The second half of the school year, part two of the race and I am excited. I am excited to challenge the children as well as myself and see what the results are. I have lots of ideas and plans for my classroom and I am ready to implement them.
I am excited to see the children as well as the families as its been 2weeks since our Christmas vacation. The children have usually grown up and even matured some. I am enthusiastic about the lessons to come and the work that us as a classroom will do together. Oh the possibilities!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
My story
About a month ago, smack in the middle of the craziness of my dad being in the hospital, the president of my school The University of Phoenix emailed me asking for my story of why I am glad to be a Phoenix. Of course during that challenging time of my life I did not respond or even think twice about telling my story. But now that I am catching up with things, I thought about how my story might liberate someone else. So, I wrote it. Short, quick and to the point is the story that I told... its the truth and I would like to share it with you...
Teaching has been a passion for me since I was a young child as my great grandmother was also a teacher. But working full time towards this dream and just to survive did not allow a whole lot of time for pursuing a higher education. But determination and dedication caused me not to give up.
After trying many different educational options that just didn't seem to fit into my work schedule or my financial plan, a friend told me about the program at The University of Pheonix. She was so excited about this program and the people who were on her education team I called to get some information immediatly after our conversation.
Now, I am just completing my first yer at UOP and I feel that my degree is within reach. At other colloges, it seemed that there was a long, dark corridor between me and my degree but UOP has help to shine the light on the pathway to obtaining my degree and reaching my goals. This is why I am always proud to say that I too am a Pheonix.
Of course I now feel like I could have and should have added more but I will a bit later. But as I always say, through adversity a persons character will show and that's why my resilience, strength and determination always shines through.
Teaching has been a passion for me since I was a young child as my great grandmother was also a teacher. But working full time towards this dream and just to survive did not allow a whole lot of time for pursuing a higher education. But determination and dedication caused me not to give up.
After trying many different educational options that just didn't seem to fit into my work schedule or my financial plan, a friend told me about the program at The University of Pheonix. She was so excited about this program and the people who were on her education team I called to get some information immediatly after our conversation.
Now, I am just completing my first yer at UOP and I feel that my degree is within reach. At other colloges, it seemed that there was a long, dark corridor between me and my degree but UOP has help to shine the light on the pathway to obtaining my degree and reaching my goals. This is why I am always proud to say that I too am a Pheonix.
Of course I now feel like I could have and should have added more but I will a bit later. But as I always say, through adversity a persons character will show and that's why my resilience, strength and determination always shines through.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
The Latest Adversities
If you have followed my other blog "Thoughts Behind The Scene" (check below under "Love by way of blogs" to check it out) you would be well aware of my dad being in the hospital. Rushed to the hospital, in critical care; had to be revived and it was touch and go for a while. But, thank you Lord, he is now healing proprly and starting to open his eyes. My God Is Goood!!! Thank you Lord.
But, I am still, through all of this, I am still taking care of business. I pray that God sees my dilliagence and my focus, I pray that this is not another dead end road for me. I am determined to finish that which I have started. It feels like, it sounds like and it looks like it is taking a awful long time. But I am not focusing on that information. I am focusing on the fact that I am in my dream job, I am in school making strides towards my dream degree and I have my dream man to help top it off.
I am feeling extremely blessed and I will continue on this path. I'm going strong in the name of the Lord.
But, I am still, through all of this, I am still taking care of business. I pray that God sees my dilliagence and my focus, I pray that this is not another dead end road for me. I am determined to finish that which I have started. It feels like, it sounds like and it looks like it is taking a awful long time. But I am not focusing on that information. I am focusing on the fact that I am in my dream job, I am in school making strides towards my dream degree and I have my dream man to help top it off.
I am feeling extremely blessed and I will continue on this path. I'm going strong in the name of the Lord.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Ideas popping off...
Eveyday and everywhere...
While watching the Food Networ, I thought of a wonderful idea...
There is a chef called Alex or maybe Alexa (it was a comercial) anyhoo, and on her days off she does the cooking show where she teaches about...take a wild guess...........COOKING! It is called Alex or Alexa's (whatever her name is) Day Off.
Sooooooo I was thinking I could do something like that where I teach parents about whatever they needed to know related to children.
It could be a Parenting column or maybe another blog... I don't know but I love this idea.
Questions:
1. How to get started?
2. Would I tackle questions that I think people would have or would I some how get questions in that I can answer?
3. How would I advertise it to get readers and to get questions in?
4. If this could be a column, how would I get it up and running?
5. What would be a great title for this column or blog?
I don't know what will come of this idea. I would love to hear feedback from the readers on any of the question that I have or on the idea itself. I look forward to reading...
Smooches!
While watching the Food Networ, I thought of a wonderful idea...
There is a chef called Alex or maybe Alexa (it was a comercial) anyhoo, and on her days off she does the cooking show where she teaches about...take a wild guess...........COOKING! It is called Alex or Alexa's (whatever her name is) Day Off.
Sooooooo I was thinking I could do something like that where I teach parents about whatever they needed to know related to children.
It could be a Parenting column or maybe another blog... I don't know but I love this idea.
Questions:
1. How to get started?
2. Would I tackle questions that I think people would have or would I some how get questions in that I can answer?
3. How would I advertise it to get readers and to get questions in?
4. If this could be a column, how would I get it up and running?
5. What would be a great title for this column or blog?
I don't know what will come of this idea. I would love to hear feedback from the readers on any of the question that I have or on the idea itself. I look forward to reading...
Smooches!
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Created cuteness vs. abstract loveliness
As far as I know, this is a constant battle in the art world of Early Childhood Education. But there is a larger issue disguised within this vain topic. The issue at hand is teacher directed art or the result of a explored material.
The benefit of teacher directed or guided art is the end product. This is attractive, cute and suitable for parents to show off or hang up for a display. The down sided of this is that the child doent get to use their imagination. They are deprived of figuring out what they are capable of doing. They are also deprived of exploring the materials provided for the activity. So there is a decision to make by teachers.... either you provide a child centered art project that encourages exploration, the use of imagination and the general uplifting of children by fostering their abilities and capabilities within themselves and ultimately lifting and building up their self esteem. OR... you provide material, tell the children what to do with them, make something attracting to the parents eye but the student gets nothing from it. Those are the choices teachers are faced with daily. And hopefully reading this you know where I stand in making this choice...if it was up to me.
To spell it out, I believe as an educator I am a Family Educator. However, the parents had their time in school and the activities that I research and plan and prepare are not for them. I do what I do for the children. So if it is up to me, I would choose to give the children every expeirience that will teach them the maximum amount of knowledge before the move on from me. To focus on the process versus the product.
Here is the issue that I am faced with.....
I am in a school that seems to allow teachers to write to destiny of the curriculum. But the teachers who have been there believe in the finished product versus the process of creating it. So I am stuck between a rock and a hard place because I am trained and used to what I believe in and they are also. So my struggle is to meet in the middle. To create cutness with a process that allows children to explore, wonder and imagine. Sometimes I am foced to lean one way versus the othere depending on the activity. And I will contine to press forward toward enlightening this program to see what the possibilities are.
The benefit of teacher directed or guided art is the end product. This is attractive, cute and suitable for parents to show off or hang up for a display. The down sided of this is that the child doent get to use their imagination. They are deprived of figuring out what they are capable of doing. They are also deprived of exploring the materials provided for the activity. So there is a decision to make by teachers.... either you provide a child centered art project that encourages exploration, the use of imagination and the general uplifting of children by fostering their abilities and capabilities within themselves and ultimately lifting and building up their self esteem. OR... you provide material, tell the children what to do with them, make something attracting to the parents eye but the student gets nothing from it. Those are the choices teachers are faced with daily. And hopefully reading this you know where I stand in making this choice...if it was up to me.
To spell it out, I believe as an educator I am a Family Educator. However, the parents had their time in school and the activities that I research and plan and prepare are not for them. I do what I do for the children. So if it is up to me, I would choose to give the children every expeirience that will teach them the maximum amount of knowledge before the move on from me. To focus on the process versus the product.
Here is the issue that I am faced with.....
I am in a school that seems to allow teachers to write to destiny of the curriculum. But the teachers who have been there believe in the finished product versus the process of creating it. So I am stuck between a rock and a hard place because I am trained and used to what I believe in and they are also. So my struggle is to meet in the middle. To create cutness with a process that allows children to explore, wonder and imagine. Sometimes I am foced to lean one way versus the othere depending on the activity. And I will contine to press forward toward enlightening this program to see what the possibilities are.
Friday, October 16, 2009
The Joy of Innocence
Three year olds...
Excitement, interest, curiosity, joy and innocence is written across their faces when ever they look at me or approach a situation. Longing for learning and seeking the wealth of knowledge that you have. A Teacher's job can be very fulfilling. Some teachers don't enjoy their job but I truly do everyday...even those not so fun days. Yes, I come home absolutely beat! But at the end of the day, I have given those babies, my children all that I could and that fulfills me!
October fun
October is one of my favorite times of year. There are lots of changes going on with the weather, the appearances outside and the sense of harvest and halloween in the air. Now, I do not celebrate halloween and each year I attempt to explain this to children and adults alike and they just don't understand. I am always tempted to give in and just dress up. Today we were talking about what everyone would be for halloween. Of course there are butterflies, princesses, spidermen, peter pans and I said that I would be dressed up as Ms. Tomika! My friends thought that this was funny. But very innocently began talking about what I could be dressed up as (very cute). A candy, a juice box, a queen and this conversation lasted for minutes amongst themselves. I thought it was very cute.
But this is one of my favorite times of year because a introduce the "Spooky" stories. There are very child friendly spooky stories that I enjoy reading or listening too. One of the chilfrens favorite seems to always be the book "What was I scared of" by Dr. Seuss which the infamous pale green pants star in. Another book is "The little old lady who wasn't affraid of anything" by ........
But reading these spooky stories I love watching their faces as the sespence thickens. But please understand that all of these books have wonderful friendship endings and they end up not being scary endings at all. Again, I love the innocence on their faces as they are scared then happy at the end. It is priceless.
This is just one of my joys of teaching young children!
Excitement, interest, curiosity, joy and innocence is written across their faces when ever they look at me or approach a situation. Longing for learning and seeking the wealth of knowledge that you have. A Teacher's job can be very fulfilling. Some teachers don't enjoy their job but I truly do everyday...even those not so fun days. Yes, I come home absolutely beat! But at the end of the day, I have given those babies, my children all that I could and that fulfills me!
October fun
October is one of my favorite times of year. There are lots of changes going on with the weather, the appearances outside and the sense of harvest and halloween in the air. Now, I do not celebrate halloween and each year I attempt to explain this to children and adults alike and they just don't understand. I am always tempted to give in and just dress up. Today we were talking about what everyone would be for halloween. Of course there are butterflies, princesses, spidermen, peter pans and I said that I would be dressed up as Ms. Tomika! My friends thought that this was funny. But very innocently began talking about what I could be dressed up as (very cute). A candy, a juice box, a queen and this conversation lasted for minutes amongst themselves. I thought it was very cute.
But this is one of my favorite times of year because a introduce the "Spooky" stories. There are very child friendly spooky stories that I enjoy reading or listening too. One of the chilfrens favorite seems to always be the book "What was I scared of" by Dr. Seuss which the infamous pale green pants star in. Another book is "The little old lady who wasn't affraid of anything" by ........
But reading these spooky stories I love watching their faces as the sespence thickens. But please understand that all of these books have wonderful friendship endings and they end up not being scary endings at all. Again, I love the innocence on their faces as they are scared then happy at the end. It is priceless.
This is just one of my joys of teaching young children!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Just Thinking...
It is official. As with every relationship there comes a time when the honeymoon is over....AND you know and realize it. People just don't seem as helpful anymore, they are a little more snippy and again, the honeymoon is over.
I am enjoying my classroom, my class and just the whole aspect of teaching. I am always very nervous about either looking like I am trying too hard or I want to seperate my self by doing something different. So I am trying to find a balance. But the way it is, they (the three teachers in the other classrooms) are established in that company. They know the rules and they know what's coming up next. As for me I am not and I don't. This is the time for me to make a name for myself in this company and the buzz is definately circulating and I pray that it is all great buzz.
It is my first year and unlike some people I am really thinking about the expirences of the children. I am enjoying working with these ladies but I am feeling like my good friend Hema did when she first arrived at SASA. You get the "do whatever you want"'s and it feels annoying and frustrating to me. But none the less, I am in a happy place as far as work and even with school I am moving right along with that. I am computer challenged because I no longer have the laptop from SASA (as my crazy laptop started trippin a long time ago) and the jacked up computer from SASA that was given to me hasn't worked right for quite some time. So I am left with trying to get my school work done at work either during planning times or after school. Its not fun but what caan you do?! But through adversity, I am doing my best to make it happen!
I am enjoying my classroom, my class and just the whole aspect of teaching. I am always very nervous about either looking like I am trying too hard or I want to seperate my self by doing something different. So I am trying to find a balance. But the way it is, they (the three teachers in the other classrooms) are established in that company. They know the rules and they know what's coming up next. As for me I am not and I don't. This is the time for me to make a name for myself in this company and the buzz is definately circulating and I pray that it is all great buzz.
It is my first year and unlike some people I am really thinking about the expirences of the children. I am enjoying working with these ladies but I am feeling like my good friend Hema did when she first arrived at SASA. You get the "do whatever you want"'s and it feels annoying and frustrating to me. But none the less, I am in a happy place as far as work and even with school I am moving right along with that. I am computer challenged because I no longer have the laptop from SASA (as my crazy laptop started trippin a long time ago) and the jacked up computer from SASA that was given to me hasn't worked right for quite some time. So I am left with trying to get my school work done at work either during planning times or after school. Its not fun but what caan you do?! But through adversity, I am doing my best to make it happen!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Restarting my engine.....
School, ohhhhhh school..... so I dropped one class and failed another. Yes this is all apart of going to school but this does not make me happy. Due to all types of things going on I just was overwhelmed and couldn't finish these two classes. Afterwards, I took a very brief 2 week break and class begins again on Monday. I truly am determined to make this the last time that this sort of thing happens. Now the consequences:::: I know that I will have to pay for the class that I failed (out of my pocket). 9 hundred and something dollars to be exact :) but this is the approximate amount that I will have to pay. Now, I have a plan (because that is just how I am) but it was not in my previous plan.
Now I am sharing this information because if you are reading this blog I want you to understand the amount of pressure and responsibility that working full time and going to school full time truly is. And prayfully you can learn from my mistake of taking on too much at once. So wish me luck in my new class and hold me up in prayer because I will need it. Until next time, know yourself, and your limits.
Now I am sharing this information because if you are reading this blog I want you to understand the amount of pressure and responsibility that working full time and going to school full time truly is. And prayfully you can learn from my mistake of taking on too much at once. So wish me luck in my new class and hold me up in prayer because I will need it. Until next time, know yourself, and your limits.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Tell Me Where You Been
The past 3 to 4 weeks have been bussssy! My classroom is coming along nicely. Everyone of the children are absolutely adorable. I really do enjoy being their teacher... ;) Our days are jammed packed with fun activities and we do have a good time.
As a Teacher, I feel like there just aren't enough hours in a day. There is always a ton of stuff that needs to be done and then on top of that there is another 1/2 ton of stuff that could be done. I have gone into work on Saturdays where I get a lot done but I also have things on the back burner that need to get done.
Ms. Linda is truly a life saver. She disciplines the children the same way that I would and she knows how to get things done. I am really very thankful and grateful to have her each day.
My issue is planning...... having things for the friends to do that all some how tie in together. I want to offer these families especially the children a loving, caring, enriching child appropriate environment that they enjoy coming into. So far that is what I have been able to provide. But the odds are against me. We have minimum materials in which the majority came from other classrooms (shout out to the Kindergarten team) who dispute everything gave to us from the bottom of there heart. The made sure we had as much as we could to be ready for friends on the first day of school. So I truly thank them.
As a Teacher, I feel like there just aren't enough hours in a day. There is always a ton of stuff that needs to be done and then on top of that there is another 1/2 ton of stuff that could be done. I have gone into work on Saturdays where I get a lot done but I also have things on the back burner that need to get done.
Ms. Linda is truly a life saver. She disciplines the children the same way that I would and she knows how to get things done. I am really very thankful and grateful to have her each day.
My issue is planning...... having things for the friends to do that all some how tie in together. I want to offer these families especially the children a loving, caring, enriching child appropriate environment that they enjoy coming into. So far that is what I have been able to provide. But the odds are against me. We have minimum materials in which the majority came from other classrooms (shout out to the Kindergarten team) who dispute everything gave to us from the bottom of there heart. The made sure we had as much as we could to be ready for friends on the first day of school. So I truly thank them.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Getting Settled
So praise the Lord! My first week of school was a success. Everyone is happy and seem to be content. The children are settling into their routines, my assistant is settling in to her routine and I am also settling into my routine. The children, 3yrs old, know what I expect of them and yes I have to give reminders but who doesn't??? My assistant Linda made a comment and it really touched my heart. She said the children absolutely adore me. She said that the way the children respond to me is a true testament of how I am with them. I have a great relationship with the children and their families.
The parents are seeking my advice and again, everyone seems to be happy which makes me really happy. Much love
The parents are seeking my advice and again, everyone seems to be happy which makes me really happy. Much love
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Their HEEEERE!
Oh dear.... on Thursday, the children came with their parents. I met the children for a brief moment and my assistant took them while I spoke to the parents. After one time, my swagger came on and I was moving right thru it. I always get nervous when speaking in a group but it was good. I saw that there will be some children with issues but I will take good care of them. If you know me at all, you know that I am big on behavior. I give those that need it the extra loving that they need. But I am excited.
My assistant and I seem to be on the same page of just getting things done. She took stuff home this weekend to get done and we are making it happen together. When I left on Friday, I felt like to theclassroom was ready for the children on Monday. The only thing left to do is get the lesson plan ready to go. I need activities for the first week of school. Til next time!
My assistant and I seem to be on the same page of just getting things done. She took stuff home this weekend to get done and we are making it happen together. When I left on Friday, I felt like to theclassroom was ready for the children on Monday. The only thing left to do is get the lesson plan ready to go. I need activities for the first week of school. Til next time!
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Ya Don't Say???
If you have followed my blog as I have, you may have noticed what I just now came up with.
At the start of this blog, I wrote mainly about school, how excited I was and how exciting yet challenging it was. But now it has been all about the accomplishment of having my classroom and all of the excitement surrounding it. Well just as my blogging about school has suffered due to this new excitement so has my school work. I am a PHOENIX! I really am. Rising from the dust of my life, past decisions and soaring to new levels and new heights is who and what I am. Some way, some how I have to merge the two together in a manageable way. I am finishing this! I am not quitting and I will succeed! I am extremely thankful for these opportunities and I am certain that this is MY TIME! This is my time and I am not giving it up for anyone!
At the start of this blog, I wrote mainly about school, how excited I was and how exciting yet challenging it was. But now it has been all about the accomplishment of having my classroom and all of the excitement surrounding it. Well just as my blogging about school has suffered due to this new excitement so has my school work. I am a PHOENIX! I really am. Rising from the dust of my life, past decisions and soaring to new levels and new heights is who and what I am. Some way, some how I have to merge the two together in a manageable way. I am finishing this! I am not quitting and I will succeed! I am extremely thankful for these opportunities and I am certain that this is MY TIME! This is my time and I am not giving it up for anyone!
Saturday, August 22, 2009
The juices are flowing...
I am getting more and more excited as the days pass. I am moving around in my classroom figuring things out, getting acquainted with my colleagues and I am excited. Like most new teachers classrooms, my room is ill-equipped and we are looking for materials to provide for our children. Today I met lots of people (although the staff is not nearly as big as SASA) but many new faces and I learned a few things today:
1. Pastor Dave does everything in the church He plays the oragon, he sings, prays, does the blessings, runs the computer equipment all while offering us God's Word.
2. Just like youtube there is a teachertube ( www.teachertube.com ) ready to share lesson plans and such with teachers.
3. A substitute teacher that subbed for me @ SASA teaches Language arts in middle school.
4. My assistant Ms. Linda is a lefty just like me
God is GOOD... AMEN!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
My a-ha moment
Today was the orientation meeting at my new school. A very casual, laid back an around the table meeting where the administration met with new staff and faculty. I start by saying that I think that I will be a great fit to this school and I could be here for a while, but that's up to God and His plan...
During this meeting all of the preliminary stuff was discussed, expectations, computer use, report cards, parent meetings and moving the school forward with it's certifications and its plan for the future.
Some where in that meeting while they were discussing something that didn't pertain to my grade level (yes, MY grade level) my mind wandered off and a ray of sunshine just filled my spirit and screamed YOU ARE A TEACHER..... I couldn't stop smiling. Thinking back, the administrative person facing me kept looking at me funny but I didn't think anything of it. She probably though "Uhhh-ohhh this chic is losing it!" but I don't care. I was grinning from ear to ear. God has truly blessed me and I am so thankful for it.
While all of this grinning was going on, and this self-operated intercom system in my soul was rejoicing, one side of my brain was freaking out. (I am left handed so I will blame it on that side, the logical side...) It began to freak out about the curriculum, the first day, all of the unknown stuff that I could freak out about. (I need to know what to expect.) But it was a good freak out, a well deserved one but a good one. This position cant throw anything at me that I cant handle or cant figure out! I am confident and I will succeed and above all things, it will give glory, honor, adoration and praise to the deserving one, My Father, My Lord and Savior. Amen!
During this meeting all of the preliminary stuff was discussed, expectations, computer use, report cards, parent meetings and moving the school forward with it's certifications and its plan for the future.
Some where in that meeting while they were discussing something that didn't pertain to my grade level (yes, MY grade level) my mind wandered off and a ray of sunshine just filled my spirit and screamed YOU ARE A TEACHER..... I couldn't stop smiling. Thinking back, the administrative person facing me kept looking at me funny but I didn't think anything of it. She probably though "Uhhh-ohhh this chic is losing it!" but I don't care. I was grinning from ear to ear. God has truly blessed me and I am so thankful for it.
While all of this grinning was going on, and this self-operated intercom system in my soul was rejoicing, one side of my brain was freaking out. (I am left handed so I will blame it on that side, the logical side...) It began to freak out about the curriculum, the first day, all of the unknown stuff that I could freak out about. (I need to know what to expect.) But it was a good freak out, a well deserved one but a good one. This position cant throw anything at me that I cant handle or cant figure out! I am confident and I will succeed and above all things, it will give glory, honor, adoration and praise to the deserving one, My Father, My Lord and Savior. Amen!
Friday, August 14, 2009
"THE CHILDREN ARE COMING, THE CHIIILDREN ARE COMING!!"
The dash is about to begin. I am in a state of excitement, nervousness, happiness, anxiety all of that and more. I watched football last nite and the best way I can think to describe the state that I am in is to take a description from sooo many football movies that I have watched. The feeling that I am having is very similar to when the football players arrive at the field on game day. The lights are not on-but they no that they are coming on; the fans are not there-but they know that the fans are coming; and all seems to be still around him except for the thoughts running through his head and the feelings shooting through his body.
This is how I feel. I have attempted to prepare in the best ways that I can. I have set my classroom up early, I have started looking for books and planning material everywhere I could think of. I am extremely happy, nervous, anxious and excited ALL at the same time!
I will be back to work in few short days. It is still two more weeks before the children come but I know they are coming! Again, preparation, preparation, preparation fills my head. And when I feel like I am as prepared as I'm going to get, then in comes more anxiety, excitement and nervousness. But I have to find my Zen-full place and my calming space.
God blessed me with this opportunity and he would have never given me something that I couldn't handle or something that I was not prepared for! Thank you Father for my opportunity and I will make you proud to call me your child!
This is how I feel. I have attempted to prepare in the best ways that I can. I have set my classroom up early, I have started looking for books and planning material everywhere I could think of. I am extremely happy, nervous, anxious and excited ALL at the same time!
I will be back to work in few short days. It is still two more weeks before the children come but I know they are coming! Again, preparation, preparation, preparation fills my head. And when I feel like I am as prepared as I'm going to get, then in comes more anxiety, excitement and nervousness. But I have to find my Zen-full place and my calming space.
God blessed me with this opportunity and he would have never given me something that I couldn't handle or something that I was not prepared for! Thank you Father for my opportunity and I will make you proud to call me your child!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
My Testimony....
This blog was created to share with my followers information about my struggle, my goals and my accomplishments. Well, I have accomplished one... I recieved a Teaching opportunity in a Preschool program. This program is very simular to the program that I am coming from. It is actually its direct compitetion! Everyone in the administration seems very nice and genuinely excited that I am coming on board. This seems like it is going to be a very good experience and I am happy for it!
Leaving somewhere is always a sad thing to experience but when you walk out of one door you walk thru another one. When I left The World Bank, I thought I would never be happy again. Two of my very bestest friends were left there when I left and I thought that we wouldnt keep in touch and that I would never find friends as fun and important as they were. But we are keeping in touch and we are still very close (we were actually together this past weekend)
But alas, I did find a friend Ms. Howard... Hopefully we will keep in touch with one another. She was awesome with the children and she just embodied what a Teacher is.
I am sad that we will part ways but if God will allow it, we will stay in touch. I am also sorry to leave some of the other friendships that I have made here too. But again, one opportunity comes and another goes away. But I think it will be on peoples personal attempts, effords and actions to determine if we will stay in touch or not!
Im excited but saddened as well!
*Now to write the curriculum, own my school, start my clinical psychology practice and many other things...until next time!
Leaving somewhere is always a sad thing to experience but when you walk out of one door you walk thru another one. When I left The World Bank, I thought I would never be happy again. Two of my very bestest friends were left there when I left and I thought that we wouldnt keep in touch and that I would never find friends as fun and important as they were. But we are keeping in touch and we are still very close (we were actually together this past weekend)
But alas, I did find a friend Ms. Howard... Hopefully we will keep in touch with one another. She was awesome with the children and she just embodied what a Teacher is.
I am sad that we will part ways but if God will allow it, we will stay in touch. I am also sorry to leave some of the other friendships that I have made here too. But again, one opportunity comes and another goes away. But I think it will be on peoples personal attempts, effords and actions to determine if we will stay in touch or not!
Im excited but saddened as well!
*Now to write the curriculum, own my school, start my clinical psychology practice and many other things...until next time!
The Good Times.......
G.W.O. Girls Weekend Out!
This is what we call our time together. My girls! We met through working together at The World Bank. I immediately cliqued with them. There was no second guessing it. We had such fun times working together. And I don't know when we started G. W. O. But I do know that this is our fun time. There isn't fancy Carribean trips or Loundon biking adventure but we do come together stay in a Holiday Inn and enjoy a splash park. That's what we enjoy. My friend Frenchie has a daughter Symone tthat is growing up soooo fast. I thnk it is important for us to get together. But what I thought about while preparing to meet them was how important it is for us to be there for one another. Personally, I have been faced with some challenges that I had to deal with on my own. I could have called my girls but people aren't always available when u need them to be. Also, our time together is so short, I need the conversation and information to be positive and fun.... an outlet for me! But coming together once a year is unacceptable and as friends, we need to call and check up on one another, have lunch or dinner everyother month or something. We have to do more to take care of eachother.
Love u guyzzzzz!!!
Tomika
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Slipping
I am embarking on the more challenging classes and I am afraid that I cant hack it! Now personally, I know I will make it. But it is pretty scary and unsettling to fall behind in something that I want so bad. I am researching different careers for Psychology majors and I am pretty intrested in what will come about after I finish this degree. However, the reality is that it is going to take me 10 plus years to achieve the level that I need for the position that I desire. On the other hand, I realize that just having a degree puts me closer to the dream than quiting now. I AM NOT QUITING!! I am strong and determined and it is done.
The great news is that the things that I am learning now can immediately be applied to my work and to my entreprenurial wips (works in progress). To my book, my curriculum and to my plan of ownership...
I am done venting and I will undoubtably be back to work tomorrow.... thanks for listening.
The great news is that the things that I am learning now can immediately be applied to my work and to my entreprenurial wips (works in progress). To my book, my curriculum and to my plan of ownership...
I am done venting and I will undoubtably be back to work tomorrow.... thanks for listening.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
The valley of decisions...
So, I am thinking of starting a new blog. I know, I know... I can hear you now, I have a hard enough time updating this one- but thats not true. I dont want to crowd this blog that is about my journey of evolving and blossoming; with trivial thoughts and daily topics of my mind. Will that take away from what I do now...probably but I do not intend for it too. I am contemplating. But I also need an outlet for those trivial issues and thoughts. So what to do???
Sunday, July 19, 2009
When I Grow Up
I think everyone was asked "What do you want to do when you grow up?" I think everyone had the typical response thinking of a career. You typically don't hear life experiences. I am a grown up, with a career and I still want to answer this question. So here is my answers:
1. Relocate- It is my dream to move to another state. Where? Atlanta Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania some where other than MD. Please don't get me wrong, the DMV is great. I was born and raised in this area and I wouldn't change that at all. However, God created this awesome world with all of its wonderful opportunities and I should be out there conquering these areas and their opportunities.
2. To obtain my B.A. in Psy- If you have read my blog at all you will understand this desire and the current movement towards getting it.
3. To be a Traveler- I desire to travel the world. Just as I mentioned in #1, I desire to see God's world and to seek those opportunities.
4. Get a tattoo. I have wanted a tattoo for quite sometime but I haven't been brave enough to get one. I am looking into getting one-i am researching the design and I am looking to see exactly what I want and where I want it.
5. To start (and keep)my own family- a husband (who wants the same things that I want and more and 4 perfect, beautiful children.
6. Create my own line of plus size clothing. Today while reading about the psychosexual theories, and the psychosocial traits, I came up with using my psychology background to design a line of clothing that will appeal to the mental triggers that make you feel good... A thought and an idea, we will see where it takes me.
1. Relocate- It is my dream to move to another state. Where? Atlanta Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania some where other than MD. Please don't get me wrong, the DMV is great. I was born and raised in this area and I wouldn't change that at all. However, God created this awesome world with all of its wonderful opportunities and I should be out there conquering these areas and their opportunities.
2. To obtain my B.A. in Psy- If you have read my blog at all you will understand this desire and the current movement towards getting it.
3. To be a Traveler- I desire to travel the world. Just as I mentioned in #1, I desire to see God's world and to seek those opportunities.
4. Get a tattoo. I have wanted a tattoo for quite sometime but I haven't been brave enough to get one. I am looking into getting one-i am researching the design and I am looking to see exactly what I want and where I want it.
5. To start (and keep)my own family- a husband (who wants the same things that I want and more and 4 perfect, beautiful children.
6. Create my own line of plus size clothing. Today while reading about the psychosexual theories, and the psychosocial traits, I came up with using my psychology background to design a line of clothing that will appeal to the mental triggers that make you feel good... A thought and an idea, we will see where it takes me.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Life's Choices-To be or not to be...What's the freaking answer!
Life can be easier or harder when compared or analyzed. As a young girl, there was nothing, I mean NOTHING that I thought I could not do. I had soooo many hopes and dreams and expectations. But the choices I made narrowed the hopes which narrowed the dreams which narrowed the expectations. My life could have been very different if I would have made different and possibly better choices. Those different and possibly better choices would have provided me with 3 Baccalaureate Degrees or 2 PH D's by this time in my life. Those choices could have provided me with a successful business or something better. Where is the time machine when you need one???
Sacrifices come into play as well when thinking about life choices. At the time, you make the choice, it seems like the best way to go (if you think it all the way through) but now thinking back, there were choices that I could have differently to create different outcomes. A couple years ago, I had the opportunity of working until 3pm, this is the best schedule ever. But I made the choice to make more money rather than enjoy the God given opportunity laid out before me. It is just these types of decisions that I make that cost me dearly. So, how do I change this? I'm am working on it and I will let you know when I know!
Sacrifices come into play as well when thinking about life choices. At the time, you make the choice, it seems like the best way to go (if you think it all the way through) but now thinking back, there were choices that I could have differently to create different outcomes. A couple years ago, I had the opportunity of working until 3pm, this is the best schedule ever. But I made the choice to make more money rather than enjoy the God given opportunity laid out before me. It is just these types of decisions that I make that cost me dearly. So, how do I change this? I'm am working on it and I will let you know when I know!
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Steps ahead and set backs
Feelings of accomplishment and of success are undescribable. However, the feelings of failure and setbacks are indescribable (if that's a word!)Basically, what I am saying is that: you can -if you have too- put words together to describe accomplishment and success. But for failure and setbacks, it is damn near impossible. It is draining emotionally and physically. You then begin to evaluate your surroundings- what stays because it or they are liabilities and what should stay- because they or it are assets.
Well, I am experiencing setbacks -in some areas. I wont go into any details but I am just feeling down. I am stuck at home on 4th of July and I cant see my family or the fireworks. This is no one person's fault but it just is!
I have experienced multiple failures and setbacks in these past couple of years. But to be honest, these have been challenging times but a real reality check. I am leaning that my level of success is not measured by the things that I have but by the things that I accomplish. And, with God's grace, this lesson will be learned once and I will never forget it! Until next time, stay safe and humble!
Well, I am experiencing setbacks -in some areas. I wont go into any details but I am just feeling down. I am stuck at home on 4th of July and I cant see my family or the fireworks. This is no one person's fault but it just is!
I have experienced multiple failures and setbacks in these past couple of years. But to be honest, these have been challenging times but a real reality check. I am leaning that my level of success is not measured by the things that I have but by the things that I accomplish. And, with God's grace, this lesson will be learned once and I will never forget it! Until next time, stay safe and humble!
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Present and Clear
A couple of days ago Michael Jackson died. Yes, the King of Pop, dead. This is hard for me to hear. I was and still am a huge MJ fan. I did shed a tear! On every radio station and on every news channel is a report or a song or a fan talking about how he changed music... I only hope that there is no craziness surrounding his death. When James Brown died, it took them a month to sort out just where his body would be buried. RIDICULOUS! That is insane. Now there are reports of drug use and pain killers addictions by MJ and I just despise reporters when the do this. The person is dead, at least let them rest in peace. Why does it make sense to plaster their names across the world. This should have been done when they were alive. So now that they/he is dead JUST LEAVE THEM ALONE!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
New Truths
I was reading over some of my old journals and I came across a entry that I wrote after attending the "God's Glamorous Girls" Women's convention in 2008 which will be happening again in July 2010)but I wrote about new truths. New Truths are the "truths"that you decide upon and you make them come true. So THEN I set some new truths and did it for a few days. But now, after reading them, I should have kept up with it. I am interested in a lifestyle change not some quick band-aide to cover the scares knowing that the scares are still there. I want to clean the wounds, dress them and prep myself so that I wont receive these wounds again!
So here are some of my New Truths:
I am becoming everything they eared I would or could be! I am healthy, wealthy and wise. God has given me the power to get wealth, the strength the hold on to it and the courage to work hard for it and I will make my life's decisions based upon that. He enables me to bless myself and be a blessing to others.
What New Truths would you like to create?
So here are some of my New Truths:
I am becoming everything they eared I would or could be! I am healthy, wealthy and wise. God has given me the power to get wealth, the strength the hold on to it and the courage to work hard for it and I will make my life's decisions based upon that. He enables me to bless myself and be a blessing to others.
What New Truths would you like to create?
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
5 Questions
I read these questions on another blog and i will answer them myself. The way it works is you read my 5 questions and create 5 of your own to post. People answer those and create their own and so on...
Here we go:
1. What compels you to keep a blog?
I wanted a place that I could write, freely... To express myself in ways that I feel too and to make it optional to read. This is my personal story and this allows me to write when I want to and keep track of what I write. Unfortunately I don't have any followers yet, but soon I will.
2. What is your superpower?
The ability to show love and patience to all children. I am a teacher at heart even when I am not paid the "big bucks" to do it. Another super power that I have (yes I have multiple superpowers!) is to show strength! I am strong emotionally and mentally and people tend to rely on me for my strength. Sometimes I enjoy it and other times I don't!
3. You have $100 to spend right now, what would you buy?
Oh, dear... I truly would pamper myself. So I would spend it on a massage, a mani and pedi and maybe a facial. Not sure if $100 would get me all of that but I certainly would try to make it work!
4. What is your favorite day of the week and why?
Friday!!! I love Fridays because it is the start of the weekend. At the start of the weekend you have multiple possibilities. This is of course before you realize that 6 out of the 7 things you could attend on Saturday all start at the same time! So I love Friday's when you are thinking and planning for the weekend to come! When you know you have the time called the "weekend" but you are not sure what to do with that time yet!
5. If you had to be stuck in an elevator with someone who would you choose?
Of course I would choose my Honey... He would understand my fears, and try to comfort me. He would also help me pass the time (a big huge grin!) and possibly not just by talking! But also he would be someone that I would enjoy spending extra, unnecessary, ridiculous time with!
Now if you choose, here are 5 questions for you to answer:
1. What or Who is the tangible source of your strength?
2. What makes you, you?
3. What is a typical blooper for you?
4. What are some setbacks in life that you have dealt with?
5. What area in your home is the most organized?
Here are my answers:
1. What or Who is the tangible source of your strength?
Grandma Betty. I can call her to talk to her about anything. I can show her my vulnerable side and she wouldn't try to take advantage of it.
2. What makes you, you?
My faith! I have very strong faith and I walk in it daily and that's what makes me who I am today!
3. What is a typical blooper for you?
I talk so much that I sometimes forget what I say! My Honey would fall out of his chair if he knew i admitted to this (it's a good thing he doesn't read my blog!)
4. What are some setbacks in life that you have dealt with?
Lots of bad decisions and Loss... Not of people but of things. I don't want to go into details but when you have worked hard for something it is hard to loose it.
5. What area in your home is the most organized?
Organization...what's that? I would say the calendar on the refrigerator. (that is all I could think of...)
Here we go:
1. What compels you to keep a blog?
I wanted a place that I could write, freely... To express myself in ways that I feel too and to make it optional to read. This is my personal story and this allows me to write when I want to and keep track of what I write. Unfortunately I don't have any followers yet, but soon I will.
2. What is your superpower?
The ability to show love and patience to all children. I am a teacher at heart even when I am not paid the "big bucks" to do it. Another super power that I have (yes I have multiple superpowers!) is to show strength! I am strong emotionally and mentally and people tend to rely on me for my strength. Sometimes I enjoy it and other times I don't!
3. You have $100 to spend right now, what would you buy?
Oh, dear... I truly would pamper myself. So I would spend it on a massage, a mani and pedi and maybe a facial. Not sure if $100 would get me all of that but I certainly would try to make it work!
4. What is your favorite day of the week and why?
Friday!!! I love Fridays because it is the start of the weekend. At the start of the weekend you have multiple possibilities. This is of course before you realize that 6 out of the 7 things you could attend on Saturday all start at the same time! So I love Friday's when you are thinking and planning for the weekend to come! When you know you have the time called the "weekend" but you are not sure what to do with that time yet!
5. If you had to be stuck in an elevator with someone who would you choose?
Of course I would choose my Honey... He would understand my fears, and try to comfort me. He would also help me pass the time (a big huge grin!) and possibly not just by talking! But also he would be someone that I would enjoy spending extra, unnecessary, ridiculous time with!
Now if you choose, here are 5 questions for you to answer:
1. What or Who is the tangible source of your strength?
2. What makes you, you?
3. What is a typical blooper for you?
4. What are some setbacks in life that you have dealt with?
5. What area in your home is the most organized?
Here are my answers:
1. What or Who is the tangible source of your strength?
Grandma Betty. I can call her to talk to her about anything. I can show her my vulnerable side and she wouldn't try to take advantage of it.
2. What makes you, you?
My faith! I have very strong faith and I walk in it daily and that's what makes me who I am today!
3. What is a typical blooper for you?
I talk so much that I sometimes forget what I say! My Honey would fall out of his chair if he knew i admitted to this (it's a good thing he doesn't read my blog!)
4. What are some setbacks in life that you have dealt with?
Lots of bad decisions and Loss... Not of people but of things. I don't want to go into details but when you have worked hard for something it is hard to loose it.
5. What area in your home is the most organized?
Organization...what's that? I would say the calendar on the refrigerator. (that is all I could think of...)
Monday, June 15, 2009
Breezin By...
Sigh! I am coming to the realization that this school sh!t isn't fun anymore! No I am not giving up. This is my dream, and this will change my life and the prosperity it has in it! But I am truly challenged in these current sets of classes that I am taking. To say the least, they are kicking my battooty! This upcoming week, I have to write two 700-1050 word papers all due on Sunday 6/21. Not one but two! AHHHHHHH! UHGH! I am thankful that my work load has been lightened so I can focus more on my school work. But I want to be sure that I am NOT just "breezin by". I want to truly understand what I am working on and this one class that is kicking my butt I don't and it is bothering me. Now, I also have to say that I have been getting by, by not completing the reading assignments and doing just the min. on certain occasions just to get me by. I vow now to my self and to God to have a spirit, a personality and a image of EXCELLENCE! Excellence, yes. Excel-lant in all areas and in all ways in my life. I will be thinking about organization regarding my life and my home. This is what God commands. Excellence! and excellence it shall be!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
In the PITT with my eyes wide open!
People can do some of the most sneaky vendictive things to you while posing as your friend. And of course it is a woman! I really only have a handful of "Girl Friends" but I would love to have more. I am a caring and loyal person to EVERYONE I meet. Not only if you will be my friend. It is in my nature, that is who I am. But because I am this nice, easy-going, calm, centered spirit, people think that they can walk over top of me. My Grandmother (bless her heart) always says to me "Tomika, what would Jesus do? When they slap you you must turn the other cheek". Yes, this can be found in the bible, and I have grown up my whole life knowing that this can be found in the bible. But I also know that Jesus wasnt a fool and he wasnt a punk! He would have never let people get away with some of the things that I have had to endure because of the question "What would Jesus do?"
So here I am, 2009, 30 years old, and I find myself back in the pitt again! I spell pit with two T's because I want you to understand the attacks that this pitt has me under. (adding one extra T may make you understand it or it may not but to me the extra T symbolizes something other than the normal attacks) Anyhooooo... I get angry when I allow people to treat me this way. I first am angry with them but I truly am angry with myself. I should have never let them get that close enough to hurt me in this way. But I really dislike sneaky, stab-you-in-the-back people. And that was what I was faced with today. Am I surprised?After looking over the situation with my eyes wide open, no! But this is what happens when you look at the glass half full. I am rambling on and on out of anger, so I will put you out of your misery. Tomorrow will be a better day. Blessed and highly favored is what I am! Until next time: Know who your friends are, examine your colleages just as you would if you met them on the street and stay in Love at all times at any cost!
So here I am, 2009, 30 years old, and I find myself back in the pitt again! I spell pit with two T's because I want you to understand the attacks that this pitt has me under. (adding one extra T may make you understand it or it may not but to me the extra T symbolizes something other than the normal attacks) Anyhooooo... I get angry when I allow people to treat me this way. I first am angry with them but I truly am angry with myself. I should have never let them get that close enough to hurt me in this way. But I really dislike sneaky, stab-you-in-the-back people. And that was what I was faced with today. Am I surprised?After looking over the situation with my eyes wide open, no! But this is what happens when you look at the glass half full. I am rambling on and on out of anger, so I will put you out of your misery. Tomorrow will be a better day. Blessed and highly favored is what I am! Until next time: Know who your friends are, examine your colleages just as you would if you met them on the street and stay in Love at all times at any cost!
Monday, June 8, 2009
Just thinking!
It is 2:15ish... and I am awake. I enjoyed a day of cleaning house in
which I didnt finnish but anyhoo I took an nap and here I am wide awake
in the middle of the night when I should be resting for my Monday
morning ritual. But what came across my mind is how blessed I have been
and currently am. Being a nurtuer at heart, I have come across many
people that have obtained a tiny piece of my heart and my memory bank. I
can name the children and/or their families which made a profound impact
on my life. I am very thankful to God that these people have allowed me
to touch their hearts and lives the way that I have been called too. I
pray for all of those who have been touched by me and my life, for peeps
who are reading this blog in the middle of the night and for the
families to come that I will be able to enjoy.
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which I didnt finnish but anyhoo I took an nap and here I am wide awake
in the middle of the night when I should be resting for my Monday
morning ritual. But what came across my mind is how blessed I have been
and currently am. Being a nurtuer at heart, I have come across many
people that have obtained a tiny piece of my heart and my memory bank. I
can name the children and/or their families which made a profound impact
on my life. I am very thankful to God that these people have allowed me
to touch their hearts and lives the way that I have been called too. I
pray for all of those who have been touched by me and my life, for peeps
who are reading this blog in the middle of the night and for the
families to come that I will be able to enjoy.
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Sunday, June 7, 2009
A Different Kind of Teacher
Tomorrow is Family Fun Day for my kids and thier families. I truely enjoy this day and this time of year. As I think about all of the craziness that tomorrow will bring, I am ready for it. I still feel a little queezy from the bug I caught from one of the kids last week but I am still looking forward to this day. I also know that tomorrow will also bring lots of complaints and griping and just sheer unhappiness from some of the other teachers. But here is my thought... Some of these teachers have been teaching less time than I have and some of them more. But the bottom line is that we all know that being at this school, this day comes around the same time of year every year. And to complain and flat out bitch (excuse my lingo) but it is sense-less and it dampers everyone else's day. But alas, you let no one still your joy! So with my smile on, my lunch packed and my joy intact, I will mingle with the parents that I dont get to see very often.
Also things are very different as an assistant teacher. At the school that I am at currently, and let me prefrence by saying I am going into my fourth year at this school and OBVIOUSLY I love the program, the families and some of the teachers BUT this school, I've never seen anything like it- they dont offer many opportunities for paernt envolvement. For instance, there is "the car line"- which is a circle of cars who pull up and various teachers/ admin staff open the car doors, let the children out and the parent drives off into the sunrise. It is also this way for dismissal. Now I am not knocking this layout but as a teacher, I enjoyed when the parents brought their children to the classroom and saw pictures on the wall and we were able to chat and form a relationship. We talked about the family, not just the child in my class and we actually enjoyed one another. Not so much at this school. Again, I love the program, the families and some of the teachers. But it feels very cold. The only time the parents come in is for confrences, when something is wrong or one or two parents will drop off thier children at the playground and maybe chat for a little bit. I just wish I could incorporate the love and the welcoming feeling that I have felt in other schools into this school. And agian, it is different being an assistant teacher. No one advocates for the assistants. THe parents still enjoy you but you are not as hands on as I, as a Teacher am used too.
I also have to remember that this school year was the hardest school year that I have ever been through. So I hope that this isnt contaminating my outlook-which it probably is. So I am looking forward to a NEW school year with a new teacher and by the grace of God I will walk into a classroom with my name on the door with the title Teacher beside it in a private school. Yes I could go back to daycare, yes I could go back to working all year with out a summer break and be back in the position that I want to be ing but that is not what I want for my life. I am trusting God and this procwss because I believe that it is humbling me for when I have the tilte of Teacher again, never to treat my assistants in the disrespectful, degrading way that I have been treated this school year. Thank God that I have forgivness in my heart instead of unforgivness. Peace!
Also things are very different as an assistant teacher. At the school that I am at currently, and let me prefrence by saying I am going into my fourth year at this school and OBVIOUSLY I love the program, the families and some of the teachers BUT this school, I've never seen anything like it- they dont offer many opportunities for paernt envolvement. For instance, there is "the car line"- which is a circle of cars who pull up and various teachers/ admin staff open the car doors, let the children out and the parent drives off into the sunrise. It is also this way for dismissal. Now I am not knocking this layout but as a teacher, I enjoyed when the parents brought their children to the classroom and saw pictures on the wall and we were able to chat and form a relationship. We talked about the family, not just the child in my class and we actually enjoyed one another. Not so much at this school. Again, I love the program, the families and some of the teachers. But it feels very cold. The only time the parents come in is for confrences, when something is wrong or one or two parents will drop off thier children at the playground and maybe chat for a little bit. I just wish I could incorporate the love and the welcoming feeling that I have felt in other schools into this school. And agian, it is different being an assistant teacher. No one advocates for the assistants. THe parents still enjoy you but you are not as hands on as I, as a Teacher am used too.
I also have to remember that this school year was the hardest school year that I have ever been through. So I hope that this isnt contaminating my outlook-which it probably is. So I am looking forward to a NEW school year with a new teacher and by the grace of God I will walk into a classroom with my name on the door with the title Teacher beside it in a private school. Yes I could go back to daycare, yes I could go back to working all year with out a summer break and be back in the position that I want to be ing but that is not what I want for my life. I am trusting God and this procwss because I believe that it is humbling me for when I have the tilte of Teacher again, never to treat my assistants in the disrespectful, degrading way that I have been treated this school year. Thank God that I have forgivness in my heart instead of unforgivness. Peace!
Saturday, June 6, 2009
New mercies
Yesterday it rained all day long. I love the fresh smell of rain. It
smells like new beginnings, new growth and like it is washing away old,
unsettled or unstable things. I can relate this to my life completely.
Things are changing for me personally and for us as a couple. There is
the marriage ceremony just around the corner, prayfully the
soon-to-be-born childREN(yes plural) are just around that same corner.
Richie received his certification (hvac-cfc) a few days ago and this
will promote new beginnings for him. I am still trudging through the
muddy waters of obtaining my degree and this will promote new beginnings
for me as well.
God is good. I place my cares and worries right where he has commanded
me to...in His hands. I believe this upcoming year will surely be a
great one. I claim it right now. So stay tuned readers, I know I will,
because there are some spectacular events in the works for me and my
family and I would love to share them with you all... until next time
Pray, stay humbled and love everyone and everything!
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smells like new beginnings, new growth and like it is washing away old,
unsettled or unstable things. I can relate this to my life completely.
Things are changing for me personally and for us as a couple. There is
the marriage ceremony just around the corner, prayfully the
soon-to-be-born childREN(yes plural) are just around that same corner.
Richie received his certification (hvac-cfc) a few days ago and this
will promote new beginnings for him. I am still trudging through the
muddy waters of obtaining my degree and this will promote new beginnings
for me as well.
God is good. I place my cares and worries right where he has commanded
me to...in His hands. I believe this upcoming year will surely be a
great one. I claim it right now. So stay tuned readers, I know I will,
because there are some spectacular events in the works for me and my
family and I would love to share them with you all... until next time
Pray, stay humbled and love everyone and everything!
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Inspired by others!!!
To inspire creativity and hope and learning is one thing, which is a great thing but to humble yourself enough to be inspired by someone else is truely a admirable attitude to have. Everyone can't say that they have a "humbled" attitude. But me, I am always looking to learn from other people. Simply because I do not claim to know EVERYTHING!
Thank you JB for inspiring me to blog a little more and live a little more. She has taught me that I can have everything that my heart desires if I work hard at it and for it!
Thank you JB for inspiring me to blog a little more and live a little more. She has taught me that I can have everything that my heart desires if I work hard at it and for it!
Monday, June 1, 2009
Encounters
On any journey when you encounter crazy people it makes you think. But
when you keep encountering thim you begin to wonder. The spiritual side
of me is questioning: What message is God sending me or what lesson is
God trying to teach me? The not-so-spiritual side of me is asking: why
the ____ do I keep having run ins with the crazy peeps? I began to
evaluate my surroundings and just wonder wht the deal is...
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when you keep encountering thim you begin to wonder. The spiritual side
of me is questioning: What message is God sending me or what lesson is
God trying to teach me? The not-so-spiritual side of me is asking: why
the ____ do I keep having run ins with the crazy peeps? I began to
evaluate my surroundings and just wonder wht the deal is...
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Sunday, May 31, 2009
Fw: OH DEAR!!!
It has been almost a month since I updated my blog. This is not ok! I
will be better at "blogging".
will be better at "blogging".
School is progressing. I A'ced my finals in which I was a nervous reck
about. Abd now for the pasr 3 weeks I have been in 2 new classes 1.
Critical Thinking 2. Enviromental Science. These classes are officially
kicking my ----lets just say "butt". Work, school, home and social life
are all each others antonyms -in my life anyway. But I am thankful to
God and God alone whom continuiously gives me the strength and the
where-with-all to carry on. And I am not going to sugur coat it to make
it seem like I am able to get it all done. My fiance is amazing! He
bears most of the domestic burdons and socially I have family that I
rarely get to see. But when I do get to see them my school work suffers.
Thankfully, summer is coming and I will be working just a few days a
week. This will allow me to stay on top of my studies.
You see I don't want to just "barely make it" through my courses, I want
to come through with flying colors. So with that said, I am going to do
some cleaning and cooking and give my Honey a break!
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Saturday, May 2, 2009
check one off the list Please!
You know, I was thinking today and I realized that by starting this blog, I am able to check one thing off of my list of things to do... YEAH ME!!!
This makes me feel very good! I accomplished something that moves me closer to a or some of my goals. Great day today.
This week starts my new schedule between juggling home life, health life, work life, school life and ambitions life all within the SAME 7 day 24 hours in a day week. How in the world will this get done? I don't have the answer for that. But we will see.
Thanks for following.
This makes me feel very good! I accomplished something that moves me closer to a or some of my goals. Great day today.
This week starts my new schedule between juggling home life, health life, work life, school life and ambitions life all within the SAME 7 day 24 hours in a day week. How in the world will this get done? I don't have the answer for that. But we will see.
Thanks for following.
Fw: So much to do
Usually people say "there is so much to do with so little time"... this
is not my saying but I am feeling like I have soooo much to do. The
situation is, the things that I have to do takes lots of time to do. My
degree for instance, this will be partially done in 2013. To finnish
school would mean to obtain my PhD like I want to will be done in 10
years. Yes... 10 years. But I am always optimistic and within the 10
years, I WILL accomplish a few other things in between..
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is not my saying but I am feeling like I have soooo much to do. The
situation is, the things that I have to do takes lots of time to do. My
degree for instance, this will be partially done in 2013. To finnish
school would mean to obtain my PhD like I want to will be done in 10
years. Yes... 10 years. But I am always optimistic and within the 10
years, I WILL accomplish a few other things in between..
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Time line
There is no time line. I am just working my butt off to get these done!
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Friday, May 1, 2009
The Route
Mapping out how I will go about obtaining these dreams is still alittle fuzzy. But once I figure this out, that is what i will be blogging. I am in the research faze. I have seeminglly organized my evenings so that these weekly goals become a priority. Thats the only way I am going to get things done.
PS. For those that read this, be sure that you put yourself and things that are important to you first. Because if you dont this is what could happen. I know because that is what happened to me.
PS. For those that read this, be sure that you put yourself and things that are important to you first. Because if you dont this is what could happen. I know because that is what happened to me.
Where we runnin too?
So what is the goal?
The goals to accomplish are: Obtain my degree and keep going, write a book, start my own school and write the curriculum for the school.
These are the dreams I am aiming for.
The goals to accomplish are: Obtain my degree and keep going, write a book, start my own school and write the curriculum for the school.
These are the dreams I am aiming for.
The Runnin Begins
So this is my blog... It looks great. I am happy with the layout and I am happy about the decision I made to start this. This will be a awesome start to some new THINGS.
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