In Transition

Over the past few weeks (and years), I have been in transition. I know this is something I've written about before, but the past few weeks it's been practically shoved in my face.

I have been off and on planes, flown all across the eastern half of the country, and driven all around East Texas. Upon each return to Houston, I have unpacked a suitcase only to repack it and take off again. Last night, I unpacked in Houston for what seems to be the last time.

I'm in the final third of JVC... it's completely surreal. Where did this year go? I only have about 6 more instruction weeks left with my students, (28 more pre-6 AM wake ups, but who's counting?)and then a summer with a very different feel to it. I'll be tutoring summer school from 8:30-12:30, and then remaining at school for a few hours to help out administratively. It will be a HUGE change of pace- no more lesson plans, very minimal grading, and a lot more sleep.

I won't lie... I'm looking forward to it. I know that this is the home stretch of the hard work, and I'm trying to remain focused on my work and my students, but the dreams of summer don't escape you once you move from student to teacher.

As I'm focusing on my work, I'm also applying for jobs! I have one resume and cover letter in, and I'm working on two more... there is one position that I REALLY want, and I hope to have my application submitted on Monday! It's exciting for sure, but the application season couldn't have worse timing. Just as I'm refocusing and planning for the rest of the semester, I am also having to spend time focusing on adjusting my resume and writing cover letters. It feels like finals season all over again!

I have a lot to balance right now, but I feel a great sense of peace. I was happy to return to Houston this time, and especially to return to a sense of routine and normalcy. I really do miss my students while I'm gone, and I'm happy to be settled in with them for the next 2 months.

So while I'm back and settled in, I'm still in transition. I have to be thinking about the next step while I'm thinking about my work here. It's overwhelming, but not the hardest thing I've ever done. I just have to keep on trucking through... 8 weeks until summer!