These are the crazy times right before winter break! I am sitting in the center of calm as the chaos of the classroom swirls around me. Even though it is hectic, there are moments of delight throughout the day to remind me that I love working with children. My mood has shifted considerably as I count down the days to two weeks of vacation!

I talked with my therapist and we started thinking about the future, since I am not getting any younger and my job is very physical. We came up with the idea of me doing art therapy one on one with students, and I think it would be a path I would really enjoy. I have an art degree, have taught art in public schools for ten years, and have taught in special education for three years now. I could at the very least, teach private art lessons, and consider pursuing an art therapy degree, and then practice art therapy.

I’ve used two exclamation points, which is unusual for me, and I seem quite chipper, so I am hoping I am just glad the winter break is coming and it is not a manic episode headed my way. This is quite a shift from the the last few days. My medicine is working and everything seems right with the world.