I'm ready

I can't believe that January 14 is basically here. I woke up this morning at 7:30am and realized that in 24 hours I will be in my classroom getting set for the day--mind blown. Here's a picture of part of the classroom that I will be working in:

The last couple weeks have sent me on a roller coaster of emotions ranging from joy and excitement to terror and anxiety. Overall though, I feel certain that these are the emotions I'm supposed to be feeling going into a career that I've prepared for and dreamed about since my first day of college.

I remember how when I first saw the year 2013 pop up on the screen at midnight on New Year's Day, my first thoughts were, I finally made it--I made it to the year of change. I was filled with so much expectancy and excitement regarding student teaching, graduating, and starting a real job--all the things that 2013 will bring. And! It will bring so much more! I realize the transition will be another roller coaster of its own, but once again, I have to think that it is time and God is going to take me step by step through all of it.

E Middle School are you ready to learn from me? Because I'm certainly ready to learn from you.