Personal Narrative: 15 Things About Mrs. Schwade

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15 Things about Mrs. Schwade
I used to be really quiet. In high school, I rarely spoke in class. I did what I was supposed to without questioning anything. I was shy, reserved, and not confident.
After my senior year of high school, I was crowned Miss West Union. I earned a $500 scholarship, perfected my parade wave, and have a tiara. I was second runner up in Miss Fayette County and received a trophy!
Before I married my husband, I knew nothing about farming, tractors, corn, soybeans, etc. Now I can drive down the highway and tell you the names of farm equipment and if the field has been planted.
I always said I would NEVER marry a police officer, fire fighter, or farmer. I dated a fire fighter, and I married a farmer.
My food cannot touch on a plate ever. Additionally, I eat all of one thing on my plate before I move onto the next food.
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I never wanted to be a teacher. I wanted to be a guidance counselor. In fact, I hated teaching until I student taught, which made me fall in love with the job and the students.
My three closest friends now I have meet since moving to Howard County. One of them I have only known for three years, and I can’t imagine my life without her.
I truly, really, honestly, deeply love my job because of the students I have the opportunity to meet and learn from each day. That doesn’t mean it isn’t really hard or really frustrating some days, but I really do enjoy teaching students.
When I’m frustrated or angry, I cry. And it’s an ugly, red-faced kind of cry.
I do two things in a car really well—think and sing really

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