Finding my place

I think I would have gotten involved in school if we still lived in the States but I knew for sure that I wanted to here to be able to meet people, and also get myself familiar with the school system. The schools are a bit different to say the least, but I am just rolling with the punches (no pun intended!)

There are a lot of things to get involved in – fundraising, parent helpers, helping out with Free Fruit Friday, and excursions (field trips.) I already know that it takes a lot to put myself out there in general, meeting people and forming relationships, and this is another thing I just have to take a deep breath and do. Step outside of my comfort zone and just put on that confident face, and be in a situation where I don’t always know what is going on (or what they are talking about – what is a compactus??) So that’s just what I did – I volunteered to be one of the Class Reps for Cameron’s class (think PTA mom.)

Also having a “group” of moms to befriend, opposed to a woman I met at this playground, one I met through Craig’s work, or a friend of a friend. It is nice to finally be part of a group again, where we all have something in common (our kids being in the same school.)  I also like seeing the same faces everyday, getting to know their names and then seeing them around town – at the shops, the gym, or out at dinner. it feels good to be finding my place in this not-so-new-anymore place.