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