Follow the Yellow Brick Road

So it's been a while...

It's been a difficult past few months. My husband got an awesome job in the county where I grew up, and since I couldn't in good conscience back out of my job at the very beginning of the school year, we have been living 3 1/2 hours away from each other. We have been driving back and forth every single weekend, and we just spend two glorious weeks together over Christmas break.

The musical this weekend (we're doing Wizard of Oz) marks the end of my first real post-college job. It's been an incredible experience. I keep reminding myself that there are other kids out there who need to learn music too, but I just keep picturing the faces of my band and chorus kids who are having a really hard time with this. I am having a really hard time with this. I built that program into what it is today. It's hard to just walk away from that.

But I am very excited about actually living with my husband again. I'm quite partial to seeing his face everyday. :) I'm also excited about my new job, which starts next week. A middle school has opened up a position for me. They want me to start a band program at their school and teach 6th and 7th grade general music. It's only one day a week, but it's more than I thought I would get. Plus, the principal has made it clear that his intention is for the position to grow. He really wants a successful band program. With a supportive principal on board, I think that I can do some really great things there. Hopefully!

Change is not easy for me. I like to put roots down and take hold. I don't like it when things come to an end. But beginnings hold a lot of promise, and there are so many exciting possibilities. I'm going to try to make the most of them.

To my wonderful husband: I love you, and I'm coming home soon!