Back to school....

So, I'm sure many of you have realized at this point that the reason I have not been as up to date with the blog is because I have gone back to work. The students have arrived and the year is in full swing.

I feel like this year is already absolutely ridiculous. We are back to teaching on traditional schedule. In theory, I know that this is going to help with classroom management issues. But seeing as I'm teaching 2 preps that I am not that well versed on, it has been a bit challenging for me. I miss my old class that I taught. And I NEVER thought I would miss my students from last year, but I do. I guess it's because I don't really do well with change, but this is like starting over from scratch. Yes, I'm more clear on policies and have a firmer grasp on managing a class (or so I think most days). But with a new room, new classes, new students, and new responsibilities, it has just completely overwhelmed me. Not to mention that I feel an overwhelming sadness/stressed out feeling with life.

Why sad? Well, my baby brother left for college. He went farther away than I did and is in a relationship, which I can't really relate to, but I assume it's challenging. He hasn't been the happiest of campers. I was telling my mom that it makes me mad/sad because he has the best four years ahead of him. If I had actually been thinking, I would have extended my college years and enjoyed another football season. I miss college. I miss my sisters. I miss the carefree, lack of actual adult responsibility. I know you have to grow up sometime, but I want to go back to college. Obviously, that's not going to happen, but I miss it so much. I miss waking up and being able to go to Fike with my roommate. I miss Spill the Beans, Pot Belly Deli, and TTT. I miss football (duh) and I miss going to class. I miss my sisters. I miss Tillman and Facebook chatting during class. I would imagine it's really difficult to Facebook chat while teaching. I miss Grey's on the hall and walking around the quad. I miss smiling everyday just because I was at the greatest place in the world. I miss seeing orange and purple everywhere and never having to see black and garnet. I miss "studying" in Cooper. But most importantly, I miss the people of college. I know they say your true friends are the ones you stay in touch with. And with Facebook, pretty much everyone stays in touch somehow. But I miss seeing everyone on a regular basis. I miss my littles and roommates. I miss my NOLA, Greenville, ATL, Charlotte, and California friends. It just makes me sad to think about it. And with my brother not really enjoying the start to his college experience, it makes me even more sad about how much I miss mine.

Stressed out? This is the year that I am formally evaluated for teaching. I have to turn in a lot of paperwork, and if it is not tip top notch, I don't pass. I have never been one who works well under pressure. The idea of failing absolutely terrifies me. Add on top of that to a new schedule with new classes AND having the put on homecoming, along with helping out a friend who is going through something that I can't even imagine. I know that I should right now be grading and not blogging and actually doing something to take the stress away, but even if I do something off my list, there are 20 other things that need to be added to it.

Whoever said being an adult was fun, and I don't know who it was who said that, but they LIED. There is a sense of independence, but I just want to go back to life 4 years ago.

Thank you for listening to my rant. I'm just on overload right now. It'll calm down once we are in the semester.

Happy August!

It has been over a week since I have blogged, not for a lack of things to say, but for a lack of time! I traveled back "home" to see my family for a couple of days, flew to New Orleans for a couple of days, flew back to Atlanta to spend a couple of days more with the family, and then drove back to my home to pack it all up and move! I feel like from the day I first drove to Atlanta, my life started to go at about 100 miles a minute and is not slowing down ANYTIME soon. I had so much fun seeing my family and my friends, but I'll have an entire post dedicated to my NOLA trip soon.

Yesterday, something crazy happened. August started. This means in a couple of days I will be returning to work, and more madness begins. This means I am moving in 3 days. This means the training I am required to attend is TOMORROW and I can't even believe it. Where did the summer go? I guess time flies when you're having fun?

Things that will be happening this month of August in my life:
Training
Moving
Work starts
Students arrive
Bid Days
Trip to Clemson to help out with Rush
Long Range Planning

I don't know that I have time to blink, but it will all get done. On another note, I am now an adviser for my sorority! I guess all those years of hoping to be the Vice President of Education and never being chosen was a sign that I would later in life be the VPE adviser. And now....I am! I am so excited to work with the local college chapter on Bid day and education throughout the year. I may be busy, but I foresee lots of new adventures on the horizon for me!

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We always said "Theta for Life...Maybe Longer!"