Four weeks!

While I was on campus today, I ordered my cap and gown.  It feels so crazy that I'll be walking across the stage at the Kohl Center to receive my diploma (read: empty diploma holder) and graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in FOUR weeks!  Where has the time gone?  It feels like yesterday that I was in that same venue playing pep band and cheering for my high school boys basketball team at state.  Three years later, I sat there and listened to Biddy Martin speak to the incoming freshman class about how our time at UW was precious and how fortunate we were to be there.  Four and a half years later, I am on the precipice of ending my time here.  I've made mistakes, I've laughed a lot, I've consumed more beer than I could have imagined, but most importantly, I've grown up.  I am, and will always be, a Badger!

Now that I've shared that sweet sentiment, it's back to reality.  The end of semester is always crazy.  I still have the TPA lingering over my head (I know, it's been forever... I just keep hoping it'll somehow go away), I have six e-portfolio pages to create in the next 10 days, I'm still teaching 40 hours a week, and I still work 10 hours a week at the daycare.  I love my crazy life right now, but I can't wait until the school part is over.  I feel ready to teach, lead, and inspire!  I'm sick of jumping through hoops. 

There is an adult beverage and a productive night ahead for me!

Love,
Ms. T