** brace yourself, you'll need to have all ears & eyes when taking a gander at this long overdue post As you can see, blogging consistently has never been a forte of mine. It has been about a year and a half since my last post. A lot can happen in a year, let alone even just a month with the life God has granted me thus far. Since my last post, I've experienced my second long-term subbing gig (while learning to balance other things that are just as crucial to my life)..... get this? As a HIGH SCHOOL teacher. Never in a million years did I see that coming. Ever since my experience in student teaching in the high school environment (2011), I've always shied at the thought of considering that level again. I did sub in high schools after earning my credential, but it wasn't a place I felt suited me. It's not that I wouldn't be doing my best as a high school teacher, it's just that I've personally always enjoyed being around the 6th-8th grade students. ...