Uncensored Musings [from a graduate student finding her purpose]: The Sequel

Hi all! Quick Friday thoughts... So, I have been subbing since the first of October in the local school system. Mainly the younger grades (primary 5th and under) and to be honest, I didn't know what to expect of this age group. I know I want to be a professor one day, but little didn't I think of the impact young kids would have on me... First off, young kids are impressionable.  They are honest, sweet, and give hugs and compliments without second thoughts. Today, I had a random second-grade girl tell me I was gorgeous - all, while I was trying to make sure the class I was subbing for, didn't get trampled, handle an issue between two kids, and let kids get water.  Little did she know that made my day! I will also never forget being super nervous and wearing boots with heels (boots make me feel confident - I know cliche) my first few days subbing (and of course my favorite skirts) and to have little girls come up to me and say "your pretty," "I like your h...

Hi All, It is crazy to think that the semester is halfway over!  Also, Facebook reminded me that I started at the call center a year ago today (feels like so long ago at this point but it has only been a year).  A year later, I am attending a masters program for biology, substituting, and overall, thriving in being able to reach my goals. Has it been easy? No. Is it worth it? Absolutely. My courses are going better than I would have ever imagined. With the exception one exam I freaked out on (but it only delayed me by 15/20 minutes but I was able to show what I knew after the fact) but I have done better with less anxiety on tests and have breezed through all of them so far!  I went back on proper treatment for the ADHD/OCD to overcompensate less in an academic sense. Surprisingly unless you noticed my quirks or running around - I do very well (grades, I am on-time, motivated, etc) but there were issues that were hidden. I was doing all the things I knew I could do wi...