It's been a long month and a half since I've written on here. I haven't done nearly as many things with my summer as I had wanted to, and fall semester is fast approaching.
Good news though: I HAVE A JOB!
After it was suggested by a couple friends, and after a long-term opportunity offered itself, I finally checked out a popular company for substitute teaching. Because my friend requested that I sub for her during a long absence, I got hired without much trouble. I'll start soon, and I've already met one of the classes I'll be teaching. Thankfully, I've been able to meet the principal and my future co-workers several times, and I can be in fairly constant communication with the friend I'll be covering. There will be just a few days of overlap with my current job, and no scheduling problems between them.
I keep switching between wild excitement and paralyzing anticipation. The training from my friend and interacting with the class today have been reassuring. Sometimes I'm afraid that I won't be good enough, but I am so, SO excited to be working in an environment where I can make a difference in the world. I haven't even taught yet, and my head is already buzzing with questions and ideas about what I can learn and how I can continue to be involved. That's pretty exciting.
I feel a little less overwhelmed compared to earlier this week. I'm still not entirely sure what to expect, but I feel good about moving this direction in my life and career. We'll have to see where it goes!
