Ramblings

I've come to realize that teaching is one of the most rewarding and frustrating professions.

Frustration: High School students are moody. Extremely moody. And I have to say, the target for all of their problems seems to be whatever teacher irritates them first.

Reward: I had one student break out in song while reading. Hilarious.

Frustration: They don't care (or at least put on a front that they don't care). Well, some do. Overall though, they are focused on sports, who's dating who, who's not dating, parents, cars, you know- the fun stuff! The stuff that I too focused on. :)

Reward: Hearing a students say, "Wow, I finally get it. Thanks!"

Frustration: After going over a what a thesis is and it's importance many times, a students says, "Thesis? What's that?"

Reward: Hearing students make funny, sometimes accurate and sometimes not, comparisons of any short story to "The Hangover". Great movie by the way!

Frustration: Pushing a cart around all day, and sitting back and watching as the administration makes a room for a study hall. I'm not bitter at all.

Reward: Feeling very proud when one of "my kids" scores a touchdown or makes a goal.

Frustration: Constant complaints- about absolutely everything.

Reward: Laughing. A lot.

Frustration: Teachers who do nothing in their class, creating students who expect to do nothing in every class.

Reward: Feeling like I might actually be making a difference in at least one person's life.

That's it for frustrations and rewards for now. I need to start writing them down as they happen.

Expect a "Tales from the Court- Take 2" soon.

Aside from school, everything is awesome. Softball conditioning has started and will go in full swing in March! I am pumped- though I will probably be exhausted.

I miss my friends. I don't get to talk to them as much as I want, and it really sucks.

A Girls weekend is in the works! Woohoo!

My head is swelling again. :) I guess the doctors appointments will start soon. A swollen eye/ forehead, does not make for a very attractive me.

Indiana schools have serious problems. Beginning with the fact that we don't have 1/2 days.

My husband is the coolest. I am so completely blessed.

I had a student ask me the other day if I planned on teaching the rest of my life, and it made me start to think. I am 22 years old. Can I teach everyday for the next 40 or so years. I'm not sure. That's probably a better questions after year 5 or 6.

Hmmm.... these are all of the ramblings I have. :)

Thought of the Day

"The good things God has for you are more exciting than a clearance shoe sale and a box of chocolates put together."

It's been a while...

Obviously I haven't posted in a while...
Life has been crazy lately! With 2 trips home, Christmas parties, the Holidays, and school- there hasn't been a ton of free time, and when there is- I relax. :) I don't' have pictures from the holidays uploaded yet, but I will! I actually don't have much today at all, considering I am at work. :)

What I do have is this: Jamie gave me an awesome desk calender for Christmas, with the sweetest and most uplifting quotes! I have decided to post them every few days, so that everyone can appreciate them!

"Rejoice in every day of life." Ecclesiastes 11:8 ~I love this because I get so caught up in work and other things that I forget to rejoice in the everyday. The beautiful snow that is covering the ground, my amazing students, my super awesome husband, my family and friends, cooking with Chris, lounging around, walking the dog, and all of the other things that make my everyday wonderful! It's a sweet reminder to appreciate the small things of everyday.

And one from the past:

"There's more happiness in a single moment of God's presencethan in anything else in life (and He doesn't mind if you sweeten the happy moments with a little chocolate). " ~For me, this quote says to see God in everything, and to spend time with him every day!

More to come- the bell just rang and it's time to teach the future leaders of our country. :) (Scary thought, huh?)