Somehow I seem to remember I have my blog when it would be a good time for an update. First things first: I managed to get a job. I'm working in a preschool classroom, with kids who have special needs and those who are more "mainstream." I'm assigned to one student in particular who has some behavioral issues. I've been on the job three weeks and I can see him improving already, so that's encouraging. Overall, it has been great; so great, in fact, it's convinced me to change my course of study from Speech to Early Childhood Special Education. There is a Master's program at UNC for this, and I've applied and have my letters of rec on the way. I'm starting some teacher's licensure classes in the summer, and I should be finished Spring 2011.

Although I still have a huge interest in Speech- Language, I'm ready to dive into grad level work. The speech program required I take a year of undergrad leveling courses, THEN apply to the grad school. I'm so so anxious to devote myself to something career-wise though, and I've been told that I'm "good at" special ed. I've found I like preschool because the kids still have such a sense of innocence, and it's a chance for me (or any teacher) to make the ultimate good first impression of the learning environment. Besides, in the end I'll still be helping kids, which was my goal along. It's the right decision.

The other good news is I'm totally healed from surgery. I just survived a battle with laryngitis, two ear infections and two eyes full of conjunctivitis, so I'm feeling like a trooper health-wise. Dre and I are going down to Springs for Easter next week, and Moby will get to play with my parents' dog. Good times all around.