The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

For some people, I bet it is. Back to school. It's a wierd time, because it's chock full of excitement, anxiety and full-on fear. As a teacher, I find it extremely ironic that I feel exactly the same way as I did when I was the student - excited about the news friends I would make, afraid of some of the friends I made, and wanting to throw up a little bit, just for good measure. While I am excited by the prospect of all the new office supplies and trips to Target I'll be making, the mere thought of waking up 'early' is headache-inducing. I am trying to reflect on my first year and to learn from that. One good lesson did come out of it all - that worry is wasteful, that what happens, happens... either way. I can hear Billy Ocean now, like a wave cresting in my ears...don't worry...be happy.