Tales of a Traveling Teacher

Wow!  I just got back from a "Fulbright-filled" weekend in Denver, Colorado!  It was such a joy to be around other people who are experiencing the same thing that I am.  I met some amazing people who will also be traveling abroad, many of whom are also headed to the United Kingdom, so I hope to find opportunities for us to unite while abroad.  The more I learn about the Fulbright Teacher Exchange, and the more people whom I meet who are also participating in this incredible experience, the more honored I am to be included in this group of people.  I am so impressed with the many people who are taking their spouses and children along for the adventure - what wonderful opportunities for the entire family!  I'm also thrilled to find many other girls just like me, ones who are not tied down, but who are ready for new challenges and adventures.  I have no doubt that the wonderful experiences that lie ahead will be made even more wonderful by the fact that I...

So many people ask me, how are you feeling about this exchange?  I wish my vocabulary was stronger, because I seem to only be reverting back to the word "excited."  Perhaps thrilled, overjoyed and eager could all be thrown into the mix, but as of right now, pure excitement seems to be taking over my emotions!  As I consider all of the things that must be done to prepare, of course I become overwhelmed, but when thinking about the upcoming year and the opportunities that await me, it is truly the word "excitement" that takes over!   The more I learn about Kelly, her school, her hometown and her friends, the more excited I become!