Why not?

Hey there! Welcome to my blog! 

*Who*

• My name is Erika Wendler.

(although I am sure everyone reading this already knows that) 

• I just graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with a bachelor's degree in Childhood Education and a master's degree in Special Education.

(it has hit me that my time in Plattsburgh is over but it still hasn't hit me that I hold two degrees)

• I have accepted a position as a kindergarten teacher in a NYC public school for the 2018-2019 school year.

(I could not be more excited but I am oh so nervous) 

• I mainly grew up in Mahopac, New York.

(Thankful for the opportunities and resources that were available to me in my hometown but there was nothing more for me after high school graduation)

• I am currently living in the Bronx, New York.

(I have always loved New York City and it has always been my plan to move here after college) 

• I will be working as a nanny this summer.

(I have spent the past four summers working at a sleep away camp so it is going to be weird to be in the "real world'' this summer but I am looking forward to all the fun activities I will be able to do when I am not working.)

• I have a mom , a dad, two brothers and two sisters. As for friends, I have a couple lol. 

*The Important Stuff*

• I LOVE children.

(if you didn't gather that already)

• I LOVE animals, especially dogs.

(Unfortunately I did not grow up with a dog nor do I currently own a dog. I cannot wait until the day I get a dog. Until then, I will continue to obsess over the dogs of strangers and friends.) 

• I LOVE food (and alcohol), especially pizza.

(hence the blog title; if you know me, you know just how much I love pizza)

• I LOVE music and dancing.

(Truly a form of therapy and a source of happiness for me)

• I LOVE trying new things, going new places, meeting new people, taking adventures and traveling.

(Sadly, I have not traveled to many places but I hope to change this in post grad life)

*Why*

To be very honest, I am all over the place with my purpose for creating this blog. I wanted to challenge myself to write outside of academic and career related work. I wanted to push myself to share more than Instagram pictures, Twitter retweets and Facebook reposts. Creating an outlet for myself seemed increasingly necessary and beneficial during this time of major change in my life. I wanted a way to hold myself accountable for consistent reflection.

*Expected Content*

          I am also all over the place with what I want to present in this blog. If I wait until I figure it out though, I will never start. The only thing I am sure of is that there will be no singular focus. I want my blog to be representative of my life and my life more than just one thing. Eventually I would love to create specific topics that I post about on a scheduled basis (For example, a weekly post on my classroom). Please bear with me as I figure it out and most likely, adjust a few times. I am generally a very optimistic and positive person. Some days it comes naturally. Other days I have to try a little harder, but I very much believe that the key to a good life is in your mindset and attitude. These ideals will likely be seen throughout all my posts.

*In Conclusion*

If you have read this far, thank you, you are the best. Blogging is completely new to me. I have never blogged before and I really haven’t read many blogs. I am excited for this new journey and I welcome any feedback, positive or constructive (and suggestions!). This is something I wanted to do for myself. Views and shares are a plus but lack of most certainly won't stop me. Thank you in advance for reading and for sharing if you think a post is worthy of sharing. Much love.