I HAVE A JOB INTERVIEW ON SATURDAY FOR A TEACHING POSITION!!!!!

"i see a light... it's so beautiful!"

Do you recognize that Bug's Life quote? :)

I got really excited today. I was officially approved for graduation, got fitted for my graduation regalia, AND picked out my college ring. Craziness- I graduate in 60 days!!

This semester's been good- even though I'm only taking 9 hours, I've earned an A on everything I've done, including my midterm for American Lit! Right now I'm focusing on a presentation I have to give for that class on Thursday. 10 minutes long, over Walt Whitman. There is just not enough research on the topic I'm doing.... but it's almost over! After Thursday, I will be 100% happy girl.

Well, not much is new... job fair next Tuesday! Maybe I'll get hired? :)

happy 215th post to meeeee....

I know it's a random number, but I think 215 is a lot! ;)

Well, the reality that is growing up is smacking me in the face harder and harder everyday. Today I found out that I reeeeally need a job with health insurance, and fast! It makes me wonder how many college graduates go without it!

So resume making and job hunting I will be doing.... so just in case you hear of anyone who needs a teacher, preferably a 4-th-8th grade English teacher, you know who to tell!!!!

:)

breaks = happiness

This weekend was sooooo good :) Here's a pic of us on the way back from SA- we had stopped in Georgetown on the way, so that portion of the pic that caused you to ask, "Where are they?"... well, it's Georgetown. (sheesh, you were dying to know right??)

My parents were so sweet and did so much for us. They cooked fajitas for us on Sunday, and then last night they took us out to Outback. We had some pretty good laughs- I'm glad because they're all getting to know one another some more, which is why I really like bringing Russell home.

Today we went to Texas State so Russell could talk to the Rhet & Comp department chair. It was sooooo awesome!! She said it was a competitive program, but I know he'll get in. And I loved San Marcos and the surrounding area. It would be wonderful to find a job right in town. Here's a pic of us at Texas State. Isn't the background pretty? There was this huge park-type area (with ducks and cranes!) right next to our parking lot, so we decided to take a few pics. I really liked the scenery!

Well, that's how good fall break was! Now I'm back at school, kind of dreading school, but at least there are only 3 more days of this week!! Woo-hoo!! Thanks to everyone for wishing me a great fall break :)

fall break

so the weekend is finally here! and i get to have a 4-day weekend :)

russell and i are driving to SA tomorrow afternoon to hang out with my parents. lots of bar-b-q and horseshoes going on. :) i'm excited! we're also visiting texas state on tuesday- woo hoo for figuring out grad school stuff. i think i might take a peek at the town itself to see if i want to live there.

i've had a rough week. i got sick on tuesday and am still trying to recuperate. going to school and work hasn't been fun, but thank goodness i'm getting over it.

well, i guess i shall go. just thought i'd give a quick update. sorry for the lack of profoundness.

Preparing to Teach

As graduation draws near, I'm beginning to realize how stressed I am about the whole thing. I'm really looking forward to it, and when I say that, I mean it; I will never have to write another paper or take another exam.... at least for the time being.

I've been doing my alternative certification stuff and I've been pretty optimistic about the whole thing. I know finding a job will be the biggest ordeal, but right now, I'm all about taking my TExES test. I'm pretty stressed about this- the money, studying, time... But I know I can pass it. I'm taking the test for 4-8th English, and I'm graduating college with an English degree! It can't be too hard. :) See, optimism mixed with questioning....

Anyways, the test is on November 8th- please pray for me :) If I pass, I will be soooo pumped because I will be an official "highly qualified" teacher and a true candidate for a teaching position.

Well... I guess I should go study!

sleep-drive-learn-drive-sleep!

It has been a loooong day. I didn't think driving to Austin for my alternative teaching certificate for 2 months would take quite the toll on my body. :( I started it last week with an 8-hour introduction to the profession of teaching, and today we had an 8-hour session on Lesson Planning & Development.

It was really good that I went even though I've already taken the education courses here at UMHB and have prior knowledge to the lesson-planning cycle. It was still very informative! I'm preparing my portfolio over the next few months before graduation- I'm going to include my unit plan that I did for high school English last semester (which I got a 98 on, by the way- and yes, I can brag because I'm very happy about that!), a few recommendation letters, and the like.

It's hard for me to believe that in about a month and a half, I will be looking for a job and possibly teaching. Seriously.

After I drove back from Austin, I went to Russell's and we talked for a while about books and his writings that he's working on. I was so pooped that I feel asleep on his couch for about two hours! He worked on homework and I slept. It's so typical of me, having senioritus and all. ;) So now I'm up at one in the am... I need to get to bed though. Long day tomorrow- full of researching, reading, writing...

It all pays off.

So, i'm pretty confident that I made at least a B+ on my test, and I'm even hopeful for an A. We shall see. You really never can tell. But the good news is that I feel good about it! I can't wait to get my grade back. Sheesh.

:)

Why yes, I am going to study....

I just got off of work and am finally home and changed. Now I'm going to grab a bite to eat and then study. I promise, I am!!!

No, I've actually already typed out most of my review and just need to look at some notes. Not bad!!

I know, stop procrastinating.... I'm going. :)

Senioritis...

...is a bad, bad thing.

Why is it that I have absolutley no motivation to focus on the nine hours of class I am taking, but instead would rather focus on studying for my teaching certification (which is after I obtain my degree)?!

I am going to get out of this rut.

Study, study, study. This is your last semester, 9 hours-make A's! In order to do that, STUDY!

Really though. I've been keeping up with all of my readings for American Literature. I have a test tomorrow! I can do it. I think I can, I think I can....!

I'll be fine. I'll make a study guide today and study all night and tomorrow before the test.

And yes, I do know that this post holds no other purpose but to motivate me, but also allow me to procrastinate. Semi-Catch 22? :)