What makes a good day?

• Test Drive a Black Camaro - check
• Eye Brows Waxed - check
• Great Sale at Maude ($5 rack) - check
• Lunch with the Girls - check
• Pedicure with my best friend - check

What more could a girl ask for?

I've been enjoying my days off, I don't know what I'm going to do next week when school starts back.

Been 2 Long?

According to everyone in my family, it has been way too long since my last post. Honestly, I've been trying to enjoy my so called summer, before I have to start back next week. It's amazing how fast the summer goes by. I technically wouldn't even call it a break. I'm sure you're wondering what I have been up to these past few months. So here's a mini break down-

1. Floating Trips to the River

Several of my friends thought it would be a great idea to invest in some canoes, so we have been able to go to the River a couple of times this summer, before it got to dry and too hot. I love floating! There's just something about being on the quiet river, sitting in the front, not looking at anyone else or worrying about anything! It's a blast!

2. Trip to the Beach

Mom and I loaded up our stuff, left the house at 4:30 AM and headed to the beach. It was nice to be able to spend some quality time with my beautiful mommy. Even though I still live at home, we hardly ever get to see each other, because of our different schedules. We went to Gulf Shores, AL. The oil was there, and we got quite a bit of rain, but we still had a wonderful time. As always, we ate at some of favorite restaurants, went to Target, and spent some time in the sun by the water. AND we made it home in record time this year! Thanks again mom for a wonderful trip!

3. Expensive Dog

Dogs are like children, and when they're sick- you have to take them to the Doctor. For the past year of so, my poor baby has had problems with her ears and eyes and NO doctor around here can figure it out. She is starting to get older (She'll be 9 this month) and I just need to except that, but she has always been SO healthy her whole life. So, we have been on trips to different vets and spent many dollars at each one. But she's worth it!

4. Birthday Party

I was in charge of throwing a birthday party for one of my friends. We had it at Sassy's, on the patio. It turned out great and was very surprised! Surprise party's are the best!

5. Celebration of 40 wonderful years

My parents 40th Wedding Anniversary was this past Saturday, so we had a small get together at my Aunts house. She prepared a wonderful meal and baked a delicious cake. It was nice to be able to spend time with my family and I got to meet my brothers girlfriend, Jennifer.

6. Decorating a Classroom

My intern teacher invited me to help decorate her classroom and it was a blast. But let me tell you, there's a lot of time and effort that goes into that! And it definitely works out better when you have some extra hands, so I will hopefully be doing some recruiting next year when I'm decorating my first class! (If I get a job)

It's Real Now...

I have an interview tomorrow at Shaw Elementary. I never thought I would actually be here, interviewing for a student teaching position for next semester. It's crazy to stop and think that I will actually be done in one year and will hopefully have a classroom full of my own students! I am very excited to have my student placement at Shaw, I have heard so many wonderful things about their school and faculty. I'm looking forward to learning lot's of new things and expanding my knowledge in so many ways! But, I am NOT looking forward to the interview tomorrow, I am a nervous wreck. I do not do well when I am put on the spot, and let's face it- that's what interviews are, you are put on the spot! Well, wish me luck tomorrow.....

First Time For --

GOLFING

I went and hit golf balls for the first time and let me tell you, it was actually a lot of fun. I've now realized that golf is a great way to relieve a lot of stress! It's a special time with just you, the put (driver, or some club with a number... not sure. not that good yet, lol) and the ball. I had a great time and I think I might have missed my calling. I actually hit the ball... in the air on my very first try. I told my sister that my brother-in-law would be very proud of me! So, I'm open for any pointers. So far I've gotten:

• Keep your head down
• Don't pick up your feet like your swinging a bat
• Thumbs Down
• Lock pinky and finger together
• Keep arms straight

*I think there's a lot to remember in this sport.....

Keystone, CO

Last minute vacation -- KEYSTONE, COLORADO

IT'S TIME TO GO SKIING!!!

Kirby, Craig and I headed out on Sunday night (11 pm) to go skiing. We drove (well I rode) through the night and arrived at our destination around 3 pm on Monday! We stayed slope side and had a wonderful time. We got to ski Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and headed out around 4 pm and got back home Friday morning at 6:30ish am. It was a fun, but quick trip!

No More!

Are you....

a. stressed
b. overwhelmed
c. tired
d. scared

YES -- Is there an (e) all of the above option? Because that would be my answer.

Have you ever felt like your life is fixing to explode and you can't take anymore? That's where I'm at right now. Between trying to keep up with work and school, my life is officialy gone!
This past week I have been working on a "portfolio" for school, which is a very large document that I have to create and pass in order to get accepted into an internship program next fall. So, that covers a. stressed and b. overwhelmed. Tired? yes. Working and school has really worn on me this semester. I am physically and mentally tired! And that leaves d. scared. YES,I'm scared. I am terrified, afraid, and nervous. I have heard only bad things about next semester and it's really starting to scare me. All the teachers talk about is how hard next semester is going to be and that we will be stressed to the max? Really? Because I already thought I was stressed. I guess only time will tell the truth. But I am very curious to see how it's going to be. (Student Teaching and going to school full time...) I just keep trying to remember that it will all be worth it in the end!

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Happy Birthday Dad

Happy Birthday to my loving father who has provided me with love and support through the years. I love you very much and I hope you have a wonderful Birthday!