Summer Lovin'

I know that my blog is mostly dedicated to teaching. As my future (exactly 2 more months from today!) profession, it seems like a pretty solid choice to write about. Kids are crazy, silly, and often annoying, and education in itself can be backwards, ridiculous, and stressful... but I love it. I'm so excited to love what I do and embrace the challenges, struggles, and rewards everyday. But that's in August. So until then, I'm living that summer dream, meaning... 

• I work two part time jobs. One answering phones (bleck) and one planning and presenting outdoor educational programs like hikes and crafts and nature games (LOVE!)
• I work out 5 days a week
• I live at home
• I spend most of my free time hanging out with my 14 year old sister. She's awesome. 
• and mostly I'm just bored.

So I spend a lot of time thinking about the future. As of today, my future roommate and I have secured an apartment! Insert happy dance here!!! With that worry off of my shoulders, it's on to the next thing... getting settled in my classroom. I know I'm not the only person to go through this process... but, like, how do you do this whole classroom thing? Like cleaning out the rest of my room? Or arranging it? Or deciding on a theme? Or figuring out what I'm going to need in the room? Orrrr I don't know, just the whole thing? I'm not saying that I'm worried. But I'm a little worried. 

You're probably thinking, "have some faith Jayna!" Yeah, I know that it will all work out. But I'm just a worrier. However, since I can't do anything about all of those unknowns right now I'm trying to focus on things that I can do. Like settle on a theme. Maybe it's the part time job speaking... but I think that an owl/nature theme would be really cool. Plus think of all the awesome puns. 

• Owl love 2nd grade
• Look whooo's been reading.
• Math is a hoot!
• Pygmy a good book! (That's a Pygmy owl. They are stinking teeny and adorable.)

C'mon people, the possibilities are endless! I also think I would really like to have a nature room because (in my opinion) nature is calming. With the craziness of school days, we're going to need as much "calm" as we can get. Obviously my room is still in the very early planing stages, so let me know what you think! I know you've all got great ideas :) 

Anyway, I know this has been a bit of a pointless blog. But honestly, I'm just looking for things to do. I really miss school. I really miss my college friends. Living at home again has been more of an adjustment than I thought. Although I'm worried about the unknowns in the future, I am also excited to start doing things soon. This in-between-transition-stage of life is hard. 

Until next time... 

Peace, love, and sock tan lines, 

Jayna