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You guys are lucky. You get the full version, and not the edited version. So, this is me looking back at 2009. The good parts, the bad parts, the WTC parts, and anything else that falls in between. 2009 was a weird journey...so, lets take a look at it overall. There were a few overlaying factors during at least two of the parts of the year. I'll get to those parts when they come up.
I can really sum up my 2009 in three sections. The first took place during the months of January - April. This was my last semester at EIU. Also the semester of my student teaching placement. Overall, it was an interesting experience. I was immediately thrown into student teaching without any shadowing of any sorts...so i kinda felt like i had to learn things on my own. Plus i had a crazy Music Advisor. But overall things came together in the end. So, it was a good experience. A great way to end
On the College front...things changed. Being a member of CCH for 5 years, i knew the day would come when it was time for me to leave. What i didn't expect was for me to start feeling out of place (More on that in another entry). People were starting to move on and so was I. I was trying to figure out where I wanted to go in life. I still tried my best to stay involved with CCH, but ultimately, I was on my way out. So, i guess i felt like i wasn't as important as a member. Regardless, the teachings were still helpful (and avaliable via Podcast I believe) which in the end is the real reason why i went.
Finally, the other aspect was my girlfriend. Well, things between us were very bad during my last semester. I wont get into details, but it even leaked into summer.
Summer was without a doubt my low point. I was unemployed and in Charleston with nothing to do...not many people to see...and alot of frustration. I did go to two weddings...which were great. Seeing 4 friends get married was a real treat. Though it also cemented some things about my relationship with my g/f. The frustration continued, and it seemed as if we got more distant. IT was just a bad relationship...which led me to end it at the beginning of AUgust. It was something that needed to be done that i had held off on. I was glad to do it...even when she started rumors...but thats all i'll say about that.
I was originally intending to live in Central Illinois, but at the last minute, i decided to move back up to the suburbs. Probably the best decision for me. I've been living with my brother which is at times good, and at times bad...but such is life.
The third part of my year started off with a major down note. My grandmother had passed away at the beginning of September. She will be missed...I guess i dont know what else to say about it.
September started my journey of finding a teaching job by substitute teaching. That has been an awesome experience for me. I've met some cool people in the teaching world, and I've also worked with some fun students.
Also, i became a member of SHIFT, a young adults ministry. Its been a great step after being at CCH for 5 years in the right direction. Speaking of CCH, i did return to EIU for a visit...which wasn't as good as i wished it was going to be. Also, near the end of the year, I went to the amazing Distant Worlds concert. I plan on going again next year.
But yeah, that was my year. I feel like im in the right step in my life right now. What do I look forward to in the next year? Well, i mainly hope to get a job. Thats my main goal right now. Also, I want to continue to put myself out there and meet new people. Sometimes its easy, sometimes its not. Also, thanks to the BAckloggery, I have been much better with my game keeping skills. I'm currently at 22 unbeaten games, and I hope to lower that count all the way to 0 this year. That means treading through my 10 RPGs...YIPES!
Thats my reflection. Overall, A good year with some stepping stones. BUt hey, 2010 is a new decade an a new year. Lets make it work.
I can really sum up my 2009 in three sections. The first took place during the months of January - April. This was my last semester at EIU. Also the semester of my student teaching placement. Overall, it was an interesting experience. I was immediately thrown into student teaching without any shadowing of any sorts...so i kinda felt like i had to learn things on my own. Plus i had a crazy Music Advisor. But overall things came together in the end. So, it was a good experience. A great way to end
On the College front...things changed. Being a member of CCH for 5 years, i knew the day would come when it was time for me to leave. What i didn't expect was for me to start feeling out of place (More on that in another entry). People were starting to move on and so was I. I was trying to figure out where I wanted to go in life. I still tried my best to stay involved with CCH, but ultimately, I was on my way out. So, i guess i felt like i wasn't as important as a member. Regardless, the teachings were still helpful (and avaliable via Podcast I believe) which in the end is the real reason why i went.
Finally, the other aspect was my girlfriend. Well, things between us were very bad during my last semester. I wont get into details, but it even leaked into summer.
Summer was without a doubt my low point. I was unemployed and in Charleston with nothing to do...not many people to see...and alot of frustration. I did go to two weddings...which were great. Seeing 4 friends get married was a real treat. Though it also cemented some things about my relationship with my g/f. The frustration continued, and it seemed as if we got more distant. IT was just a bad relationship...which led me to end it at the beginning of AUgust. It was something that needed to be done that i had held off on. I was glad to do it...even when she started rumors...but thats all i'll say about that.
I was originally intending to live in Central Illinois, but at the last minute, i decided to move back up to the suburbs. Probably the best decision for me. I've been living with my brother which is at times good, and at times bad...but such is life.
The third part of my year started off with a major down note. My grandmother had passed away at the beginning of September. She will be missed...I guess i dont know what else to say about it.
September started my journey of finding a teaching job by substitute teaching. That has been an awesome experience for me. I've met some cool people in the teaching world, and I've also worked with some fun students.
Also, i became a member of SHIFT, a young adults ministry. Its been a great step after being at CCH for 5 years in the right direction. Speaking of CCH, i did return to EIU for a visit...which wasn't as good as i wished it was going to be. Also, near the end of the year, I went to the amazing Distant Worlds concert. I plan on going again next year.
But yeah, that was my year. I feel like im in the right step in my life right now. What do I look forward to in the next year? Well, i mainly hope to get a job. Thats my main goal right now. Also, I want to continue to put myself out there and meet new people. Sometimes its easy, sometimes its not. Also, thanks to the BAckloggery, I have been much better with my game keeping skills. I'm currently at 22 unbeaten games, and I hope to lower that count all the way to 0 this year. That means treading through my 10 RPGs...YIPES!
Thats my reflection. Overall, A good year with some stepping stones. BUt hey, 2010 is a new decade an a new year. Lets make it work.