Time Flies

They say time flies when you are having fun! I guess so. I can't believe it's been so long since I've blogged. Things have gotten so busy, I barely have time to check my e-mail these days.

I am having a blast! I love being a teacher. There are moments when it's a "job"...just like any job. Things you have to do that you don't really care for. But, for the most part, I do love my job. Besides regular classroom activities, I am the Jr. class advisor and we are getting ready for the big Jr.-Sr. banquet in May. (no dancing at our school) This is our equivalent to Prom. So, it's a big deal. Last year the Juniors (now Seniors) hosted the event on a nice harbor cruise. My Juniors were worried that we wouldn't be able to top that. Last Saturday, I spent the day with 4 kids, running around Seattle looking at all kinds of beautiful venues...none of which we would be able to afford. Finally we found the perfect place, in our price range and we are beginning to plan a night no one will forget for a long time. I love this part of the job too!

Yesterday and today, the kids are out of school while we (the staff) are attending a conference sponsored by the Association of Christian Schools. It's nice to be doing something a little different (though sleeping in would be even nicer). Even through this, God is teaching me some important lessons.

I went to a Baptist church when I was young. As soon as I was old enough to choose for myself, I left that church and I will honestly say that it left a bad taste in my mouth. We never learned about an "abundant" Christian life...seems like all we ever heard was "THOU SHALT NOT..." As teens we weren't allowed to dance, listen to rock and roll music, play cards, wear the clothes everyone else was wearing, go to movies, etc. etc. etc. It appears that the Association of Christian Schools is leaning towards that type of belief system. So, yesterday I could feel the rebellious teenager rising up within me. I really had to pray about my attitude and I started calming down a little.

God makes us all differently. Maybe part of my purpose is to help balance things out. It's all part of His plan, right? I am learning to listen with an open mind and then state my own feelings without stepping on too many toes. (at least I hope I am)