I have been 'hiding under a rock' as Mikey put it to me today. I have missed out on so many things in the past two weeks... yet I have gained so much as well.

The past two weeks have consisted of early mornings and late nights, planning, evaluating, observing, assessing, teaching, learning and more. All of which is necessary when you become a teacher. I have wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember. And my little darling gr 1's remind me everyday why I have chosen this path. To find a job, go to work and love what you do everyday is rare. But for me, I have found that job.

I go to work everyday with a smile on my face. Just knowing that I have an amazing class to teach and look after. I know that Zane will be there to give me a cuddle. Adele will be there to greet me with a smile on her face. Brooke will be there to always listen attentively. Jackson will be there to show me how well he can do his maths. Bradley will be there to help me hand out the worksheets. Shanae will be there to show me how much she can write. Julian will be there to draw a picture and show he's the artist of the class. So many things I look forward to everyday. And though I plan each day and have a schedule to follow, the children make the days more interesting and more fulfilling than the last.

And on top of having a wonderful class, I have a fantastic supportive teacher that is so encouraging in everything I do. She never tells me what I'm doing wrong, but always says what I'm doing right and how I can improve. She never takes over when I'm taking a lesson but always whispers advice in my ear. She never leaves me by myself at recess or lunchtime but always tells me where she's going or where she'll be. She never excludes me from social outings with other staff but always invites me. She never yells at the class but always gives them choices. She never stresses if things don't go to plan but always sees it as a learning opportunity. She is an amazing teacher and supervisor and I'm so lucky that I got to work with her.

It has only been two weeks since my placement started but as you can already tell, I am loving each and everyday I spend there. I don't want it to end.

But on the otherhand, I miss seeing jess and ling everyday. I miss my Flare dancers. I miss going to the guys place with mel and having dinner with them. I miss bubble tea! haha... I guess you can never have the best of both worlds.

my thoughts @ 7:32 PM

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