Grown up

When I was a child, I always pictured a grown up as someone that drives, has a job, and lives in their own house. I can proudly say that I'm about to accomplish all three. 

Tomorrow is the last day of my first semester of teaching. Thinking about it is very bittersweet for me. I absolutely love my job and my students that I have the privilege of seeing five days a week.  I currently teach the eighth grade and my students will be moving on to the high school.  One of the things I love is seeing the growth my students make from the beginning to the end. In my short time at the junior high, I saw so much growth in my students and that drive keeps me wanting to teach more and more. I  pray for each of my students that their growth will continue and that they accomplish great things in high school. 

With the end of school, comes a much needed summer break.  A break to refuel, refresh, and revive myself for my next group of students. A break to learn new ways to teach students better. School may be ending for me tomorrow but the learning will keep flowing. 

This summer, I will also be focusing on remodeling my new home. Who knew that remodeling would be so much work?!?! It's exciting work though and I cannot wait to be able to move in and become an official grown up. 

Chaos is back and better than before!

Chaos. Life. I love it. So many things are happening in this chaotic life of mine. I cannot get over how blessed beyond measure that I really am. I mean Wow! 

This week has been chaos packed. In this week, so many crazy exciting things are happening and I'm so excited! I started with a new title on Monday: Coach Huff. Yes, I am the new 7th grade cheer coach for the Webb City Junior High. Some may think I'm crazy but since starting I am truly loving it. Some of you may say "What Kristin a cheer coach? She is so quiet!" When I was in 7th grade, I loved being in competitive cheer! It was what I did and I did it because I loved my coach. I can't wait to be the role model just like my 7th grade coach was for me!!

Today, I was notified that I was accepted into graduate school. Starting in the fall, I will officially be a dreaded Pitt State Gorilla. How funny is it that I am getting my master's degree at my alma mater's greatest rival! I'm definitely going to have to learn to not hate the red and yellow but I will never stop loving my green and gold! 

Tomorrow I hit another milestone in my journey of life. After months and months of saving, I will officially become a homeowner!!! I cannot express in words how excited I am to start this new chapter of my life! I cannot wait to share my home with my friends and family who helped me grow into the person I am today. This new house I hope will become a place where I can share many more memories and life with the people I find the most joy with. My hope and prayer is that God will be able to use me and this house to bless others with. I pray that this house can be a place where I can serve and love others. I pray that this house will become more than a house but a home filled with joy and laughter.

This chaos doesn't end there. Saturday, I get the honor and joy to stand beside one of my very best and closest friends while she marries the love of her life. I cannot wait to see her grow through this new chapter and see what God has in store for the two of them. 

Joy. Blessings. Excitement. Happiness. All of these things come with this chaos that I love and enjoy called Life.