I just can’t do this anymore.

I tried to tough it out and thought that perhaps it was nothing more than a rough spot in the road, but soon it became obvious that it was so much more than that.

A student that I don’t teach this year, but whom I would teach next year, begged me to stay. I told her that it wouldn’t matter. God has a way of moving me forward, and I’ve been praying for Him to do just that. I want to try something new, or perfect something old. Either way, if I stayed, He would only make me more miserable until I complied.

I have wanted to step out and do more, but I’ve been so afraid to take that leap. I would love to take what I’ve learned through teaching and to apply it to a different subject. Despite what we think as teachers, we do gain skills that we can apply to so many other situations. Our multi-tasking, peace making, teaching, counseling, negotiating, and even computer skills can be used in a variety of settings. I’m excited to be able to move forward.

For me, it’s business. I’ve wanted to run my own business for such a long time, and now that I have the space (thanks to my son for buying me a home that we are perfecting the perfect studio space for me) I can do just that. Plus, I’ve already found new clients. It’s a win-win for me.

For those still stuck in the trenches… I’ll be praying for you. This group of students is so very different. It’s the age we are in. Not actual age in years, but this generation.

Besides, there are only so many skibidi sigma Tuesday toilets I can take.

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