So, it's been awhile since my last blog post, and to be honest, I'd kind of forgotten about it, just because I've been so crazy with work, but tonight has been a take it easy kind of night, so here goes. Not much is new on my end, except I'm starting to love Mount Pleasant! In the last few weeks I've really started to realize some great friendships, and now actually have people to hang out with. No more sitting at home in my room on a daily basis watching last night's TV (although that still happens every so often.) I'm really starting to develop relationships with the students as well, which to me is the most important part. The problem is, in less than 8 months, I will most likely be moving again. These last couple years have been very difficult, as each job I go into knowing that it won't last more than one year. With each job, moving has also been involved, and so it is difficult for me not to get attached quickly to the kids and to the people I work with, because I don't know anyone else. When I leave, it's always very hard for me, because I want to continue to see these kids develop as they progress through college. I can't wait until I get a more permanent job, where I know I will be able to continue building relationships over time.
The one thing I am happy about, is that daily I'm reminded about why I love what I do. I am so blessed to have found something I'm passionate about, and combines my love of sports with my love of kids. Never in a million years did I think I'd be working with college students, and in an educational environment. If any age, I thought little kindergartners, because I didn't think I was smart or official enough to work in a university atmosphere. I didn't think kids so close to my age would look up to me or respect my authority. The funny thing is, I just started tutoring and mentoring because I wanted to get my foot in the door in athletics, hoping to somehow work my way into marketing and then becoming a sports agent, and it was the only job open at home. That job turned into an amazing experience that changed my life completely, and here I am today. There are so many relationships I've made at the different institutions I worked or am working for, and it still touches me when old students check in and see how I'm doing. Of course I check in occasionally as well. :)
Regardless of where I end up in the end, I know I will find a home and a "family." I've come to the conclusion that I will set no constraints on my possible destination, because if an opportunity presents itself, who I am to be picky? I love where I am now, and am not trying to look towards the future, because the present is pretty great.
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