Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Welcome

Two and a half months into life as a librarian, I finally, truly believe I can do this job, and even do it justice.

I am the anomaly and the paradox. 


Anomaly because...I possess only an associate's degree for higher education and have very little previous library experience.

Paradox because...I am both under and over qualified. I feel I have been preparing for this job since reading my first word, and yet could fill a decade's worth of encyclopedias with what I don't know about it.

This I know. As a city employee, I now belong, in part, to the people of Fort Scott. 

I also know...kids learn better when the adult educating them understands them and talks on their level.

Kids enjoy everything more with full, satisfied bellies.

Kids LOVE being seen and appreciated for who they are and what they can do.

I also know a lot about parenting, baking, writing, gaming, being a shutterbug, home-schooling, balancing a chaotic life, how to turn my brain off when I need rest, and what it means to lose weight and love chocolate, both at the same time! 

I love to write. If you enjoy reading, we will get along great! Prepare to be entertained, infused with ideas, and to feel something very important: you are not alone. We are both full of surprises, ideas, flaws, and possibilities!

Guilty confession: Last night I baked cookies as a birthday gift for my man. When all the dough was baked, I licked the bowl clean! Still, I am not giving up on this diet. Every day is a new day!

Want to learn how to make my triple chip cookies? Click here! I created this recipe Prezi for a speech class assignment a year ago.

Happy fall baking!