It's been a long time...

Hi there! I can't believe I haven't logged in and blogged sine JULY! Most of it was due to the fact that my computer died this summer, so I bought myself a new computer as a Christmas gift! YAY! I'm so happy to be back. Like seriously I am. I should've found another way to get back here and give updates of what's going on in my teacher life, but using my telephone and tablet just seemed more risky. There has been some changes since the last school year which has helped me in many ways. Ways that will support my growth personally, mentally and spiritually. Some of these changes have been a bit challenging guys, but part of me asked for it in order to embrace this growth. I realized that in order to grow you have to do things that are outside of your comfort zone or that you're afraid of doing. It sounded a lot better when I recently read it in Shonda Rhimes NY Times bestseller Year of Yes. Shonda clearly gets me.


One thing I did was buy my first home this summer. Whoop whoop! I didn't buy the home because I thought I would grow mentally, spiritually and personally, it was just time for me to purchase my own place. I am so proud of this milestone and to say that I'm a homeowner. I'm not too proud of some of these bills though but it's a part of the growth, right? Adults have bills when they own homes...or even rent. Although I bought it this summer I am not done decorating...sadness. There's a whole room that still has boxes and bags filled with things that really just need to be thrown away. I'm such a hoarder. Don't you hate hoaders? You ever watched that show? I didn't. Because I hate hoarders. Just not myself.

In addition to buying a home, I began graduate school for my doctorate in Language and Literacy. While working on my masters I took a course called Development of Language and Literacies and it was literally my favorite graduate course, besides Modern English Grammar which was actually an undergraduate course that I had to take in grad school. Currently, I'm only taking one course per semester and trust me that's all I need to do while working a full time job with little humans who are being taught how to learn like adults.

So, I also transferred to a new school. No, I was not required to move. No, I did not have major issues at my other school that forced me to leave. If I wanted, I literally could have stayed. Shucks, my principal was willing to put me in a different grade level to encourage me to stay. By moving to this new school, I've met some awesome new people, attended an awesome technology conference this summer and made some realizations that I'll probably share later within the school year. Although there has been some good, I'm not sure how I feel about this decision of moving now, but I made it and prayerfully I'll finish it strong. Growth, remember?

For two years at my previous school I had the chance to spearhead the school's Winter Performance which was great since performance and entertainment are right up my alley (I studied theatre, if you didn't know). Last year was even better since I spearheaded the event and wrote and directed a skit. This year at my church I wrote and directed another play, which was also an amazing experience. In addition to all of this, I also began volunteering at a local theatre in my community. Yeah, I have enjoyed every bit of working in different facets of this field, even if it's on a small playing field. It's the fact that I'm able to work in this field that I've always loved.

But as I've said there has been plenty of changes since I've last blogged with you guys. Changes that will help me move further along in areas that'll help me move ahead in my personal life and career life. Changes that will promote growth.