So I've now been a band director for about 3 weeks.....its tough. Dont' get me wrong, I love it. I'm having a great time, have great students, great administrators, and great parents, but its hard. Getting up everyday at 5:30, going to bed at 9, 45 6th graders in one period, marching band, faculty meetings, new teacher orientation, planning lessons.....its a lot of work. And even though I knew all that was involved in being a teacher, it didn't fully hit me until I experienced it. I'm tired. A lot. I don't get to see my friends as much as I used to. I miss them terribly. I miss sitting in Alie's office between classes, watching people walk by, talking to all of my friends..... Being a band director is gonna take some getting used to. The toughest part is that I am by myself all day long. I do see my students and sometimes another teacher for a moment, but 99% of the time I am alone. This is very new for me. I'm used to being at school with my peers. Going from rehearsal to class to a frat meeting to a social function and then all over again the next day. Its a little depressing and hard to deal with right now. However, I will get throught it, get used to it, and overcome. I always do.
And thats all of an update I have in me right now. Stay tuned for more.
Jon
Sunday, September 7, 2008
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