A Return to the Words

Dear Readers,

That's right. It's me. 

The girl who hasn't written anything since August. 

The girl who was really good at posting once a month about her life and showing you her puppy. 

The girl who REALLY wanted to be good at this whole blogging thing.

The girl who REALLY wanted to be trendy and hip and totally cute with her little journal of life on the internets.

The girl who is such a human. 

That girl is BACK.

I have missed writing, posting pictures, and attempting to make you laugh and I am tired of torturing myself with thoughts like, "well no one was reading it anyway" or "they probably didn't even notice that I left for awhile.."

Now I'm just telling myself,

WHO CARES. 

No one is perfect - ESPECIALLY on the internets. HA

When I last wrote, I was going to school and working with kids. Oh my friends - so much has changed but at the same time not much has.

Let's just jump into it - my life. 

(I found this little quote on Pinterest tonight and it sparked this whole post.)

Sometimes doing what's best for us can be the greatest decision we'll ever make.

S C H O O L

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Speaking of what's best for me...

I am currently taking a break from the higher education adventure.

Some adventures are just too...hard.

I won't lie to you - I need time to figure out how to human. 

Going to school was proving to be a task that was too grueling for me. 

I will go back, I will graduate, and I will pursue a career.

But for now, I have closed the books and opened a new chapter.

J O B

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In November I applied and interviewed for a position at an elementary school in Blue Springs.

The school was looking for a Paraprofessional in their K-2 Special Education classroom.

They chose me.

Talk about a God thing. I am not certified, had no real paraprofessional experience, and had never worked in the district. I can say that the interview went well, and I prayed - a lot. 

I explained to the principal and her assistant that yes, I'm taking a break from school but I still want to pursue my passion for Special Education. I want to pursue my passion for kids and for education. This job is the perfect fit. It is not the perfect job - my perfect job would be laying on the beach with a fruity drink in my hand. No it's not perfect, but it is where I am supposed to be right now.

I have learned so much in the three short months that I have been there.

 I've learned about myself, about education, and about LIFE.

This job has changed me.

I now go to bed before 10:30 - sometimes before 10:00.
I have never loved weekends more.

 I have a new appreciation for the couch at home. 

I also somehow love that puppy of mine even more. 

I'm learning and really enjoying the ride.

I am really glad I've returned to writing all the words.

xoxo,

H

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