Tuesday, September 22, 2009

It's a Chore

I am in a negative mood...sort of. Choosing to be is more like it. Stinks. So, instead of writing everything negative like I feel like doing I will tell you some good things about my day, and other good things that come to mind.

-Abby fed me dinner tonight, yummy taco soup
-Lisa invited me to come over any time to watch Dancing or just to hang out (she lives about a minute down the road!)
-People are praying for me
-Christian paid better attention in class today
-My students are doing well in their classes
-I got to curl up for a quick nap under my new fuzzy blanket this afternoon
-Dad went to be with mom at the hospital so I can go to bed early
-I got to wear jeans today
-People were talking about me and saying good things - praise God!
-My expensive orthotics will help so I don't have to go to the expensive doctor as much so it's ok that they're a bit pricey
-Alex has been turning in his homework
-The girls had their first volleyball game tonight and lost badly, but it was fun anyway
-My new purple tights fit and are so totally wicked!
-Our high schoolers have awesome attitudes
-Alex brought my bag of cookies today (Aunt Trudy's homemade, and gluten free!)
-I have a great Selah cd to listen to in my car
-God is still here even when I ignore Him and have my little pity parties, yeah, He's still here and He's still great and He's a forgiving God

Friday, September 18, 2009

Two Weeks In

I have been negligent in posting and keeping my faithful readers (all two of you?!) updated. My sincerest apologies! The majority of my readers are or were teachers so you all understand that my schedule has been anything but normal the past few weeks. Meetings, trainings, planning, grading, new students, new schedules have filled my days and weeks. Yikes! To top it off, this week was extra busy and I have not been feeling well. But press on I must. This year I have nine students - my class has trebled! (look it up, it does mean tripled in case you were wondering) Nine seems enormous compared to my three last year, but I am finally getting my brain rearranged and remembering how things work when it's less one-on-one. My students spend each morning in the high school wing taking English, history, and science from the high school teachers of those subjects. During that time I teach second and fourth grade math classes. I love it! I never imagined that I would teach or enjoy teaching that subject or those grades, but I do. There is even a thought about me becoming the elementary math teacher! That would be so fun. Different from my original plan, but definitely a good different. Anyway, things really are going well. I had a birthday in there too...I'm 26 now. Feeling it big time! Does anyone else think that our bodies seem to age faster than the mind? My body feels like it's going to just drop to the floor any minute now and my brain is sharp as a tack. Sheesh, not cool. I hope you readers are doing well at home, in the classroom, wherever you may be. I will try to have some pictures up here by Christmas! Ha, hopefully sooner. =)





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