Hi everyone,
I haven’t posted here in awhile. But I really do value this communities thoughts and how it causes me to reflect on my life. So I wanted to share where I’m at now.
For the past ten months I have enjoyed a really good teaching job at the elementary school in my home city. It’s been a great year. Steady work at a job I like. Just enough work to be engaged but not stressed. As well all my hobbies have continued forward…music…dance…and fitness.
With music I’ve continued to gig regularly. It’s been a fun second income.
With dance, I keep going out on my Thursdays. I meet lots of people and it’s a great active social outlet for me. Very uplifting. I’ve travelled to Vancouver, Calgary, and Seattle for dance events. It’s such an adventure!
I’ve been crushing my fitness records. Just ran a 10k race in 53:20. Best time ever by ten minutes! All the weekly yoga and boot camp classes have paid off and I feel more fit than ever. It’s really exciting and I’m motivated to keep improving. I honestly felt like a real “athlete” after that run.
About three months ago I fell on the ice and hurt my back. It’s been a slow recovery but I’m now about 98% recovered. Went to the Chiropractor for the first time. I have a hard time buying into their practice…but it seemed to help!
In the past six months I had an off/on/off/on/off girlfriend who is now just a friend. It has and continues to be a mix of enjoyable company and drama. Though I’ve managed to remove most of the drama. I’m now single and not generally looking (too much drama)
Despite the wonderful school year…I am worried I am now heading into yet another transition phase. I earned a good review from my Principal…but as I am on Temp contract…I have been told there is no job available for me in the Fall (I was covering from someone on an educational leave). So in the Fall I will be a substitute again. A hard pill to swallow after almost 9 years of full time employment. I am mentally handling it well though I admit it’s a challenge. I continue to take care of myself.
So the year has been great…but the future is unknown.Will I get a job? Will I finally take the plunge to return to school? (I likely will if no job comes my way before Christmas).
The best part is that my character has improved immensely and I handle pain and challenges with a lot more dignity and maturity. In fact even though I feel bad to be leaving work…I go in with a positive attitude. I want to be a person who handles pain well.
Hope you are all well. Any thoughts or comments let me know.
