I love that feeling when things are getting ready to start. School will be starting in a mere two weeks, but my duties start next week with a pre-camp for our incoming ninth graders. I've been thinking about school all summer and collecting useful ideas, articles, etc as I do every summer. Just lately I've been working on lesson planning and organizing for the upcoming school year because when they (adminstration) say they'll give you time to plan, what they really mean is they'll give you time for more meetings.
Nevertheless, the sense of anticipation that I have is a nervous, excited, stomach-blender sort of feeling that makes me happy to be alive. Having a purpose is why the relaxed (?) days of summer are so sweet. It's that light to the dark, salty to the sweet--the career balances out everything else. As much as I love being with my kids and being able to read or watch a movie or go shopping whenever I want, I also love the work. Even my name means "hard worker," so I guess it was pre-ordained that I enjoy working.
My classroom is sitting empty (and dusty, no doubt) and all my stuff is in storage in the teacher's work room, just waiting for me to come and get it. I'm full of nervous energy, waiting for it to start, wanting to GO!!! But still enjoying the summer too. I have plenty of projects to do at home, but then I always do. Soon it will be time, but for now I need to sit back, breathe and enjoy the time I have with my kids and husband.
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