The Big Decision...

Two vocabulary words for the week...

emollient (adj.)- having a quality of softening the skin

acquiesce (v.)- accept something reluctantly but without protest

This week I made a huge decision that will impact the direction of my life. I decided what I want to be when I grow up! I am going to get my credential after my bachelor's in Political Science. I am going to teach high school. All but about two people have made a not so pleasant face when I told them of this decision. It will be a difficult job but it will be rewarding as well. I have already begun to plan for certain topics and different projects that I can do for high school government classes. I remember the huge impact my high school teachers had on my life, whether negative or positive. I would love to be that positive influence for students who are going through the high school age, and everything that faces those years in life. My government teacher was the one who caused me to fall in love with politics. He brought out my passion for the subject and everything that goes along with it. I would love to be able to do this myself. There are other more superficial benefits to teaching as well. One of the first that came to mind was the fact that I can wear cute business casual clothing, as shallow as that makes me sound. I do love to shop! I also can not wait to be able to decorate my classroom. Teaching gives the benefits of summers off as well which, having lived all my life with them off, I can not give up. This choice has opened up a huge window of opportunity and I am excited to see the outcome.