My Life Has Become Outrageous...

So...I was really starting to feel like I had everything figured out.  I recently got a new job working for a brand-new school, Duval Charter at Southside, as a Curriculum Research Teacher--a pretty big step forward in my career.  So I've definitely started to feel like I'm hot stuff.  

And then things started making me realize that no matter what my fancy title is, I'm still an idiot.  Recent reminders:

• While sitting in on a meeting, I reach into my purse for a pen.  A penis straw flies out of my purse (from a bachelorette party) and rolls to the middle of the table...I retrieve it and make no eye contact for the remainder of the two hours.
  
• I got a speeding ticket 5 seconds from my house for going 2 miles over the speed limit.  So I had to pay a ridiculous fine and take online driver's ed.
  
• I'm addicted to "Keeping Up With The Kardashians."  I don't know how it started, but I'm not happy.
  
• I'm 80% sure I broke my toe on the recycling bin today.  That's what I get for being "green."
  
• While getting my hair cut recently, the hairdresser kept saying "moolay."  I had no idea what she was talking about and she kept saying it.  Finally, I realized she meant mullet.  At first I thought she was doing it on purpose--you know, like "Tar-jay," but no...she was serious.
  
• Oh yeah, and I kicked the lady giving me a pedicure right in the heart.  She laughed it off, thank the Lord, but I felt like an absolute piece of trash.

This is what it looks like to have your life together.

I understand that this is just a bunch of first-world problems.  Regardless, I'm glad that when I start to get a big head, life takes me down a few notches.  

Well Hello There!

It has been a minute, folks. And it's deployment time again, so I feel like I should start up this badboy once again.  As a means of reintroducing my life, here are a few of the highlights from my time away (in no particular order):

• We Got a Great Dane!

• Ohmygosh...her name is Atti (I wanted to name her Atticus, but she's a girl, so no dice).  She poops as big as a person, but she also is a fantastic snuggler, so I can't complain.  At 4 months old, she's 50 pounds, so we have a big girl on our hands.  Don't worry, pictures will follow in future posts, of course.

• I Was Named Teacher of the Year!

• I am so, so honored to have reached a huge milestone so early in my career.  The most rewarding aspect is being recognized by my peers for all of my hard work.  I honestly didn't think anyone had noticed. 

• I Got a New Job!

• Okay, this one is a little bittersweet, because I am super sad to be leaving Forrest.  But I was offered the job of Curriculum Coach at a new local charter school and I am excited for the year ahead.  I have no idea what I'm doing as it's working with mostly elementary students, but I like bright colors and love to play with stuffed animals, so I feel like I'll be okay.

• I Stopped Losing My Mind!

• I conquered my panic attacks through a combination of medication, yoga, and meditation.  I'm so thankful to have not had an anxiety-related issue since August, but I'm also a little nervous about freaking out again having so much time alone.  Thankfully, I feel like I've learned a lot of management strategies that will help me out.  Yay!

I'm excited for what the upcoming 7 months have in store for me and my animal family.  I have a few adventures planned (horseback riding, belly dancing classes, and other nonsense), so stay tuned for future updates.