Thoughts from a first year teacher on paper-- 7th year in the classroom
When I was younger, I pictured my life doing mission trips around the world and leisure traveling. I honestly feel this is true living, at least for me. It was the only goal I had for my future. As I was still trying to figure out what to do after high school, I picked up a teacher's assistant job in the meantime. Three years later I started traveling the world, like I promised my younger self. It was then, at a school in Thailand, where I realized I wanted to teach for the rest of my life (on top of the amazing students and wonderful experiences I had while being a teacher's assistant). I wanted a job where I could still be myself, have a reasonable schedule, and a home life. By being a teacher, I know Monday through Friday I'll be home by four o' clock, still go shopping, meet up with a friend, or clean my house, have some wine and relax. I can enjoy the weekends, and invest in my spirituality, physical and mental health. I truly love teaching...