I haven’t blogged in some time. Too much stuff has happened since my last
blog. I made some really good friends
via a panel I did back in April. I’ve
officially done 5 of them so far! I think I deserve some kind of sash! TLG has been on my back lately about
extending my contract until December—which includes finding an apartment if I
wish to stay. Temptations all around me.
(Sarah, I and Jordan in Gelati)
My grade 1s are graduating today, it so amazing to see how
much they have grown and developed these past few months. I think I’ve learned more than they have!
I’ve grown so much as a person and teacher thanks to them. I’ve discovered that songs and movement
really help the learning process with younger kids. I’ve learned that I have a lot more patience
then I ever expected. I learned that
just about the same time you are ready to give up or lose your mind—one of them
do something that put the wind back in your sails and the glimmer back in your
eyes. It is insane how much of an
influence these kiddos had on my life! I thought them so many songs, most of
which they sang at their graduation. It
was hard fighting back the tears. What
an incredible feeling. Indescribable really.
I have just a little under a month still left at
school. My lord how time flies. I can’t
believe it is almost June already. It is so exciting thinking – wow girl, you
did it. But now the fear of where you going next kicks in. I’ve started to apply to places here and
there with no response yet. I know what
my heart of hearts wants to do so I might just figure following that? We will
see how it goes. I have my flight back
to Toronto booked for August 9th.
How long I’m actually going to stay in Canada until I move on again is
going to be rather short. How short? Only time will tell. But I’m keeping up
head up, my heart strong and my opinions open.
I really want to thank all the people back home that have
been there for me this past year. Thank
you for the support, kind words and encouragement for chasing my dream around this
crazy world of ours. I’ve really learned
to live with no regrets and change what I don’t like. If one door closes, there are millions more
that will open. View yourself with kindsight. Stop beating yourself up for things in
the past. Instead of slapping your forehead and asking “What was I thinking?”
breathe and ask: “What was I learning?”
