Going to conventions are always refreshing for me. I learn, I hear, I get ideas-it's great. I just came back from the ACDA Western Division Conference and had a blast!
Melanie was my roommate and we stayed at one of the nastiest hotels I've ever stayed in. The paint was coming off the walls, the tile in the shower was about to fall at any moment, the lady at the front desk had one tooth...well, come on you know that just weirds you out too! But I wasn't going to ask to take her picture! So we get in our room and immediately start laughing at where we were supposed to stay.
There were some great memories made this week, and I gained a lot of advice/wisdom/introspection about this career and my game plan. Don't get me wrong, there were lots of "receptions" and "teacher therapies" too :) If I learned anything this conference it is: This line of work is grueling, hard and emotionally draining, but with supportive friends who believe in you and God's wisdom and guidance, it can be done (and with a little passion and understanding, it can be done well). I'm ready for the future.
I love your optimism!
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