Back in Denver, happy, healthy and survived the first week back (barely).

Quick update:

-Lots to do! Came back to a dirty apartment and tons of laundry so I felt much better after I got super domestic and cleaned, cooked, washed clothes and organized my Denver life!

-New car is coming in a week! While I was home, my dad helped me out to pick out a red, used Ford Escape that I am going to pay for and title all by myself! He's driving out here this weekend. Very adult decision and commitment, and while I am sad to say good bye to the little yellow beetle, I'm excited to have a new set of wheels to drive out to the mountains in!

-Joined 24 hour Fitness and quit Corepower yoga: less expensive and more options for working out. I like it a lot so far, and already went to a kickboxing class on Tuesday that I think I'll continue going to to relieve stress and get out my frustration! Also have been cooking and eating mostly vegetarian since I've been back. Small but certain steps to stay healthy and heath-conscious. . .

-Skiied at Breckenridge with a bunch of friends on Saturday and tackled moguls! The upcoming Olympics are getting me inspired to push myself out there.. It was scary but awesome. I am really loving the skiing and have lots of plans in the upcoming months to go out skiing as much as possible with friends here and people coming in to visit me.

School -ish things:

-Lots of IEP meetings for January

-Several new students either in my class or on my caseload that I've had to observe or work with, my classroom is changing quite a bit.

-Re-structuring my 6th grade class, new plan, going to be great.

-Tough meetings with students coming back to public school from treatment centers.

-Tough student with mental illness who I have taken on as the designated consultant for the intervention process. (long words to say that I am responsible for her and for getting her the help she needs, which is something I really don't know)

Nothing prepares you for this kind of work. No one tells you how deeply involved you become. I am hanging in there and I will do my best! I think that all of this is meant to teach me, mold me and guide me to something and when I get there, I'll know why I've overcome all these challenges.

Until then, lots of deep breathes.

Lots of love,

C