Fan-freaking-tastic

Last night I was asked by a friend if I was going to be one of those post a few and give up bloggers. I do declare- NO! With that inspiration I come to you again in the middle of math class while my students are trying their hardest to pass my test. Hah.

Yesterday was one of the worst days in my professional career. I realize of course that I have had this career for a solid 6 months, but honest to goodness. I was sitting at my desk, all befuddled when one of my students walked up to my desk. This kid is one of those that teachers dread, yet love at the same time. He is the kid who lets the most random thoughts and ideas just pop out of his mouth. At the age of 11 it is sometimes hard for him to make that choice of what is appropriate and what is just plain gross. Yesterdays comment was one of the funniest so far. He has beautiful, black, Asian hair that has needed to be cut for the last 2 months. His mom trims it when he can't see. He comes up to my desk, peals back his bangs and says, "Look Miss P! I am going through poverty. My forehead is covered in pimples!" I lost it. These kiddos are so far away from poverty that they think pimples are an epidemic. I laughingly corrected him by saying, "You mean puberty..." this inspired the girl that sits closest to my desk to blurt out, "Oh I know about puberty- The Big Change." I laughed so hard. I love the pre-pubescent classroom that I work in. I had to get a degree in Elementary Education to deal with that?

Speaking of degrees, I am studying for the GRE over the next semester. I miss school so much. I have reservations of taking the GRE for fear that I am not nearly as smart as I like to think I am. If I take it and do poorly, the jig is up...its McDonald's cashier for me.

Lastly, I decided yesterday to proceed with heart surgery. I am actually excited about it...the thought of having my life back to normal is comforting to me. Why not? I am young. I go in Feb. 12 to talk to the specialist. More to come on that subject.

To all my faithful readers, you are loved- have a blessed day and be glad you are done going through poverty. :o)
*MB*

TGIF!

To Those of You Who Find My Life Interesting Enough To Continue Reading:
Wow, happy Friday. It's funny how quickly the week passes by when you don't have a normal week! Not having school on Monday literally threw off my whole week. I kept writing the wrong date, I almost forgot to wear chapel clothes on Thursday (that wouldn't have been so bad...)--All in all I loved having the day off :o)

I love the Praises of Children to God. Today I asked my students to offer one praise that happened last night. We went around the room and they said things that they were thankful for that they got to do last night...it ranged from getting to watch the Apprentice to going out to dinner with their families. One of the sweetest girls in my class was thankful that her mom made her Lasagna for dinner. I wish my heart was a little more grateful. What a reminder, huh?

The other awesome thing that happened today was that the PTF bought me a printer! No more trips to the Library to print...so awesome. There really are some sweet perks to working at a school with parents that are as involved as ours are. They really do care.

I am being observed for the first time next week, so this weekend I will be spending some quality time trying to find some good Biblical integrations for energy...blah. Can you believe I have yet to be observed? How do they know I am not the worst teacher ever? At this school they would have heard about it before, I am sure of that...The parents of my students are certainly not shy when they have an opinion about something. I will totally be that mom. :o(

Well, I have to go visit my student who busted up his leg! I have intended to do it all week, but it is just now happening. Story of my short life. I miss college.
*MB*

D-D-D-Day 1!

So I used to really be into the whole xanga posting deal in college but pulled away from it because it just created too much drama in my life. HOWEVER, my life is just to funny these days to not post something. I decided that the gmail blogger is way more grown up, so I will give it a whirl...I would be willing to bet money on the fact that only my family will read this- but I can live with that.



So yesterday was the first day back to school since the weekend due to Martin Luther King Jr. (God bless that man!). I had gotten a haircut over the weekend, which for most people is a small part of life. For a teacher, haircuts/dying your hair/any other alteration to your normal appearance is a particularly traumatizing experience for those kids in your classroom who don't do change. I got my hair cut at a place that is completely posh and the difference is pretty outstanding (if I might say so myself...). I spent a significant amount of time styling it on Tuesday morning given that I wanted to sport my new do and be as hot as I felt. My class walked in and sat down. One of my students blurts out, "What happened to your hair?" I smiled and opened my mouth to tell them I had gotten a haircut when he finished it up with, "Did you forget to comb your hair today?" I wanted to stick my head under the sink.



I am shocked as to how sad I am that Heath Ledger died yesterday. My roommates and I decided that we are sad because he was so totally our generation. It pains me to be asked questions about what I consider to be Pop Culture by my students and they stair at me blankly as I explain what movies he was in. To commemorate his life we all wore black- with little blue ribbons on our shirts that say "Smile" because of his great smile. Life just isn't the same without him. I will be having a Ledger movie weekend, I can tell you that much.



I need to go work out, so for now! Peace out!