Whenever I think of September, I kind of think of new beginnings. This is typically the month where things start. School years, leases, even the beginning of Fall - quite possibly my favorite season. This next week I will start at my new job and although I have felt a lot of stress thinking and preparing for it, I am also very relieved that I have this job. As I sat through the orientation last week I got the sense that this school district truly cares about the students and that there will be many opportunities for me to grow professionally and become a better teacher. The fact that I became motivated and excited for the next year was evidence to me that this is going to be a good experience for me.
There have been a few moments in the past week where I have felt overwhelmed and didn't know quite what to do or where to start. When I woke up this morning, I just took a deep breath and told myself, "one thing at a time!" I can only do so much, and I know that is enough. That is a wonderful realization to come to.
So this Labor Day will hopefully not be too labor intensive for me. I hope to spend a couple of hours on some last minute things that I need to do, and then get outside and enjoy this beautiful day. The humidity is not quite as bad as it was earlier this summer and there is a slight breeze. I can't wait to get out there!
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You're a brave woman to start at a new school again. Are you still in Boston? I'm thinking of making the trek out east - I think it would be a great change. Hope your first few days have been great. Hard to believe another school year is here!
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