Jobless: Blessing or Curse?

After going to class on Saturday, I have mixed emotions on my current position.  I currently do not have a job as a teacher.  It definitely sucks to know that I will have to wait another full year to graduate.  But, after talking to my fellow MAT's on Saturday, teaching and going to school has been tough on them.  It is good to sit back and try to learn from others, but at the same time, I want to be on the front lines learning for myself.  I learn by doing.  So, having to sit back and wait has been very difficult for me.  I will be substituting in the near future, but how much can that prepare me as a teacher?  Sure, I am in the classroom, but I am following someone else's planning, procedures, etc.  It could possibly help me a lot.  I guess I won't know until I get in there.  Can't wait!!!