Irony

After looking at my last post I had to laugh. Right next to my giant bold complaint I saw my little pic that says "Bee Happy."  After noticing that I realized that instead of complaining I should do something.  After all complaining doesn't normally get you anywhere.  My complaint was in reference to trying to get some online applications finished up.  The only portion left to complete was my reference letters.  Long story short after asking quite a few people to write one for me I only received one. (Thank you Dial.  I appreciated it.)  I have too much pride to beg people to do things for me so, I have decided to do what I do best...look for the hidden sign or meaning behind the situation.

I have been EXTREMELY fulfilled with most parts of my teaching career. 

I loved building little self sufficient people out of my kindergartners. 

 I loved the problem solving. 

I loved the excitement that filled their eyes when I exposed them to something new. 

 I loved the camaraderie that was established between myself and some of my co-workers.  (there were some days that it felt like you were in the trenches and you had to rely on peers to pull you through) 

Most of all I loved using my imagination and my kiddos to create learning experiences.

With all that being said I have had some major gripes about education especially certain aspects of it.  There has always been a part of me that wondered what else I could do.  I initially began college with the intent of becoming a nurse.  This intent was a direct result of my fascination with pregnancy and the whole birthing process.  Then for some reason or another I took a different road. I have also fancied being a counselor, dental hygienist, graphic or floral designer, sales rep (for what I have no idea,) a hair stylist/make-up artist and a dolphin trainer.  Okay, the dolphin trainer thing was when I was 12 but I don't want to discount any of my ideas.   

I suppose that the lesson I was supposed to learn from this is to consider other paths.   I am fairly certain that I am not going to become a dolphin trainer.  I am also fairly certain that I'm not going back to school to get another bachelor's degree.  

Where exactly that leaves me I don't know yet.  I just hope that whoever is in the next path I take (be it education or something completely different) is ready for me.  I am a damn good time and they had best be prepared for me.