I need to get this off my chest...

there's so much to love about teaching,
but I don't think the conventional 7-3, 8-4, or 9-5 constructed classroom setting with 25 plus kids is a job I could do forever.
I'm too sensitive for that.
I'd be drained of my life energy before I was 30.
I don't think I was made for that type of rigid profession.
Do I think one of the gifts I have is teaching?
YES!
Absolutely, without a doubt.
But I'm sorry to all the future children, I don't think I'll get the incredible privilege of teaching you.
I think after this school-year wraps up, I have one more year left in me to teach.
So,
Here is my confession, my declaration, my intention, my honesty in writing:

I am planning to pursue a PhD!

It's exciting to tell you, internet waves! 

I will study, plan, and do what I have to do to complete applications by the end of this year/start of next year.

Fall 2018- some changes gon' come, God willing!

I can plan my way, but God is the One who will direct my steps.

<3

-Future Prof. JBL ☺