First, I'll start with Christmas. It was the first time in three years I was able to spend 5 days at home with family and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Lucy and I were the only ones home this year but we had a blast. I received much more than I ever expected, and Lucy's eyes were about to pop out of her head at the amount of treats she received as well. Now that this Christmas has come and gone, I looked forward even more to next year's Christmas with the entire family.
Secondly, I was able to ring in the New Year with my sister for the first time since our Northeast days. I had a tremendous amount of fun with Marci, Landon and their friends. The dogs even enjoyed each other's company and Lola was able to get Lucy outside to exercise. We all know that's a tough task for a dog nicknamed Pig for apparent reasons. Ha. After enjoying that quick getaway, it was back to reality and work.
Since ringing in the new year, I'm looking to make a new start. During Christmas, I went to mass for the first time since last Christmas Eve. That is one thing I look forward to changing. I've been in Hattiesburg going on two years in July. It is time I find a church and get settled. I have no excuse now because majority of the time I either get Saturday or Sunday off work, sometimes even both. Also, I didn't have to worry about a gym membership because at my previous apartment it was included with the amenities. However, at the new place we don't have that luxury so I joined a gym. I look forward to losing some weight but more importantly getting healthy.
Lastly, I look forward to starting school back on the 18th. I know this will be the toughest semester thus far, but I can't wait to embrace the challenge. People ask me all the time "Why Special Education?" Truth is, I can't pinpoint one reason. All I know is I was called to make a difference and this is the most fulfilling way I know how. I have a passion for helping others and I feel children with special needs are the most misunderstood "breed". I want to help change the way others view them. For those who have seen the movie "We Bought A Zoo", Kelly asks Benjamin "Why did you buy this place? and he replies with "Why not?" Well, that's how I feel about becoming a teacher. I haven't been this passionate about something since softball. Tonight, I find myself reading a book on Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorder for leisure. I haven't done that since college when I would study the game of softball in my spare time. However, these are the times we, or at least I, learn the most. I'm 30 pages into the book and I've learned more about Autism and ASD in those 30 pages then I have all the years of school.
Hopefully, the next blog won't be 3 weeks away. I have a feeling they will probably be weekly, if not sooner, from now on. However, for tonight, it's back to reading my book and cuddling with my little piglet. Until next time, it's just the two of us..
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