The last couple days have made me feel really excited about what is to come. A meeting with my advisor has confirmed my confidence in my dissertation work, and made me feel that I am not only prepared to do my proposal next month, but should do well with the rest of the process. I am also set for my job for the coming year- forms are filled out and keys are checked out and on my keychain- and will be working with my advisor doing work I enjoy with people I already know and like. Tuesday I am meeting with the coordinator of services for English language learners at the high school to set up a practicum for the coming year. Plans are starting to be made for camp get-togethers and reunions. There has also been some wrapping up- finishing and preparing to present a program evaluation, girls' nights out as people return to town, and projects around the house that were supposed to be done months ago :) Of course, sitting out there is the big project, finalizing my internship site list and starting the application. That will start soon too.
When I was a teacher this was my favorite week of the year. It is the week before the children arrive but the teachers are at work setting up their classrooms. It was when I would create lesson plans, get my class list, and write my students' names on their desks, on bulletin boards, on their cubbies. I loved it so much because of the anticipation of who my students might be and what the school year could be come. I don't get to do that anymore, but this school year brings so much of its own anticipation- completing a dissertation, finding an internship, completing my time at A&M. It has the potential to be one of the best years of my life. So, I am sad to lose the laziness of summer, but the hard work of fall and spring will bring amazing rewards. Bring it on :)
When I was a teacher this was my favorite week of the year. It is the week before the children arrive but the teachers are at work setting up their classrooms. It was when I would create lesson plans, get my class list, and write my students' names on their desks, on bulletin boards, on their cubbies. I loved it so much because of the anticipation of who my students might be and what the school year could be come. I don't get to do that anymore, but this school year brings so much of its own anticipation- completing a dissertation, finding an internship, completing my time at A&M. It has the potential to be one of the best years of my life. So, I am sad to lose the laziness of summer, but the hard work of fall and spring will bring amazing rewards. Bring it on :)
From a gate outside the castle of Chapultepec, Mexico City
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It is my favorite time of year too :) Anticipation mixed with a little fear is an emotion I become more comfortable with age.
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