What September Means to Me

It is Friday evening and I am relaxing! Tonight my thoughts turn to the fact that it is September and what that means to me.

A few years ago, this night would mean I was exhausted. It is the first week for school and for a long time I had my own classroom. I was a full time teacher. I love being a teacher. It is a gift to be in a classroom working with children. No two days are alike, just as no two students are alike. The impact I have had on students is overwhelming, empowering, and very humbling! I miss it!

I currently am a substitute teacher and I also just started a part time job in retail. This new job is exciting, I like working with people and helping them. I love clothes and fashion, so this job is a perfect fit! I am still quite new and I am learning, but I love it!

I have been working as a substitute teacher for the past four years. This will be my 5th year. At times, this is a lonely job! I am rarely in the same school two days in a row, I eat lunch alone, and the students do not realize I am educated with a masters' degree. I have made friends with some staff and other substitute teachers. I am an outgoing person and will talk to anyone, which helps!

What is the point of all this rambling? Expressing my feelings, I suppose! I feel a little sadness that I am not feeling exhausted from a first week back to teaching. Also, a little happy that I was lucky enough to swim today while my teacher friends were stuck in school teaching. I also feel excited that I will be back at my second job tomorrow. I am not so excited about subbing, but I like being in a classroom so I continue

On this first Friday in September, I sit and ponder. Well, I also get to relax! That's is nice!