the perfection in imperfection, this is the daily reminder I am saying to myself every time I trip over something or spend 20 minutes looking for a shoe.

2. I think a part of my holy cow could I be more overwhelmed mentality this week came from heading back up to school. Walking into my room that first time gave me a small heart attack and sent me thinking thoughts about how I won't be ready for meet the teacher night next Friday. After working in there for a few days things are coming along. Lots of changes coming with this second year of teaching. I'm excited to have a better grasp on what I'm doing and to NOT be planning a wedding on the side.

3. If I were a good little blogger and had actually posted this yesterday I would have said, "I'm so excited to go to Legoland tomorrow!" But it's Saturday and I'm slacking so instead I'll say, we went to the Legoland Discovery Center today with my husband's (!!!) little brother and it. was. AWESOME. I thoroughly enjoyed our adventure. Pictures and commentary coming your way soonish.

4. Yesterday afternoon my beardyman husband and I went to IKEA semi-spontaneously (semi only because we have been planning a trip but we weren't sure when) and got a new dresser, desk, and office chair for meeeeeeeeeeeee!!! Oh, I am so excited. SO excited. My dresser drawers are currently living on the floor of our bedroom and I could not be happier to have them in their proper place. I never thought I would come to a point in my life where I would be excited about a  new desk to do my work or a dresser to put my clothes away. I'm old. EXCITED and old.

5. This afternoon has been blissful. Ever since we got back I have felt like things, activities, and events have just been going on nonstop. But this afternoon my beardyman put together my new desk and I worked on spray painting some wooden letters for school. Now we are both enjoying some quiet time whilst drinking coffee and eating chocolate chip banana almond muffins. Jeally? 

6. Earlier in the summer I was struggling somewhat with thinking of things to write about. Recently I have been having spurts of inspiration throughout my days. I'm happy to start sharing and writing more regularly.

7. This week will be the teachers first week back to work! I'm actually looking forward to getting this school year started. Getting new students and getting into a new routine. I have a lot of goals in mind for the coming school year. I'm eager to get things started.




Happy weekend!

...and we're BACK! and MARRIED! and so HAPPY!

Hello!

So after an insane, crazy, happy, fun, whirlwind of a past two weeks we finally tied the knot, honeymooned, moved into our apartment and are MARRIED PEOPLE! It was an amazing time. The wedding weekend could not have been more perfect, the ceremony was wonderful, and our reception was AMAZING! However, I am really happy to be back and starting our new normal life together. I can't wait to share stories, pictures, and experiences of the whole wedding/honeymoon with you all and get to blogging on a semi-regular basis.

The school year is also swiftly approaching and with that will come various posts about my classroom and happenings of my second year as a third grade teacher, so be on the lookout for that as well. I am interested in seeing where this year will take me, us, and this little bit of blog space!


For now, here are a few sneak peek pictures from out photographer, Jessica Renee Photography (she is wonderful and if you are looking for a wedding/life style photographer in the New Orleans area you should definitely check her out!!)