Leveling Out

More recently, I have noticed how my life and personality seem to be comfortably leveling off in comparison to my prior years of college. I remember being interested in so many different things and feeling very mixed up about who I was. Now I feel as though I am actually on a direct path with some ability to take control of what happens. This is definately what would be considered as maturing past those young adult years and entering into the adult ones. All I can say is that it feels really good to have some stability.

The holidays were really great! I got some much needed R and R and was able to see my friends as well as spend some time with Jim and my family. Matt suprised us all by getting leave and coming home! He is on his way back to Missouri for more training as I type this, but it was so nice to see him... I had no idea how much I really missed him!

The wedding planning is just leaping and bounding with progress. We will be choosing our music, food, invitations, and finalizing the complete guest list (finally!). It's been very exciting and I feel so blessed that Jim and I have such a great support system! Jim's mom has been so wonderful in helping us with the guest gifts and goodie-bags... I can't wait to see the final product! Dresses have been difficult; however, and trying them on is even more difficult since you need another person to help you! The tuxes have been picked out and they will look awesome with the lavender vests! I saw Jim try on one of the tux jackets and when asked how he looked, all I could do is smile and blush... he looked so good! :)

In other news, I began my clinicals this past week at Webster Stanley Middle school. It has been a blast and the kids have been so much fun to work with. My cooperating teacher has made it so easy for me to just slip right in and feel comfortable with classroom tasks, working with the students, and facilitating mini-lessons/homework. She's also trying to prepare me for any interviews that might come my way in the future. One student asked me today if I would fill out an application to teach 7th grade (she's in 6th)... it was so cute, and really meant a lot to me because it shows me that I'm on the right track. I just hope I don't screw it up somehow. :)

My last thought is of Jim. He has recently sent his letter into the superintendent to ask to begin the first steps of the seminary process. I am thrilled and soo very excited for him. I'm still working on beginning a 'new life'/career for myself and I know that he will have a blast beginning a new career for himself as well. I'm really proud of him and I hope that I can be as helpful and as supportive (and as forgiving) as he has been to me (if not more).

Signing off...