SOC Sunday: Reinventing myself

While I realize I don't get to participate in stream of consciousness each week, I've enjoyed reading and finding new friends through this meme.

However, I realize things change and I truly get it.

5 minutes, no editing, in the raw blogging.

It's no secret I've struggled with the fact that the teaching market has not been the nicest to get hired into. It was a sucker punch to my ego and perfect dream when I wasn't hired full time out of college. I mean, that was my plan.

Things change though

I learned how to substitute in all grade levels and how to deal with various situations. I fell in love with all grades and realized how I had a perception that was guarded by my comfort level.

Once I got out of my own comfort level, I started feeling more and more at peace. I took a part time job building a children's ministry, with a church, on June 3rd. I have my resume every where as have I applied too. It's a guessing game though.

How I've reinvented myself

I never thought I'd be on a different path than what I had desired and planned since I was a child but I am so glad I let my comfort zone spread and have gotten a few nibbles here and there.

For now, I will keep my head up, heart open, and eyes on my dream of teaching someday and somewhere.

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Happy Sunday

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Stream of Consciousness: not to my prime

Brain dump time-set the clock for five minutes, no editing, and go!

Optional writing prompt today: Have you reached the prime of your life? What do you want to be your legacy?

I hope, okay dream, that my prime is not right now. I am a recent college graduate, last May, and am just getting my feet wet in this society and in the working world. My HOPE is to have a full time teaching job, whether in regular or special education, next school year. I also hope to have the opportunity to help more students with special needs before that supposed "prime" is up.

I want to be remembered as someone who took more than five minutes to help students with special needs. I want to change how "old-school" educators think of students with special needs. Whether it be Dyslexia to Autism, I want students to embrace what they have and be successful post-education. I want to equip students with skills they need to be successful. I want to help them see themselves as a student with something with potential. We all learn differently, so what?!?! Who cares?!?!

It's about what you give and not hide behind a diagnosis. I will openly say I have Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Sensory Processing Disorder, and more. However, that's not written on my forehead. Does it mean I learn differently? Yes! However, it doesn't mean I hide behind that in the real world. I want to give my students ways to deal with their diagnosis and then succeed in the world. That is my hope in my prime (whenever it gets here).

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Weighty issue

Weight is something that will always be talked about in my family. I am not blessed with skinny genes & I have to work out to look good, but it's okay with me. My family works out a bunch and we all have our own style. Personally, I love weight lifting, swimming, walking, rock climbing, and aerobics! No running here due to Asthma and I am okay with that.

In high school, I did not really care about my weight and gained a bunch. My freshman year of college I lost a bunch of weight, forty pounds to be exact, and it felt great! So I was a little irked when I gained a few pounds back this spring, but have come to realize and remember the saying I made myself back in the fall of 2007. HE made me for who I am, I choose what I eat, HE gives me strength, & HE has a plan for me!

So I gained a few pounds this spring...it is OKAY!!! I am working on losing some more weight this summer and gaining muscle. I love being able to flex my arm muscles and am working on it... I actually like the way I look right now...granted, I want to loose a bit in the middle, but it's a work in progress!

Life is a work in progress & I truly believe my weight is too. There are days when when you eat whatever the heck you want (not every day) and then there are days where you follow a strict plan. No one is perfect...everyone has their flaws!!! Remember that!

Please know if any comments are harsh or rude, they will be deleted!!!!

Being spontaneous

I've noticed a trend lately, I seem to become a debby downer by the end of the week since school/life seems to speed up and get rough. Yes I still blog, but actually have had no motivation to post lately. I am tired and wiped when I get home, so imagine trying to do homework, laundry, cleaning, cooking, checking emails, and blogging while sleepy. Mind you, I did not sleep well at all last night because I decided to change my dull weekend this weekend.

This weekend, my friend and I are driving to Lampasas and being spontaneous. We both have a required event on Saturday morning, but around 2ish tomorrow, we are hitting the road. Destination: no phone service, no Internet, just peace and quiet plus being able to see my mom, dad, brother, brother's friend, sister, and sister's friend as a plus.

My dad and his company have several hundred acres of land (where they hunt as well) and everyone is heading up there this weekend. They are already there and looking forward to my friend's and mine's arrival. I am hoping it is just a 2.5-3 hour drive. My friend will be my direction helper since I have never gone from collegetown to Lampasas before. Yes I have been from my house, but it is different...me driving and no parents to direct. So if you think of me tomorrow, pray for safe travel and direction. I have an idea and map to where I am going, but it is just different w/o the parentals there.

Dad and I had a conversation last night too and he asked why I was driving 3 hours there for just about 20 hours, then driving back and starting another week off. My words exactly..."I need a vacation and this is the only one I can get for another month." I need this little retreat. Yes, it's only for a couple of hours, but it is something. He may not understand, but I am so excited for this. I promise to take LOTS of pictures and relax just a wee bit.

As for the homework front, I am taking some with me and am hoping to type up stuff that is due Monday. Oh and did I forget to mention that I am teaching 15 home school kiddos PE for 45 minutes Monday...well I am. So I am hoping to get my lesson plans and activities done ASAP too.

Hope you all have a great weekend. Relax a little and enjoy time off :) I will be back on Monday to do the Not Me Monday and do I have LOTS to report too. Enjoy the sweet weekend folks!!!

Have a wonderful weekend!!!!

URGENT prayer request

To all my prayer warriors out there,

I am in need of an URGENT prayer request right now. My uncle, who is 80-something years old is in the hospital and being kept "comfortable." The doctors have basically prepared the family for the worst. My grandparents, who came in yesterday, are on their way back right now. This is his fourth time with the brush of death...but this time is the worst. Please pray for the family and for my uncle to be kept comfortable and out of pain.

Thank you in advanced!

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As for me...I am supposed to go to Boston for a convention with my fraternity...I am supposed to leave on the 27th (VERY EARLY) and return on the 31st (LATE). I am on alert though and praying like crazy that my uncle is okay.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS

Fun Friday

Today I have the day off of school, so what am I doing? Observing in an elementary classroom for a few hours and babysitting a sweet 17 month old carrot top in the afternoon. I am still up early, but I am actually HAPPY about it!

My sweet sister and I! I miss her so, so, so much!!!! She is a senior this year and I could not be prouder :) Even though we are at eachother's necks have the time, she is my sister and I LOVE her!!!

TGIF

Thursday's Thoughts...

Ok-today is over and here are my thoughts for the day. Angie and Nonni-I am getting the extra sleep I need.

* I am NOT doing homework tonight.
* I am in bed right now-what a shocker I know!
* I have accomplished so much today
* Life is full of surprises :)
* I am so very glad that tomorrow is Friday
* Fall weather will be disappearing soon according to the weather channel :(
* No AC has been needed for 2 days/nights
* People need to not be mean to each other
* I have not talked to my mom or dad in two days
* I would advise that no one call me after nine, yes nine, tonight since I will be sleeping
* I observe in the classroom tomorrow
* I have a weekend full of HW to do
* I am so blessed :)

Sweet Dreams!!!!

3rd week already?

Apparently it is my third week of college this week. Where did the time go? Most of my classes are going well right now except for one. One professor is just not teaching and it is driving me a little crazy. So I talked to my advisor and I am getting someone else's notes from last year (different prof). I am hoping that this helps.

This will NOT get me down. Today it rained and rained!!! I love watching what God has in store for this world and the rain was awesome. The only thing that is not awesome is the MASSIVE flooding, but everything else is okay. Maybe some of West Texas will be green during winter. Hey, just a thought!!

This week seems to be more than usual jam packed, but I will get through it. Why is it so jam packed? I just have more meetings this week than normal. So it is not that bad, just bumpy!!!

Have a great night!!!!

Summer School starts...today

Last night I received 2 emails from my Summer I professor saying that Summer I could begin when ever we wanted it to. Granted, I thought it would start on Monday, June 2nd, when it was supposed to, but no. Today, I spent FIVE hours on one chapter for Critical Thinking. I have to take this class to get into the School of Education this fall. So the best time to take this is this summer. I also found out that I will have to spend a few days in Abilene for the next month (6/9, 6/16, 6/24*, and 7/3). As for the 24th, I have a conflict and I am hoping that I can move my test, but I will see.

So my life has gotten a bit busier than yesterday and will continue to stay busy this month, but I am up for the challenge. I also start babysitting again tomorrow for a family who uses me regularly, so I am so excited.

This week, I have LOTS to do, but I am just glad that I am home!! This coming weekend, we have a family graduation and wedding, come home on Sunday night, and I will drive to Abilene on Monday morning to take a test. My plan is then to come back home, but I may make a few stops before I head home;)

Yes, my life has gotten busier, but I would not have it any other way!

Have an awesome week!!!

Go away...headache

So this morning was Saturday and the house was very quite till about 11am, then everything got loud again. But a little quietness helps the day:) Had a smoothie, talked to mom, talked to sister, then about 1ish, it struck me. HEADACHE/MIGRAINE style. It is making me dizzy and just plain off. I was planning on going to Target and run a few errands today, but that is being put aside till I am relieved, somewhat. So, ahhh, this just does not make the day!!!

Hoping to get relieved soon and be off to Target, but we shall see!

Have a great Saturday!!!

Part 3: Thoughts of my last week as a college freshman

So much to tell-where do I start? Finals are over for me-yippee!!! I know for sure I have 2 A's, but I am waiting on two other classes for final grades. Another thought is that I go HOME today! I will be home in time for Grey's Anatomy-one of my favorite shows. I am so excited that I get to sleep in my own bed tonight too. No interuptions in the middle of the night from dramatic girls or a loud roomate! Horray! I am so excited that I have a little break before I start my Summer I critical thinking class that I have to have to get into the School of Education.

Speaking of classes-There are some days when I still feel like I am in High School with all the immaturity, but there are others when I am glad I have left HS. Some days are better than others. But for one thing-some "kids" still need to grow up and mature a little. One thing that gets me is when kids pay hundreds of dollars for a class and rarely show up! Come on-just go to class. They signed up for it, so it is their deal I guess, but really!

I am wondering where my first year has gone? Any ideas? It just flew by without me knowing it. So as of tomorrow, I will officially be a college sophomore-WOW! I will have 39 hours starting next fall and I am just impressed! I am not trying to brag, but geting up to this point is amazing! Being out sick this semester for 30 days and still doing so well in college amazes me. Some ask me how I do it and I study every day. I also study on the weekends too. What a studying life!

So as for plans-my plan is to sleep in tomorrow morning and then go from there! Hope everyone has had a good week!

The weekend is near!!!