Okay day 2 on the blog...I wish my days were as exciting as the title of my blog. I think my new running title will be The Misadventures of Jen and Her Giant Backpack Full of Textbooks! Bah! Just passed the hump of the second week of Summer classes. Three tests down 8 days of classes under my belt! If you wondering if I am struggling the answer is.. ABSOLUTELY YES!
On a lighter note I spent some time with my two favorite kiddos this morning Charlie and Luke. We played in the park and had a little park picnic. Spending time with those two never gets old and I love that Luke doesn't listen to me as if he were my own child lol. It was hard to leave the boys and go to school but I did it some how. I had to sit through my classes and bite my tongue and bide my time. When I finish school I won't care as much if people don't get what's going on around me. I get frustrated sometimes knowing that there are students who want to go into the same field but don't take what we're learning seriously. That or they think that the simplest things can change the circumstances of the world. If poverty were so easy to solve then why are there so many people poor?? Because people are lazy and don't want to work...according to some of my classmates this is the case. I throw those statements around lightly I am not directly quoting anyone just the general premise of some class discussions.
Next topic! I can't stay on school too long i get frustrated. I'm trying to plan a few things to do with the kids at school for the end of the year. I think we are going to do a field day and have an obstacle course. Hopefully I will have enough time to pull it all together. I got to check out my garden today. For those of you who do not know I have a small garden in the back yard a family I work closely with. I will have to post pictures the tomato plants are HUGE! We seem to have some pests approaching but I hope to stay on top of that problem. I attempt swim lessons again tomorrow since the weather has been dreary. Hopefully we'll have some sunshine! Oh! I almost forgot my big accomplishment of the day is I made it to the gym! I actually got some formal excercise in! I am excited about this because I was doing really well working out everyday training for a 5k I ran in April. After the race which I ran in 36 minutes I completely fell apart studying for finals. Since then I have not been able to get back in the groove. If anyone has seen me in the past year or so they can tell you I am about 30lbs over my normal weight. I don't feel healthy and I know that needs to change. Maybe I will start a blog tracking my progress and I will stay motivated! Oh the things I wish I had time to do. As I get into a routine writing on here again my posts won't be so diary like...I just need to start somewhere. Night all J.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Back in Action!!
Hiya!
Originally I was using this blog for a school assignment. All of my previous posts were reflections on the text material. I've decided that I am not quite ready to get rid of this blog so I am going to attempt the bring it back to life. I am still at Florida State working on my undergrad studies. I've just started the summer semester and I have a lot on my plate at the moment, but I couldn't think of a better time to start writing in this blog again lol. That's just how I work...
I am still working at the early childhood center and it has been an emotional year for me. First of all my dear friend Megan who worked with me moved to California last Spring. The plan was she would return in December and probably go to grad school. Of course that didn't happen and the appeal of the West Coast won her over. In the mean time a lot went on over the school year. My boss and great friend Judy lost her husband to cancer in January and it was hard. It was hard to see a loss so great happen to such a wonderful person. I have been fortunate in my life for many reasons. One being I have not lost many loved ones. I have lost a few friends, and friends who have lost their parents, but my losses were sad but manageable. This loss hit home and I am amazed to see how well my friend is doing.
My Spring semester was a struggle I really lost focus. I can't quite explain it. Ryan (my partner) likes to say it is the early stages of a quarter life crisis ( I turn 25 in June). I just decided there are so many things I want to do with my life. I have spent a few years working with children and I love it, I even think I am good at it. There was a time where I thought I could not see myself doing anything else. That feeling has changed I still want to work in education, but I've also decided I want to pursue acting again. Yes, I know it sounds very cliche and young minded but it's what I want to do. So immediately I started doing research and looking for opportunities to get my feet wet. I have a few commercials and theater experience under my belt. I am also doing extra work and student films. Everyone thinks it's a phase and maybe they are right. But it's my phase and I will do it if I want to. :)
After the minor pit falls of the Spring semester I feel I am bouncing back and looking forward to doing well and learning new things in my Summer courses. Of course I have piled on a plethora of activities on my plate. I am teaching swim lessons, babysitting, working at the center, and starting a gymnastics class. Of course I will also be looking for any acting opportunities. All of those things won't go all summer they come in spurts. I will be done at the E.C. center next week and that will allow more time for other activities. I am happy and a little nostalgic about the work school year ending I have more kids moving on to kindergarten. Little ones I have known since they were new borns and that is always hard. I think about all the time I spent reading and rocking them to sleep, all the scraped knees, tears, giggles, and hugs we've gone through together. I am so proud of those kids and I hope they grown up to be even more amazing adults.
Well, that is all I can manage for now. Hopefully after this little update I can share more up the moment experiences and thoughts with you. Night all. J.R.
Originally I was using this blog for a school assignment. All of my previous posts were reflections on the text material. I've decided that I am not quite ready to get rid of this blog so I am going to attempt the bring it back to life. I am still at Florida State working on my undergrad studies. I've just started the summer semester and I have a lot on my plate at the moment, but I couldn't think of a better time to start writing in this blog again lol. That's just how I work...
I am still working at the early childhood center and it has been an emotional year for me. First of all my dear friend Megan who worked with me moved to California last Spring. The plan was she would return in December and probably go to grad school. Of course that didn't happen and the appeal of the West Coast won her over. In the mean time a lot went on over the school year. My boss and great friend Judy lost her husband to cancer in January and it was hard. It was hard to see a loss so great happen to such a wonderful person. I have been fortunate in my life for many reasons. One being I have not lost many loved ones. I have lost a few friends, and friends who have lost their parents, but my losses were sad but manageable. This loss hit home and I am amazed to see how well my friend is doing.
My Spring semester was a struggle I really lost focus. I can't quite explain it. Ryan (my partner) likes to say it is the early stages of a quarter life crisis ( I turn 25 in June). I just decided there are so many things I want to do with my life. I have spent a few years working with children and I love it, I even think I am good at it. There was a time where I thought I could not see myself doing anything else. That feeling has changed I still want to work in education, but I've also decided I want to pursue acting again. Yes, I know it sounds very cliche and young minded but it's what I want to do. So immediately I started doing research and looking for opportunities to get my feet wet. I have a few commercials and theater experience under my belt. I am also doing extra work and student films. Everyone thinks it's a phase and maybe they are right. But it's my phase and I will do it if I want to. :)
After the minor pit falls of the Spring semester I feel I am bouncing back and looking forward to doing well and learning new things in my Summer courses. Of course I have piled on a plethora of activities on my plate. I am teaching swim lessons, babysitting, working at the center, and starting a gymnastics class. Of course I will also be looking for any acting opportunities. All of those things won't go all summer they come in spurts. I will be done at the E.C. center next week and that will allow more time for other activities. I am happy and a little nostalgic about the work school year ending I have more kids moving on to kindergarten. Little ones I have known since they were new borns and that is always hard. I think about all the time I spent reading and rocking them to sleep, all the scraped knees, tears, giggles, and hugs we've gone through together. I am so proud of those kids and I hope they grown up to be even more amazing adults.
Well, that is all I can manage for now. Hopefully after this little update I can share more up the moment experiences and thoughts with you. Night all. J.R.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Post 10
The semester has gone by so fast! The last two months have been especially hectic for me as I'm sure for everyone in this class. I have learned so much this semester and have had the opportunity to try new things. I especially liked working with Wiki and creating our websites. It has also been interesting to see some of the work that my class mates have produced as well. I think everyone has really done a great job this semester I've enjoyed looking at your blogs and websites. I am glad I had the opportunity to take this class and play around with some ideas involving technology integration. I think having this knowledge puts me ahead of the game when it comes to experience and future lesson planning. Mr. Gentile has been a great instructor as well. I like some of the strategies he used in the class with us and how we could use these techniques in our class room in the future. The only thing I disliked about the course is the fact that it was once a week.I caught the flu and had car trouble within a two week span and unfortunately fell behind but Mr. Gentile was really helpful and responded to my emails quickly and always tried to communicate and keep the lines open. I found this really helpful because I was encouraged to catch up and work on current projects and assignments.
As for me this summer I will be taking and light load of classes and studying for the general knowledge portion of the FTCE. I will still be working for Early Childhood Programs and doing respite work as well. Then in the Fall it is full steam ahead!
As for me this summer I will be taking and light load of classes and studying for the general knowledge portion of the FTCE. I will still be working for Early Childhood Programs and doing respite work as well. Then in the Fall it is full steam ahead!
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