1999 vs 2009

Many of you know I have began teaching at the same high school I attended for 4 years. Sometimes it is a little hard to remember that I am now a teacher...not a student. To my dismay no one wants to talk to me by the drinking fountain, there is no one running up to tell me the latest news, I do not have a locker, and I am not surrounded by 100 of my closest friends daily. It is a blast, however, to work with many of my old teachers and get to know them as people rather than teachers. Let's take a look at how things have changed for me in the past 10 years.

1999- I was a 10th grader in high school (ahhhh the good life.)
2009- I am TEACHING 10th graders at the same high school I attended.

1999- I got my driver's license and my first car, Leon the Neon.


2009- Have I been driving for 10 years? Sick.



1999- My biggest worries were what I was going to wear to school, how I could get to the mall next weekend and who would sit by me on the bus.
2009- My biggest worries (the condensed version) are the economy, my family's health, my auto/student/home loans, giving enough time to all areas of my life, ect ect ect.

1999- I was taking English 10 with Mrs. Wildin as my teacher.
2009- I am co- teaching with Mrs. Wildin in English 10.

1999- Not one kid had a cell phone...well maybe one, but it was reminiscent of Zach Morris'. Note passing was the way to go.


2009- Every single kid has a cell phone permanently attached to their fingers as the ferociously type between classes, and I have not caught one single note!

1999- I babysat occasionally...very occasionally.
2009- I have a son, who I am responsible for 24 hours a day 7 days a week!!!

1999- I hadn't quite convinced Adam yet, that I was going to be the love of his life...but I was working on it!
2009- We have been married for 1.5 years and have a beautiful baby!

1999- I was playing basketball, volleyball, soccer, and attempted golf.
2009- I am able to watch my baby brother and sister in all of their activities...and let them know to enjoy it, it will be over before they know!

1999- I was in love with Hello Kitty, Britney Spears, anything pink, celebrity gossip, reading magazines...ect...


2009- Ok...I guess not EVERYTHING changes...:)