Excited or Exhausted?

Excited or exhausted? Both of these emotions could be used to describe my feelings this week. I began working full-time as an elementary reading teacher. Although this position is only temporary, it's an exciting opportunity. However, it is also exhausting. I find my mornings starting earlier and my nights ending later as I plan for eight different groups of students each day! Planning for students in kindergarten-fourth grade, each with different strengths and needs is exhausting to say the least. Aside from the work that comes along with this exciting opportunity, I am taking two graduate courses. The combination of reading, writing papers, and other assignments in between leaves me with barely any free time. Though exhausting, I can't complain about my life. I am blessed to have the opportunities I have been given and definitely do not take them for granted. Although I may be exhausted, I will keep pushing through and come out stronger in the end.