Thanks for Making Me a Fighter...

Most people make New Year's Resolutions.  I have to admit, I rarely, if ever have done this.  Sure I have my own set of goals that I want to, or are already working on, but I find it silly to make new goals just because it's a new year.  I think we should always be working on improving ourselves, and even though sometimes I lose sight of what I really want in life, I usually find my way back eventually (maybe not as quickly as I'd like).

I've recently found myself going through some hard situations.....some easier to solve and see the end result than others. I've been a lot more emotional and/or contemplative lately.  I find I'm re-evaluating my life....where I am now, how far I've come, and where I want to be.  I know I'm a lot stronger and a better person for the trials I have gone through.  I'm still growing and learning from my mistakes, but I'm not giving up, and I'm going to keep picking myself up and fighting through it......though some days are a HELL of a lot harder than others!

Changes

I like to have a schedule every day, and know what to expect....overall.  I like feeling comfortable in my surroundings.  I hate change!!  If I have to move, or change something drastic in my life I will flip out.  I'm a creature of habit and I'm happy with it.  Recently I've had a lot of change starting to happen in my life.

Last week I found out I will be teaching 2nd grade next year.  I've been teaching 3rd grade for 9 years, and 4th grade for 2 years before that, and I'm quite comfortable where I am.  When I heard I'd be moving to 2nd I didn't flip out....I didn't even panic.  Weird!  I was very calm, and when my principal asked if I would change grades I told her I would willingly teach 2nd.  I feel good about my decision. I didn't question what I should do.  I didn't flip out or regret it afterwards.  I KNEW that 2nd grade was the right choice for me.  I think things happen for a reason, sometimes good things come out of bad experiences, and sometimes even better things come out of changing just a few things around in your life.  I've found that change is not always a bad thing.....sometimes it's just the thing you need.