What a wonderful day!

Well, last weekend was quite a doozie with all the lesson plans and the literacy file that I finished almost half of (it takes a long time!) and math projects. I definitely needed a break by the end. But not to worry, I find myself with much more time to relax and breath during the week....haven't done that in a while. I had some homework last night for my class but was able to finish that and get in bed at a decent hour.

I know that many of you had been praying for my interview for my program today. Thank you! It went really well and they said I am way at the top of the group with my portfolio and my skills...finally I am excelling at something! :) Anyways, I feel very good about what I have ahead and can not wait to see what my next experience is like. Please pray for continued success in all I have to do. Also pray that I don't ball my eyes out during my last day at my current school on November 16th.

Things are great and I'm flying high to the sky! :)

What a Week!

You never really know how much you can fit in a short amount of time until you have to! Monday we had our parent conferences and it was an amazing experience. Most of the parents in my room are amazing...I'm truly being spoiled with such a great class and parents! We have, though, had a parent already ask for another conference after we stayed late for her on Monday! EEKS! We'll see how that goes on Tuesday. Then it was a busy week of after school activities including professional development and class that stressed everyone out! On Thursday morning, bright and early, in the worst rain we've had in 6 months or so, I had my formative evaluation where my supervisor (don't get me started on her) and mentor teacher filled out a professional development survey of how I am doing. It was good to have more feedback from my mentor...didn't get anything extra from my supervisor.

Last night and today have been spent doing my literacy file (composed of way too much to write here!), writing all my lessons plans for the week, writing a math lesson plan for class and preparing my two mini-lessons for math on Monday. It's going to be a busy week any way you slice it. Tomorrow will be spent paying bills, finishing some tax stuff, finishing this week's lesson plans and the math mini-lessons. I hope I can rest at some point!

Just a memory of the summer....

Hey Everyone!

I wanted to post this picture because I think it's fun and to give you a little taste of some fun I had this summer! Since I don't have Facebook (for those of you that have no idea what this is...GOOD!), I have to be able to post some pictures somewhere! My family and I took an adventure and went to a rodeo! It was such a blast since I'm a country girl at heart livin' in the city these days! Anyways, I loved eating GOOD, hearty hamburgers and wearin' my cowgirl hat and dancin' with the fam! I really had a great time. It was like I was in another world while I was there. We sat on a hillside and the excitement and enthusiasm was contagious! I hope to go to another one sooner rather than later...if you know of a good one...let me know...I'll check it out. I know that at least one person has already laughed at me (in love, of course) for my excitement about this trip but I have to say...it was amazing! :)

I spent the summer babysitting my little heart out and loving every minute because I could go places and do things with the kids more than ever before! Many of you were a part of the financial blessings I received this summer and I can't express my gratititude for you and what you did! Many blessings to ya'll!

YEEHAW!!!!!!!!!

Busy Months

The last couple of months have gone by faster than I ever imagined and not the way I imagined it either.

In August, it was a whirlwind of events as I was initiated into the wonderful world of teaching and being a full time "mom" of sorts! haha! Luckily I've cleaned up enough children to not be freaked out about bathroom accidents! :) Anyways, I love my mentor and she has been an amazing part of my internship. I can't imagine what it will be like without her there to help guide me. My team has also been an amazing part of my life. I am loving it. I will start in a preschool classroom after Thanksgiving. I can't believe the semester is almost half over already.

In early September, I was blessed with a new roommate. Her name is Megan and she is great. As you'll see below, I have had a rough month or so and she's been a huge blessing. She is almost engaged and her boyfriend is a great friend too---he is here and wants to say 'hi' to everyone. I've enjoyed getting to know them and will miss her when she moves out next year.

Then on September 11, my life changed in a way I can't explain. I knew the day would come but I didn't realize the impact of the death of my great-grandmother. I went home to be with my family and the time was definitely something I needed. I just hope that I can be as poised and confident as she was even to her last breath. The following weekend, I went home to read at her memorial service and it was beautiful. I was grateful for having such a wonderful family and great friends to help me through this difficult time. Thank you!

Then this week I came down with strep throat and it knocked me down. I haven't been that sick in a long time. I haven't been to the doctor because I've been so sick either since I was like 2! It was hard to have to go to the doctor. I was out the end of this week and now I'm on penicillin and feelin' great! Well, as good as I can right now!

I'm looking forward to a crazy month of midterms, observations and important gateway interviews to stay in the program! It's going to be crazy. Please pray for strength and good health. Many blessings to all who help me be who I am!!!