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Year 25

I am not going to lie I am glad to have year 25 be over. Looking back I had a rough year filled with a lot of stress, a lot of letting people down, and a lot of tears. I thought going into my 3rd year of teaching that I would have a handle on things and I would be fine with doing my Masters. However, I got a very challenging class and doing my Masters was a lot more challenging then I had anticipated. I had many car rides home from work where I would just cry. I had many guilty moments of having to say no to going out with friends because I had homework to do. I just felt like I wasn't really myself this year. I also lost my dog who was my best friend and my go to girl through everything in life.  However, I do want to highlight some of the good things that year 25 brought.

1. I moved out on my own
This was such a big decision and choice to move out by myself with no roommates but it was the best decision. I am so so happy I made this choice for it has taught me a lot about myself. It has taught me that I can do what I set my heart to and I can live by myself and enjoy it. I love coming home to my little apartment and knowing that it is mine and I have worked hard and earned this beautiful little place of mine.

2. I got my Masters
Yep, I finished my Masters in 10 months! So crazy. Like I said it was hard and I cried a lot and had little sleep for 10 months but it is so worth it! Knowing that I was able to accomplish it and check another thing off of my bucket list is amazing!

3. A little career change
I am switching from being a Kindergarten teacher to 5/6th grade. You know I did my student teaching in 5/6th and I just loved it and knew in my heart that I wanted to eventually go back to the upper grades. The way that it worked out and how i get to stay at the same school was obviously God's timing. I am nervous but so excited for this change and what it is going to bring this next year.

4. Forgiveness and support
I have learned this year that it is okay if you cannot do everything and to rely on the help of others. I have also learned that your true friends are going to stand beside you and encourage you even though you cannot be there for them as much as you would like because you are overwhelmed with work and school.

This year was hard and challenging but I learned to rise above and when life is being thrown at you in a variety of ways then you stand taller and you fight and you never give up. So year 26 I sure am ready for you and I know that you are going to be a better year than 25 was.

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