WARNING: I have bunches to say and this will be a VERY long post. Grab something to sip on and pull up a chair.Why is it that this semester (3 weeks down 13 to go) has been REALLY tough already? Seriously! My life has been turned upside down in a blink of an eye and I am actually adjusting well. Had an iceday on Tuesday and that kind of threw the whole organized and scheduled person off a tad. But at the end of the day, I enjoyed being able to chill!
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I have had a few thoughts this week about the teacher program that I am in and the students who are wanting to be teachers:
(warning: venting will occur a little :))**
Stop being lazy...SERIOUSLY...if you want to be a teacher, then you have to stop complaining about the work and just do it! Do not make the work more because you don't like it. (Had a few students make the teacher change her mind more than once and I did 51 notecards for one chapter that I DO NOT need now)...ugh!
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Attitudes need to improve greatly. I have heard for the umpteenth time that Dr. H is awful or Dr. S needs to give it a rest. Give me a break people. The people who are preparing us for out teacher exams have taken them and are qualified. Yes some may be annoying or difficult to work with, but SO WHAT? Life is so much more than complaints.
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RESPECT: When someone is talking, do not talk while they are talking. Also, while a teacher (TRAINED PROFESSIONAL) is teaching, LISTEN...I am so tired of future teachers giving little to no appreciation for education. Seriously!!! Remember the do onto others rule in early childhood, well it still applies.
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I have learned to reevaluate my priorities. Being someone who needs to stay busy; I tend to overlook my PACKED schedule and pile on so much. Well this week, I learned to say no and stick to my guns about it. Classes are going well this semester (so far)! I really like my professors and enjoyed an ice day on Tuesday as well. I am interested in how this semester will turn out since I am doing some of my major work (Early Childhood-6th and Special Ed). Some subjects will be more interesting than others-granted. But I am up for the challenge. This weekend's homework schedule will surely be my challenge and the procrastinating oppurtunity will be thrown out of the window this weekend :) Next week already looks busy and it's only the weekend before :/
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There is this guy in one of my classes and he flaps his lips at the wrong times. Well, I am learning to deal with him and his very UNIQUE personality. He mumbles, goes off topic, and is a normal, 20-something year old guy. Even though I get a little ticked when he goes off topic to stall, I am learning to deal with him and not let him get to me like he did last semester! This is my goal: Do not let Mr. W get to me as much this semester. I am learning that it does no good what so ever to get mad at him. It only stresses me out more, and I have no extra room for extra stress.
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** My heart has been deeply saddened with Tuesday's diagnoses and prognosis. Click on
TUESDAY to pray for her family. Tuesday lost her battle today.
** One of my blogging friends Jen has quad boys whose 2nd birthday is on Monday. Well, one of the boys, Clark, is in the PICU with breathing difficulties. Jen has been a HUGE supporter of mine and now needs prayers for Clark.
Suz, a fellow quad mama, has updated on her blog since the Murray Crew is in the PICU. Check out SUZ's blog for more information!!!!! Click on
MURRAY CREW to find out more
soon.
** Nonni is still recovering from being in the hospital and your prayers are very appreciated :)
** One sweet little girl, Abby, is fighting hard against leukemia and her struggle at age 3 is incredible. Click on
ABBY to learn more!
My heart aches as children are having to fight off disease after disease. Hoping that EVERYONE gets well soon and stays well.
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One of my favorite quotes is by Winston Churchill and it states, "Never, never, never give up." Life is filled with CHALLENGES and STRUGGLES, but giving up will NOT solve anything. Thanks for all the sweet comments this week and supporting me! EVERY single one made my day so special!!!!
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Hope you had a wonderful Friday and have a great weekend! Not Me Monday will be in full swing at the beginning of the week and do I have a few things I MUST share then. So stay tuned for that on Monday!!!!
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Have a wonderful weekend
