A New Beginning

My first offical graduate class was Tuesday. It was a very interesting experience. The class is composed of individuals who have just starting the program, like myself, and those just ending the program. I guess the main idea is to exchange knowledge with the older students and learn from their experiences as well as start a portfolio. This experience is so different from undergraduate classes because their is a large mixture of students. Many of the students have already taught for several years, it is a bit intimidating.

My second class seems like it will be fun - a lot of public speaking, but fun. We get to teach a few mini lessons and a section of the text.

I've heard that the human development class I'm taking tomorrow is similar to being on a DR. Phil show. People discuss their issues, i guess, and by the end some are even crying. This has me a little - well more than a little- worried. First of all, I can't stand Dr. Phil and second, I'm not ready to pour the contents of my heart onto an examination table for strangers. So - we shall see how long this class is going to last.

I beginning to love my online class and it was the same price as the other classes! I'm definately going to try to go this route next semester. I don't have to drive in crazy UCF traffic, pay tolls (2.25 one way!) waste gas and frett that my car will get rammed. I also think it's going to be relatively easy...its pretty much a review of Stetson's research methods class/senior project. I can do the first couple assignments even without the book.

Not much else going on...I'm still jobless, but it's my own fault for not diligently searching. Shame on me!

From Tampa to Fish

The trip to Tampa was hampered by hurricane Dennis, but we were able to catch a few glimpses and even some fireworks off our wonderful balcony (before our room flooded).

The Florida Aquarium was awesome – especially the leafy sea dragons and all the wonderful fish!

I was accepted at the University of Central Florida in their MA of elementary education program. I think I’ve also filled out my loans papers and such. So, now I just have to go to orientation.

I’m still looking for a job…enough said about that.

Poor Rena had a horrible experience with the public education system.

I converted my 10 gal tank to a freshwater aquarium with ottos, glowlight tetras, and guppies. My female guppy had babies after which, she promply passed away. So I’m now taking care of 7 fry. I really want a pink snail to put in the tank !

Wedding Crashers- the funniest movie I’ve seen in a long time! Highly recommended!