I am from.

I am from youth and ignorance
that tried to develop over the years
as they dealt with their own "I am froms."

I am from the fields of dreams
with cool flowing rivers.
Riding bikes and building forts.

I am from a struggling home:
a learning experience for sure.
Endings are not always happy.

I am from independence and strength,
but needing.

I am from hope and optimism
that has to last.

School and Work = Love / Hate

Hi! Well, I'm just starting my blog and am honestly just wasting time on campus before class tonight. I'm in my second to last quarter of grad school and it sure has been dragging on... I love school, but wouldn't mind a break! Once I'm done (the exact day in fact) Dylan and I are going to Mexico! I can't wait. We were planning on going to Cabo, but now it's Puerto Vallarta. Either way will be so much fun!!

This summer I am working as a program coordinator for Compass USA. I have been planning for a group of seven Jr. High Japanese girls to be here for 2 1/2 weeks. They will be here in about 19 days or so. I'm nervous and excited at the same time. Being a coordinator is much different than being a teacher, that's for sure. I wanted to do this for more experience and a prettier resume. Both jobs take A LOT of planning, but coordinating is a lot more stressful in my opinion. If I forget to do something, it can cause a lot of problems. I think I'm doing good so far... I'll let you know after the students have come and gone. I'll post some good pictures too.

Bye for now

~CC