Patience...

not something I possess a lot of.

However, people say that patience is a virtue.  I'm not quite sure what that means (never really have known...) but today, I'm coming up with a new saying:

Patience is the hardest thing ever, but everything will happen in God's time. So, sit down, be quiet, and enjoy the ride.

These past few days have really been a whirlwind for me.  Last Thursday, I was made aware of a job opening at another school in my district.  I contacted the principal, and he asked me to submit my resume. I rushed home, turned it in, and tried to wait patiently.  Friday, while at school, I got a message delivered to me to call the principal's secretary where the opening was.  I found a spare second (rather quickly...) and got an interview for Tuesday!  I rushed home for this past weekend (already had plans for wedding dress shopping!!) and then turned right around to head back to Anderson on Monday night.  Tuesday, I awoke to a "blizzard" (or so for central Indiana) and ice storm.  I rushed around, and made it to the interview with time to spare!!  I wasn't sure what to expect, but when I walked in the conference room, there were about eight teachers and the principal all there to interview me! Talk about nerve racking!!  Somehow, I was able to answer each question in depth and with answers they seemed to really agree with.  I left the 30 minute interview to go to Justin's apartment and await the dreaded phone call.  I waited all day, since I knew the decision was to be made right away. However, the phone never rang.  Once it reached about 8:30, I gave up and told myself I hadn't gotten it.  This morning, at about 8:45 I was shaken awake by the vicious vibrating of my phone.  After seeing the number, I woke up in a flash and tried to seem like I hadn't just opened my eyes.  The principal called to say he was offering me the job at Stonybrook Intermediate Academy!!!  (YES, just like on Babysitter's Club! :) )I was absolutely ecstatic.  Now, I have 1 1/2 weeks to pull together my 1st classroom as well as familiarize myself with a grade level I've never worked with and prepare myself for a classroom that is notorious for it's behavior problems.  If nothing else, this year is going to be a learning experience! 


While I am thrilled to start this new page, it is also bittersweet. I'm really going to miss the teachers and staff at Liberty Park.  I've met some really wonderful people, and had some great learning experiences as well. I am glad I have had the chance to get to know these people and that they have had this impact on my life.