Here we go...

The date is quickly approaching and the big adventure that I have been waiting for, well since November, is about to start. In one week, I will be in Chicago starting a world-win adventure with Teach for America (TFA).

It is so hard to imagine that this is all about to start. I learned about TFA a few years ago and started researching the organization and definitely felt like it was something I wanted to be involved in. I am so fortunate to get the opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest in the country to do our small part to help eradicate the inequalities which plaque out educational system.

The whole experience is so thrilling and completely nerve-wracking at the same time. My stomach is all in knots just preparing myself for the unknown that is about to flood my life, but you know things are coming together. I have only heard good things about the school that I will be teaching at and I know that the support system will be great with lots of TFA alumni in the school. I will have my own big kid apartment complete with shopping five minutes out my doorstep. I am with a guy who means the world to me and every time I am with him I am reminded of how absolutely lucky I am to be in the company of such an amazing person. My best friend is moving back to KC and I cannot wait for more random nights together. My family is wonderful as always and the random humor that we have together always brightens my day.

Honestly, I think the whole TFA experience coming up has helped put things in perspective. I have so much to be grateful for and so much to look forward to in the days, weeks, months, and years ahead. Everything is starting to fall into place and I am just in awe of how truly lucky I am to be a part of it all... :)