This month has been really tough for me. I don't really show it but there have been several times when I have wanted to give up. With a new job and starting to become more independent things just keep popping up and making life difficult. I love teaching so it's not just the new job, it's many other things. It doesn't matter how nice or how hard I try I still get disappointed. Maybe my expectations are too high because of how excited I was about a brand new start. There are times I wish I could just take a break away from everything for a while, but I know when I were to come back everything would still be here. Hopefully things will be easier when I start a new job in August and start teaching at the beginning of a school year. I just like knowing what the future holds and lately everything has been so uncertain. What I thought was one good constant in my life ending up not being what I thought it was. There should really be a limit to how many times a person can be disappointed. But even though I'm disappointed with the way some things are going now, I'm not giving up on what is important to me. There is no way for me to see what the future holds, all I can do is pray about it.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Spring Break?
I need a Spring break so bad! Too bad we only get 2 days for Spring break, Good Friday and Easter Monday. I am just so exhausted and these past two weeks have been pretty stressful. All I want to do when I come home is take a nap but I don't have time for a nap. I've been working at school till almost 6 and then coming home to finish grading until 9 or so. The good thing is that weeks go by pretty quickly for me. That is one reason why I love being a teacher, you are constantly busy so there is never any time for boredom. My students took a practice EOG and I am now working on making them packets to review with each day until we take the EOG. I'm excited to see how they will do on the real EOG. It's amazing how much of yourself you can invest in your students. It is almost like they are your own kids because you want so badly for each one of them to succeed.
I've been doing good working out this week. It has been so nice to go out and run in the beautiful weather. After running I try to sit down and pray outside. The peacefulness of being outside is just an awesome feeling. I am soon going to be getting a Y membership. I went to a class yesterday with Dean's sister. It was pretty fun and I could tell it would make me stronger. Well I am about to fall asleep typing this so I am going to take a quick 30 minute nap!
I've been doing good working out this week. It has been so nice to go out and run in the beautiful weather. After running I try to sit down and pray outside. The peacefulness of being outside is just an awesome feeling. I am soon going to be getting a Y membership. I went to a class yesterday with Dean's sister. It was pretty fun and I could tell it would make me stronger. Well I am about to fall asleep typing this so I am going to take a quick 30 minute nap!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
John 3:16
Today is March 16th (3-16) so it's the perfect day to share John 3:16 with someone.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
Jesus Christ died to pay for all of our sins.
He was raised by God on the third day.
He was seen by more than 500 people after the resurrection.
40 days later, he ascended to heaven.
He was raised by God on the third day.
He was seen by more than 500 people after the resurrection.
40 days later, he ascended to heaven.
All who place their faith in Jesus will become children of God.
What great news!
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Praxis
I took the Praxis yesterday so the stress of having to study for it is now over, at least hopefully if I passed it. It was definitely the hardest test I have ever taken but I think I did alright. I won't know if I passed or not for 4 weeks but I am definitely not stressing over it. I had to go to UNCG to take the test and just being on a college campus made me miss being in school. I hope to go back to college and get my Master's degree in the next few years. Until then, I'm probably going to look for a continuing education class I can take, especially during the Summer.
On another note, I've been going to Community Church North on Sunday's and I love it. The music is so uplifting and so are the sermons. Here is one of my favorite songs that they sing:
On another note, I've been going to Community Church North on Sunday's and I love it. The music is so uplifting and so are the sermons. Here is one of my favorite songs that they sing:
Sunday, February 27, 2011
End of the Month Update
Time is just flying by. I have already been teaching for a month now. I love my job and I love teaching Science and Math. I never thought I would like these two subjects as much as I do because I enjoy literature so much too. It has been a great experience so far and I am learning a lot. There are good days and bad days but the rewards of teaching make every bad day well worth it. Dean left for trooper school today. It will be a long seven months being only able to see and talk to him on the weekends. I am so proud of him for doing it though. There is no way I could ever go through what he will be enduring.
I am currently training for a 5k and am really excited about it. I needed a goal so that I can get more into running. It's amazing how much better you feel if you workout each day. My gym membership ran out a week ago and this week I have ran out of energy right after work. So I'm going to try and run and workout at home so I can get that energy back. I am also trying to cut back on caffeine as well and I think it is helping me feel better. And for those of you who think that because I am little I don't need to worry about working out and eating healthy, you are wrong. No matter what size you are it's important to maintain a good diet and exercise. Not only does it make you feel better physically but mentally as well. If it wasn't for Dean I probably wouldn't have thought about it as much but I'm very thankful for him helping me to start being healthier.
On another note, I take the Middle School Math Praxis test in 2 weeks. I am pretty nervous for it after looking through the Cliffnotes book. I am going to try and study as much as I can but I can only hope it is enough!
I am currently reading "The Principle of the Path" by Andy Stanley. I'll post a review when I'm finished with it. So far it is a really interesting book. I'm going to get to reading...
I am currently training for a 5k and am really excited about it. I needed a goal so that I can get more into running. It's amazing how much better you feel if you workout each day. My gym membership ran out a week ago and this week I have ran out of energy right after work. So I'm going to try and run and workout at home so I can get that energy back. I am also trying to cut back on caffeine as well and I think it is helping me feel better. And for those of you who think that because I am little I don't need to worry about working out and eating healthy, you are wrong. No matter what size you are it's important to maintain a good diet and exercise. Not only does it make you feel better physically but mentally as well. If it wasn't for Dean I probably wouldn't have thought about it as much but I'm very thankful for him helping me to start being healthier.
On another note, I take the Middle School Math Praxis test in 2 weeks. I am pretty nervous for it after looking through the Cliffnotes book. I am going to try and study as much as I can but I can only hope it is enough!
I am currently reading "The Principle of the Path" by Andy Stanley. I'll post a review when I'm finished with it. So far it is a really interesting book. I'm going to get to reading...
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
I serve an amazing God!
I have been so busy with so many changes in my life lately that I haven't had a chance to update my blog. I wanted to fill everyone in on what has been happening with me lately. So at the end of January I went to NY for 3 days and had a great time. It snowed 15 inches the second day I was there and our flight home ended up being canceled so we had to book a different flight and fly into a different airport. That flight ended up being delayed and we got home at about midnight. But it all worked out and was overall a great experience. Earlier that week before going to NY, Dean and I went to a Carolina Hurricanes game. It was a blast and the Carolina Hurricanes won!! We had a great time together. Dean is now my boyfriend and we are doing great. So now for the most awesome news...
I got a teaching job! I am now a 6th grade Math and Science teacher. I have been in the classroom teaching now for a week and I absolutely love it. I know this is the career God wants me to be in and I couldn't be more grateful. Although, I do have to take a Math PRAXIS test in March because I am teaching advanced students. I have heard this is a very hard test so now I am very busy studying, creating lesson plans and adjusting to my new schedule. I know God will help me through it all though, he is amazing.
I got a teaching job! I am now a 6th grade Math and Science teacher. I have been in the classroom teaching now for a week and I absolutely love it. I know this is the career God wants me to be in and I couldn't be more grateful. Although, I do have to take a Math PRAXIS test in March because I am teaching advanced students. I have heard this is a very hard test so now I am very busy studying, creating lesson plans and adjusting to my new schedule. I know God will help me through it all though, he is amazing.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Tell me NY....
I will be visiting NY with my sister and best friend Felicia at the end of the month. I have wanted to go to New York for so long. Felicia and I actually talked in high school about wanting to take a Senior trip there. Although that didn't happen we are excited to be going now.
I want to know about the glitz and glam that makes this city "never sleep." So here are some things that I plan to find out for myself while in NY.
1) Does NY really have some of the best pizza?
2) What is so great about NY water? Does it really taste different than ours?
3) Is the skyline really breathtaking? After living in the mountains I really wonder how a city skyline can compare.
4) What is this frozen custard?
5) Are New Yorker's really as rude as people make them out to be?
6) What does NY smell like with all the business's they have?
I know I have had many more but just can't think of them right now. I'll add on to my list later. I am also going to be in the audience of the Martha Stewart Show. I'm excited to see what the show will be about, I'm hoping she does some really unique crafts and giveaways something nice.
I want to know about the glitz and glam that makes this city "never sleep." So here are some things that I plan to find out for myself while in NY.
1) Does NY really have some of the best pizza?
2) What is so great about NY water? Does it really taste different than ours?
3) Is the skyline really breathtaking? After living in the mountains I really wonder how a city skyline can compare.
4) What is this frozen custard?
5) Are New Yorker's really as rude as people make them out to be?
6) What does NY smell like with all the business's they have?
I know I have had many more but just can't think of them right now. I'll add on to my list later. I am also going to be in the audience of the Martha Stewart Show. I'm excited to see what the show will be about, I'm hoping she does some really unique crafts and giveaways something nice.
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