Focus on "What Is" and not "What If!"

The pounds are coming off:)

It feels like summer and I love it! I'm currently looking for a summer job and getting more in depth into my exercise plan, I've joined a walking group and I plan on doing more yoga to help me relax. So far I've lost about 30 pounds and I hope to lose at least another 25 by the end of summer. I am really excited about the possibilities of being a slimmer me because I have been a heavy girl, all of my life. I don’t want to be paper thin but I want to be smaller and healthy, no matter what size I end up at.

Today, I went to visit my new school and to assess my new classroom. It is a good size and has a lot of wall space. I've been on Pinterest getting some decor ideas! It all feels so surreal to actually have a secure spot in JCPS for next year, God is good! I am still praying that I am following Gods right direction for me because there is a possibility that I can go back to my original position.

The decision to stay and the decision to leave both have so many pros and cons. I am not going to worry myself about what could happen and focus on what is happening. I am full of excitement and nervousness about next year. I have all summer to prepare myself and immerse myself in decorating my room. 

I miss my babies! I think I’m going through some kind of teacher withdrawal process. Although it was a tough first few months, I feel in love with those kids. Those were my babies,lol! Still, whatever I am going through has not stopped this feeling of relief that I have. I am glad for this break because working at that school was difficult at times because of the unprofessional behavior of some of my coworkers. I won’t go into detail about some of the things that I endured during my time there but I will say it has made me a stronger person and a better Christian. Enduring the nasty gossip has taught me to ignore and hold my head up, despite what a HATER has to say! I’m fabulous, beautiful, talented, and going places and sometimes that is a lot for a miserable person to take in and that’s the tea, hunny.

Until the next time that life has checked me,

-T

PS. 31 more days until the Beyonce concert! I'm excited, umm its Beyonce, who wouldnt be? #DiddyBop

The End Is Near

My first class is almost history; I am sad and excited at the same time. I am sad to see my students leave and excited to finally have a full time teaching position for the new school year. Last Thursday, my class had their closing ceremony and it was a big hit. I am still smiling at how much fun my students and their parents had.

I was surprised by a parent with the most amazing card and words of encouragement. Its moments like that that let me know I am making a difference. I am holding back tears, as I think about how much my students have grown and how much I have grown. When God puts you in difficult situations, it is only to shape you into the person that he wants you to be.

 

 

We did our own rendition of this for the parents! Talk about a hilarious time!

I can’t thank this parent enough because she has been the best! She was my Parent of the Year and I will truly miss her. I’m getting a little emotional! Before I became a teacher, I was never this emotional. This job is mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausting at times but I LOVE IT!!!

It’s Sunday and I missed Church to give my sister a ride to work. I have done my laundry, shucked some corn, washed my car, went shopping, applied to my dream job for the Summer, and watched Mulan! The amazingness of this day can only get better! I love Torrid and Mulan, OMG!!!!!

Until the next time that life has checked me,
-T

Enjoying the Lemons of Life

Hi. 
I have so much to share with you.
Let’s get started:)

When you heard from me last, I revealed that I was overstaffed here in the Louisville Public School System. Meaning that for the following year, I was not guaranteed a job in the Early Childhood department. I stayed positive and didn’t let this news deter me from finishing this year strong and enjoying what I love to do. Staying positive in any situation does a world of good because....... I now have a new position for the upcoming school year. (Praise Break)

About two weeks after my blog post, I got a call from a school on the mandatory transfer list that I compiled. This first school was Maupin Elementary, a great school by the way. They called Tuesday and gave me an interview for Wednesday. I went to the interview and I was myself! I rocked that interview; I just knew I did because I had that feeling! That feeling that makes you smile when you walk, add a little pep to it, and say, "You go girl!" to yourself. I left the interview and was on my way to my current school and my pants split! LOL! They literally ripped apart and I still have no idea why because I have lost about 30 pounds! After panicking for 10 seconds, I laughed in my car for a good ten minutes. Luckily my grandmother lives a few blocks away from Maupin, so I had enough time to run there and get a change of pants. By the way my granny is smaller than me and I fit into a pair of her pants! Go me! (I would like to take this time, to encourage you to put a diva bag in your trunk! A diva bag contains an extra set of clothes, jewelry, and toiletries. Just in case you happen to split your pants, lol.)

Anywhoo, fast forward! At around 1pm that same day, JCPS called my classroom and told me that I was recommended for hire to teach Kindergarten at Maupin Elementary for the 2013-2014 school year. Um, Yes, I accept!!!! God is so good and I can’t even explain what he will do for you, when you give him all of your trust because that is exactly what I did and look at what he did for me. (Praise Break #2) To go in and get a position on my first interview just lets me know how much I have grown! I can’t thank God enough for what he has done because many of my friends have not gotten hired yet. This is still something very scary for so many people, yet I have been blessed with a light at the end of the tunnel. 

I am a living testimony that when you trust in God and you leave him in charge of guiding you to your destiny, only good things will come out of it. 
                                                         
Until the next time that life has checked me,
-T
P.S. I will be back tomorrow to share some more of my recent experiences as a Pre-Kinder Teacher. I have posted my last two bulletin boards for your viewing pleasure:)