Meetings at school start today. I don't belong to "a school" anymore-- well, I mean I guess I belong to BYU now, but that is different. I feel a little bit lost. Weird as it sounds I kind of wish I was sitting in the library at Art City Elementary with all of my faculty friends passing notes to Shoni and Robin while listening to the "bodily fluids" presentation by the school nurse-- and hearing about everyone's summer -- and wondering why a few ornery teachers still never smile or have anything nice to say to anyone -- and acting bugged when Dave once again says we can't wear jeans to work, but secretly knowing that I have lots of great non-jean outfits that I am just dying to wear -- and seeing what second grade teachers my kids from last year have this year -- and having my own new class list to wonder over -- and on and on!
It is just kind of an odd feeling to know that in a few days kids will be filling classrooms, and one of them won't be mine. I am still excited about my new assignment/job working at BYU and with the students who are training to be teachers. I guess that you can know you have done the right thing and be sad all at once.
I kind of feel like I just had a "mutual break-up" with someone I was dating. Like the kind where you both know it isn't going to work, but you are still sad. Like I "broke-up" with my job?! Weird.
Feeling a little lost.
It is just kind of an odd feeling to know that in a few days kids will be filling classrooms, and one of them won't be mine. I am still excited about my new assignment/job working at BYU and with the students who are training to be teachers. I guess that you can know you have done the right thing and be sad all at once.
I kind of feel like I just had a "mutual break-up" with someone I was dating. Like the kind where you both know it isn't going to work, but you are still sad. Like I "broke-up" with my job?! Weird.
Feeling a little lost.
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I walked into Staples today (Staples in August just smells like school starting) and I had the same feeling, I understand completely.
Your BYU students have no clue how lucky they are. You are so in the right place for them and will change their lives forever. I loved all your memories though - so true; especially the school nurse presentation. :)
Good news: no bodily fluid presentations or dress code reminders (yet). It isn't the same without you. I missed you dearly and honestly, you are always a part of ACE.
You are such a great writer. I laughed and laughed at your OCD post. You truly have a gift. I'm sorry for the withdrawals. I know you'll do such a great job at BYU, but I can't help wishing you were here. I'd feel much better sending Lydia to kindergarten if you wanted to come and be her teacher!
That is how I felt after I quit teaching. Love your post! :-)
We miss you!!!!!!!!!
At least you'll see the sun this winter! count your blessings, you could be in Alaska getting ready for a winter in August :)
I miss you Amber dear!
You are greatly missed. Kelby walked by your classroom the other day and said, "I wish Miss Ostler was still here." You will be amazing at your new job just like you were at Art City. I will miss seeing you and saying hi. I hope we will always keep in touch.
so thats how you spell onery. haha. for some reason i always want to put an 'h' in there somewhere. haha. it never looks right. :D hope things start looking up for ya. wish i had a job where i needed a new wardrobe.
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