I’m all about the highlights. Which
is precisely why my 2012 tribute is going to cover the 12 most
exciting adventures from the year, one month at a time! Are you ready
to relive this crazy, awesome, fun-filled year of my life with me??
Perfect…
January
I finished student teaching! And
received my college diploma! I suppose this should have a highlight
of the year…I officially became a member of the real world. I had
such a good time (most days) teaching at Case High School in Racine,
and I can certainly say that I’ve chosen the right profession. I
absolutely LOVE teaching math, and finishing up my education in time
to stand in front of my own classrooms of students has been a dream
come true!
February
It’s safe to
say that my highlight for February was meeting a really wonderful guy
and going on my first date with him! And I’m sure you’re all
wondering, I believe Daneric and I went to Ron’s Place for our
first date to share a lovely dinner together. And the rest is
history, as they would say… Having him in my life for the past
year has been truly amazing, and we have shared some great times
together! Now that 2013 is here, I actually can’t wait to see him
again. I look forward to one of those
straight-out-of-the-movie-scenes in the airport when I come home…hint
hint :)
March
While my 7th graders
presented a different challenge everyday, taking my first job as a
long term substitute at Gilmore MS was certainly memorable. I
specifically remember loving every morning because my classes were so
wonderful and my students respectful, engaged, and cooperative…and
then hating every afternoon with my unruly 7th period
class that I maybe had one successful day with during my entire time
with them. It was a learning experience for sure, and we all made it
out alive, so I suppose what doesn’t kill you only makes you
stronger!
April
I think it was about April that I
officially moved from TENT to JAM. Maybe I shouldn’t admit that I
was really actually living there, but it’s true. And no offense
boys, because I really loved living with you, but it was quite nice
to be in the presence of females again.
May
ROADTRIP to Oklahoma! Certainly a
highlight! Driving to Pawhuska to see the lovely Ashley Allison and
the Kane family was wonderful! Then stopping in Des Moines to move my
brother out of college was another great adventure!
June
I ran a 5k! WHAT! Considering I haven’t
run in the past 5 months, it seems like quite the feat to have
actually run 5 whole kilometres! Thanks St. Mark’s for hosting it,
and thanks to Daneric for running along side me the whole way!
July
Thank you to my crazy
roommates and friends for throwing me the best surprise/going
away/we’ll miss you but have fun in AFRICA party ever! Jenny
kidnapped me in her car, took me to the train station to pick up
Emmy, they blindfolded me, and drove me to the party where everyone
surprised me! It was so great and I can’t wait for another party
when I get home! Hint hint again…:)
August
Hmm…let’s see. I moved to Tanzania.
Enough said.
September
School Started! I simply LOVE my
students! I love school. I love love love everything about teaching.
September was a good month for me.
October
While life in Muyenzi and at Bukiriro
Secondary School continued to be wonderful, our trip to Kigali,
Rwanda was a highlight of October. Not only did I add another country
to my growing list of places I’ve visited, it proved to be a very
refreshing, relaxing weekend with good food, electricity and hot
water! Revolutionary.
November
Thanksgiving in Mwanza with Marisa and
Lindsay proved to be a lovely time. In reality, the mashed potatoes I
ate for dinner on Thanksgiving really topped my highlights for the
entire month. But when you live in the bush and cook on a charcoal
jiko, eating mashed potatoes is a real delicacy.
December
With the end of exams, the Muyenzi Road
Show began, as we began our 34 day adventure through 4 countries. So
far, my favorite place has been Zanzibar, but riding a camel,
climbing Kilimanjaro, visiting Mombasa, going on safari, and spending
New Year’s with friends have all been wonderful highlights!
With all the grand and exciting
highlights of 2012, I cannot wait for all the adventures that 2013 is
sure to bring! I hope that all of you can look back on 2012 and
appreciate all of the great memories you have and all of the
wonderful people you met.
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Follow your heart, lean
on Jesus, and never give up on your dreams!
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