Tomorrow I start my only summer class that I have ever taken. This will be the 7th year that I have been in college (more or less) and I have managed to NEVER have to take a summer class. This class that I start tomorrow is a must for my major, the second to last class, the clinical portion, and it is only offered in the summer. At least I am ( Read more... )

Wow - it's a hot one. I suppose I shouldn't have painted both my fingernails and toenails in one sitting. It's really difficult to do anything. I especially shouldn't have done it outside because I'm hot and sweaty and can't itch myself or read my book or anything ( Read more... )

One of the highlights of this summer, for sure, is watching all the birds. Who knew that I would become a bird watcher? I certainly never thought I would. I never noticed how different they all are. They all have different personalities too. Because I like the birds and I like to make lists, I will list the birds that have visited my new feeder ( Read more... )

I definitely just took my SECOND ever motorcycle ride with Dave. We went about 80 miles in all - basically to Batavia and back. It really was a lovely ride. I need to get new motorcycle boots though. I say "new" motorcycle boots as if I have "old" ones to replace. The truth is that I wear Sketchers brown leather 3 inch heel boots because those are ( Read more... )

It is done. One full week of summer vacation. I find that I am waking up later and later. Today I got up at 10:30. Several years ago, that didn't seem to be so late. Now, I feel like I'm overtired and have ruined any chance of doing something productive ( Read more... )

This is the first of many attempts at journaling my first teacher summer vacation. This one will be a little nonconventional because I have to take a summer class, EDU 647, but besides that, it should be good ( Read more... )

My life has certainly changed a lot since last time wrote. Lots of good things have happened, a few bad things have happened, and lots has stayed the same. I have an awesome job teaching second grade at a fabulous school district. I have 3 grad classes left before I get my Masters in Education. Dave and I are doing great. His father passed away ( Read more... )

I start student teaching on January 22. I am a little bit nervous, but not really. I will only be working 1-2 days a week, I should have enough money and time to give it my all. My placements are at Hamburg and Orchard Park. I am really enjoying my vacation. I only have two weeks left to get together with friends who I don't normally see ( Read more... )

I am officially done with school for the semester. I am sure I got a 4.0. I just have to prepare for student teaching now! I only know one placement, which is Windom Elementary in Orchard Park. It should be fun. I need to decide on some grad programs to apply to. So, although I am on vacation, I still have work to do ( Read more... )

I haven't touched this since May. I wonder if anyone actually reads my live journal. If you do, reply ( Read more... )