It's November, can you believe it????

Hello!

It is November 11th-Happy Veteran's Day. Today, in the northeast is it kind of gray and kind of sunny. The temperature is in the 40's. There is no school.

I am almost finished with my masters program at a local college. In four weeks, I'll have finished my course work and will be awaiting the beginning of my student teaching experience. I cannot believe how quickly this year past. Eleven months ago I was scared to try this new experience. Today, I stand amazed.

This year, I learned so much. I learned so much about educating children. There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes with teaching children. I learned so much about myself too. I never, ever thought, I could "do it all," but I had to. Everyday brought pressure and responsibilities. I continued to do my PT work while going to school full time. I also had to care for my family. I took 18 credits of course work in the spring and fall semesters and 12 credits over the summer. It was amazing.

Now with 4 weeks left to go, I'm a little unnerved. What am I going to do with all the spare time? I'm looking forward to getting back into my writing routine. I also intend to get back to my meditation and my son, husband and I would like to take a Yoga class.

Still...I'm going to miss the learning environment...as a student. I made so many new and interesting friends this year. Some of them were returning students like me, others were young, fresh faced graduates from college eagerly pursuing their masters programs. I met and enjoyed getting to know my professors, many of whom were my peers. I am going to miss all of it so much.

Well, truly there is not much more I wanted to write about today. I just felt like checking in. I hope that you have had a full year with lots of opportunities to learn and meet new people too.

Have hope,
Donna