Summer is finally drawing to a close. So many memories swirl in my head. Many new trails blazed in such a short time.
Everyone know I am not back to teaching. I have to say, I didn't leave Administration because I didn't like it. I left Administration because I needed to have a life outside of my job. Talking about state reports and who yelled at me on a daily basis is really not my idea of how I want to live the rest of my life. I was raised that if you aren't passionate about doing something, why are you doing it? That became a key part of my decision.
Now that I'm back in music, it is completely amazing. I smile more. I get up and am excited to see my students and teach my favorite subject in the world. It is so fun to stand in front of 80 students and teach them about being passionate with their music. I think the coolest thing is to take all of Dad's advice from coaching and apply it to the classroom. "Never give up on the kids." "Don't take things so personally." And trying to go above and beyond for the kids. Isn't that what teaching is all about?
So, was it worth it? Absolutely.
I have also rekindled my love of being in the country. I have always loved going "home," but now that I have more time, I spend a lot more time at "home." I enjoy doing the things Dad taught me and teaching my kids the same stuff. I love it. Jeeping, gardening, porch swinging, and four-wheeling. All awesome. It makes me feel as close to him as I can be.
