Day 357 - Taking It Too Seriously

Thursday April 8th

As you can see, I lost the plot on this blog with a mere 9 days to go. Typical. I have never been a completer finisher.

It is now actually Friday September 3rd, a paltry 5 months after April 8th so the chances of recording what actually happened and what I was thinking on the day in question are minimal. As my previous entry suggests, the Easter break was a key moment on my journey. I had my assignment to do and for the first real time, it felt like really hard work. There is no doubt that I have taken on a big challenge but for the most part, it has taken a bit of courage, an open mind and the resolve to enjoy the experience, whatever is thrown at me.

I think the assignment was a  turning point - the transition from an experience that I was enjoying in the moment to a career that I have chosen for the next x years. This has made me feel a little uncomfortable as it has been more enjoyable and easier to play the role of career switcher and 'isn't he brave giving all of that up to do this.'

I hope it doesn't mean I've started to take the whole thing too seriously....I really want to experience teaching for what it is, in the moment, in the classroom. I did take everything too seriously before and that affected my quality of life. We will see.