Happy to report that I think channeling courage to do things that I am afraid of, has started to pay off. In the last week, lots of gifts have revealed themselves to me. I heard back from a few of the schools in Denver I had applied to jobs at, and after a few observations and a stellar interview, I was offered a full-time drama teacher position at a K-8 school in Denver. Teaching theater! Full time! For real! I am so grateful that this school was impressed by what I had to say and what my plans are, and I am so excited to commit to staying at teaching drama here, to see what I can do when given (sort of) my dream opportunity. I know it won’t be perfect, but I know I am not going to take for granted this job, like sometimes I do this one. No more special education obligations that I have to worry about, no more ‘survival mode’ in a failing school, only preparation and excitement about being the drama teacher at Florida Pitt Waller Elementary School! :)

Soccer update: After seeing about 80 girls come out for the soccer try-outs, myself and the other coach cut down our team to 24, awesome 8th and 7th graders. Cutting was tough, but we got it down to girls who have good attitudes and want to show us what they have. We had 2 practices, and a fear of our first game getting snowed out (yes, snowed) but the weather came through, it’s been lots of lovely sunny days, and we won our first game on Friday 4-0! Not only does that ROCK so that we have lots of confidence and fire for all of our other games, but it makes me feel proud that I could choose a team and coach the team to the win!

In other news, like I said, it’s been super sunny and warm here. That fact has steered me away from skiing, just knowing that it’s probably slushy out there, and really not wanting to miss out on the first signs of spring. Looking forward to a week off in Puerto Rico for some relaxation and exploration of some where I’ve never been. Looking forward to visiting home, for tuning up my bike, upcoming kickball games and concerts. Things are generally good.

Left wondering where else do I need to infuse some courage, or where do I need to pull back a little? Does it require courage to go against what your natural inclinations may be? (I think yes!) Being brave to back off or brave to understand that some things may be worth a little bit more of a wait. Perhaps I will focus on that now, backing off and concerning myself only with the things that I can only control.

Peace and happy springtime.