Updates

Alright, so I have been a bad blogger, but here is what has been happening in my life. I finished up my last classes and passed them all. (I would've been very surprised if I didn't pass because I have never actually failed a class!) I have taken and passed 3 out of 4 of my Praxis tests, which are to get my teaching license.

I packed up all of my stuff and moved it 2 hours away using only a Saturn. I have moved into my townhouse and I LOVE it! We have officially put almost everything away. We got a new couch delivered and it is super comfy. Andrew and I have started taking a nightly walk. We live in a great area next to a park and it is fun to explore!

I have started working at Andrew's company. I do data entry, odd jobs, and eventually secratary work while everyone else is in Switzerland. Starting in July, I'll be a nanny. I watched a marathon of "Hoarders" on Memorial Day and became interested in becoming a professional organizer, but we'll see how that goes.

I have met with one of my teachers for student teaching and have become very excited to start! Even though I'll be student teaching for four months, just looking at the calendar looks like it will be no time at all. After student teaching, I have NO idea what I am going to end up doing!

Today I am planning on exploring the Oakdale library after work. I have a list of organization books I'd like to pick up to explore this new-found hobby. This weekend my little bro-bro graduates from high school, so tomorrow my grandparents are picking me up and bringing me down home. I'll spend Friday (otherwise known as my birthday) cleaning the house for Mason's grad party and attending a very warm and long graduation ceremony. Oh well, it'll be nice to be at home for a little bit!

One week and Counting...

I have one week of classes. That means 9 class times. Then 1 final and 1 meeting. Then I am done with this part of college. It is weird how these things wind down. My brother is graduating from high school this summer and I feel like I am in the same position, just more mature. I remember thinking that the world was changing so much and I didn't know what to do. Now, I'm in the groove of college, but that is ending too. I think this system is a good thing. I think you shouldn't live your life so monotonously.

Change is good. I am embracing it. I even cut about 8 inches off of my hair yesterday. I figured since I was changing my "job", my area of living, my living situation, and my summer job, I might as well change how I look too!

I just wonder where the time has gone. I still remember when I moved into college. That first day was scary! My mom and siblings dropped me off and I felt lost. I didn't know anyone at this school. Thankfully, my roommate and I got along really well. I enjoy the freedom I have gained and I hope to gain even more with this life change.

And just so everyone knows, I have 1 week and finals week left and I STILL don't know where part of my student teaching placement will be. Hopefully I will know soon!

Back to Reality!

Well, I am finishing up my first Monday back from Spring Break and I am proud to say that I have accomplished a lot! Today I did a lot of cleaning and homework.

The best part of my day, however, was that Andrew put us down for a townhome for next year! Tt is so great that I'll finally have an "adult" house to decorate and not just a dorm room or college apartment! It will also be a good place to come home to after a tough day of student teaching!

So I have 7 weeks before this semester ends. I feel very refreshed after spring break. I feel like I have a fresh start for these difficult weeks ahead! Hopefully I can continue to work on the numerous unit plans, portfolios, and papers I have due!

I am the Worst Blogger Ever!

I haven't written in forever, but it is because nothing is really happening to me! As far as school is concerned, all of my classes are going fine and dandy! I am working on 2 portfolios, one for the English part of my degree and one for the Education part. It isn't the funnest thing to do and I'll be glad when I have them all turned in!

My application to graduate has been accepted and I have turned in all my paperwork for Student Teaching. Now, we wait......

As far as anything else, Andrew has FINALLY figured out why he has been so sick. Now we can finally start treating it! I'm just glad that we have an answer!

I have also realized how much extra stuff I have around and have made it my personal goal to declutter as much as possible before I move again! I inherited being a packrat from my mother and I tend to form emotional attachments with all of my belongings, so getting rid of them is almost physically painful!I had a great day yesterday going through a lot of my stuff. So, wish me luck as I continue to declutter!

School, how is school?

School is...busy. I'm taking less credits then last semester, but I seem to be way busier! For one thing, student teaching preparations are taking over my life! Between interviews, meetings, writing a resume and autobiography and just plain stressing over it, I don't have a lot of time left over.

The good news is that I found out I can student teach for both of my majors in just one semester! Most likely, even in one school district! Yay!

The bad news is that it is a lot of work to get ready for student teaching! Like I said, I have meetings and interviews and all of this stuff to work on!

Other then that, school hasn't been too bad; just a bit difficult without having a car! Oh well...back to my resume and autobiography!