muse muse musings.
Hi! It’s D, D-Baby, D-Bone, D-Boy, Dr. D - whatever name suits your fancy. K and I made this blog with the hopes of sharing little bits of our lives with others. I’ve never blogged before - so here goes the first of hopefully many more rants by D.
A little bit about myself: I’m 25 years old. I love books, especially old ones. I love history and current events with most of my heart. I’m a first-year high school English teacher (school starts Tuesday!), and I’m really into sports stats.
As it is Friday, it has been good to reflect on what has been such a good week. After finishing my final semester of my teaching degree in the middle of August, I was hired for a full time teaching position this past Monday! Ah! So wild. I count myself very lucky to be teaching at a school that is not only close to home, but also in a subject area that I am passionate about.
I love high schoolers. There is something so awkward and fun and exciting about that particular age group. They are social beings, passionate learners, and eager creators. It is so fun to push them and help them learn.
Today started out so good. K and I woke up a little early (damn, 6am), made coffee, and went for a little walk. This is something we never do, and there is something so lovely about walking about in the cool and fresh air and drinking coffee.
I spent the day talking to my principal, department heads, and teachers and trying to remember as many new names as possible. The challenging part about being hired a week before the start of the school year is getting to know staff members and planning lessons and units for subjects that you are completely new to. Oh well! It’s part of the job, and it was always going to be a challenge in the first year.
Anyways, that’s me! Can’t wait to chat more.
D-Baby