Long Time No See
So it's been forever.
Here are a few updates:
Relationships:
I'm still with Ben and going strong. It's been over 4 years now and I'm just as happy as when I met him. He's the best man I've ever met. Although he is not perfect he is wonderful.
Eric is dating a woman who is 12 years older than him. I like her a lot but I wonder what will become of the relationship. Eric is a good man and deserves someone great. I'm just worried his whole life is going to be rushed because she is on a time clock. If she plans on having biological children she has to hop to it pretty soon. Kevin is the usual, he has graduated college and gotten a job that pays double what mine does- the jerk. I'm just jealous, but I sacrifice money for a job I am in love with.
Home life:
In the past year I bought a house. I am more proud of that fact than many others. It's a simple 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch that I'm paying for all by myself. There's something particularly rewarding knowing that I can completely and independently take care of myself. It makes me feel like an official adult. I cannot believe that I have been living in my own home for almost a year.
Job:
I am in my 3rd year at IAF. Last year what a complete 180 from my first year. I got my classroom management much more solid and consistent. I was a lot less stressed out with having a year under my belt knowing what to do, when to do it, etc. I must say that my colleagues completely saved me my first year from completely losing it. I could not have done it without them. That's one of the reasons it would be difficult to ever leave, also the job security isn't half bad. It's stressful hearing about teachers getting pink-slipped every summer. I would like to work at a public school for the money aspect but the idea of being fired every summer and playing the waiting game...my anxiety is just too high for that. This year I have begun teaching 1st grade. I never thought I would want to teach kids quite that young, but I absolutely love it! The kids are great and being self-contained it wonderful, it was a great decision. I honestly couldn't be more satisfied with my job and life in general. I'm starting grad school in the winter semester for K-12 Literacy as well.
Gripes:
I've gained a lot of weight the last few years and I'm sick of it. I know its really all my fault though I've been eating horribly (fast food, candy, pop) and my exercising has been non-existent. It gets especially bad in the summer when I'm bored all the time and Ben isn't around. I've started sweating more often and I'm not sure if it's from the extra weight or if it's just because I'm older. I don't know where to get started at. I hate doing things by myself, but honestly Ben doesn't need to diet or exercise. I need to start a program or something, but the idea of extra time stresses me out. Especially knowing I'm going to be starting grad classes and teaching a new grade this school year. My goal would be to lose at least 20 pounds and tone up and just get healthier.
I'm going to try and update here about my weight loss to keep my accountable and write about my struggles- if only to to read over it later myself.
Good luck Katie!
Here are a few updates:
Relationships:
I'm still with Ben and going strong. It's been over 4 years now and I'm just as happy as when I met him. He's the best man I've ever met. Although he is not perfect he is wonderful.
Eric is dating a woman who is 12 years older than him. I like her a lot but I wonder what will become of the relationship. Eric is a good man and deserves someone great. I'm just worried his whole life is going to be rushed because she is on a time clock. If she plans on having biological children she has to hop to it pretty soon. Kevin is the usual, he has graduated college and gotten a job that pays double what mine does- the jerk. I'm just jealous, but I sacrifice money for a job I am in love with.
Home life:
In the past year I bought a house. I am more proud of that fact than many others. It's a simple 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch that I'm paying for all by myself. There's something particularly rewarding knowing that I can completely and independently take care of myself. It makes me feel like an official adult. I cannot believe that I have been living in my own home for almost a year.
Job:
I am in my 3rd year at IAF. Last year what a complete 180 from my first year. I got my classroom management much more solid and consistent. I was a lot less stressed out with having a year under my belt knowing what to do, when to do it, etc. I must say that my colleagues completely saved me my first year from completely losing it. I could not have done it without them. That's one of the reasons it would be difficult to ever leave, also the job security isn't half bad. It's stressful hearing about teachers getting pink-slipped every summer. I would like to work at a public school for the money aspect but the idea of being fired every summer and playing the waiting game...my anxiety is just too high for that. This year I have begun teaching 1st grade. I never thought I would want to teach kids quite that young, but I absolutely love it! The kids are great and being self-contained it wonderful, it was a great decision. I honestly couldn't be more satisfied with my job and life in general. I'm starting grad school in the winter semester for K-12 Literacy as well.
Gripes:
I've gained a lot of weight the last few years and I'm sick of it. I know its really all my fault though I've been eating horribly (fast food, candy, pop) and my exercising has been non-existent. It gets especially bad in the summer when I'm bored all the time and Ben isn't around. I've started sweating more often and I'm not sure if it's from the extra weight or if it's just because I'm older. I don't know where to get started at. I hate doing things by myself, but honestly Ben doesn't need to diet or exercise. I need to start a program or something, but the idea of extra time stresses me out. Especially knowing I'm going to be starting grad classes and teaching a new grade this school year. My goal would be to lose at least 20 pounds and tone up and just get healthier.
I'm going to try and update here about my weight loss to keep my accountable and write about my struggles- if only to to read over it later myself.
Good luck Katie!