Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Talk About Terrifying
Morning: x5 first grade classes... ABC Yoga. (I totally made this up on the fly, but since it worked, I wrote it down and used it all morning) I had the students go through the alphabet from A all the way to Z by doing different poses or imitating different animals. We had a lot of fun!
Lunch: Made copies and cut out 125 squares.... talk about tedious work.
Afternoon: PE. The teacher left me mini-cones and two beach balls. (Again thinking to myself "What the hell?!?!? I don't know what to do with cones and beach balls!!") We ran some relays- starting with running, moving on to skipping and hopping on one foot and ending with the good ol' fashioned crab walk. Then we spread out within the cones and played my version of "hot potato" with the beach balls. I joined in and we all had so much fun playing that we almost forgot that it was time to go home!
Overall Conclusion About My Day: The morning began as a nightmare and I envisioned a good cry session at the end of the work day once I arrived back in the safety of my own home. But I found out that I really can do it, and I let it go, acted goofy and we had a blast! (and no tears once I arrived home)
As I was leaving, I stopped by and thanked the 1st grade teachers for all of their help today (I honestly, genuinely appreciated it). And we had a good laugh about the situation. They also ALL asked for my sub information because they said that the kids came back to their rooms and would not stop talking about me and they fun that they had. They said that was a good thing because normally they come back and say things like "that sub was weird!" but instead they talked about the games they played and the "fun sub" they had! (Go Me!!!)
Friday, May 22, 2009
It Feels Amazing
...to pick up on things that got lost over the years in the piles of homework. Yesterday I joined Firstenburg and attended a toning class as well as a spin class. I had a blast and it feels amazing to be able to have time to work out and not feel guilty about it, when I should be doing homework--but I don't have any!!!
...to have such beautiful weather! While I was teaching today, we opened the doors and windows and let the nice warm weather shine in on us. The kids loved it and couldn't wait to go out to recess. I love this time of year, but then again I'll be saying this again when it's turning Autumn.
...to be so worn out, that all I want to do it sit at home and read a good book on a Friday night. I can honestly say I came home from working today and took a nap, didn't want to wake up, and can't wait to go to bed in a while. Nerdy-- I know.
...to have a 3 day weekend ahead of me. I can't wait for the adventures that lie ahead of me in the upcoming days, even if it is just reading out in the sun or spending time with those I love, I'm excited. I'm hoping that spending time with a special someone is in order.... ♥
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
First Job
Favorite Part #1:
In a 2nd grade girl whisper voice "She's pretty...." a few minutes later...
2nd grade girls: "Ms. Hunter.. You're so pretty!"
Ms. Hunter: "Aw, thank you, you're such sweet girls!"
2nd grade girls: "no Ms. Hunter... you know when guys say that girls are hot?! well you are that kind of pretty, the hot kind of pretty!"
Favorite Part #2:
As I head to the office to return my key and collect my time card,
Secretary: "How'd it go today?"
Me: "It went so great! The kids are absolutely wonderful!"
Secretary: "Oh good! well that is until one of your students was caught peeing outside..."
Me: "What?!"
Secretary: "Oh ya.. it was (so and so), he said that he couldn't hold it any longer for his walk home, so he decided to start peeing on the side of the middle school building..."
How can you not love kids!? It's moments like today that I am reassured of the good in our world. They make you smile and laugh without even trying.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Busy Bee
Friday included rehearsal for Graduation, a final meeting with the cohort and Elaine (and tears), and a reception for the Education Department. I think it was Friday when this whole whirlwind hit me... I'm a big kid now....
Saturday was G-day! Graduation!!! I woke up early, feeling like a little kid waiting for Santa to come. I was ready far too early and found that I had to calm myself and force myself to just sit down and read for an hour. When the time finally came, the sun was shining, the family was present, and the excitement could possibly have been felt from miles around! Talk about an overwhelming experience...all I can really remember from the actual ceremony was getting up to the stage and telling myself... "don't fall...you'll look like a complete doof.. don't fall.." After the ceremony, it was time to PARTY!! We had great food, drinks and wonderful company! It's always so nice to see people you haven't seen for a while, and it's even nicer to have people want to be there spending your special day with you! And... of course we had... COSTCO CAKE!!! what's a graduation without Costco cake?!?!? not one I'd attend, that's for sure!
Sunday wrapped up the weekend with a family brunch. Basking in the sun, enjoying good food, and more wonderful company. Later that evening, we wanted to have a special dinner with the grandparents from Arizona, so we headed to downtown Camas and ate at the delicious Twilight Pizza... talk about a stuffed girl.. it was so worth it!! The came the good-byes... it's always hard to see people you love go back home, especially when it's back to Arizona. Guess that means that a vacation is in order... ASAP!
Monday (although not technically part of the weekend) started with the realization that I can now look for subbing jobs online in the Battle Ground School District. I went online, just to check and see how it looked and worked... and sure enough I sit here this evening and type this blog having booked 5 subbing jobs already! Talk about excitement!! I feel like a little girl running through the sprinkler! I just want to run around my apartment and squeal!!! Stay tuned for how tomorrow (first sub job) goes...
Yahoooooooooo!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Kid Love
It was so fun to see the kids in action! They are such great swimmers and very well behaved while visiting another place! I left as they enjoyed a special brown bag lunch to get their energy levels back up. Some days you just need a little kid love.... ♥
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Happy Birthday-Mother's Day!
The afternoon included good food & HUGE cupcakes! A birthday candle wasn't to be found, but a mini tea light will do right?!
And yes, she was a trooper and joyfully ate the entire thing! Oh the joys of being 96, you answer to no one- not even your hips!
And don't you even think about taking his cake (or chips)! Rory sure showed us a good time and willingly gave kisses to everyone as he left.
Mother's Day started with a mother-daughter trip to Beavercreek to shop for plants. It was a beautiful drive, and a successful trip (we made it before they sold out!) & mom got some beauties to play with! Then it was Grandmie's turn... a trip to her favorite place (Arai Nursery) to pick up some beauties for her as well. The Arais' are so wonderful, they always welcome her with open arms and great conversation. And they are sure to sneak in some special flowers as a gift for her.
The day ended with a dinner to celebrate both Mother and Grandmother. It was delicious (if I do say so myself). And then we treated ourselves to dessert-- left over cupcakes! Yum!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Relief...
I am watching Steve-O : Demise & Rise. I must say... very eye opening. (icky!) I always knew the dude seemed weird and out of it, but after learning about his actual issues, it explains a lot. It's hard to hear about the ways that people enabled him and didn't even know it. Conclusion: Drugs=SCARY!
*My DVD player is randomly not working or else I'd be watching something a little more tame such as "Marley and Me."
I'm freaked out now (because of Steve-O) so I'm going to go make some tea and finish my book. Until next time.... ♥
Monday, May 4, 2009
Job Interview Number 1
Since it is rainy, I have the fire going, reruns of Friends playing in the background. I also have a house that desperately needs cleaning (but it has an owner that lacks the motivation to do so) & a tummy that is in need of some dinner and perhaps a glass of wine. I'm off to fulfill one of those needs, care to guess which one?