Today has a special meaning for me. For most people it is a celebration of all things Latino and a time to party. I also hold it as a time to celebrate and party, but for different reasons. You see, three years ago today I finished my Student Teaching while at the University of Louisiana - Monroe, the last thing I had to do before graduating with my Bachelor's degree. I spent 14 weeks teaching kids at 2 different schools: 6 weeks teaching math at Good Hope Middle School and 8 weeks teaching Spanish at west Monroe High School (both in West Monroe, LA). It was one of the most stressful and trying times in my life. Many times I felt like I wasn't doing good enough, but I made it through. And now I have completed my Library Practicum hours. These went by much faster (100 hours verses 180 hours) and was much more enjoyable. I was able to work with many wonderful people at the Philip S. Miller Public Library in Castle Rock, CO. When I started I never even thought how much I'd miss working with them and seeing them through out the week. My field mentor, Linda Rose, was so helpful and supportive through everything. I hope I can get a job working with as nice a group of people as they are.
To celebrate all of this as well as Cinco de Mayo I went to a friend's place in my apartment complex where we had good company, delicious food, and a pinata (provided by me!). It was a lot of fun. Now to finish all my papers and assignments so I can graduate.
31 days...
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