it's been a whirlwind of a day

unnamed, originally uploaded by Olivia Bee.

Sorry for the lack of a post. I had student teaching, went straight to class, then hurried out to the Firehouse to bid a friend farewell. It was a stressful, tiring, but good day.

Much love.


Gems:
reuniting with old cast member
intimidation avoidance
getting to class on time
having the energy to dance
organizing my life late at night

you can call me a techno geek

025 of 366days, originally uploaded by LJMoo.

I am determined to find ways to bring technology into the classroom. I want to incorporate powerpoint into most, if not all of my whole-group lesson plans. It is so useful to the classroom and essential for today's world. My first task is to determine how I will format it for a section of poetry lessons. I need to look at the different ways to format the slides for the second grade classroom. I WILL find a way though! Count on it!!

Also, VERY excited about teaching math. I got tons of good ideas and I can't wait to use them.

And thank GOODNESS, I finally made it through an entire day without getting too tired! WOOT!!


Gems:
clarifying meeting
time to collect thoughts
jeans, tank, & jacket
more math lesson ideas
catching up on Heroes

just in case you haven't noticed

Sweet Sweet Love, originally uploaded by {peace&love♥}.

The candy at the stores are at a huge discount now that Valentine's Day is over. If you haven't already, be sure to get on that! It's quite wonderful! :)

Today I got my blood tested, drank Robeks, finished a ton of reading, had my check up, got my med refill, printed copies for my Literary Connection, and went shopping for some groceries. It was a pretty dang good day. Now, I plan to get a bit more work done, then watch last week's and this week's Heroes with Greg.

Save the cheerleader, save the world.


Gems:
a hand to hold
splashing water as I drive
new ink and paper
comfort of familiar behavior
cheap sweets

i just chopped down ONE tree...

Caribou Coffee Money Mug, originally uploaded by Zillaphotography.com | PhilipRood.com.

Let me tell you, it is very difficult to try and think up a lesson plan about problem solving with money when I keep getting hung up on the details that don't matter. I am using the Lorax as the book for this math literary connection. It really is one of my favorite children's books. It just has an incredible amount to say about society, trends, and the environment! I think every child should know it and learn from at least one of the many lessons contained. I'm excited to write about it, just not excited to write. I hate it when I lose my motivation! :(


Gems:
candy
relaxing
love
leftovers
ideas

love's in the air, today & always

Love is in the air, originally uploaded by Lauren Alane.

I baked cupcakes for Valentine's Day and Greg planned a wonderful day for the two of us. It was fabulous. He helped me finish up the icing on the cupcakes, then we went to Balboa Park for lunch and the dinosaur museum. After that, we went back to his place, ate Pizza Hut pasta, and watched some of Lost Season 2. The last surprise of the day was the opportunity to create a painting together. It's looking really good... I just feel a bit bad because I got tired and cranky before we finished. Either way, he's taking me home now. It was a great day!

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!


Gems:
cupcakes & Kurt
fossils
respecting the environment
laziness
8 months of bliss

this is one more day stronger

青背藍桐 Like a Butterfly, originally uploaded by John&Fish.

I may still have much to do in regards to homework and write-ups, but I'm feeling a bit more free, a bit more confident, and just that much closer to the moment when I can really spread my wings in the classroom. I've been thinking a lot about upper-grades lately, but I am going to do my best to concentrate on what is at hand. We are getting into problem solving for mathematics and I will probably be leading my own lessons on poetry at the end of the two months. I love poetry... I just have to figure out exactly how I intend to teach it! LoL. But for the weekend (at least), my tasks are readings, reflections, and write-ups! SO MUCH EXCITEMENT!!


Gems:
interview time
group math time
counting money tips
valentine party
Blue Bella

rise and shine, oh love of mine

autumn series, originally uploaded by gia_365days.

So it's 7am and I have been up since 5:30 this morning. I am having a great day so far. What a difference a morning shower can make! I was out late last night, which sucked even though I was more than happy to get out and dance again, so I only got maybe 5 hours of sleep.

At the sound of my alarm, I got up and in the shower immediately. Since I was so quick to get in and out of the shower, I had over an hour of down time, so I got my breakfast and watched some tv on my laptop. Now, I'm going to spend another 10 or so minutes reading more TESA reports, then off to school.

... more to come...
... here it comes...

Everything went amazingly well in the classroom today. I got four out of the five TESA observations done and out of the way, so whenever I need to write about my observations, I can use my notes, rather than stress about the need to observe more. After my last half hour of observation, I am going to plunge into the teaching as much as I can handle. I'm nervous, excited, and just can't wait.

So, good notes over, after the minimum day and the teachers' meeting I had to get from Hancock to State in less than 30 minutes, to a classroom that was still unknown. It was lame and stupid and we were incredibly late. The only reason we even got there is because we started calling people who were in class! I'm just over State and its ridiculous need to expand outwards, rather than UPWARDS!! We met at another new classroom, above the Starbucks across from 7-eleven. The class was pretty... meh... but it's over and I'm glad to be home.

I can't wait for tomorrow. I have a bunch of things on my agenda to get done! :)


Gems:
SHOWER
breakfast & tv
finishing TESA's
talking with mom & dad
planning for 2nd semester

how should i accomplish this?

Rewire. Week Five., originally uploaded by Ally Jade.

I am determined to get a handle on this incredibly hectic life of mine. Sometime tonight, I hope to read the TESA information, dance, shower, and rest. I've been way too tired. Then during the break between our minimum day ending and Psych class beginning, I will read the two articles for class. I have a lot to do this weekend and although I am taking a break Saturday to celebrate Valentine's Day with Greg, I will also have monday to work, due to a holiday. YAY! :D

Teaching is fantastic so far (other than the tiredness)... I will be running small groups on my own tomorrow, but taking every opportunity for classroom observations during whole group class sessions. I can hardly believe the amount of work we need to accomplish with observations alone. Lame. :(

Alright. I'm going to try to nap. Till tomorrow...


Gems:
getting ready for teaching, knowing i have no class following
(it's a wonderful feeling!)
my peacock headband & "engagement ring" necklace
(they all ask)
being told I would be a good teacher
(by a student)
feeling supported by my master teacher
(I'm so lucky to be where I am!)
getting back out to go dancing!
(I miss it so much... but I'm too tired to enjoy it)

overwhelmed and flustered

String is king, originally uploaded by fixlr.

To be quite frank, it's late and I'm tired. Student teaching went well today. I got the observations for my Psych class done. Tomorrow, I want to start getting TESA observations done and I can hopefully start interviewing on Thursday. With all of this out of the way, I can just focus on the small work I have for class, the big projects still remaining, and student teaching.


Gems:
a great master teacher
having Priscilla with me
chatting with the kids
another presentation down
grocery shopping with Greg

i walk and God covers my path

[366/366] This is where I end, originally uploaded by perkyNbLue.

So tomorrow is my first day of student teaching. I'm both nervous and excited completely unsure of how to prepare. I suppose I needn't worry just yet, since I plan to observe for the first few days. If all goes as planned, I will be able to get all of my observation time done in this first week (for PLC and Pysch) and then I can observe for my own benefit of knowing the students.

I have already picked out the outfit that I will wear tomorrow. Since I have hardly anything that would be appropriate (I wear only jeans), I am wearing a 3/4 length white shirt over a green lace collared blouse, a grey skirt, black tights and white boots. I hope that I am warm enough.

I still need to figure out what I'm going to eat tomorrow, which means I have to go shopping, since I don't have anything at the house. I also need to get work done for my math class which I have tomorrow night. It shouldn't be too hard, but I need to get started, which IS the hard part. Well, this should be an interesting journey. One that I'm prepared for. May God be with me.


Gems:
hearing from Doodle
Wallace and Gromit
finishing a project
viewing new designs
peering into my near future

just mulling over a few things

window, originally uploaded by Creature Comforts.

I've been thinking lately.
After a lot of great sleep this weekend, I'm starting to realize that I may not be as much of a deep sleeper as I had originally thought. Instead, I'm often wake up when the rest of the family starts to make noise. I obviously don't get out of bed when it's too early, but I am unable to get back into a deep sleep. I think this could be depriving me of much needed rest. I might actually move home earlier than I had originally expected. It can't happen now, but I might do it during the week break between semesters. I haven't decided yet. We'll just have to see.


Gems:
sleeping in
reading my Bible
Song of Songs
Lil Sis
being humbled

why? because he is my love

S is for "stripes", originally uploaded by perkyNbLue.

I love him.


Gems:
convention freebies
taco bell
LOST
tickle fight
Gregory Dengler

do i really know what i want?

[342/366] Learn to Lindy, originally uploaded by perkyNbLue.

Spent all morning in and out of lectures about teaching mathematics. It was pretty cool to hear new insights and gather quite a bit of manipulatives that I will be able to use in the classroom. No one else will be going tomorrow as well, but I figure it only makes sense since I haven't anywhere else to go, I need more ideas and supplies, and it was my specialization. I would like to have as much as possible to say for that. So after 9 hours of that, I was pretty spent and decided that I wanted to stay home instead of going out to dance. Well, I changed my mind... So, just after I finish writing this, I'm off. I've missed the dance floor... Far too much!


Gems:
being with peers
free manipulatives and texts
singing math songs
beautiful sights by the bay
dancing all night

singing in the rain, just singing

writing in the rain, originally uploaded by the twinkling of an eye.

If the rain could write
What would it say?
Something that comforts & soothes?
Something that stirs pity & woe?
If I could speak with the rain
What would I share?
My love and adoration?
My concern for poor drivers?
Either way, I love you, rain.
Don't leave so soon this time.

I wish I was awake and coherent enough to enjoy the soft pitter patter of the rain. School was long today. I'm burnt out. Why do I stress so much for so little. Glad one presentation is now finished. *sigh*


Gems:
shower before (and after) class
shower after due to rain
shopping with Greg
dinner and tv
raindrops

hey, i am out on a limb here...

Tree Fairy, originally uploaded by perkyNbLue.

I spent far too much time changing plans about the various lessons that are happening tomorrow and next week. I don't have the time or energy for all of these rewrites. I'm over it already. Group work is tough.


Gems:
talking with Priscilla
educating myself
babysitting Lily
watching Shimshuns
going to bed early

i am making a lot of headway

[363/366] Doing my Best, originally uploaded by perkyNbLue.

I am trying my best to get stuff done quickly this week so I can be less stressed next tuesday, when my student teaching begins. I have a presentation for psych on thursday, another on tuesday for math, then one next thursday for psych, and the last one on the tuesday after next for math. It's a bit daunting and I will be done planning thursday's presentation tomorrow. After which, I will get the write-up for that chapter done and get to work on either the other presentations/lessons or the readings and write-ups for the three chapters from last week. It might be a bit brutal, but I already feel lighter after finishing my PLC homeworks and math write-up. *sigh*


Gems:
new email
finishing math
planning the project
m&m lesson plan
pizza by Greg

i know a change is gonna come

35th Oderberger Str., originally uploaded by • MAH7.

Sometimes I wish I could have copies of a lot of the photos I find through flickr... Not for any reason other than inspiration and comfort.

This semester is going to be tough, but I am seriously looking forward to moving on once it's all over in July. This photo is incredibly inspiring... the photography, the art, the life, the living space, the ownership. I look forward to the time I will have to take photos again. Photos that mean anything. I look forward to finding enjoyment in the artistic process. In dancing. I look forward to owning my own space (although that won't be happening in July) and being able to decorate that space as I see fit, rather than fitting it where there is still space.

As for now, I'm trusting God and His plan for these next few months. Please, know that I love you all very much and although I don't have the time to spend with you now, I will do my best to write online and I hope to spend more time together once it's all over. All my love.


Gems:
falling back to sleep
not eating out
beautiful photography
relaxing a bit
time for homework

work, work, work... i love work

[358/366] Getting Organized, originally uploaded by perkyNbLue.

I did so well at getting stuff done today! I'm pretty on track with the work for my PLC class now and there's a good dent in my laundry now. I have quite a lot to finish, laundry and homework alike, but I'm content. I'm just so appreciative of Greg for coming over to my place for a change. He got to play on the Wii as I got stuff done. Pretty good arrangement. :)


Gems:
sleeping in
Lost catch-up
laundry day
PLC homework
Gwrekkkhhh

wish winter was this much fun

day three hundred forty four, originally uploaded by ::reflecting truth::.

I have a HUGE pile of laundry and some assignments that I will need to complete tomorrow. I'm glad Greg is coming over here for a change. I feel like it's impossible for me to get anything done at his place.

p.s. I might just start watching Lost. I watched all the recaps and the season premiere special review, then the first two episodes of the season. It's fun... so Jeanele finally wins.


Gems:
lunch in a cup
relaxing
Lost
shopping
goodbye laughs

creating my own learning nook

Classroom Library, originally uploaded by krista franklin.

I just searched the web for photos and ideas for SECOND GRADE classrooms. I found SO MANY amazing things online. Most were from one woman, Ms. Franklin. Just looking at the many ideas she had for her classroom was encouraging and motivating for me. I guess I'm kind of like a see-saw, but I'm eager to get in the classroom now. I mean, just look at the photo above. She found the chair on craigslist and got the canopy from IKEA for $15. I can definitely create a good environment for learning, that is both fun and enriching. :)

So, in case you didn't get that, I will be student teaching in a second grade classroom in only 11 days!


Gems:
time to shower
teaching dreams
lunch with mom
calls from Carole
hope & drive

tabulating & correlating my life

Day 23 - STRESS, originally uploaded by isabisa.

I just spent my entire night organizing my schedule for the next couple of months. First on iCal and then on google. I will use iCal the most, but google's is beautiful!! Check it out HERE. I'm freaking out about everything... but I know I can get through it... I think.


Gems:
huge coffee
dipped croissant
well presented
great discussion
organization

trusting in God & His strength

20 of 365, originally uploaded by so*fierce.

There are so many reasons to give up sleep. One is that I never seem to get enough no matter how long I've been out. Another is that I am already overwhelmed with work and I haven't even begun my student teaching. After getting some more done tonight, I hope I'm caught up enough to get just a couple things done this weekend while relaxing. Relaxing is key right now.

That laundry still isn't done.


Gems:
efficiency
placements
clarity
letting it out
comfort

we fit together because of Him

Spring Love, originally uploaded by Jonathan!.

These are the things that keep me going when I really feel drained of all energy and emotion. Class wasn't too bad tonight... I think I'm just adjusting to the new drugs and unable to feel reenergized after a long night of sleep. It's kind of ridiculous, but it's not the end of the world. I have an amazing support system and boy, is he going to be abused this semester!!


Gems:
being early
dining out
cleaning out
bonding
reconnecting

God, i am here & i am listening

PLEASE READ, originally uploaded by perkyNbLue.

Right now, I'm really just missing this... This time in my life when all that was important was whether or not I could remember the dance steps I made up the night before or the blocking that was changed as we made our way to the stage. I miss the feeling that nothing else mattered but those few precious moments of exhilaration and nervousness... the feeling of accomplishment, whether or not I actually did well... because either way, I put my heart and soul into every note and step and I knew that I gave the very best every time. I miss the certainty I felt after those performances.

Right now, all I do is revise my work. Well after it is in and done with. As soon as I think something is taken care of, another piece falls and I am forced to pick it back up and reevaluate yet again. Right now, my frustration is with graduation and the credential program.


So I'm asking, PLEASE PRAY FOR ME!!
That I may find a peace about this (because I have done all I can do myself) and that this situation works itself out. I appreciate all you can do. Thank you.

with fall things considered

Cover for my "Fall Things Considered" mix, originally uploaded by Chris Piascik.

I am up a creek of trouble right now. I cannot even express how exasperated I am about school and graduation and all this crap that is SUPPOSED to be DONE with already. I am apparently not guaranteed to graduate BECAUSE of the credential program, but I cannot be in the program if I don't show proof of graduation. I'm just tired of this pointless stress. I didn't even cause this one. Here is the letter I sent out to any and all advisors that I have:

"Subject: ACCEL: Graduation 2008 & Credential Crisis
To whom it may concern,
I received a letter in the mail and then called the school. My graduation is still pending due to the fact that the TE 930 class was added to my fall course load. With this on my fall records without a grade, I cannot graduate (due to a possible problem if audited) and I cannot stay in the program if I do not graduate. To be quite frank, I am freaking out a bit and I don't know who to contact, so I'm contacting everyone I can think of. If the class can be moved to the Spring semester, great. If not, I need a grade to be submitted immediately in order to graduate. I know I'm not the only person who just graduated and I assume that if I have this problem, then so does anyone else who just graduated from State in the fall. Please contact me with any information as soon as it becomes available. Thank you.
-- Lauren Henry (Red ID #: ---------)"


Gems:
new Trevor Davis
feeling a little more rested
cereal & leftovers
passing the EdTech class
fixing banking issue

6-teen random things to share

{Week 38} Why Must We Make War?, originally uploaded by perkyNbLue.

Rules: Write a note with 16 random things: facts, habits, or goals about you. If someone visits this page and reads this prompt, they should write up their own and leave a comment on this blog with a link to it.

1. I have been in 2 swing competitions & won, or moved on, both times.
2. I have had 7 dormmates, 5 roommates, and far too many housemates to count!
3. I have been working with kids for 6 years.
4. I graduated with a Liberal Studies degree with a specialization in Math and am now working till mid-July for my credentials and middle school theatre teaching certificate.
5. I now drive my dream car, a green VW bug.
6. Now that I have my dream car, I often worry about messing it up!
7. I am currently dating my first love.
8. We will probably get engaged sometime this year.
9. The people I tagged are a part of the wedding, in one way or another.
10. I still want to go on a road trip of the states even though plans fell through.
11. A sorority brought me to Christ, rather than my many years in sunday school.
12. <-- My age when I was finally allowed to get my ears pierced.
13. I am participating in a 24-hour Dance-a-thon and need help raising money.
14. I'm eager to visit Oregon in May, but missing my commencement to do so.
15. My favorite thing to do right now is to play the Sims 2.
16. In order to have a good move to Seattle, I must buy an entirely new wardrobe.


Gems:
skipping meetings
hip hop performances
Trevor Davis
caring for Greg
day of the Sims

i still have many things to do

[352/366] Still Too Much, originally uploaded by perkyNbLue.

Instead of working on the homework I have still have to finish and doing some laundry, I spent the whole day with the Sims. I haven't been able to play in forever and I probably won't be able to again for another long while, so I made the best of it. I just hope I wasn't a total nuisance to Greg's roommates! :\


Gems:
warm greetings
donuts & caffeine
costco runs
time with the Sims
the energy to drive!

mail: the worst four letter word

four letter word, originally uploaded by perfectbound.

I got all my Thank You's written and and stamped so I could hand them over to my mom for addresses and mailing. While at home (for dinner with the parents), I picked up the mountain of mail that was waiting for me on the fridge. It's ridiculous really... None of it was exciting and some of it made me downright angry. School is my worst enemy right now... Second to mail.


Gems:
time to relax
finishing old to-do's
dinner w/ parents
the leftover ribs
lifts & dips

i intend to have a fabulous day

day 288 intention, originally uploaded by nurseynicole.

Apparently, it was so fabulous that I forgot to write.

Sorry.



Gems:
late teachers
peer bonding
5% off coupon
early dismissal
afternoon w/ Greg!

getting in, deeper and deeper

[334/366] Love through His Word, originally uploaded by perkyNbLue.

It's not always easy with our schedules, but I love devo'ing with Greg. Being able to analyze and discuss His word or things He asks of us is wonderful. Things we have discovered: 1. he reads for content, 2. I read for context and immediate application. Why do I have to be such a student all of the time? Why do I highlight and underline everything I read. I have a horrible disease and I want it gone. LoL.


Gems:
fast food
my GPS system
shortened classes
getting to dance
devo time

just for your viewing pleasure

Levitation, originally uploaded by flyinfootwork.

For those who are curious to see clips from the competition, please visit the following links. Greg and I are not dancing in all of them, but the clips are of the three couples that competed that night, including us. Enjoy:
Medium Tempo Song
Fast Tempo Song
Phrase Battle Introduction
Phrase Battle 1
Phrase Battle 2
Phrase Battle 3
All Skate
Gems:
late-night shows
lunch with dad
family conversations
community group
Henry's for dancing

rain... rain... come back to me

woman & her shadow, originally uploaded by Blue Angel2011.

The heat is lame. I can't wait for the rain to start back up!! It's still winter... Right? It should feel like it.

Spent the day indoors.
No better therapy than a cozy bed.
Class starts back up tomorrow.
YAY SCHOOL!!

PS... Greg and I WON the audience vote for the dance competition. We're moving on to the semifinals on March 22! Woot!!


Gems:
no drowsiness
free internet tv
the day alone
time to relax
seeing Greg

... it always takes two to tango

over the rainbow., originally uploaded by ::reflecting truth::.

We might be competing at the dance competition tonight. If not, pray that we are able to do it again in the future and if so, pray that we keep it together and have a great time doing it!! I am feeling a lot better by the way. So, I'm quite please with that. Heh.


Gems:
CHURCH!!
praying
Ace of Cakes
relaxing
dance competitions

all you need is a nice shower

Four types of berries, originally uploaded by {JooJoo}.

I'm not feeling 100% or anything, but I am feeling better. I woke up early today to take a test that I think I did fairly well on. After that, I ate, watched some tv, and took a nice long shower. It was the shower that did it. All the steam, I presume. Either way, I'm happy.


Gems:
arriving early
technology knowledge
healthy eating
steamy showers
seeing Greg

sorry, i have to take a sick day

Day 272/365 "Not feelin' so good..." (Explore!), originally uploaded by Wellstone.

I feel awful.
Nose running,
eyes watering,
head aching,
stomach turning,
and body aching.
I'm glad I don't have class till tuesday.
Too bad I have a test at 8:30 tomorrow morning.


Gems:
plenty of tea
leftovers
tv on my compy
fruit
BOYFRIEND

tickle fights: from bad to worse

Tickle fight, originally uploaded by oppsadaisy.

Greg and I got in a massive tickle fight tonight. Long story, short I ended up sobbing. It was quite unpleasant to tell you the truth. In other news, I met up with a bunch of people to discuss the Firehouse website and I will be the new admin for that. Also, Brandy and I had late-lunch at the Olive Garden and were able to catch up, exchange stories, and browse through Barnes and Noble. It was really fun. Next time, I'll have to visit Hula too (got that, Brandy?!). LoL. I realized how much I missed her a few days ago and now I don't have to miss Brandy too.


Gems:
new jobs
gps navigation
stuffing face
book browsing
old friends

looking to the light at the end

063/365, originally uploaded by Something Cheeky.

I started taking the skin medication today. I went to the dermatologist, took a test, answered a few questions, and then got the medication. I think I'm still really stressed about how I may react to the whole thing. PMS'ing, fighting off a sickness, dealing with more classes about to start, and starting a new medication is not something that I'm going to be too eager to do again in the future. Please, bare with me for a little while longer. I love you all.


Gems:
morning pick-up
fast appointments
cancelled class
early class
sultry dances :)

millions of peaches... all for me

Peach.., originally uploaded by Mashael Al-Shuwayer.

I believe that I may be sick yet again. I'm not too happy about it, but I guess it just is what it is. I need to get rest this week and keep drinking warm liquids, like soup and tea. This really isn't a very good time for me to get sick. Please, pray that I get well by the time student teaching starts up, it'll be hard enough to stay well while working with germ-infested kidlets!!


Gems:
staying up till 6am
sleeping all day
tv on my computer
hot beverages
the small things

like rama lama lama ka dingady

day two fifty eight. game. set. match., originally uploaded by ::reflecting truth::.

That's right... we go together. Greg and I have worked to put together the database for people of the Firehouse. I'm already sick of it. I hope it really helps out the Firehouse, because a lot of work has gone into it.

With that said, I'm caught up with the homework for class again and I have only one assessment left to do, other than the huge final project! Pretty good stuff. After 5/6 hours of class, 2 hours of homework, and too many hours of database work... I'm wiped. Time for some mindless drama. The Secret Life of the American Teenager, season 2, episode 2... SO MUCH EXCITEMENT!!

p.s. I'm not walking for Commencement. A wedding is the same weekend in Portland. I cried a bit when I realized that I couldn't walk, but my parents are happy that they don't have to sit through it and we will just celebrate when I'm done with the credential program as well. Crisis averted.


Gems:
Robeks
understanding
breakfast for dinner
accomplishment
mindlessness

i like the slow mornings best

Day 133 - Breakfast., originally uploaded by {damnittoby}.

Candace spent the night last night and we had a fantastic time hanging out. This morning we slept in till 10:30, then got breakfast. After Candace left, I played with Nini and lounged around. Seeing that it's getting late, I should be heading over to see the boyfriend. Today is a good day. God bless.


Gems:
flavorful tea
slumber parties
nice dogs
lazy sundays
dancing

requested time out... time out!

day two sixty six. words fall through me., originally uploaded by ::reflecting truth::.

I'm worn out. I don't like being so emotional, but sometimes it's just unavoidable. This morning was pretty good... Greg helped me make breakfast, then we went shopping and got Greg's car taken care of. Just resting tonight until it's time to pick Candace up and head down to my parents' house for dinner. Mmm... Spaghetti!


Gems:
breakfast
discarded clothes
luck with the car
rest
dinner with Candace & fam

today was simply exhausting

{Week 48} Admiration, originally uploaded by perkyNbLue.

I'm sorry for my lack of a post.
I had class, a nap, and then tried to go dancing.
Too much for one day, I suppose.


Gems:
chipotle
parking passes
naps
dinner at home
Greg

have patience and listen closely

[334/366] Love through His Word, originally uploaded by perkyNbLue.

I'm not sure what I'm doing for the day until 4pm. I guess I should eat and then try to get some more work done for my class. I still have two workbooks chapters and a book to read. Honestly though, all I'd really like is the time to sit down with Greg and discuss our devotional book. I was really excited about it the other day, but now I'm just a bit anxious. It's ridiculous really. I mean, what's the rush... but that's how I live my life. I hate to wait. I'm incredibly impatient and Greg has witnessed it firsthand. I have plenty of other things that I can be concerned about. I'm going to focus on the plan that God has for me now.

p.s. If you have free wednesday or friday nights, there are two amazing swing venues that you should check out! The wednesday night venue has a FREE Intro-to-Swing lesson in the back between 8 and 8:45pm. If you are interested, let me know and I will give you any details I can!


Gems:
late-night stirrings
vivid dreams
true love
new goals
hearing His Word

two lips and this cup of coffee

[336/366] Tulips, originally uploaded by perkyNbLue.

Tonight after swing dancing, Candace and I went to check out the coffee shop that she works at. It is definitely a cool place with ton of antiques and I'm more than happy to accept a free drink. If you go (ask Candace the name, because I don't remember), be sure to order the Mexican Mocha. It was quite delicious! Above is the photo I took of the tulips that were on the front counter. I just couldn't look away from them until I snapped a photo.

It was really great being able to hang out with Candace and catch up with the details of her life. I really feel like I had very little to share, but I guess that should be expected when all I do is dance, school, and hang out with Greg. It's a pretty good life... not too excited about the summer when everything is flipped upside-down! LoL. Seeing Candace was really great! I hope to see her again. Really soon.


Gems:
taking it slow
getting ahead
early escapes
great dancing
coffee and tea

humbly accept the word in you

lying down looking all peaceful, originally uploaded by littlesilverboxes {Katrina}.

Listening and Doing
^{(James 1:19-25)}
"My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it--he will be blessed in what he does."


I got a lot done today... Got my tire fixed, got a little studying done, and spent a ton of time with Lauren and her husband. I'm a bit bummed I didn't get to see Greg, but I'll just hope for time tomorrow night to go dancing. As for the rest of tonight... I'm spending more time with the Lieders then reconnecting with God. I'm missing God's comforting words about now.


Gems:
tire pick-up
vegetable chips
studying with the Lieders
movies & television
God's Word

insecurity isn't worth my while

16 Things, originally uploaded by Char-la-la.

So, of course, I stressed again, for nothing. I went to class today and was pleasantly surprised to meet a welcoming, warm, and easy-going professor. It is such a relief from the build-up that was pushed so hard prior. It will get harder, but I can rest a bit easier for these two weeks. I just hope I can get some of the work done tonight before Blackboard is shut down, forcing me to do three reading assignments all next week. Inconvenient much?!


Gems:
full sleep & early start
having text books
comforting class
time to get work done
season 2 premiere

Credential Time

captured memories abounding

I spy..., originally uploaded by amanda.k.

I'm not a very good student. I just realized that I don't have a crucial book that I was supposed to have done work on for tomorrow's class. My only hope is that I will get up and get to school by 9am, so I can buy the book and do as much as possible before my 10am class. Lame. Since I will probably need sleep for that, I should really be getting to bed. I need to eat breakfast and make a lunch in the morning. That said, goodnight.


Gems:
gaming
homemade pizza
swing plans
reading my Bible
time to sleep

i'm so sorry for the commotion

The Sims Go Swimming, originally uploaded by Mareen Fischinger.

Greg is so sweet. He took me shopping for clothes (Christmas present) and then bought me a game to play on his computer while he plays video games (Sims 2). It was an intense day and I just didn't have time for anything else. The Sims rock!


Gems:
shopping
new clothes
dining out
video games
late nights

brunswick is my bestest friend

"You're my only friend on this island, Brunswick...", originally uploaded by Wellstone.

Going bowling tonight.
Gunna beat Greg.
I hope.
Had lunch with my parents today.
It went well...
Other than the flat I got on the way there.
Honestly, it's a boring story so be comforted that I'm ok.
Everything is going to be taken care of.
Getting my spare replaced with the real tire on tuesday.
Might see Lauren soon.
That would be awesome.
I need to get over to Greg's to eat.
Later.


Gems:
pushing daisies
best of a bad situation
mom & dad
starbucks loot
bowling

here's a heaping plate of 2009

Happy New Year Flickr! 2OC9, originally uploaded by NikonMe&You.

NINE for 'O-NINE

1. paint/draw/photograph more

2. stop snacking between meals

3. develop and stick to a workout plan

4. cook more and eat more groceries

5. budget and save the money I have

6. focus and dedicate energy to my credentials

7. dance less now, so I can dance more later

8. find a job when I finish credentials

9. find a place to live (starting in July)
9. read Bible and devo with Greg daily

Gems:
lunch with Alicia
returns & deposits
flickr photos
leftovers & resolutions
laughing at Juno