In the Beginning

So, it's not really quite the beginning.  More of like a second semester in the path of beginnings.  For some reason, I was terrified with the start of this semester - Spring 2016.  You know how we all get filled with self doubt every now and again?  Well, it hit me pretty hard and out of the blue.

I think, I'm just afraid of not succeeding again.  In high school, I was that kid.  The one who did three sports, choir, band, drama, oh and was an active 4-H member holding leadership positions, while doing weekly community service events with my church.  And I was good at all of this. 

College came around and I succeeded and achieved for about two years and then hit this wall that really left me trembling. 

So, while I'm scared that I'm not going to succeed, I have so many high hopes with the Art Education program.  The first day I joined in Fall 2015, I was met with warmth and smiles, and for the first time in a year I was ecstatic about school and the future.  After a couple weeks, I knew this is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.  I don't know if it's necessarily a dream for Art Ed 208, but I dream about making an impact in a person's life, just like so many teachers did for me.  I want to get another "A" in the Art Ed 208.  I want to put in quality time at my practicum.  I want to be a better planner. 

Yeah, I worry a lot, but this is such a new experience, and I'm enjoying it so much that I honestly cannot wait to see what this semester throws at me.  Pushes me to be a better person, and ultimately, an amazing teacher in my development.

And for your personal enjoyment, I have a word collage in the image of a cat because I am a crazy cat lady at heart.  Word representations I feel show who I am as a person. :)  Another way to get to know me a little bit better.