Something switched in me this week.
I’ve loved NPR for a long time, tuning in for the occasional human interest story and of course the eclectic music offerings. But man, this week every last thing on the airwaves was fascinating to me. Two nights ago, I listened to a Santa Monica City Council hearing, for goodness sake! Why? I have no idea. Stories of hot air balloon expeditions to the north pole, council meetings, political commentary, the State of the Union Speech (though this last one is not too strange) all filled my car and filled my mind.
All of this, amidst a fairly significant week in my career has me feeling pretty adult. Confirming flight and hotel accommodations for a conference, visiting a school board meeting in San Diego County, providing input on big decisions being made in Los Angeles… It’s all so surreal. I’m extremely thankful for people who invest in me, and so appreciative of the opportunity to learn about the broader picture of education.
However, this whole meta-cognition about how grown-up I feel instantly makes me feel quite young again.
