WHEW! and a SNOW DAY!!!!!!!! :)

Ok, I did receive my cousin's address for which I was very glad. I have already written him and sent it off. I've been off of my medications for almost a week now and I feel much better. I was very tired this weekend but come Monday I was rearin' to go! I had so much energy and I'm not sure where it came from. My certification test results are to arrive this week sometime so I'm a little on edge waiting for those. Other than that, things have kind of leveled out and I'm feeling like myself again.

Today was a SNOW DAY! There was actually snow on the ground here! I took a picture just to document the occasion. I didn't have to teach but I still have to go to class...hmmmm. I stayed in my pj's until a few minutes ago when I started getting ready to go to class. I have been reading...for fun...since I got up! It was a nice break and I enjoyed it! I have almost finished a 400 page novel over the past few weeks....something I never do....read, read 400 pages, or read novels! HAHA! Well, I must leave in a few for class...wish me luck! :)

What a month!

Well, it has been a truly interesting month. I just am finally getting off the couch after 4 days on the couch. I was struck down on Friday night and had a horrible 4 days. I'm now on medications and feeling much better. I'll go back to teaching tomorrow. I'm getting back to myself...anyone that saw me knows that I was pretty pathetic. I can't believe it!!!!!!! I didn't want to miss any days this semester but apparently God had different plans. Well, I must get to some last minute homework and lesson plans so I can hopefully sleep through the night tonight for the first time since Thursday night!!!!!!!! It's Tuesday night...I'm a little behind on sleep right now...as if I wasn't before. I just couldn't sleep because my tonsils were touching each other! You get the idea.

I got a letter from my friend in Afghanistan and he seems to be doing well. I hope to get my cousin's address so I can write him.

I've a got a very busy semester as I plan on finding a job, interviewing, taking my certification tests, taking my two classes, seminar, teaching 2nd graders (miss my Kindergarteners for sure!), tutoring one hour a week, and picking up side babysitting jobs so I can survive the semester. Pray for strength and good health! :)

Be blessed!!!!!!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

(This is in the ski lodge....the best is yet to come.)

I know it's not New Year's Day but I've been gone learning how to snowboard and skiing (1 day out of 4). I was and still am a little sore. Quite a few beautious bruises to show for it. I really LOVED it though. I know some were apprehensive about my excitement...and my ability for that matter....but I am pretty good for only 3 days and LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!

(Below is a pic of me and the snowboard....when I get my mom's camera...I'll try to post video of me!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

I'm looking forward to starting a new year and seeing what God has planned for this transitional year in my life.

Please pray with me as I look into teaching contacts that I have and seeing where God wants me to be teaching. Also, please pray for my cousin as he leaves for Basic Training on Jan. 15. I also found out that my friend Jordan will be in Afghanistan for 6 months!!!! Pray for his safety while there and a safe and quick return! I started in a second grade class today and I'm a little apprehensive about it. Just pray that I am able to feel more comfortable with my teacher as time passes. I will probably start teaching duties next week! :)

Blessings to you and your family this NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Christmas

Hey!

WOW! It's Christmas day already...I can't believe how fast this year has gone by. Before I know it, it'll be 2008! I spent the day with my family at my house and we had fun opening presents together...it's great to have children in the house to enjoy the excitement Christmas brings with having them around. I can't wait to see my own children someday on Christmas morning. I also went to visit my dad's side of the family and talked with them for a while. God has definitely been merciful on me and the life I've had. It's a completely different world when I walk into their home. I also found out my cousin is going to be starting basic training for the Army come January 15th. I'm not sure how I'm feeling right now...it's all a little hard to take in. Please be praying with me as I come to terms with this an sort out my feelings.

On Sunday, we had a "WINDY" day here which is not surprising...it was hurricane like winds. I thought I was going to blow away! I loved having snow around me though and even though it felt like 0* and was only like 14* ---I really enjoyed it!!!!!!

Blessings to all on this day!

Time to Relax....

...or so I say now! I leave for home in less than 24 hours and can't wait to go! It's been a really busy semester and I'm ready to get away for some much needed change of scenery!

I am thinking of those people that don't have family to spend the holidays with. It's so sad and I pray that we would each think of these people on a day when we are blessed with family to surround us. If you know someone, at least give them a call and let them know that you are thinking of them! :)

I officially have completed preschool and am getting some last days in with my Kindergarten class! I forgot what the excitement is like in school just before the holidays....."CHAOS"--as my students would say! (Their smart!) I hope that they are able to have a wonderful Christmas with their families! :) I'll miss them next semester for sure!!!!!!!!!! :)

Final days....

...of preschool are upon me. As frustrating as it has been at times, I can't say that it has been horrible. I've made great contacts and I have really enjoyed helping in the office of all places! :) My 3's were great too and I really made some good friends there!

I am excited that I leave on Friday to go home! I can't believe Christmas is already here....I only have one present picked out...and I still have to finish it! EEKS! Not a good thing. Oh well, it's the love and thought that counts and I'm excited about it!

Merry Christmas to all my friends and family! :)

Happy Birthday to ME!!!!!!!!

Well, it's official...I'm a crazy 23 year old now! I had a great party and really enjoyed having a simple chili, movie and cake party at my apartment. I'm a low-key girl most of the time so this was just right for me! Thank you to my roommate for hosting and all my friends for coming....except one person who didn't show up...hmmm....I guess he'll just have to take me out sometime! haha! I'm just kidding--well, maybe...

I loved being with my Kindergarteners today and am enjoying life! Tomorrow is the community group Christmas party! OOOO! FUN!!! It's Italian night!

I can't wait to go home on the 21st! I miss my family and all my friends back home! :)

New School

Right now I'm at a preK in town and it's been fun. I will be teaching 2nd grade next semester! It shall be a long semester with all the projects I have to do for school but it will work out just fine! :) Hope everyone is doing well! :)

Thanksgiving....Be Thankful

My family all came in for Thanksgiving! It was great to have them here and 'host' my first Thanksgiving! We went to visit family in West Tennessee too and we hadn't seen some of them for 14 years! WOW! I really had a good break from teaching which I think I needed to have to think clearly and give my body a rest.

Pray for continued strength and endurance for the next couple of days as I finish up large projects for classes!

Just here...

I'm just relaxing and trying to get things in order. I start preschool next Monday and am excited about the opportunity to be in a younger classroom. I think I want to be either in Pre-K or Kindergarten teaching so we'll see how this goes. After my last experience, I would LOVE to do Kindergarten forever! I know there will be good years and tough years but I feel affirmed by my last placement, that this is what God has had planned for me!

I have written poetry, watched a movie, done homework, made appointments, practiced guitar and piano and sorta caught up on life...tomorrow will be a simliar day...I think I'll do some painting too.

See ya on the flip side...let me know if you wanna chill BU friends!