+ I’ve been listening to Tristan Prettyman everyday for the last few days. She’s amazing. Listening to her songs made me realize it’s been a long time since I’ve felt so deeply for someone. TJ described her as “broken hearted but appreciative,” which I think is spot on. You can definitely hear the pain in her songs, but you can also hear the maturity and hopefulness. I wish I could remember how it feels to know someone or be with someone who makes you feel full of love, hope, and patience.
+ I had a former professor come into my class today and ask me if I got a call from Preuss. Woop! I guess they sent my resume over there. Hopefully I’ll hear from them soon. It would be absolutely amazing to teach there. As far as I know, I’m only the second person whose resume’s been sent over to them. Keeping me fingers crossed!!
+ This next year is my last year in SD for a while. I’m trying to soak up what I can of this SD lifestyle. The sun, the moon, the stars, the beach, the neighborhoods, the familiar roads, the delicious grub, the super chill people, my students…
+ For those who don’t know (and that should be most of you since I’ve only told 3 ppl), after I get my M.Ed. and teaching credential I’m taking off to go abroad for 4 years. The idea is to go to 4 different areas around the world to teach there for a year each. Right now I’m thinking Taiwan, India, Africa, and Australia. I realize that four years is a long time, I realize that these places are far away, I realize that I’m probably getting in over my head considering I’ve never left SD, but I’m so incredibly excited. What more can I ask more? I’ll get to do what I love (teach) while traveling the world, learning about different cultures, and trying different foods. I’ll get to learn about the different education systems around the world and bring the best of what I’ve seen back to America, and by working with these children, I’ll literally be leaving footprints around the world. As an ordinary person with ordinary attributes, I forget how great an impact teachers are on students’ lives.
+ Going to Fred’s tonight with Deb and Jess even though it’s Wednesday. Going to the Incubus concert tomorrow. Going to On Broadway on Saturday with EDS ppl and our friends. I’m excited. This week (finals week) has been painful, but the aforementioned events have my very very excited.
