Saturday, February 18, 2006
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
I solemnly swear that I am up 2 no good...
I've lost hours of sleep, and yet find myself disappointed that I am on the last book of the series thus far. I just can't get enough! Not a single one was bad or disappointing. What the author has done with the series is really inspiring. I hope that I am able to write at least one great, and fairly successful book (possibly in the children's genre) before I pass on. Just awaiting that inspirational push - my muse.
My dog is driving me nutters. We have this little pomerainian who barks like mad anytime I leave the house, go to the lu, am out of his sight, or he hears a noise. His barking sparks a domino effect and then our other dog starts vocalizing as well. Recently, (as a cruel joke) my family has taken to leaving him in my room in the morning barking his fluffy head off until i am forced to remove him! I love him dearly, but as I said he is going to send me to the mental hospital.
Our house looks like a construction site. We are getting tile put in all throughout the house in a few weeks (cannot wait!), but have started ripping out all the carpet and such. Sadly, until there is decent flooring - No bare feet allowed!
Had a wonderful holdiay season - still recouporating, trying to get back to the mundane. I am hopeful this semester. My classes thus far appear to be lots of fun, as well as, informative. I am really looking forward to my children's literature class. The professor is positively upbeat, and her love for the subject is very obvious. On top of this I'm taking measurement and testing, and developmental reading. Only taking the three classes so I do not have the luxury of the " I didn't have time to complete my work" exucuse.
I have decided to step through the door labelled "professional experience" and have started an application process, which will hopefully result in my becoming a substitute teacher. I have heard dreadful things about the county's timeliness and efficency in processing applications and hope that I do not succumb to the difficulties others have faced. I'm just waiting for transcripts to be recieved, then hopefully, they will send an invitation along. I have heard it is one of the easiest jobs to get, although you have to deal with the inefficent system. While I get the shakes just thinking about subbing, especially since I have no experience whatsoever, I am also really excited to embark on this journey leading toward my actualy career goal (and I really need the money - 2 birds, 1 stone - I hope I'm not waiting long). I have heard the key to subbing is never to let the kids smell fear and that effective classroom management means the difference between a very good and a very bad day. I really need to read Wong's book. If anyone has any advice let me know!
My dog is driving me nutters. We have this little pomerainian who barks like mad anytime I leave the house, go to the lu, am out of his sight, or he hears a noise. His barking sparks a domino effect and then our other dog starts vocalizing as well. Recently, (as a cruel joke) my family has taken to leaving him in my room in the morning barking his fluffy head off until i am forced to remove him! I love him dearly, but as I said he is going to send me to the mental hospital.
Our house looks like a construction site. We are getting tile put in all throughout the house in a few weeks (cannot wait!), but have started ripping out all the carpet and such. Sadly, until there is decent flooring - No bare feet allowed!
Had a wonderful holdiay season - still recouporating, trying to get back to the mundane. I am hopeful this semester. My classes thus far appear to be lots of fun, as well as, informative. I am really looking forward to my children's literature class. The professor is positively upbeat, and her love for the subject is very obvious. On top of this I'm taking measurement and testing, and developmental reading. Only taking the three classes so I do not have the luxury of the " I didn't have time to complete my work" exucuse.
I have decided to step through the door labelled "professional experience" and have started an application process, which will hopefully result in my becoming a substitute teacher. I have heard dreadful things about the county's timeliness and efficency in processing applications and hope that I do not succumb to the difficulties others have faced. I'm just waiting for transcripts to be recieved, then hopefully, they will send an invitation along. I have heard it is one of the easiest jobs to get, although you have to deal with the inefficent system. While I get the shakes just thinking about subbing, especially since I have no experience whatsoever, I am also really excited to embark on this journey leading toward my actualy career goal (and I really need the money - 2 birds, 1 stone - I hope I'm not waiting long). I have heard the key to subbing is never to let the kids smell fear and that effective classroom management means the difference between a very good and a very bad day. I really need to read Wong's book. If anyone has any advice let me know!
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