I don't know if I will be able to update every week, but I thought I would at least give one update while I still can. Student teaching has been a wonderful chapter in my life. I honestly feel like this is Life 101 which I must say has been my favorite class in college so far. I always wished my school offered an apartment option like other universities, and this week it hit me that my wish came true.
So about one week ago, my friend, Ashley, and I arrived at my new temporary home. At first the reality hit me like a ton of bricks, and I felt anxious and little lonely in a new place. After settling into my loft and talking with my host family, I quickly began to feel right at home. The loft is awesome! I have a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living room. I also enjoy being able to pop in on the family when I need to, and Ashley lives nearby. She comes over often, so we can encourage each other. It has also been wonderful catching up with Olivia. She is part of my host family and we used to go to college together.
The school I am teaching at is really nice. The faculty are friendly, and I like my students. I am really looking forward to having the opportunity to teach. Some of the work appears to be overwhelming, but I am taking it a day at a time. My host teacher is helpful, so I think the experience will be a good one.
Honestly my new routine feels more familiar than college ever did. I get up around the same time I did in high school. I make my breakfast and watch the Today show in the morning. I love being able to keep up with the news again. After school, I do my paperwork and eventually make dinner. I usually watch tv and get my lunch ready for the next day. I am trying not to be a tv junkie, but a little familiar noise just makes the place feel more homely. I really feel like an adult now that I make most of my own decisions and live more independently. I am still surrounded by godly people who have helped me feel like I am at home. Among everything, I have learned some about flexibility and the surprises life throws at you, but overall it is awesome. I am guessing this experience will fly by, but I am enjoying it for the time being. Well back to the Super Bowl. Though I am not exactly happy with the turn out, at least the Steelers did not make it again this year. Also the Ryan Lochte Olympic commercial reminds me that the London 12 is upon us, so what is not to love?
