Remember that one time I got a job teaching 2nd grade dual immersion Chinese? In Salt Lake City? Remember that one time I am moving there come August 2012? Remember that one time I'm flying out for a week-long teacher training in Park City this Saturday? Remember that one time I'm quitting my current job in a month? Remember how I am going to buy a car (hello, adulthood)? Remember how I'm trying to prep myself for all of this change, and for inevitable feelings of inadequacies but still know that I'll be flail-ing? Remember how I haven't spoken Chinese in a year and will be forced to model teaching next week in Park City? Remember how I'm really nervous about all of this? Remember how I will be leaving the green of North Carolina as well as all the people I've come to love? Remember how I'll be starting all over again?
Beneath a few layers of fear, there are more layers of excitement. I need a challenge. I think Salt Lake will be a good place for me. I also have done a lot of soul-searching and have thought this career might be a good one for me as it combines a lot of the things I think I'm good at and enjoy.
That's not to say my womenly intuitions couldn't be wrong. Wouldn't be the first time, would it? Heck, I might get out there and realize I hate it. They might revoke the offer in a few weeks after they realize I can't really speak Chinese that well. But heck, who cares! I've got nothing to lose! Except my pride, which I can afford to lose more of.
I'm excited for you, Linds. You'll do great! So proud of you for landing this sweet job!
ReplyDeleteLindsey, that sounds so cool. Congratulations! But, we'll miss having you on the East Coast with us...
ReplyDeleteYay! I'm so excited for you!
ReplyDeleteLindsey, you are amazing! This is an incredible job, and opportunity to really learn yourself and do so much good for the children. SLC should be such a fun place to live, too! Can't wait to hear more about it.
ReplyDeleteHey, hey. Just bored and blog stocking (creepy, I know) and thought I just might throw out there that if you're going to be in SLC, the Ensign YSA ward (in the Avenues) is officially the bomb, especially if you dig fun singles wards that aren't full of 18 year olds. And if you need a roommate, I'm moving back into that ward in September. Just sayin'.
ReplyDeleteLindsey, I'm happy that you got this job! SLC is a great place to live and you'll be a fantastic teacher! I've always thought you'd be a good elementary school teacher and now you even get to use your Chinese!
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