Summer has come and gone, and I have so much to show for it. I wanted this summer to be one where I go see something new, do something different, and strengthen relationships. And I accomplished everything that I wanted plus more. Not that I got every single wish, but I truly tasted and savored what life had to offer me over the past few months, and it feels amazing. There have been problems, and there have been some bad days and weeks, but overall, I had the loveliest summer I've had in a very long time.
With student teaching beginning, life is going to change once again. I know better than to say it will all get back to normal once it's over, because life has been in continual flux for years now, and this will only add to the likelihood of more change. There will be good days and bad ones. And I will draw upon the happy summer memories to make me smile on the rough days as I make my way through to the next phase.
So glad you had a lovely summer, with time to taste and savor (my OLW) many fun things. Those memories will make you smile as you face your next phase. Beginning your student teaching? That's an exciting time. What grade level?
ReplyDeleteSeventh grade English! :)
DeleteSummer just seems to go by so fast but I am glad you to taste and savor it. Good luck with your student teaching. I hope you have wonderful experience.
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by and for the good luck wish. I will need all the luck I can get!
DeleteIt warms my heart to read of a summer well spent, especially a summer before a new, incredible journey. Best of luck with student teaching! Mine led to my first teaching job - I hope the same for you!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I appreciate you taking time to read my little slice of life.
DeleteSummer memories will last if you let them linger in the corners of your mind. In the meantime, stroll over to http://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2014/08/a-slice-of-life-recalling-words-to.html to read a poem about the essence of a teacher to charge you up for the fall.
ReplyDeleteIf you care to reflect /write on summer serenity for a global online gallery, please look at http://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2014/07/exploring-summertime-serenity.html. Have a wonderful August.