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We had a dance-off at school today. It was so very fun! My friend Becca and I dressed in RIDICULOUS costumes...hope someone got a photo...and choreographed a routine. hahaha So out of control, but the kids LOVED it and that's what it's all about. I can't believe some of my colleagues didn't participate. You're a Middle School teacher! It's okay to be embarrassing. It's almost your job!

After school Becca and I sat and talked to some of our friends, and even though it was about a million degrees hot in the room, it was still fun to sit there and chat for awhile with everyone an even get to play with one of the janitor's little girl. I've had a great school year overall. It's been such a learning experience, but this is what I am supposed to do with my life. I am excited that I can say I am honestly passionate about being around my students; they make each day so happy and full of joy. I miss them when I'm away from them. They can be a headache, but they are the light of my life too :) I can't wait to see how they grow and change over the next few years, and hopefully will come back and show me what successful citizens they have become. A teacher can impact the world; I know that because the students I teach are going to be world-changers!

While teaching this year I've also realized...I miss being in school myself. I'm craving to learn more about the Education Field and more specifically Reading Instruction. It's driving me crazy that I really haven't written a paper or taken a test in over a year. I know it might seem weird because a year ago I couldn't wait to be finished with school. However, I miss my brain being filled-up to the brim, thinking, and explaining. Now, I have plenty to do and don't miss doing work, but I do miss learning and being surrounded by adults who are also learning.

Also, I've realized that I actually want to try some stuff that I never thought I would enjoy.

#1: Tennis. I want to learn to play tennis. I've mentioned this a few times and I'm not sure how to go about learning to play or learn to be good, but I want to try. I hope this is not fueled by how cute I think tennis outfits are....
#2: Rock Climbing. I know I don't seem like the type to hang off a side of a cliff (I really am scared of heights) but I'm talking indoor rock climbing. The reasons I'm scared are: I don't think I'm strong enough, the whole height thing, what if I get stuck? Hmmm...I need to think more on this one.
#3: 5K. I hate running, but it's really just because I know I'm not as good at it as my sister, Katie. She's so tiny and fluid when she runs. Maybe it's practice, maybe it's genetic, but she is a great runner and I am not. But, I want to actually do a 5K and do a good job too.
#4: Camping. I actually have always liked camping, but haven't been in a few years so I hope we get to camp a lot this summer.
#5: Trying a new church. I know I addressed this last blog, but there's a church we've been wanting to try that is a church-plant from Harvest Bible in Chicago. It's about 20 min away, but I want us to try it. The church is small during the summer (it has a large college student population) so it'll be really obvious that we're new, but I hope we actually do try this church in the next few weeks.