here goes nothing!!

hello world (or probably no one)!!! this is my first posting on "a balanced banana" and i am excited! i've been wanting to do this for a while, so here it goes... i thought it would be best to begin with a little introduction about myself and the intentions of my blog. i live in cedar falls, iowa. i am currently working on receiving a secondary language arts teaching degree. it has not been the smoothest road, but i am beginning to see the light... whoop, whoop! after receiving a B.A. in communication from the wonderful university of northern iowa, i realized that my heart was in teaching. after countless discussions and prayers with friends and family, i decided to go back to UNI to become a teacher! i will be student teaching this coming fall, and (fingers crossed) getting a teaching job soon after!

what do i do in the meantime?? live. it. up. :-) but really, i serve/bartend at a local sports bar. i spend time with my friends and family (didn't i say i was pretty typical???). i love running and all types of fitness. i currently have a minor obsession with kickboxing. i feel best when i am "on track" with a balanced lifestyle... hence, the blog! i hope to use this as an outlet to reach others with similar interest. those closest to me know that i have a lot to say, so without further ado... introducing.... "a balanced banana"!!!!