Yesterday I interviewed for a position in Burnet, and it sounded so perfect! The district sounded absolutely wonderful- very student-centered, and that's what I loved most. It just seemed to fit with my "philosophy" of education, and I am very hopeful that I get hired. Plus, Burnet is such a beautiful town, it would be very fun to live there. I don't find out until Tuesday, but I've decided that whatever the outcome, I will be happy.
Today I completed my pedagogy training through A+ Texas Teachers, and I am really happy with the program as a whole. I really do feel like they prepared me to do well in my classroom. My UMHB classes also helped me out, but it was different experiencing this training in a non-classroom setting.
Russell and I leave for Tennessee on Tuesday! I'm pretty excited. It's going to be a good 17-18 hour drive, but I haven't been out of state in a few years, so it will be fun. We're going for Thanksgiving to spend it with his family. It should be fun!! :)
Oh, and I graduate in 27 days!!!
11/22/2008
11/08/2008
Weddings and Tests
I take my content exam today for teaching English. I'm not nervous at all! I've passed all the practice tests already, so it should be great. :)
I'm so excited! Last night, when Jenn and I were studying, she asked me to be her Maid of Honor!! I can't tell you how honored ;) I am that she asked!! She and Dean got engaged one week ago today, and I am sooooo excited for them! Now the helping with wedding plans begins! I can't tell you how happy I am about this. So if anyone out there has any "being a Maid of Honor" (I've only ever been a bridesmaid) tips, please feel free to pass them my way!
And who knows, maybe I'll be needing "being a bride" tips soon...
I'm so excited! Last night, when Jenn and I were studying, she asked me to be her Maid of Honor!! I can't tell you how honored ;) I am that she asked!! She and Dean got engaged one week ago today, and I am sooooo excited for them! Now the helping with wedding plans begins! I can't tell you how happy I am about this. So if anyone out there has any "being a Maid of Honor" (I've only ever been a bridesmaid) tips, please feel free to pass them my way!
And who knows, maybe I'll be needing "being a bride" tips soon...
11/03/2008
ba-dum ba-dum ba-dum ba-dum
Well, I've had a long day. But I'm glad it's the end now, because that means Monday is finished!
I sent off my cover letter and resume to two more districts today... hopefully I get a call for an interview soon! I've really been stressing out over this lately :( The thought of not finding a job for after graduation is really scary!!!
Today, after I got off of work, I went to work out. I ran a little more than two miles and worked on my arms and abs a bit. I needed it for some reason today. Then I went grocery shopping and made myself feel a whole lot better with some food in my pantry. Going out to eat is always tempting when your pantry is empty.
I know there is no real point to this post, but that's okay! :)
I sent off my cover letter and resume to two more districts today... hopefully I get a call for an interview soon! I've really been stressing out over this lately :( The thought of not finding a job for after graduation is really scary!!!
Today, after I got off of work, I went to work out. I ran a little more than two miles and worked on my arms and abs a bit. I needed it for some reason today. Then I went grocery shopping and made myself feel a whole lot better with some food in my pantry. Going out to eat is always tempting when your pantry is empty.
I know there is no real point to this post, but that's okay! :)
11/02/2008
Oh my goodness.
Well, the job interview went very well. I'm happy because I felt like I answered all of the questions without stumbling to find a "good" answer. I interviewed for a 6th grade English teaching position, but sadly, it had been filled earlier this week. My interviewer told me she really liked me and would flag my application for any future openings, so that's really good news.
I'm still in the process of applying to many other school districts. Right now, only 2 of them have an opening that fits me. Please pray for me! I know it's very hard to find a teaching job in the middle of the year, but I'm hopeful!!
Not much else is going on... but congrats to Jenn and Dean on their engagement!!! I'm so excited for them :)
I'm still in the process of applying to many other school districts. Right now, only 2 of them have an opening that fits me. Please pray for me! I know it's very hard to find a teaching job in the middle of the year, but I'm hopeful!!
Not much else is going on... but congrats to Jenn and Dean on their engagement!!! I'm so excited for them :)
10/30/2008
10/20/2008
"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? :)
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? :)
10/15/2008
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!!!!
:)
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!!!!
:)
10/14/2008
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 :)
10/11/2008
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.
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.
10/08/2008
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!
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!
10/04/2008
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 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...
10/02/2008
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.
:)
:)
10/01/2008
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. :)
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? :)
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? :)
9/30/2008
it's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...
a beautiful day! :)
So, please forgive me for my long absence! I have been a horrible blog-keeper. :( Thank you, Stephanie, for unknowingly inspiring me to blog again! :) (I saw your blog and the cute background and thought to myself, "Self, you should make your blog all cute and updated!" So I did.)
Well I guess I'm long overdue for an update.... ;)
What's new you may ask? Good question! I shall tell thee.
I graduate in 80 days!!! I will be done with school for(ever?) a long time!! Over the length of my absence, I decided that the wisest financial decision for me right now is not to dig myself into a deep debt hole of student loans and the like, but to get a job with my Bachelor's degree and start paying some loans off! So I'm applying to teach English in January. I'm pretty confident in my ability to do this- except the plan is now not to teach high school (because I look like a high schooler still...), but to teach middle school. 4th-8th grade sounds like a pretty good grade level for me. :)
Since graduation is coming up, I would like to invite my readers to my graduation party! I graduate on December 20th (a Saturday) and will be having my party the day after in San Antonio. I'll send out invitations to both my graduation and my party as the dates draw closer.
Russell and I are still doing great! :) He's graduating in May and applying to grad schools near San Antonio. I'm really excited about this! And not to sound too lovey-dovey... he makes me really happy and I'm really looking forward to the next year as we transition from undergraduate life to adult life (also known as "the real world")! Eeeek! It will be fun. :)
So, please forgive me for my long absence! I have been a horrible blog-keeper. :( Thank you, Stephanie, for unknowingly inspiring me to blog again! :) (I saw your blog and the cute background and thought to myself, "Self, you should make your blog all cute and updated!" So I did.)
Well I guess I'm long overdue for an update.... ;)
What's new you may ask? Good question! I shall tell thee.
I graduate in 80 days!!! I will be done with school for(ever?) a long time!! Over the length of my absence, I decided that the wisest financial decision for me right now is not to dig myself into a deep debt hole of student loans and the like, but to get a job with my Bachelor's degree and start paying some loans off! So I'm applying to teach English in January. I'm pretty confident in my ability to do this- except the plan is now not to teach high school (because I look like a high schooler still...), but to teach middle school. 4th-8th grade sounds like a pretty good grade level for me. :)
Since graduation is coming up, I would like to invite my readers to my graduation party! I graduate on December 20th (a Saturday) and will be having my party the day after in San Antonio. I'll send out invitations to both my graduation and my party as the dates draw closer.
Russell and I are still doing great! :) He's graduating in May and applying to grad schools near San Antonio. I'm really excited about this! And not to sound too lovey-dovey... he makes me really happy and I'm really looking forward to the next year as we transition from undergraduate life to adult life (also known as "the real world")! Eeeek! It will be fun. :)
7/05/2008
happy 4th of july weekend!
So this weekend I came home to meet up with my parents and just spend some quality time with them. I haven't really come home for a while (since SPRING BREAK!...) by myself at least. 2 weekends ago Russell came with me and met my parents- this is huge for me. If you have known me at all, you know that I have been very picky and well... single my whole life until Russell! Hence, I have never had to introduce my parents to anyone at all. This. was. huge. (I used the periods for effect.. haha)
It went well. I was so scared of how it would all go because I have never brought anyone home, and I didn't know if they would grill him with a million questions or what. But we had a good time. We went to "Mi Tierra" on the river walk and then watched Evan Almighty back at home. Of course, we all had breakfast together, and sooner than I thought, we were driving back to Belton.
Let's see... since I've been a horrible blogger, I suppose I should update the few that read this on my life lately. I've been working full time at The Peanut Gallery, and wow- I didn't realize how drained I could be from this! But alas, due to bills and gas prices, I have also applied for a very part-time job as a waitress, working maybe 2 nights or so out of the week.
Here are some fun pics of life for me lately:
It went well. I was so scared of how it would all go because I have never brought anyone home, and I didn't know if they would grill him with a million questions or what. But we had a good time. We went to "Mi Tierra" on the river walk and then watched Evan Almighty back at home. Of course, we all had breakfast together, and sooner than I thought, we were driving back to Belton.
Let's see... since I've been a horrible blogger, I suppose I should update the few that read this on my life lately. I've been working full time at The Peanut Gallery, and wow- I didn't realize how drained I could be from this! But alas, due to bills and gas prices, I have also applied for a very part-time job as a waitress, working maybe 2 nights or so out of the week.
Here are some fun pics of life for me lately:
This is my "Red Group" as we call it. I'm in charge of our youngest schoolers, the 5 -and -6-year-olds. We were at inner space caverns! :)
I know this picture is sideways, but I think it's so cute! I told Natalie, the youngest schooler, to make a crazy face, and we did the same thing!
5/19/2008
Okay, okay....
So I got quite the phone call from one of my dearest friends regarding my last post.... no names, no names... *cough* Stephanie! *cough* :)
It was a good call--urging me to give more details!
Okay, so I've gotten to the point where I will. My boyfriend's name is Russell and we celebrated our "one month anniversary" of officially dating this past weekend. We went out and saw Prince Caspian last night, and it was an amazing movie! I'm loving these Chronicles of Narnia movies, which says a lot considering I don't usually like movies that try to bring to life a book. The movie made me realize how much more I want to read everything ever written by C.S. Lewis.
Tangent... I know. I'm quite happy with Russell. :) He came to a wedding that I was a bridesmaid in as my date yesterday- we had a good time! No dancing, but it was still fun.
Ah, but yes. I know those aren't many details, but at least you now know his name! :)
Until next time...
It was a good call--urging me to give more details!
Okay, so I've gotten to the point where I will. My boyfriend's name is Russell and we celebrated our "one month anniversary" of officially dating this past weekend. We went out and saw Prince Caspian last night, and it was an amazing movie! I'm loving these Chronicles of Narnia movies, which says a lot considering I don't usually like movies that try to bring to life a book. The movie made me realize how much more I want to read everything ever written by C.S. Lewis.
Tangent... I know. I'm quite happy with Russell. :) He came to a wedding that I was a bridesmaid in as my date yesterday- we had a good time! No dancing, but it was still fun.
Ah, but yes. I know those aren't many details, but at least you now know his name! :)
Until next time...
4/28/2008
Back by popular demand...
I don't know why I have not had the desire to blog... Okay, Just joking. I do.
I think I have been feeling like I have not wanted to broadcast everything about myself on blogspot. I'm either at one end of the spectrum or the other; I either blog about everything, or nothing at all. So, here's to keeping this brief. :)
-I am finishing up my last Spring semester as an undergraduate student! My last finals are on Thursday- WOO!
-I am staying here for the summer- big WOO because I get to stay in Belton and be on my own. :)
-I'm growing up.
-And, I have a boyfriend. :) That's the good news! I would tell you about him, but alas- I don't want to broadcast my life on here. Just know that he's a really good guy and I really like him. :)
I think I have been feeling like I have not wanted to broadcast everything about myself on blogspot. I'm either at one end of the spectrum or the other; I either blog about everything, or nothing at all. So, here's to keeping this brief. :)
-I am finishing up my last Spring semester as an undergraduate student! My last finals are on Thursday- WOO!
-I am staying here for the summer- big WOO because I get to stay in Belton and be on my own. :)
-I'm growing up.
-And, I have a boyfriend. :) That's the good news! I would tell you about him, but alas- I don't want to broadcast my life on here. Just know that he's a really good guy and I really like him. :)
3/21/2008
Here's my story... as of late..
Long time no see? Sorry about that. :)
Life has been great. A lot has occurred since my last entry, so I shall update thee:
Academically, things are going well. In fact, there is a lot to be said for this area. I made the huge decision not to teach this semester, and that puts me at a point where I need only 3 classes in the fall to graduate! Yes. :) This semester has been rough though. I've been in 2 classes where I needed field experience, and it has been torture. Okay, that's a strong word. But it hasn't been the best experience. I am thankful for these classes because I realize that I do NOT want to teach. Ever. You may remember a post of mine back in December where I referenced my desire to go into speech pathology. These plans are definite- I even visited a school yesterday. I got to meet with the dean of the department and even got a personal tour. I know I'm a nerd (which I am totally okay with) because I have made it a standard that whichever school I choose has an exceptional library with very good hours. Anyways, I'm going to be working full time this summer in San Antonio (Where? I don't know. Possibly with a newspaper as a journalist- it's something I've always secretly wanted to do.) and taking a prep course at UTSA for the GRE. I HAVE to score high on this exam. My goal is to get anything above a 1300. I'll keep you posted. :) I've been in contact with many grad schools across Texas that have a Speech Pathology program- ACU, Lamar, Texas State, OLLU, Baylor, TWU, and UNT. I am planning on applying to all of them. So, once I graduate in December, it is off to grad school for 3 years. This may sound like a lot to you but I know that this will be worth it. If you want to know more about this, feel free to ask me! :)
My classes that I am taking right now have been going well too. If you ever need me, I'm probably off diagramming sentences for grammar, or writing essays for rhetoric. I'm really enjoying those classes. :) Next fall (my LAST semester as an undergraduate!), I will be taking Poetry, Literary Periods and Genres, and American Literature I. It is absolutely crazy that that is all I need!
Well, I hope you are all doing well.
Until next time!
~Krista
Life has been great. A lot has occurred since my last entry, so I shall update thee:
Academically, things are going well. In fact, there is a lot to be said for this area. I made the huge decision not to teach this semester, and that puts me at a point where I need only 3 classes in the fall to graduate! Yes. :) This semester has been rough though. I've been in 2 classes where I needed field experience, and it has been torture. Okay, that's a strong word. But it hasn't been the best experience. I am thankful for these classes because I realize that I do NOT want to teach. Ever. You may remember a post of mine back in December where I referenced my desire to go into speech pathology. These plans are definite- I even visited a school yesterday. I got to meet with the dean of the department and even got a personal tour. I know I'm a nerd (which I am totally okay with) because I have made it a standard that whichever school I choose has an exceptional library with very good hours. Anyways, I'm going to be working full time this summer in San Antonio (Where? I don't know. Possibly with a newspaper as a journalist- it's something I've always secretly wanted to do.) and taking a prep course at UTSA for the GRE. I HAVE to score high on this exam. My goal is to get anything above a 1300. I'll keep you posted. :) I've been in contact with many grad schools across Texas that have a Speech Pathology program- ACU, Lamar, Texas State, OLLU, Baylor, TWU, and UNT. I am planning on applying to all of them. So, once I graduate in December, it is off to grad school for 3 years. This may sound like a lot to you but I know that this will be worth it. If you want to know more about this, feel free to ask me! :)
My classes that I am taking right now have been going well too. If you ever need me, I'm probably off diagramming sentences for grammar, or writing essays for rhetoric. I'm really enjoying those classes. :) Next fall (my LAST semester as an undergraduate!), I will be taking Poetry, Literary Periods and Genres, and American Literature I. It is absolutely crazy that that is all I need!
Well, I hope you are all doing well.
Until next time!
~Krista
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