Holy smokes! I guess I'm official now - I have a name tag and everything! Too bad that name tag still doesn't keep me from having to sign in as a visitor at some schools. Seems like those office ladies refuse to believe that I am indeed NOT a visitor even though I've explained to them on multiple occasions that I work at that school. And now I even have a name tag to prove it! lol oh well...
On the subject of being an almost professional, I also have my very own HUGE desk in an office that I share with 2 other ladies (my primary supervisor and the general music teacher). It's full of instruments and resources. Everything a beginning music therapist could ask for. Now if only I could get the logistics of toting instruments around everywhere figured out, my days would run a little more smoothly.
Today was my first day of actually getting to plan and lead part of the session. It was AMAZING. I love working with the kids. At first I thought, I would be extremely nervous and that I would just be looking forward to the day being over. But honestly, the more sessions that I did, the more comfortable it became and the more I enjoyed what I was doing. It felt so good to be in that position again. The last three weeks I've been flat out observing which, don't get me wrong, is very valuable. A lot can be learned from watching the professionals working in your field. But man was I getting stir crazy!! I was so ready to get my hands on those kids! I have the best group of kids on Monday mornings (not to mention some of the best staff members which can seriously make A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE). It so nice to start the week out right with an excited, energetic, and absolutely adorable group of kindergartners.
I'm still loving Atlanta. Although I'm hardcore missing everyone back home. While my professional life is finally picking up, my personal life seems to be slowing down. Things are somewhat lonely and I seem to be struggling to make genuine connections with people my age. I keep telling my people back home that I know my future friends are out here somewhere, but I just can't seem to find them. It's like they're hiding from me...
I'm slowly but surely adjusting to traffic. Although, it still makes me LIVID especially on days that I have to drive to the south part of the county (when I drive south I have to drive straight through downtown Atlanta...which no matter the time is ALWAYS a hot mess!). Gimme 6 more months and I just might figure it out :)
Until next time! Gonna go eat some wheat thins, sip on a diet coke, and watch the fountain from my deck!
