Everyone always
says that you change in college, but I didn’t realize how much I have changed
as a PERSON until the last couple of weeks.
It has been a time
of immense self-reflection.
Where do I want
to be in a year?
Who am I?
What do I believe in?
Where do I want to go?
Here are some
things I have learned about myself-
-I have a passion
for teaching students of all ages. I never
thought I would teach kindergarten and seniors in high school all in the same
day, but I’m doing it and it is changing me for the better.
-Teaching high
school ESL has taught me about my open-ness to change and to discomfort.
-I love
language.
-I love culture.
-I have also
learned of the fear of the unknown of the people around me. One of my students gave me some pretty
intense henna tattoos one day and I have never gotten so many looks or
questions about what illness I had before in my life from my peers. So much for a culture of acceptance
right? I was shocked. Maybe it’s just because I am spoiled to be in
classrooms on a daily basis filled with students of all shapes, sizes, and
colors, but I am beyond grateful for the opportunity and for the viewpoint I have.
-My time spent in
schools has opened my eyes to a new world of experiences and culture that I now
carry with me to every situation I am placed in.
-It’s better to
have a few close friends than a bunch of insignificant ones.
-I am the source of
my own strength.
-Cooking needs to
be a part of my everyday routine. No matter
how busy I am a calming country playlist and a solid 20 minutes in the kitchen
can change my entire day.
-My day is not
complete without a cup of tea and a few minutes of self-reflection. My fit
journal and my food log have been my lifelines lately. There is no better feeling than my favorite
pen on a piece of paper.
-I need to make time to do things that make me truly happy.
-I am done being
judged by others. I do not care what other people think of me
anymore.
-I am my own
person.
-I am confident.
-I’m me and I’m
done apologizing for that.
Much love,
Catherine
