Hey yall! So it's officially summer, which means I am officially a Student Teacher. That's right! Only one more semester left for this girl, but with that semester comes a lot of things that I have to get done in a few months. Crazy! My roommate. Felisha, graduated last night, and it was a surreal thing to think that she is no longer a college student. Even crazier than that is that I'll be in her shoes come December. You would think that I'd be super excited and not so stressed now that school is out, but nahh! I'm currently remembering everything coming up. First, I have to pay rent, a car loan, a house loan, Wifi, gas, groceries, and Netflix (which I share with my dad and best friend). All of that is due with the little amount of paycheck that I get from working at Kohl's, so I would need AT LEAST 25 hours a week to pay for my bills. If that wasn't enough, I also want to have a life this summer, that also includes going to my friends' weddings (that's right, multiple weddings). So, I'm trying to figure out how to balance the 2. Next, I have to take my PLT and Praxis II exams sometime before I graduate, and actually probably before I leave for Ireland in November. In order to graduate, I have to pass BOTH tests, and they'll both cost a bit more money. Also, speaking of Ireland, I still have to raise the funds for that, which I'm still not clear on all of the details yet.
It's a struggle, but I think I found some answers to my problems. I could have a huge yard sale and sell a ton of things that I don't wear/use anymore. I also thought about creating a GoFundMe page. With this, it's basically asking for money, but I think it's a way for me to keep everyone updated on my progress, and I get to see personally who is helping out, so I can send them Thank You cards/gifts from Ireland. I don't regret any of it, and I know that God will provide a way to make sure everything is taken care of. I just need to trust Him with support and just live my life to the fullest for His Glory.
In no way am I saying, "Woest me!" I'm mentally braking down my next few months, and figuring out the best way to financially and mentally go about being responsible, but not making those things such as money, an idol. I can't stress out. That won't help. I'm not gonna cry. That won't fix anything. I can't put life on hold. That's just plain stupid! The only thing I can do is move forward.
I say all of this to say that I am doing big things with my future. I've come too far to give up now. I see my friends graduating this weekend and look at their accomplishments. It helps me to remember that if they can do it, then I can do it! Nobody said school would be easy, but I'm at a place in my life now where I'm beginning to find my passion for teaching again, and I'm legitimately excited to see where I will be come December, when I get to walk across stage and hopefully inspire people to keep pursuing their dreams and to not give up, no matter how hard life gets. I actually had that reminder from Felisha and from my 5th grade students. (To be so young, they were so wise.)
So yeah, that's my life and near future. School and Ireland and work and weddings and summer and such. (Sorry for the poor grammar.) So tell me, what would you suggest I do, GoFundMe or yard sale or both, or maybe you have another idea? And if you're graduating college or high school, CONGRATS! You did it! :D
Have a great day and a great week!
Live for God and Love for Music!
-Patience <3 =)
