Work, work, work

When i think about graduating it is bittersweet. Although, technically i am considered an adult, it a weird stage to be in as a college student. Yes i am going to school full time and working part time. But it wont really compare to when i get the job i desire. Which is to become a teacher  

Luckily i'm getting experience with kids. Not only with screaming, wobble walking toddlers, and random conversations with kindergartners about bugs. But with my high school growth group, where i can meet and talk to 14-18 years old once a week and be present in their day to day struggles. staying current with what high schoolers find difficult at the age. It hasn't been that long since i was in high school but you forgot stuff. So being in communication with them helps me to better understand how to talk to them and one day to future students. 

But when it comes to everything else, the way the principal will see me, other teachers, students parents... i start to panic and realize i have no idea about how a teacher is expected to dress ad talk and carry herself. of course with a level of professionalism and responsibility for the students and all that. The bigger picture i understand but its the day to day stuff that will built up to that. 

Establishing relationships not only with my students so that they are motivated to learn but with my collages so i can have someone who understands work talk and not bore my family with things they don't really understand because they are not part of that circle. 

It wont be easy jumping in to the teaching environment but with time and experience i will built up my authority in the class room and my place among the other staff.   

Restaurants

My grandparents own a Mexican restaurant in downtown, and my aunt is an event planner. I may not know the complete lingo but i have experienced how difficult it an be at times. Since it is a family business, from time to time when there is more than one event my family is always there to help out in any way.

 Over the years, i have learned that it is easier to help my aunt decorate a location, fix center piece arrangements and invitations. Than to take orders at the restaurant. Although i am a people person, there is a proper way of taking orders especially during a peak hour... which at times is not only 30 minutes of a full house but sometimes over an hour close to two hours.  

The register for one, seems impossible to understand. I have literally sat there and practice, ringing up fake orders but its not the same when you have someone rushing you and substituting parts. And the language that is use in the kitchen by the cooks. This has been a great example of discourse community.

However, looking back at my experience helping with my aunt plan a wedding or any other special event. I notice there is a lot of skills and experience that you need, in order to make it a successful event. There is definitely a need to solve problems and the ability to think on your toes, coming up with a great solution to whatever it is and fast. All the while remaining calm and collected as to not upset the Bride and have her worry about small details. 

Like anything you need experience, with event planning not only do you need to know about center pieces, invitations, table clothes, flowers, color schemes and all that jazz. But have the ability to get the job done and keep the customer happy along the way.