Have and Have Not

So far this weekend I have:
Taken lots of naps
Got some schoolwork done
Bought 2 bookshelves and attempted to put one together and quit

So far this weekend I have not:
Washed clothes
Cleaned my messy house (thank God no one else lives here to see this mess)
Put away all the extra junk and clutter (need the bookshelves for that)

When life throws you curves

I'm stressing out so bad now. I am supposed to start teaching in the fall as an intern for the 1st year and then I will be officially certified. I found out today that I have to sign up to student teach also as a backup in case I don't get a job. I also learned that I might not get an official offer until the 1st week of school. Talk about stressful. In my perfect world, I would have plenty of time to prepare my classroom and myself for the incoming students. Now, I might be flying in the first day with a list of my little friends' names and a wing and a prayer. Is this an ideal start to the year? No. Can I handle it? Yes. I do my best work at the 11th hour under intense pressure. I also have resigned myself that this is the last I will speak of it and that I will let go and let God. I know how much I need a job and I just have to trust that whatever path I take will be what's meant to be.

Long time no see

I feel like I've been away from blogging for awhile. School as usual, has been catching up with me and I'm slowly finding a balance. I got to do a few more social things with the Superbowl and Mardi Gras so I can't complain about being stuck at home too much.

This weekend started out great when I didn't have to work my normal Thursday and Friday night shifts. Then on Saturday I woke up sick with no voice. I did manage to go get my hair cut but other than that, I rested most of the day. Today I played catch up and I feel bad I had to cancel dinner Saturday night with D (he was going to cook) but I just don't feel like we've gotten to the "you can deal with me when I'm super sick, whiny and look like crap" stage.

I'm working on my first lesson to be evaluated by a supervisor on Friday. We are going to plant seeds and draw a prediction of what they will look like by the end of the school year. I'm incredibly nervous but very thankful that she is coming first thing in the morning. The kids behave better and I have less time to freak out. I have to go finish a few things then get myself to bed and hope and pray I feel better tomorrow.

Recap

It's been a week or better since I've blogged. The Saints won the Superbowl, never thought I'd witness that in my lifetime. I started observing in my practicum class and I couldn't love my cooperating teacher more. She is amazing. This is going to be a great semester. I'm working on a President's Day lesson plus my lesson that I my supervisor has to observe. School has my nerves going bad but I can make it.

I'm kind of irritated at D and I'm trying not to be whining and complaining about it because I know that he's going through a lot waiting on his knee surgery.

I went this weekend and attempted to do some shopping but couldn't really find anything I wanted. It always seems to work that way for me. When I can afford to shop there's nothing. This is a hard time of year anyway, transitioning from winter to spring. The sun finally came out today so my mood lifted.

Superbowl Sunday

As a resident of the Who Dat Nation I was required to wear my black and gold to church. I did a black long sleeve shirt and gold cardigan. Easy and done. Of course I had fleur de lis accessories. Some people wore jerseys. There was a cute little family decked out in Drew Brees jerseys. One of the older deacons had his Who Dat t-shirt under his suit jacket. You can definitely feel the excitement today that's been building out of control for the past 2 weeks.

I'm heading to my game watching destination in a few minutes. I got all of my homework and things done beforehand so I didn't have that hanging over my head when I got in tonight.Everyone stay safe tonight and may the Saints win!

Backwards in High Heels

I feel like I'm goin 90 to nothin right now. Tomorrow I have class, school board meeting, observation then work. Friday I was called to court but I have to teach all day and I'm already behind in hours so I had to brief someone to send in my place which took longer than the whole proceeding will on Friday. I've been on the phone in between classes, while peeing, running in the rain and I finally have my Blackberry unattached from my ear. I turned in some book reviews that are all marked up with corrections so I have to work on all that this weekend. Seriously, the are worth 5 points each, let's not get crazy. At least D hasn't bailed on me yet because I'm so crazy.

Now let's breathe and focus on the good. I wasn't at school today so I got to wear sweat pants. At least I don't still have my iPhone so I can get my email wherever I am and get it out of the way. Two goods are enough for today.

Teaching Sites

I went to observe 1st grade today and the kids were wild. It was the same class I had last semester and I went in the mornings. They definitely get a little crazy after lunch. Quite a few were on yellow and red, one had to be taken off the carpet, one was out in the hall and another at their desk.

I'm working on a disability lesson and I just really don't know what to do. I try to work on everything as soon as it's assigned just so I can keep afloat. I also have to work on diagramming my ideal classroom and do a discipline plan. The good thing about teaching is that there are so many resources for lessons and it's perfectly ok to borrow something and make it your own. Promethean Planet and Lesson Planet are my heroes.