Update anyone?

I know it’s been awhile. I don’t even have an excuse really. But the reality has begun to sink in…

For the past few weeks, I’ve listened to D talk about her reluctancy to leave. In my mind, occassionally out loud, I voice my frustration. I don’t feel that way, I’d say. I don’t mind leaving, I’m ready to move on. I thought it made me into a bad person, like I didn’t care about my students or what I was doing.

Then, we had our TFA alumni welcome meeting….and conversation. D says TFA always knows when to hit us at our weakest and I’m beginning to think she’s right. I started crying, talking about my experiences here. Plus, one of my former students wrote an essay about how I’ve helped him become more responsible and the teacher he has now showed it to me.

It’s surreal to realize that two years of my life is coming to an end. I say that, like that, because nothing I ever do will be this hard or this memorable. That I won’t see these kids faces everyday, or see them grow up into the adults I imagine them to be. I won’t get to hear gossip about their lives, or tell them my stories. I know they will be in good hands next year, because I know all the 8th grade history teachers and they’re excellent.

I’ll be talking about this for awhile (kinda like London for those of you who remember) so bare with me.

But you know me, always about moving on…

I HAVE A PLACE TO LIVE!!!! I (hopefully) will be living with two guys named Vince and Isaac (27 & 26 respectively). They have a tri-level house in Chandler, about 12 miles from ASU. They already have a bull terrier puppy named Lily (isn’t that cute? Lily and Layla). Plus, they are giving me my own bathroom and, the best part, I can keep all my furniture!! We are in negotiations now, so I’ll be giving out the address once I know for sure. I’M NOT MOVING BLIND!!

TAHNK YOU EVERYONE FOR THE BIRTHDAY WISHES! It was a very relaxing birthday, with lots of hugs from my students.