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):
- 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.
- 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.
