Goodbye 2023, and hello 2024! It's surreal to think that four years have passed since I embarked on my student teaching journey at Hoffmann Elementary. Third grade – that was the sweet spot. I remember the joy of connecting with my students, the thrill of helping them learn and grow. Fast forward to March 2020, and the world as we knew it unraveled. Virtual teaching became the new norm, and sadly, I never had the chance to say a proper goodbye to those kiddos.
So much has changed since then. In the face of the pandemic, people came together, united against the common enemy that was Covid-19. Neighbors supported one another, and there was a tangible sense of kindness and solidarity. But here we are today, and it feels like that sense of unity has faded away. The world appears more divided than ever, and I can't help but feel a deep sense of loss.
I find myself questioning the purpose behind the choices I've made. Why did I start blogging back in 2008? What was the driving force, the spark that led me to share my thoughts and experiences with the world? As I reflect on these questions, I'm confronted with the realization that perhaps, over the years, I've lost sight of that initial purpose. It's disheartening to witness the current state of affairs and wonder where we went wrong.
As we step into 2024, I yearn for a return to the sense of togetherness that once defined us. I hope to rediscover the purpose that fueled my passion for blogging in the first place, and in doing so, contribute to rebuilding the connections we seem to have lost along the way. Here's to hoping for a brighter and more united future in the year ahead.
