Just the Beginning

Hi everyone! It's so exciting that there are so many different ways of keeping in touch! I'm glad that someone thought of this before we graduated. I think it'll be especially helpful since we are all starting new jobs in the SCHOOLS!!!

I am so incredibly weirded out by the idea of not going to class in a couple of weeks. I am overwhelmed with this feeling of, "I don't know what I'm doing." I'm sure it's normal but I'm especially scared because I never had a "normal" school placement. I know I'll be fine... maybe a little confused but I'll make it. I went by my schools the other day just to see what they looked like. I was actually pleasantly surprised. I have three schools... one high school and two middle schools. The high school and one of the middle schools are in relatively new buildings and the other is not. When I went by the older school building, I asked if they knew what room I would be in. She really didn't know and said possibly the clinic! She took me to this room that had a small desk and one bed in it! I wasn't really shocked. I've kind of prepared myself for situations like that but seriously? A clinic? What am I going to do when there's a sick kid in there? Hold a trashcan for the sick one and tell my kid to say the /s/? No... I probably just won't use that room that day but then what? I guess I'll be in a closet! It's exciting, though, to not know what the next day will have in store for you. I like organization but I'm also glad that I won't always be in the same building and same room all day. I do however think those of you who do have one room are incredibly lucky!

I have orientation in a couple of days and then Monday is the big day. I have no idea what my caseload will be or how I'll do my scheduling on the very first day of school. I'm just surprised that I'm having this laid back attitude about it. I just keep thinking, "I'll deal with it when I do know." It's funny because I'm not usually like that. I would normally be calling and harassing people to tell me what's going on. The problem is... the school district doesn't even know. I just found out my schools last week! I'm just glad the Lord is calming my spirit and giving me strength to not panic! Anyway, I hope everyone is having a positive experience. I can't wait to hear about it!

Here's my question for this blog... does anyone have any good ideas of get to know you games or something interesting to start the first therapy session with? I have some but I don't think they're creative enough! Have a great day!!! Love you!!!
Kristin