One more week until takeoff!

It is only one more week until I take off on a jet plane to AZ. It is kinda funny how it was only 6 months ago that I found out I was accepted into the program and placed in Phoenix. I felt like it would take forever for this to get here, but time sure did zoom by and here I am. This is my last week of student teaching. I have my last undergrad class tomorrow. More goodbyes.

Which by the way, I'm not very good at saying goodbye to people. I've been on quite the rollercoaster of emotions these last few weeks as I prepare to move.
I went to the graduation ceremony of a very close friend last Friday and as I was about to leave, it really hit both of us. We realized this was the last time we would see each other for who knows how long, the tears began. We have been close friends for the last 4 years and lived across from each other for the last year. But we both knew that we need to be excited for the adventures to come and remember that a friendship like ours is the kind that lasts. So while we will be miles apart, that is ok because when we do see each other, it will be that much sweeter.

On to some much more cheerful news!!! I was notified through TFA that an elementary school had reviewed my resume and wanted me to submit the online application and possibly I would get an interview. I applied...which took 2 and a half hours! I got a phone call from the principal at Desert Garden Elementary school in Glendale, AZ (which is a few miles outside Phoenix) and she offered me a position as a K-3 cross-categorical Special Education teacher!!! AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
I am so excited for this! I will finally have my own classroom! From the sounds of it, I will have a pretty nice classroom (with its own bathroom!!!) and I will even have a Smartboard. Which this is something I am really excited about because I have learned how to make lessons for the Smartboard. If you aren't aware of what this is, thats ok. A Smartboard in an interactive whiteboard that is run through a computer. I can create all sorts of activities and such for my students to learn. Coolest thing ever! I'm so happy I will be teaching the little ones too! I have tons of books for little kids. Oh and I have this neat idea of having small reading bins around the classroom that contain a book and a character from the book (so like a stuffed caterpillar for the Hungry, Hungry Caterpillar book).
Plus I have all sorts of adorable classroom decorations that will be perfect for little kiddos! Woohoo am I excited to decorate and set up the classroom!
And since I know where I will be teaching I can start looking for apartments in the area. I am getting all of my stuff sorted and ready to move. Just like my classroom, I am looking forward to decorating my new place. I just got an adorable new bed set! Hahahaha oh the little things that put a smile on my face.

I will keep all of you updated as much as possible. Keep the prayers coming as well :)