So today is the official first day of summer. Now that school is done and I don't have to worry any more about grades, work etc... all day long I have been thinking about everything I need to do to get ready for my trip.
I got two of my immunizations today, something I probably should have done a while ago but oh well. Now I am thinking about suitcases, gifts, clothes to wear (need some school appropriate but comfortable clothes) and much more.
I am also worrying about how things are going to be when I am gone. I have never been gone for more than a night before with the kids and now I am leaving for three weeks. It is enough for me to second guess my decision to apply for this program. Sometimes I think people don't "get" why I am doing this and at times of high stress like this I wonder myself.
After spending my younger years travelling a lot I have found myself settled in Bethlehem, PA, for the last 15+ years. While I enjoy living here, minus the cold winters, and life has been anything but stressfree and easy with 3 children, (an 8 year old and 4 year old twins) and full time jobs, I found myself somewhat stagnant with the routine at home and also professionally. I love my job and the school I work for, I also love teaching World Studies, but found that I wasn't challenging myself as much anymore. I was being "safe" and I needed to do something to get out of my comfort zone professionally and personally. Teachers for a Global Classroom certainly qualifies. I could never imagine a year ago I would be gravelling to India, a life long dream. I feel revitalized in my classroom and looking forward to my trip. I hope my children will learn that life is about risks. You need to get out of your comfort zone every now and then and take challenges otherwise how will you grow as an individual?
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