This "NEW" Life

It has been nearly a month since I have made a post. I wouldn't say my life has completely changed, but it definitely is different. I am a busy little bee! The first 3 weeks of school I was there almost every day from 7 am to 8 or 9 at night. This fourth week, I started taking things home with me. Some of my FB friends know, but I was so zapped of energy that I just needed to work from home on my comfy couch and then I could take naps when I needed. How I am able to do everything I do is beyond me, but it gets done. I try to remember to say prayers every morning and evening and life is better when I read the scriptures every day, particularly in the morning before my day starts.

I have 34 children in my class. All of them are wonderful. Some days are tougher than others for them, but they are fantastic kids! As a teacher there is so much stress to get things done, but when looking at these kids realization hits and school needs to be fun and interactive and not all "business" like the stress that some teachers experience time from time. That last sentence may not make much sense, but it makes sense to me.

Since school started, I haven't done much for me. I got my hair done one evening, I watched Anne of Green Gables another evening and I went to the Greek Festival last night. I have done other little things here and there, but nothing huge or substantial. Since I am working around 70 hours a week, I really do enjoy my mini breaks.

I am also planning fun things like going to see The Lion King (which I am not planning at all!), making a trip to WI to see my friend and to see a hockey game, and possibly a trip to SLC over Christmas. I know I probably shouldn't, but I miss traveling so very much! I remember taking 2-4 trips a year whether by car or plane. The last time I have flown on a plane was in November 2009 for my friend's wedding in Wisconsin. The last 2 road trips were January 2010 to Zion National Park for 3 or 4 days and to Phoenix in December 2010/January 2011 for 5 days. For a girl who loves to travel, I feel like I am making up for lost time.

So... fun times are ahead. :) I am enjoying this new life that I am experiencing. It is definitely different, but definitely for the better!