I'm Back! Where have I been?
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Hello! Hello! I'm so excited to sit back down for 'Soy La Misma'!
Here's a quick rundown of what's been happening over the last few months. As you know, I had an interview series going on in August, and I am so thankful for my friends who shared with us. At the same time, I was also starting my gig as a soccer coach for the Worthington girl's c-squad team. Teaching also began for the new school year, as did my online graduate teaching licensure program! The soccer season ended in the second week of October, and immediately after, I spent half a week in Dent, Minnesota, at the East Silent Lake Resort for the Rural Regenerator Fellowship! It was a lovely time getting to meet all the fellows from midwestern states and from rural communities. We got to hear each person's work and had time to discuss our goals for the fellowship. I took the time to be in the moment and welcomed any and all flow of ideas and thoughts. I love having a busy schedule (usually to keep my mind off anxiety), but while at Dent, I noticed just how nice it is to rest. I picked up some knitting and let my mind wander. We were blessed with gorgeous sweater weather, too! After leaving, I came home with the ganas (desire) to put my creative work at the forefront. But it is SO DANG HARD!
Let me quickly go on a tangent. As a child of immigrants who went to college and has student loans, I have been frustrated at the careers I've chosen that have provided me such low pay (public service careers in small town america, RIP)! When I left law school, I knew that if I was going to go back to the education world, I'd immediately need to enter a graduate teaching licensure program so that once I obtain it, I can get paid BETTER, by BETTER, I mean at least earn $50,000 a year. Luckily, I have enjoyed the teaching profession thus far, and with that, I've noticed I can't always place my creative works to the forefront because teaching comes first (after my wellbeing, of course) to help save money and afford life! So, that's that. And maybe, one day (soon as this grad program is over), I will be able to place my creative work first, not last. End tangent.
In other news, just this week I received my 200-hour mindfulness, social emotional learning, and yoga teacher certification by Breathe for Change (B4C)! Linking just in case any of you are interested in learning more. I'm happy to be of any help if you're interested or have questions about their programming. Personally, I had a great experience! And I can't wait to utilize this new toolkit with my students (and when I have the guts, with my community).
Last but not least, I want to offer a mindful practice for those of you who are feeling broken, heavy, overwhelmed, exhausted, or any other strong emotion due to what is occurring in our world.
Mindfulness of the body (from B4C): Place your hands over your heart, take 1-2 full breaths (inhale in thru your nose, exhale thru your mouth), and as you embrace yourself say, "I accept you [emotion]." Take 1-2 full breaths again. <3
What I'm Reading:
In October, I listened to "I'm Glad My Mother Died" by Jeanette McCurdy (and WOW)
A buttload of teaching books for my teaching grad classes :P
What I'm Listening to:
Monaco by Bad Bunny (I can't get over the intro strings!!!!!)
La Cumbia Del Infinito by Los Angeles Azules, Pablo Lescano
Water by Tyla
For now, please take care, and hug your loved ones. And keep fighting for a more just world in any capacity you can.
See you all next month!