If you are looking for my post about my History Quilter Podcast Episode 35 Indigo Quilts & A Podcast Anniversary Giveaway, please go here.  

Student teaching begins for me next Tuesday   It's real now - I've met my mentor teachers, seen the students I will be teaching, got my staff ID/parking pass/schedule, and have a teaching plan for my first week all set.

Now for freaking out Susan....
In four days everything changes.
Not an 10.0 on the Richter Scale (Southern California Earthquake talk) but maybe a 7.0 - enough to shake things up quite a bit but not cause serious permanent damage, but it will cause changes.  Big changes.

Believe me when I say that I do not think that for one minute what I am going through right now is that big of a deal in the big scheme of things, but it is real to me and because this is my own personal journal and wish to help others, I've decided to share with you what I'm feeling.

I'll be going to work every week day and I will have a schedule like a vast majority of the people around me.
I have to make my own lunch in the morning! I'll be interacting with other adults on a daily basis in a work environment and not just in a store!
Exciting, scary, nervous, anxious and sad.  Those are the feelings I harbor right now.
I want this so bad and need it with every cell in my body.
I want to teach.

Exciting to be finally embarking on this new chapter of my life. This is going to change me. My world is going to open up to something new, something that I think will change the course of my life.
Scary because I'm finally embarking on this new chapter of my life. Will I be good enough?
Nervous about classroom management - Thinking fast on my feet when anyone comes at me with a snarky comment is not a attribute I have.  Will have to learn smart, respectful and correct responses fast.
Anxious to begin - wish it was today to finally get the first day over with.
Sad to be ending a chapter of my life which I've loved.  The memories are unforgettable and precious.
I know I'll do good.  I know I'll be fine.
Just freaking out a bit.

Now back to quilting/food/history Susan...
I'm looking forward to Saturday as I'll be attending the Road to California Quilt Show with my friend Zina.  I should have photos and a recap here on Sunday.  Quilty goodness will be good for my soul.  Yay!

Enjoy your Friday,
Susan 

Yesterday amidst a very busy but enjoyable day, I carved out a bit of time and recorded my 35th podcast episode in honor of my 2nd year Podcast Anniversary.  Wow - two years!  If you are a listener, thank you for listening, commenting, thinking, and supporting me throughout this most gratifying endeavor in my life.

To thank my listeners for two years of support, I am hosting a giveaway that I announced in the podcast episode.  Now here is the fun part - only those who listen to the podcast and hear what they must comment on will be eligible for the giveaway.  I'm thinking of it as a "pay it forward giveaway" to my podcast listeners and honestly, a way for me to gauge how many core listeners I have.

Blog readers, are you intrigued as to what I'm giving away?  I'm giving away Two (2) Craftsy online classes worth $55.00 to one listener who comments about Episode 35.  

Don't know what Craftsy is?  Visit the Wall Street Journal article dated Thursday, January e, 2013 here to learn more about the evolution of this online company which owes much of it's success to us quilters.  Yes, quilters!

To find my podcast please visit iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher Radio or listen directly from this blog with the Podbean box to the right.

My 2nd Podcast Anniversary will be open until I record the next podcast. Go listen and good luck!  

Be safe and have fun~
Susan