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I just had a very intense moment at work yesterday. I can't say much about it here, but it was the first time I ever had to physically lay a hand on one of my students.
In other news, the cold season is starting to sew its seeds around town. 30 degrees this morning! It's unseasonably cold for now, but it is still getting me excited for the holiday season! I started my holiday shopping, but I fear that I won't be able to be Santa Claus this year - every year I typically go above and beyond for my loved ones (immediate family and Catelin), but due to circumstances (buying a condo), this year will be a light Christmas to all those I typically shower with presents. I guess it's a part of getting older. Christmas and spoiling with presents is typically for kids. Adults cherish family and time with loved ones, but Christmas-celebrating kids derive their full excitement from the presents and the anticipation of what is behind the wrapping paper.
I am most excited to move on to the next chapter of my life and begin the journey of full independence from my parents. I've been physically ready for a while (since college), but I'm now mentally and emotionally in a very different place than I was four years ago, and it's come to the point where it's time. I love my immediate family dearly, but I need my space. I need to do this.
I enjoy looking back on old journal entries and seeing how far I've come in this time. I've seen a lot of things and I've done a lot of growing up since college. Reading through this journal, I see myself grow from a sad and selfish boy to, well, I won't say an adult because I will never feel like an adult. My inner monologue will always resemble a sarcastic college kid with a drink or two in his system, even when I'm playing the role of "adult" at work.
Well, I'm heading into a very exciting few months now. Halloween, NJEA weekend in AC, Thanksgiving, African American Friday, moving, Christmas season, etc. Here's to the immediate (and not so immediate) future!! ::drinks coffee::
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