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Why start here.....?

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Why start here..... About 7 years ago I became a new mom. I was a young teacher, a drama director at a local high school, a friend, a wife, a sister, a daughter, a lover of knowledge, I sat on a board of directors.... I was a million and one things, but the one thing I felt was missing; was myself. So what does one do when they lose themselves? I could have acted like Pippin (musical theatre reference here) gone out into the field or country; try new things, meet new people, sing a couple of songs.... but I didn't. I definitely wasn't like Elle (another musical theatre reference), or maybe I was, but instead of chasing after a guy I was really chasing after myself? I began gardening - didn't turn out great. I started directing more shows (and now I can't get either of my two kids off the stage), I pushed myself harder and faster. I was one of the 7 semi-finalist for the 2016 NH Teacher of the Year - who became deeply disappointed that I didn't get pic...