Oh my goodness! The past few weeks have been a whirlwind! As the title of this blog says, I finally feel like I'm catching my breath. I won't say things are slowing down, but things are becoming just a *bit* more manageable. I can focus on one thing without having 5 other things running through my mind!
It has been really great having the students back. I've loved seeing the tutors that I supervise, some of the students we led in our church's college ministry, and getting to know the students in my class. USC will have their first football game in a few hours and that brings a whole other level of excitement to campus and our city!
I realized the other day that I am "senior"...sort of. I'm starting my 4th year in my job and my 3rd year as a U101 instructor. That has been kind of neat to reflect on because I've noticed lately how much more comfortable I am with aspects of both my job and teaching. They haven't necessarily gotten easier...each new year definitely brings it's own dynamic and set of challenges, but I've noticed I know how to respond better...I know what to expect...for the most part I know what works and I've tried enough things and realized what doesn't (but again, still learning!). The credit for all of this simply goes to TIME! Through trying and failing and learning, I've become more comfortable...similar to my years in college. I loved coming back for my sophomore year because things weren't new anymore. I knew where to go and knew how to handle things. I still had a ton of growing to do, but time and experience definitely played to my comfort and confidence!
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