School

The idea of summer is definetly in my mind, but the reality nor the temperature of it is anywhere close I don't feel like. With that said, this particular Wednesday has me sort of down. It's probably because I thought earlier about how MUCH time I've honestly put into this research proposal and I feel like it's defeating me. I've said before that I'm not anywhere close to being an overacheiver and my grades are currently fine, it's just that when you voluntarily sign up to get your masters you wanna GET it (without complaining, too). I don't want to just start on papers the night before or turn in half-done work to the head of our department. I know, it's not that serious. I just want this ultimate paper I need to graduate to be GOOD. Really good. Because if it's not then what's the point? I've literally spent several (as in like 5 or 6) hours in the library on the days I'm not at work, for several weeks now and it's still not done. I haven't even started on my presentation for it yet. Monday can't come soon enough and I'm working ALL weekend plus a friday night exam so that doesn't help when trying to get things done. I apologize that for another year, you'll probably have to hear about me in this endless battle with my research project. Maybe I'll feel better about it once the faculty doesn't shoot me down and tell me it's the dumbest idea ever. Here's hoping.

Time for the quote of the day as it comes from a thank you card written by my engaged best friend:
"You're gonna rock this bridesmaid thing." -Erica

Evaluation

There is only one day left of my first, very own rock climbing class. I can't say I'm excited about that fact. They have been a great class and we've had SO much fun. The thing that I really love about teaching (and coaching soccer too) is seeing the progression from the beginning to the end and how the students get better at climbing each class. Some were scared of heights on day one but now they are trying the hardest routes on the wall. They filled out evaluations on me on Monday and honestly I'm scared to death of the comments they put down. We goof off and joke around so much there's no telling what they wrote. In evaluation of my own class, I will say that I learned a lot about being a teacher I guess. The big problem with this particular class is that I'm friends with a lot of them outside of class and have been for a couple of years now. Since we're all pals, it's hard for them to realize that they can't get away with murder. I'm a really chill person in general, but when you never come to class/you're always 15 minutes late, I'm gonna do some things to your grade, no matter how much we hang out otherwise. On the other hand, lets be honest, rock climbing isnt the most intense course at winthrop. It's meant to be fun and chill and a class where you can learn and excercise and swing around on ropes. Even though some days were more frustrating than others, I had the best class in the history of classes. ever. A couple of my students want to have a muffin date together before class monday morning in celebration of the last day. How great is that? They're adorable.

The quote of the day might have spurred on the above rant that no one cares about:

While belaying Hannah up the wall...

Amelia: "Quick! I need a quote! I have to be encouraging and positive!"
Janna: "umm. umm. Don't hate the player, hate the game!"

quote of the day

In bible study...

Rachel: "Oh I'm sorry, I just cut you off."
Brandi: "No, I was done. I was just going to keep saying the same thing in a different way."

Britt (from the bathroom): "ahhh!"
Me: "Did the cricket get in your room?"
Britt: "No I couldn't find my way out of my hoodie."
Grace: "That sounds like a goosebumps movie."

quote of the day

For the Hills fan only i guess...

Manda: "Will Spencer get a job? How many times will Audrina meet for lunch with someone to discuss Justin Bobby?! So many unknowns!"

Hello, I Love You

You knew I had to blog about this: the awesomeness of GLEE. The spring season of the show happily premiered last night, but not without lots of comments from all the haters. I get it, most people don't like musical happiness or shows with attractive people in it. And Glee is the new big show that everyone is watching so of course you must be different and hate it while never seeing a single episode. But I don't hate on all you Lost peeps. I mean I'm completely lost on Lost, I have no idea what's going on and I don't really care. The cool thing about how the creator created us, is that we're all different. Most people don't care who Lauren Conrad is and I don't care how much the biggest loser loses. American Idol could disappear tomorrow and I wouldn't lose any sleep. All that to say, it's ok to disagree, just don't be a jerk about it. After all, it is just television and if for some reason mine were taken from me, I think I would survive just as well. I just want to comment on how last nights episode was centered around songs with HELLO in the title. Most of the episodes depend on the songs and I think that is just a lot of cool. It just shows how important music is and what it can do, to create an entire story around it! That's all I really have to say about it. It was kinda the highlight of my week, so you can imagine how exciting life is right now.

quote of the day

Teddy stomps a caterpillar...

Pastor Ken: "Teddy, do we always have to kill everything?"

For Me, It's You

Today I registered for classes to start off my 2nd and LAST year in graduate school! How crazy is that? I just started. Actually, just yesterday I was a power ranger, defending the Limestone Elementary school playground. Time sure does fly by. I know I've talked most of yalls ears off about how ballin my life is now that I've gone back to school. I'm actually making good grades, I've got great new friends, Jesus is bigger and more real to me than He's ever been. I took a trip to Ireland and I get paid to teach rock climbing to undergrads and play around on the ropes course. I have my huge research project proposal and presentation due May 3, so I anticiapte a few late nights in my future but that's ok. About once a year I get sad about not meeting my husband in college or not getting a kick-awesome job in Cali, but then I get some sense back and realize that I wouldn't be here with 2 perfect roommates. I like this plan a lot better personally.

2 more things I love:
1. Duke Basketball. Champions. Booyah.
2. My front porch. Has a brand new light so we can sit outside past 7pm. EPIC.

quote of the day

During a video at church....

Stephen: "I hate this video. What is this font? Jesus deserves a better font. And this song sounds like the theme from Step by Step."

Happy Easter!!