Dangerous Minds

Yeah so becoming a teacher is really happening for me . . . that is, I think so. I called The State Department of Education last week and spoke with someone who clearly wasn't keen on answering any of my questions. I hung up feeling frustrated and confused. I am glad that I am such a blabbermouth (and a bit of a cry-baby) since that led to me complaining loudly to anyone within earshot about how annoyed I was with how little help I got when I CLEARLY asked for it! So, that led to some much needed encouragement, which led to some much needed leads who I will talk to on Monday. Cause you know, it's all about who you know.

Anyway, it's just sad how one inconsiderate person, who I am sure normally helps many other individuals pursue their teaching aspirations, could get me so discouraged so quickly. Ah well, I hope she has a good weekend.

As for me, when the actual thought of teaching came up in my brain . . . well actually, I do believe that God put it there - I started to brush it off like I would a fly that landed on my shoulder. "Not now . . . the Y is going well, I like my friends; I enjoy staying home with Jonah . . . not now." Then it just KEPT coming up! It wouldn't go away! I started to remember why I got the degree I did, why I entered the teacher ed. program back in Oklahoma. I started to remember my dreams. It's funny that I feel more excited about teaching now that I ever did when I was in school, although my essay I wrote to get into teacher ed. had me painted as downright giddy about it - what can I say? I wanted in, even if I didn't know why, but I do now.

Now I find myself thinking of future lesson plans, analyzing my paragraphs a little closer (OH PUH-LEASE do not judge this one!) and hoping against all hope that I can get an interview, get certified and get hired!

So there I leave it for now, and updates will be provided as they are available to give. I am going to go read a book.