It's time for the obligatory Thanksgiving "I am thankful for..." post! Here we go...
I am thankful for...
1. My job. In today's economy, I am thankful to simply have a job. I can be doubly thankful that I am doing what I love. These kids are really starting to find their way into my heart. I feel like they're my little brothers and sisters. I want to protect them and see them do well. I get genuinely disappointed when they're in trouble, and I get just excited as they do (and sometimes more) when they are successful. We still have rough days every now and then, but there's a mutual respect and understanding there that carries us through most things. I like knowing that, when they have issues, they feel comfortable enough to come to me to talk. I also like knowing that choir is the reason why lots of my students come to school every day. It's so cool to feel like I've already made some kind of difference. My vice principal came to observe me on Wednesday for my KTIP internship program that I have to complete to get an official Kentucky teaching license. She is the toughest evaluator we have at our school. I got a perfect score. I am thankful for the education I received at DePauw and the people that I met along the way. Patrice Villines, Debbie Prather, Gabriel Crouch, Jay White, Craig Pare, Cindy Johnson-- You have been fabulous mentors, and I will always thank my lucky stars that we crossed paths.
2. My friends. I've got to try to personally thank each of you for putting up with me. I love you guys, and I am so thankful that we are friends. Nickie, Scott, Margaret, LC, Palmer, Merwin, Sarah M, Riggs, Moss Moss, Martin, James, Andrew, Jared, Sara, Renee, Tricia... I know I must be leaving some people out. Maybe I should just say Alpha Chi Omega, Fiji, and the DePauw School of Music! Love you guys!
3. My family. Love ya. Couldn't make it a day without ya. Let's eat turkey! 'Nuff said.
4. My cat- Love you, Elphie Boo!
5. Caleb. He's pretty cool, and he has great hair.
6. My apartment
7. My church(es)
8. Starbucks coffee
:-) Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!
