The past six months of my life have been filled with new endeavors. I bought a house, fixed almost the entire house (with my now husband), got a dog, got engaged, gave up a dog, got a new dog, and most recently-got married. All in six months. You would think things would start to calm down, but that isn't how life works. The same weekend I was getting married, I also had to make a decision about what school I want to work at next year (first time I've ever had a choice). This was a difficult process because both schools and principals are EXCELLENT leaders! Ahhh! But I made a choice. And in the middle of all that, I also made the decision that I want to pursue a doctorate in education. Which means, I will be taking the GRE in a little over a month. AHHH (again)!
My life has changed drastically in the course of the last six months and I think it will continue to change. My home is now filled with a husband (still getting used to saying "husband"), two cats, and one dog. It seems as if it is perpetually dirty and chaotic and sometimes I long for the days when I had carpet and no dog wanting my constant attention. There are days when I wish I could sink my toes into some carpet instead of paw print covered hardwood floors (especially after rainy days when I just finished mopping the day before). But then when my husband is home and I am surrounded by the small "zoo" of furry friends, I smile and think how lucky I am. Much has changed both personally and professionally for me in a short amount of time. I feel things are starting to move upwards and onwards which is a stark comparison to where I was not so very long ago. If you have been following my blog, then you know how hard the last few years have been for me as a teacher. But I am hopeful, thankful, and blessed for all the change that has come my way and I know the best is yet to come.
