May 2011
5 posts
Grad School
Who thought this was a good idea? It’s 10:20. I have been doing homework since 7:30 and I’ve barely managed a dent. Good thing I have a long weekend…
I have to write a literature review on the concept of disability. I’m thinking about writing on the necessity of labels in Special Education. That just seems like so much work :(
On a different note, I have met with my...
Personal Trainer
So today I went and worked out and saw an advertisement at the gym for a special on having a personal trainer. I would pay $33 per session for 7 sessions, but I have to have all of the sessions in 30 days. So I went up to the girl to talk about it and they are 60 minute sessions, personalized with one trainer, and they incorporate nutrition into it. It sounds pretty nice. I was still unsure about...
I’m sick. I think. I’m not really sure what is going on with me. But i don’t like it.
I was super good, and I went and worked out yesterday, came home, did some dishes, ate, and then I felt super sick. So, I took a nap from 6-8:30. Read for a bit, and then went back to sleep from 10-6:30.
I took a shower, and was feeling fine, went to work, and then around 10, I started feeling...
Day 1
Day 1 of being Gluten Free
It actually wasn’t that bad. As long as I have a ‘menu’ created, it’s fine- the planning really helps. However, I did talk to my grandma today about plans for mother’s day and she wanted to order pizza. I did the “NOOOOOOOO” and she promised if we did she would find gluten free pizza. But we planned on a BBQ instead with chicken...
I went to the grocery store today, fully aware that I was not to buy anything with wheat in it. I just about had an anxiety attack. I did manage do to pretty well, and bought mostly vegetables, along with some rice crackers. They actually aren’t too bad.
So I came home and made vegetable soup. It didn’t turn out as well as my mom’s. I also spent 20 minutes looking through all of...
April 2011
5 posts
Gluten Free
Monday marks the start of my few weeks of being wheat-free.
This means… I will be going to The Cabin (hopefully with Yonker) to gorge myself on pizza and beet before I cut myself off on Monday.
I am going to be reintroducing my food of the week, also. I’m pretty excited about that :)
I need to go to the library and spend time looking up more recipes. Hopefully more vegetarian...
New Doctor
So I found this married hippie couple that are doctors in East Lansing and they have a more integrated approach. So instead of shoving antibiodics and other pills down your throat they think about lifestyle changes, dietary changes, and they look at you in a more wholistic approach. I went there today.
Things I like:
Everyone is super nice and they aren’t weird
They were very receptive...
Sick
I have been sick 5 times since August. I know this because I have 2 Simply Orange bottles on my counter, 1 I threw out after a kid spilled juice all in it and all over the puff balls, and 1 that is lost in my car somewhere.
I am at that point where I am on the verge of being sick. So I am just whiny, stuffy, and tired. Hopefully I can kick this quickly, or it’s going to be bad news bears.
Gold and Green
So I went to a stress management workshop last week, and it was very enlightening. We did the true colors thing, which I have done before and I was blue. Perfect color for education and counselors! So I did this test again and scored as Gold, with Green being one point behind. This is what I learned about myself…
Things that stress me out:
incomplete tasks
disorganization
...
I am currently waiting for a stress less workshop to begin. Boy, I sure need this. I cant believe it is ‘spring break’ and I am still feeling this way. Maybe it is because i am at a conference for work.
It’s fine. We’re fine. Everything is fine.
March 2011
2 posts
Work it out...
So today was the second day, in a row, that I worked out. How awesome is that! Yesterday I ran 1.5 miles on the elliptical and did 10 min on the stair climber. Today I ran 2.25 miles on the elliptical and then enjoyed the hot tub! I am going to attempt to work out tomorrow morning. Not really sure if that will play out or not. I will be heading down to sterling heights tomorrow night so Saturday...
February 2011
1 post
Food
In an effort to become a healthier person, I have decided to try a new vegetable every week when I go to the grocery store. Last week I made butternut squash soup. It was pretty sweet (literally), but it was good. This week it’s kale.
I should be having an amazing day. I got accepted in CMU’s masters program, but I feel so blah. I only have myself to blame, becuase I ate like crap...
January 2011
1 post
The kiddos on my caseload are stressing me out. Not because they are bad, or because they are too intense, but because I have to worry about a toddler going back to his mom’s house who is a cocaine addict and has had 4 of her previous children permanently removed from her custody. Did I mention she is pregnant? Sigh.
I bet it doesn’t help that I brought home IEP’s and...
October 2010
6 posts
work, work, work...
I have spent the past 4 hours at home working (and watching Harry Potter, but mostly working). And somehow… I don’t feel accomplished. I checked off stuff on my to-do list and everything.
I think it’s because I had training today. Training makes me feel inadequate because while I am learning more, it is pointed out multiple things I do not know. It’s like one step forward...
Book Club
I am pumped that the book I recommended for my fantasy book club is tied with another book for the first place. I am such a nerd…
UPDATE: It won. woohooo!!!
Survival Phase
So I had mentor training today and I learned that there are different phases in teaching. I am in the survival phase. It was good to have my feelings validated. While I do love my job, I don’t feel like a teacher because I don’t know enough about my kids or about what I am doing. I figured that part on my own yesterday. Today I found out that’s normal. That’s nice....
Productivity
I have been super productive, however, I feel like anything I do isn’t going to trim down this ridiculously long to-do list. This blog post isn’t going to help things at all either, lol.
So I have decided to get a masters in special ed with an endorsement in autism. It’s going to be spectacular, I can feel it.
And I wasn’t able to go to Yoga today because I had to go...
masters
So I decided yesterday that I don’t want to go to GVSU because I am not ready to get my masters in special ed administration, and that’s pretty much the only option I had.
I did more research and have come up with 5 options:
1) Masters of Education in Early Childhood Education from Oakland University. I could take electives in special education and focus my research projects around...
Purpose
So this morning I woke up and wondered “What is my purpose in life? Why am I here?” This was kind of a depressing start to the day because I couldn’t think of any answer, but I found one.
I spoke with my grandpa earlier and he told me that his brother passed away on wednesday and his sister (in italy) passed away on Thursday. And then it hit me…
My purpose in life is to...
September 2010
7 posts
Good thing I never loved it...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx0IJnO3o8g
new favorite website...
http://www.dearblankpleaseblank.com/
personal favorites of today include:
Dear World of Warcraft, You could remarket yourself as a contraceptive… Seriously.
Sincerely, the lonely girlfriend.
Dear girls who have been dumped, There are plenty of fish in the sea… Just kidding!...
the new apartment
I MOVED!!
So I am now a resident of East Lansing. Crazy!
I have my bedroom pretty much put together, I’m still working on the kitchen, and the living room is a mess. But i’ve been here for about 18 hours, so that’s to be expected!
I am going to go up to Central tonight for general meeting. I’ve been slacking big time as alumni advisor and I need to get myself in gear....
Why have I not been watching Weeds until now?
victimofcircumstance:
This show is great.
I have no idea. that show is absolutely amazing….
moving...
packing is not my strong suit. I gave up after a couple of hours. I have my books packed, some of my kitchen stuff, and some of my clothes. That’s about it. I am using the excuse that I ran out of boxes and bins to fill. So, I am going to borrow some from Susan. The packing will continue on Friday, and I will be moving Saturday. Crazy!!
comcast
I hate you. Why are you so expensive?
my life...
I have an apartment!! yayy!! I will be getting the keys to the east lansing apartment on tuesday, and i will be moving next weekend. Very exciting and scary at the same time. The worst part… the packing.
So, naturally, I still have things packed from the last time I moved, which makes me wonder why I have that stuff. Well, other than the books.
Most exciting thing about the new apartment-...
August 2010
10 posts
the new job...
So today was the first day. Scary. I went in and everyone was super friendly and welcoming which was amazing. Then I was told I would be going to my office, and the directions were horrible. minor detail. When I got to the office I claimed my new desk, which is pretty amazing. It’s in an open corner so I wont feel claustrophobic. The ladies invited me and a couple other girls out to lunch...
Job
I would like a job.
So, I thought I had this Autism position in the bag. I was just waiting for HR to call me. Then the old supervisor called to tell me the person who left the position, wants her job back. I am still bitter about this. She then told me that she noticed my ZA endorsement and there were positions open through Early On and asked if I would be interested. I told her yes…
So...
Random thoughts in a random day
I want to go hiking… Actually I want to go camping. The only problem- I am not sure I could start a camp fire. And it’s not camping without a fire.
Or, I want to go on a road trip. But I’m not sure where I would go to….
I really miss Phi Sigma Pi. I read the minutes from last night’s meeting and just about had a panic attack when I didn’t know about one of the...
My father called me a bitch at lunch today. I want to run away but I dont know where to go. I can’t run away from myself. And I keep thinking… Am I a bitch?
nerd alert...
So I am perfectly aware that I am a nerd, and I even pride myself on it. However, my nerdiness has gone above and beyond what I am used to. I joined www.goodreads.com. On this site I have a virtual library of books that I have read and would like to read. I also can join book clubs. Here is the nerdy part. I have joined two book clubs, a historical fiction club and a fantasy club. I wrote my...
A morning filled with "Maybe's"
It makes me anxious that people are posting on their Fb that they are starting teaching soon, or that they are getting their classrooms ready. Maybe I wont have a classroom… maybe I won’t start teaching soon. Too many maybe’s that I can’t currently control. But here’s one that I can control: Maybe I should make myself another cup of coffee to take to work!
After...
Live in the now
I woke up this morning with a thought- I am focusing way too much on the future. I am the type of person that believes things happen for a reason. Maybe all of this is just a test… I can be a pretty strong person. I think I just need to stick with it.
I think I am having a hard time because what happens now so strongly influences the future. But that’s every day, and that’s...
Too Fat for 15
This show makes me feel better about myself and about life. Did I mention that I am eating rice cakes while watching it?
I always wondered what it would be like to go to a fat camp. I still want to go to one. If I could drop another 30lbs, I would be incredibly happy :)
I did Xstretch today… My arms are so incredibly sore it’s difficult to lift them. Tomorrow is Chest & Back and...
How is it possible that you can feel so incredibly good after working out, and then the next day you are so sore it’s absolutely ridiculous? I can’t move my arms. They hurt so badly! lol
I really need to find some motivation. For the past 2 days I have been sleeping in until 11 or 12. I made myself get up this morning at 9:30 so I would have some sort of a normal routine for school...
Realizations
Lately I haven’t felt like myself much. Getting more involved with Phi Sigma Pi has been the closest I have felt to being ‘me’ in a while. I am going to stick with it. It’s something that makes me happy and I truly have a passion for it.
I know that I can’t predict the future, and I know that I can’t guarantee everything will be okay, but lately I have been...
November 2009
2 posts
I am tired and I need a break from my classroom and teaching. Am I a bad person?
Love me for who I am <3
October 2009
1 post
Dear Lia...
Give me your new address. Pretty please. I miss you.
September 2009
5 posts
“Never let others’ opinions change the way you feel about yourself.”
First week... check!
I love my friends because they make me feel like I am not so nerdy, and almost semi-normal, hehe. (As I turn on the History Channel, ehm).
So my first week of student teaching is done and now that the week is over I feel less stressed out. I wrote my case study paper, which was a huge relief. The fact that I made it through week 1 without injuries is also a good sign. My teacher doesn’t...
I am going to get used to this schedule so I am not quite as exhausted as I currently am.. right?
I am feeling overwhelmed. I don’t like this feeling.
I am tired. But I can’t sleep because I have to work on this case study. So I am not doing either. I am trying to figure out what I am feeling so my mind is clear and I can get some sleep tonight.
I think I need to be on a rewards...
Cookin' & Thinkin'
So I have come up with this genuis plan of cooking in bulk, then freezing the food so I can have yummy and healthy food throughout the week that does not cost as much and is easy. So far I have made a lentil-tomato curry stew, jambalaya, and tuna noodle casserole. So this weekend I wanted to make vegetable soup and cabbage rolls while I was at home. This took soooo much longer than I had...
Splitin', Peelin' and Dumpin' Bananas!!
liateresa:
It rained all day today. Rain all day is never fun, but it did give us an excuse to play Bananagrams all evening long! It was a lot of fun and a very good time for some bonding with everyone here at the Casa- Ruth, Mimi, Julia, Andrea, Gretchen and Katie, a friend of Andrea’s that is visiting. A few of the rounds we also tried to do in Spanish and that made it an entirely different...
August 2009
9 posts
Student Teaching
So student teaching has not started… but orientation has. And boy am I overwhelmed already! I am working on this filing kit because everyone says not to wait until the last minute to do it. Therefore, I feel like I need it to be done tomorrow. However, filling up over 160 folders with information is not going to happen over night. On the plus size, I have a whole bunch of stuff to print off...
Up side...down side...different side
victimofcircumstance:
So I heard back from the school district I was waiting to hear from. Turns out it is a stimulus position designed to last less than 2 years (that might have been nice to know awhile ago…but oh well). They looked at the caseload numbers with the new principal and they decided they don’t need to hire anyone right now and they are going to wait until the school year starts...
I am getting nervous and really excited to start student teaching. I hope it goes well and that the kids like me. I hope I am able to actually help them and use the things that I have learned in *some* of my classes.
Good thing is, I passed 2 of the certification tests that I have taken. Child Development and Elementary. I acutally did better on Child Development, which is pretty cool. I have one...
It is....
SHARK WEEK on the Discovery Channel <3
My Grandma...
My grandmother was a poet, and the poems I posted were a few of the many that were published.
C.T. Vale = Carolyn Valente.
Rest in peace grandma :)