I've been told to blog, I've thought about it, and after the week I've had I decided to put it into motion (or down on paper....you choose). This is me, it's not perfect, if you're expecting that...look to another blogger.
How I got here:
In 1997 I was living in Bellingham, Washington. I had lived there all my life, both of my parents were still alive, and I had an ok life. I was very active in the Theatre community up there, and had a decent job, and a great group of friends, but something was missing. When that realization came, I had 2 job offers sitting on the table. 1 in Baltimore, MD and 1 in Salt Lake City UT. I chose UT, my friends thought I was crazy, "There's Mormon's There!" I hated to tell them, but there's Mormon's everywhere, and most of them are nice, honest people just like you and me.
So in August of 1997 I moved to Salt Lake City, and started working as an accountant (again) in a hotel (again) and had a few fun years, I switched to another hotel after a couple of years and then a restaurant when that hotel went through bankruptcy. But finally I was 42 and hated my life, hated getting up in the morning, and hated everything about everything I was doing. I decided that Theatre had always been a huge part of my life, so I decided to share my love of it. I went back to school (U of U) and became a Theatre Teacher.
Have I told you I love my Job? Well I do, I love everything about it. Every single annoying nitpicky parent who complains, every student who has an issue, every moment of every day. I go home exhausted sometimes, but I think to myself. "I get to play everyday, what can be better?" All it takes is one Student who gets it, and you see it in their eyes, and it's so worth it. One parent who thanks you for helping their kid break out of their shell, or the gleam in someones smile when they collect their award at region or state.
If you're a teacher, and you're not doing this for your students, my suggestion---find a new job. You won't get rich, you'll be overworked, and if you're like me, you'll be paying off student loans until the day you die....:>
This Blog will deal with my everyday musings, and observations, names won't be mentioned, (or changed if they are) If you are offended by something I say, I'm sorry you're offended, but I reserve the right to say it. I'm not planning on advertising this blog...it's for me, if you've stumbled upon it, thanks for reading.
more to come.....
