Living the Dream

This is a photo I posted in 2011, captioned, “I’m gonna be a teacher when I grow up.”

You guys. I chose a major I love (two majors I love!) and BOTH of the fields were hiring, and I LOVE MY JOBS!!!! I just finished my first week of teaching 6th grade, and I am just full of joy. I love my kiddos, I love the curriculum, I love the position of influence I have, I love the relationships I’m developing, I love the book we’re reading together (Esperanza Rising), I love the multi-cultural class I have. I just love what I’m doing. Life is good.

However…

Truth.

Nothing compares to the exhaustion I experienced after the mission, but let me tell you, this comes close.