The Countdown Has Begun

     It is officially three days until I start student teaching.  I FINALLY found out which teacher I am assigned to and it is the one I was expecting.  I wish I could have kept my teacher from last semester but unfortunately that wasn't in the cards.  It's o.k. though because it will give me a new chance to learn another style and to gain more resources. 
    Overall my feelings are overwhelmed! I can't believe in just four short months I will be done with school and on my way to a career.  It feels weird because I have never been anything besides a student and making that transition into teacher feels strange.  They all say this is the hardest part, making that change.  I guess we will see how I cope with it.  I am so thankful to have my buddy around to support me and keep me sane. 

     I got all of my school stuff together yesterday.  I got one of those accordion folders and have organized all of my old lesson plans/handouts/articles by topic and it makes me feel like a professional.  I think if I can keep this organizational skill in check it will benefit me greatly in the long run.  As I was going through my supplies I was almost shocked at the amount of materials I have.  It has really shown me that I can do this work and that I have the skills to succeed.  Also, it must be a teacher thing because I have a million pens. All colors, sizes, shapes, sharpies to ballpoints, but no pencils... go figure?
     I might have to invest in a really cool pencil (or in my case pen) case (OMG HOW NERDY).  I love online shopping.  There are so many cool things you would never find in your local Wallmart.  While browsing the interwebs I've gotten a little distracted by wedding dresses.  Random I'm sure but the girl in me just can't resist looking at beautiful dresses.  Watching "Say Yes to the Dress" isn't exactly helping either lol.  *Sigh* I suppose it's me trying to put off the inevitable of school starting, distracting myself with other things.  Don't let buddy find out haha. This will probably be the last post before school starts and I'm sure the one after that will be interesting.