AngieK

Who am I? What a huge question. There are the typical labels: Christian, wife, mother, friend, school psychologist. But I'd like to think that what matters most is that I love Jesus and while it's not always perfect, I try and life my life reflecting Him to others. That's a huge and daunting task but one I am willing to try, try again until I get it right. Living for Christ gives me purpose. I know what He wants me to do and seek to change the world inasmuch as He chooses to use me to do so.

I've been married for several years, Marriage is tough work, but it's also rewarding and I plan on sticking to my relationship with Andy till we are old and gray, whatever it takes.

My son is a toddler, and since his birth I've been learning what it means to be a mom. There are moments that make life fabulous and also those that bring about some of the most challenging situations I have ever had to deal with. Being a parent has made me grow up in ways I never expected and brought rewards and joys that are worth even the worst days.

When it comes to making friends I'm a bit shy (often interpreted as stuck-up or rude or whatever) until I'm comfortable enough to come out of my shell. I interact best with extroverts but married another introvert so anything is possible. Since it takes effort to grow and cultivate friendships right now I've only got a few close friends that I try to keep up with and spend time with. It's great to have those people who know you enough to see through your veneer (did I spell that right?) and then you can just be real with them. I hate pretending everything's fine when it's not and need people who will listen and encourage me when things are going great or I feel like total crap.

Last on my list, my job. I like being a school psych. I get the opportunity to work with kids and I always wanted to do that. I also get my summers off, a wonderful thing that will be great when my kid starts school too. I work in the public school system in a urban setting which can provide a great deal of challenges, enough to keep my job interesting and me needing to learn more.