First, Love Yourself

Sometimes, significant events of my life play in my memory like a movie. Certain things can trigger them. For instance, I just heard a song that reminded me of the last day I saw my ex-husband before we moved in separate directions. We had met at our then apartment to go through things, sort out what was mine and what was his, in effect compartmentalizing our relationship into material things. It was actually the first time in years we had been able to stand in the same room and have a civil conversation. I then drove him to the bus stop, and as he was getting out of the car, he accidentally said "I love you," an old habit from when we were together. He realized his mistake, and although I pretended not to hear, I saw him in the rearview mirror standing there and watching as I drove away from him. I remember that moment of my life as clearly as if it had happened yesterday. It's not necessarily the most pleasant part of my memory, but it was a defining moment in my life, ...

Well, the glow from graduation is beginning to fade, and I am realizing that I actually have a Bachelors degree. I have had a couple of weeks off now, and I think I'm ready to dive back in and get to work. A lot of things have happened in regards to school all at once today. My head is still spinning, but it's kind of a good feeling. For starters, I had an interview at the school I may potentially be placed at for student teaching today. I left the interview excited and renewed about both why I was becoming a teacher and about the age group I want to teach. Not long after leaving the interview, I received an email from them indicating that I should have a placement there by the end of the day tomorrow. Part of the reason it's so exciting is that I will have the opportunity to be an employee of the district as a substitute teacher while I'm doing my student teaching and practicum. This means I can make some money and do my Masters at the same time! It really is a blessin...