Monday, October 15, 2012
I Am a Teacher
One of my teacher friends had this on her Facebook, so I thought I'd share. I have had the chance of teaching 3 different grades, and I've loved each one for different reasons. I'm currently in 2nd grade and have loved getting to know these cute kiddos. I enjoy spending my day with kids, teaching them, laughing with them, and learning from them. When people ask if I have children of my own I answer....yes, I have a class full of them. I not only teach them math, reading, spelling, writing, science, and grammar, but also teach them about manners, being respectful, and how to make friends, among other things. I might never make millions, but I know I've made a difference in their lives.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Still Surviving
It's been a while since I've posted anything. Things have been busy and it seems like I just never get around to writing down the things I think of. I've been in school for about a month and a half, and I'm getting ready to go off track this Friday. Hooray! 2nd grade has been quite the adjustment for me. I love it, don't get me wrong. I'm still trying to get used to how young they are....how they can't do anything, and they seem so clueless at times. We have quite the group this year, so I'm very thankful for the cute kiddos that I do have to get me through the difficult times. Did I mention I'm also getting a student teacher this year? I had quite the meltdown when I found this out. It was just one more thing to stress me out and I couldn't deal with anything else.
I'm looking forward to going off track, and heading to San Diego with my parents. It'll be nice to catch up on some much needed sleep, cleaning my house, and doing lots of lots of quilting. Last night I signed up for a class I've been wanting to take since July, but thought I had missed out, since I couldn't take it the night it was offered. Yesterday I received an email and YAY they were having another class next week...I'll be off track and everything! I went to the store last night, signed up for the class with my sister-in-law, and bought all of the cute daisy fabric. I'm SO excited!! The picture below is what it's going to look like...with just a few differences with some of the fabrics.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Hello Charley!
I have severe, excruciating charley horses. I'm not talking about the kind where you walk it out and you're better. I mean the kind where I wake up in the middle of the night to extreme pain in my calf or arch of my foot. I will usually writhe in pain while I rip the sheets off of my bed, possibly shedding a few tears in the process. I never knew that this wasn't the norm. I've never had a "normal" charley horse. Do I dread these moments? Ummm....yes! It's total Hell!
I've learned lately that my type of charley horse is rare or abnormal. I figured I must be deficient in something so I've been trying all sorts of things to help alleviate my pain. If I am able to crawl or pull myself to the bathroom, I have strategically placed my heating pad on the bottom shelf in the linen closet, for easy access. I've started taking Calcium supplements every morning, and Magnesium about twice a week. I've noticed a huge difference in the frequency and severity of my muscle cramps. Sometimes when I do still get them in the middle of the night, or even during the day I tense up expecting the worst, and I'm usually pleasantly surprised to find it's a fraction of or minuscule pain compared to how it used to be. I do still occasionally get sever ones, but considering it's a heck of a lot less frequent I can't complain. I've heard some about the doTerra essential oils and I'm wondering if the peppermint or Deep Blue would somewhat help when I do have pain. Anyone know more about oils or any other suggestions?
I've learned lately that my type of charley horse is rare or abnormal. I figured I must be deficient in something so I've been trying all sorts of things to help alleviate my pain. If I am able to crawl or pull myself to the bathroom, I have strategically placed my heating pad on the bottom shelf in the linen closet, for easy access. I've started taking Calcium supplements every morning, and Magnesium about twice a week. I've noticed a huge difference in the frequency and severity of my muscle cramps. Sometimes when I do still get them in the middle of the night, or even during the day I tense up expecting the worst, and I'm usually pleasantly surprised to find it's a fraction of or minuscule pain compared to how it used to be. I do still occasionally get sever ones, but considering it's a heck of a lot less frequent I can't complain. I've heard some about the doTerra essential oils and I'm wondering if the peppermint or Deep Blue would somewhat help when I do have pain. Anyone know more about oils or any other suggestions?
Friday, June 8, 2012
Tick Tock
Disclaimer- I'm climbing atop my soap box and if you don't want to hear my complaints and whining, then stop here, don't read any further.
I'm 34 and I'm nearing the end of my child bearing years. How do I know this? Because I am reminded of it almost daily, by strangers, by friends (meaning well), and by not so friendly friends. I've had many wonderful people in my life have children, or will be having children in the very near future. I love them, I adore them, I'm so happy and excited that they get to have this special time in their life. I on the other hand don't have a husband, a boyfriend, or even a somewhat boyfriend. I don't have any prospects in the making either. I've never been one of those annoying single people who NEED a man in my life. Most of what makes up being single is pretty great. I get to sleep in as long as I want on the weekend and stay awake as late as I want, I get to eat whatever and whenever I want, I get to go on spontaneous vacations, I get to go to midnight showings of movies without worrying about who's going to watch the kids, and I get to be selfish and spend money on myself.
I enjoy being single (most of the time), and I hate people that assume my life isn't complete without a husband and/or children. Do I need a man in my life? No. Would I like one? Yes please. I hate that I'm at the point in my life where it's highly possible I won't be able to bare children. I've had doctor's tell me, "If you want children, you might want to be thinking about it before you turn 35." Well, thank you very much, considering I don't think people would think highly of me getting "knocked up" right now. I have many friends who are finishing up their families by the time they're my age. Cause heaven forbid they're 35 and still chasing around children! I've had people so thoughtfully remind me that pregnancy risks increase the closer you get to 40. I say people, because yes, multiple people have told me this. Friends that are 30 are having doctor's want to check their babies for problems, since they're so old and all. Did you know if you're over 35 and pregnant you are offered genetic counseling? Oh yes, I've heard all sorts of information I would care not to know. I think I'm going to become one of those crazy cat ladies....without the cats. Thank you Utah for making people who aren't married and pregnant by the time they're 22 a minority.
I'm 34 and I'm nearing the end of my child bearing years. How do I know this? Because I am reminded of it almost daily, by strangers, by friends (meaning well), and by not so friendly friends. I've had many wonderful people in my life have children, or will be having children in the very near future. I love them, I adore them, I'm so happy and excited that they get to have this special time in their life. I on the other hand don't have a husband, a boyfriend, or even a somewhat boyfriend. I don't have any prospects in the making either. I've never been one of those annoying single people who NEED a man in my life. Most of what makes up being single is pretty great. I get to sleep in as long as I want on the weekend and stay awake as late as I want, I get to eat whatever and whenever I want, I get to go on spontaneous vacations, I get to go to midnight showings of movies without worrying about who's going to watch the kids, and I get to be selfish and spend money on myself.
I enjoy being single (most of the time), and I hate people that assume my life isn't complete without a husband and/or children. Do I need a man in my life? No. Would I like one? Yes please. I hate that I'm at the point in my life where it's highly possible I won't be able to bare children. I've had doctor's tell me, "If you want children, you might want to be thinking about it before you turn 35." Well, thank you very much, considering I don't think people would think highly of me getting "knocked up" right now. I have many friends who are finishing up their families by the time they're my age. Cause heaven forbid they're 35 and still chasing around children! I've had people so thoughtfully remind me that pregnancy risks increase the closer you get to 40. I say people, because yes, multiple people have told me this. Friends that are 30 are having doctor's want to check their babies for problems, since they're so old and all. Did you know if you're over 35 and pregnant you are offered genetic counseling? Oh yes, I've heard all sorts of information I would care not to know. I think I'm going to become one of those crazy cat ladies....without the cats. Thank you Utah for making people who aren't married and pregnant by the time they're 22 a minority.
Friday, May 4, 2012
If You Wish Upon a Star
Have you ever wished that you could go back and redo a part of your life? Sometimes there are moments that you wish you could relive over and over again because you see it as the happiest time in your life. Others you wish you could push "delete" and erase it from your mind forever. How great would it be if you could decide which memories you could "delete" and which you could "record" and save to look back on. It would save us from a lot of pain, heartache, regret, guilt, and sadness, but would life be as sweet if we didn't have the good to compare to the bad?
I used to think that after a certain amount of time most of your pain and wounds would heal, isn't that what the saying is after all? "Time heals all wounds". I've come to realize that yes, time does help you heal, along with many other things to get you from one day to the next, but it won't just disappear completely. Eventually your hurt will become a scar, one you can be proud of.....maybe with lots of stitches. :) Other experiences may cause that scar to break open again, but in the end it will always heal enough that you won't feel the constant pain. We all have our scars, our experiences good and bad, that shape who we are and who we can become. I love this quote from the movie, Return to Me, "It's the character that's the strongest that God gives the most challenges to."
I used to think that after a certain amount of time most of your pain and wounds would heal, isn't that what the saying is after all? "Time heals all wounds". I've come to realize that yes, time does help you heal, along with many other things to get you from one day to the next, but it won't just disappear completely. Eventually your hurt will become a scar, one you can be proud of.....maybe with lots of stitches. :) Other experiences may cause that scar to break open again, but in the end it will always heal enough that you won't feel the constant pain. We all have our scars, our experiences good and bad, that shape who we are and who we can become. I love this quote from the movie, Return to Me, "It's the character that's the strongest that God gives the most challenges to."
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Thanks for Making Me a Fighter...
Most people make New Year's Resolutions. I have to admit, I rarely, if ever have done this. Sure I have my own set of goals that I want to, or are already working on, but I find it silly to make new goals just because it's a new year. I think we should always be working on improving ourselves, and even though sometimes I lose sight of what I really want in life, I usually find my way back eventually (maybe not as quickly as I'd like).
I've recently found myself going through some hard situations.....some easier to solve and see the end result than others. I've been a lot more emotional and/or contemplative lately. I find I'm re-evaluating my life....where I am now, how far I've come, and where I want to be. I know I'm a lot stronger and a better person for the trials I have gone through. I'm still growing and learning from my mistakes, but I'm not giving up, and I'm going to keep picking myself up and fighting through it......though some days are a HELL of a lot harder than others!
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Changes
I like to have a schedule every day, and know what to expect....overall. I like feeling comfortable in my surroundings. I hate change!! If I have to move, or change something drastic in my life I will flip out. I'm a creature of habit and I'm happy with it. Recently I've had a lot of change starting to happen in my life.
Last week I found out I will be teaching 2nd grade next year. I've been teaching 3rd grade for 9 years, and 4th grade for 2 years before that, and I'm quite comfortable where I am. When I heard I'd be moving to 2nd I didn't flip out....I didn't even panic. Weird! I was very calm, and when my principal asked if I would change grades I told her I would willingly teach 2nd. I feel good about my decision. I didn't question what I should do. I didn't flip out or regret it afterwards. I KNEW that 2nd grade was the right choice for me. I think things happen for a reason, sometimes good things come out of bad experiences, and sometimes even better things come out of changing just a few things around in your life. I've found that change is not always a bad thing.....sometimes it's just the thing you need.
Last week I found out I will be teaching 2nd grade next year. I've been teaching 3rd grade for 9 years, and 4th grade for 2 years before that, and I'm quite comfortable where I am. When I heard I'd be moving to 2nd I didn't flip out....I didn't even panic. Weird! I was very calm, and when my principal asked if I would change grades I told her I would willingly teach 2nd. I feel good about my decision. I didn't question what I should do. I didn't flip out or regret it afterwards. I KNEW that 2nd grade was the right choice for me. I think things happen for a reason, sometimes good things come out of bad experiences, and sometimes even better things come out of changing just a few things around in your life. I've found that change is not always a bad thing.....sometimes it's just the thing you need.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
The Happiest Place on Earth
We'll spend 2 glorious days in Disneyland where I'm planning on going on all of the rides I did before...and the other bazillion ones I missed (due to my lack of being able to walk at a normal speed not to mention the pain), spend an insane amount of money on cute apparel and trinkets and be an all around crazy little kid!
I haven't been feeling the greatest lately, and I'm hoping I'm not getting my sinus infection back. I've been taking extra precautions such as zinc, echinacea, zicam, airborne, etc. I won't let myself get sick this weekend. My last trip to Disney was cut short due to my "handicap" and I refuse to let myself have limitations this time. Let the fun begin!!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Winter?
I have to admit that I'm not a huge fan of winter. Seriously, if you really know me, you already knew that! I hate being cold, I hate having to drive in crappy, snowy conditions where I'm praying the other moron drivers out there don't crash into me. However, I do love when I'm able to stay home on a snow day, making myself cozy by my fireplace or drinking a cup of hot chocolate. I've been a bit surprised this year at the lack of snow. I'm not totally complaining, but it would be nice to see a LITTLE snow now and then. Christmas came and went and it was just ugly out there! I'm not a fan of skiing, snowboarding, or many winter type sports. I do like snowmobiling (though I haven't been in a few years) and ice skating, but other than that I usually find myself hibernating during most of the winter.
I love my sweaters, boots, jackets, hoodies, etc., but haven't found it cold enough, or snowy enough to wear a lot of my fun things. I keep waiting for the snow to come crashing down and making up for lost time. I'm dreading if winter decides to come late and stay through spring, but seriously lets just get it over with and start getting some Utah snow!
I love my sweaters, boots, jackets, hoodies, etc., but haven't found it cold enough, or snowy enough to wear a lot of my fun things. I keep waiting for the snow to come crashing down and making up for lost time. I'm dreading if winter decides to come late and stay through spring, but seriously lets just get it over with and start getting some Utah snow!
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Playtime
Last night I was over at my parents house after a very long day of teaching and then a 3 hour sewing class. I needed to relax. I needed to unwind. I needed a very long massage (hmm...maybe soon). Lucky for me my cute little niece, Lexi, was upstairs and ready to play. I was chased by the "tickle monster", told to "run for my life", and spent some time in the "teepee tent" with pillows and blankets. I love that I'm called "Menanie", given random hugs, and get to have silly play time with my favorite 2 year old. It was a much needed end to my day.
I love being an aunt! Since I don't have any children of my own, and probably won't anytime soon. Or ever for that matter.....lets be realistic, I'm over 30, here in Utah I'm past my "expiration date", chances of birth defects and complications become greater every day, not to mention doctors have hinted at my limited amount of time. In the meantime, I live vicariously through others that have children. Being a teacher I get to see lots of cute kiddos every day. And thanks to my brother and sister, I have lots of opportunities to spend time with my nephew and nieces. :)
I love being an aunt! Since I don't have any children of my own, and probably won't anytime soon. Or ever for that matter.....lets be realistic, I'm over 30, here in Utah I'm past my "expiration date", chances of birth defects and complications become greater every day, not to mention doctors have hinted at my limited amount of time. In the meantime, I live vicariously through others that have children. Being a teacher I get to see lots of cute kiddos every day. And thanks to my brother and sister, I have lots of opportunities to spend time with my nephew and nieces. :)
Monday, January 9, 2012
New Projects
I start my sewing class tonight and I'm super excited! I've made a few sewing projects in the past and recently finished my Christmas quilt. However, I'm not a sewing pro like my mom or sister. I need a lot of help and encouragement along the way. I found out that since I bought my sister's Bernina, and she previously bought it from Nuttalls way back when, I'm able to take the introductory classes for free. Bonus for me!
A few months ago my mom received a new Bernina and she will be taking the class with me. Yay for not having to go by myself! I'm excited to learn all about my machine and how to do more things. It'll be nice to have my mom with me in case I feel like a moron and need some extra help. Side note.....I'm REALLY hoping that some of the other people in the class will be stupider than me, cause ya know, it's never fun to be the dumbest one in the class. To make myself feel better I looked through the workbook with all of the different lessons I'll be learning. I found quite a few things that I already know how to do.
The part I'm not looking forward to is the class is 3 hours! Yes, 3 hours! I have to sit in a chair and somewhat pay attention for 3 freaking hours! Did I mention I have severe ADD (I diagnosed myself...hehe). The class will be for the next 4 Mondays....3 hours each....making a total of 12 hours. That sounds like a lot of hours and a LOT of sitting! Wish me luck. :)
A few months ago my mom received a new Bernina and she will be taking the class with me. Yay for not having to go by myself! I'm excited to learn all about my machine and how to do more things. It'll be nice to have my mom with me in case I feel like a moron and need some extra help. Side note.....I'm REALLY hoping that some of the other people in the class will be stupider than me, cause ya know, it's never fun to be the dumbest one in the class. To make myself feel better I looked through the workbook with all of the different lessons I'll be learning. I found quite a few things that I already know how to do.
The part I'm not looking forward to is the class is 3 hours! Yes, 3 hours! I have to sit in a chair and somewhat pay attention for 3 freaking hours! Did I mention I have severe ADD (I diagnosed myself...hehe). The class will be for the next 4 Mondays....3 hours each....making a total of 12 hours. That sounds like a lot of hours and a LOT of sitting! Wish me luck. :)
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