Doors Opening--Day 1
My first day is over at my new school. I made it through. It was a little nerve-wrecking. I made it through. I am not a good teacher yet but I'm getting there. I enjoyed meeting the students and having fun with them. I think I am a fun teacher, I need to find my nitch with this school that's all. It will come. I really find that people are attracted to teachers that are animated. I try to pull that off. By jumping around the room, with my facial expressions and basically being my silly ole self. 
I am on the train, yawning. I don't want the train to make me negative about the job. It will be a bummer on Fridays when I won't get home until 10:30. But, Katie, this is your first job in Italy, I keep telling myself. Things aren't always ideal, in any job or setting. What is ideal is that I will be able to teach BODYFLOW on Tuesday and Thursday nights again! YAY!!
I am so grateful for this job. Universe, don't get me wrong, everyone is so friendly and are confident I will be a great teacher. I am just making myself aware of the things that aren't exactly the way I want. To be honest, I didn't specify where this job in Italy should be. I know not every situation isn't perfect and I am ok with that. Nothing is perfect in life. If it was, where would we find adventures around every corner, journeys that have challenges to conquer, and/or lessons when we make a wrong turn. I enjoy challenges and if life was already painted for us with a handsome prince, a castle, your self made business, babies being born...Where is the fun in life then? What about the detours, surprises, adventures and brick walls we must climb over or push through to keep moving? I see no fun in a life already decided. That is why I'm going to follow my journey through this new adventure of being an English teacher (all the way in LI) and accept detours and/or brick walls along the way. There is no other way to live a great life!
What is behind your door today? Are you going to walk through it?
I am on the train, yawning. I don't want the train to make me negative about the job. It will be a bummer on Fridays when I won't get home until 10:30. But, Katie, this is your first job in Italy, I keep telling myself. Things aren't always ideal, in any job or setting. What is ideal is that I will be able to teach BODYFLOW on Tuesday and Thursday nights again! YAY!! I am so grateful for this job. Universe, don't get me wrong, everyone is so friendly and are confident I will be a great teacher. I am just making myself aware of the things that aren't exactly the way I want. To be honest, I didn't specify where this job in Italy should be. I know not every situation isn't perfect and I am ok with that. Nothing is perfect in life. If it was, where would we find adventures around every corner, journeys that have challenges to conquer, and/or lessons when we make a wrong turn. I enjoy challenges and if life was already painted for us with a handsome prince, a castle, your self made business, babies being born...Where is the fun in life then? What about the detours, surprises, adventures and brick walls we must climb over or push through to keep moving? I see no fun in a life already decided. That is why I'm going to follow my journey through this new adventure of being an English teacher (all the way in LI) and accept detours and/or brick walls along the way. There is no other way to live a great life!
taken in Volterra.
What is behind your door today? Are you going to walk through it?
a presto amici!I think you should!
yay! Proud of you!!! I know that commute would wear on me too, but you're right - every job (even the ones we really like) have down sides - and we just have to remind ourselves of the upsides!
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Yeah! Thanks for the support Erin!!
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It goes without saying how proud I am of you!!!
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Brava for you! You have gone to Italy and found a job and are making a good life for yourself-just as planned!
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sounds like it's starting out just the way it should! I may be starting a long commute soon, so if it makes you feel any better, you aren't alone (maybe! fingers crossed!). Keep us updated on your new life!
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hey Katie, tina told me alot about you , i like your blog, very inspiring
Georgette
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