Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Dreams
I have been having really vivid dreams lately and even ones that are a little scary. I don't know if this it he result of being back on some of my medications or what...but it's just weird...
Right before Easter I had a scary dream where I knew the evil one was after me... I knew he was behind doors and I would command him to leave.. I remember I had to go to the bathroom really bad, but I couldn't because he was in there... and so I got my mom in my dream to go with me, but she told me I was being silly b/c she couldn't feel him in there... eventually I just forced myself to wake up...but it felt so real! Turned out I really did have to go to the bathroom LOL...upon returning though, I made sure to snuggle in tightly to Matt, just for a little extra comfort...and the rest of the night I was able to sleep fine.
This last night I had a dream that I was teaching, and I believe it was my own classroom too... and again I found myself in a horrible situation! I was slapping this poor child's hand over and over b/c he wasn't doing his work! In my dream I felt overcome with frustration and the only way to make this kid do what he was supposed to do, was to slap his hand...my real self felt horrible...and I forced myself to wake up...I have never felt more relieved! I would NEVER do that in real life...but before I woke up, I remembered my dream self wondering if I'd get fired for doing what I did and how could I bribe the kid to not tell on me! Who thinks like that?! Who does that?! I'm SOOOO glad these were dreams.
I wonder though if there will be a full moon or something soon b/c when I was sitting in the teacher's lounge yesterday during lunch, the other teachers were talking about the vivid dreams they had been having. Well, one is prego...so that is understandable... She said she was having a dream where she went to Cold Stone Creamery and wanted chocolate chip mint ice cream, but couldn't decide if she wanted oreos or cookie dough to be mixed in with them...and it was making her mad... and she almost woke her hubby up to go get her some ice cream from the store in the middle of the night. LOL.... Then this other woman chimed in to talk about how she's been having dreams about chocolate...and they are so good, she said they were almost like 'sex dreams' (I've never had one of those...but apparently it was a common experience among the other teachers at the table)... I couldn't help but laugh to myself... man, I never would have thought teachers talked like that when I was going through school... It's kinda funny to see the 'secret' lives of teachers... I remember it still surprised me when one of the most sweetest teachers at the school I did my student teaching at came up to me one morning at school and told me she was hung over!
Ok, those are my thoughts as of this morning, maybe more later... I haven't heard about the job yet...hopefully soon.
Right before Easter I had a scary dream where I knew the evil one was after me... I knew he was behind doors and I would command him to leave.. I remember I had to go to the bathroom really bad, but I couldn't because he was in there... and so I got my mom in my dream to go with me, but she told me I was being silly b/c she couldn't feel him in there... eventually I just forced myself to wake up...but it felt so real! Turned out I really did have to go to the bathroom LOL...upon returning though, I made sure to snuggle in tightly to Matt, just for a little extra comfort...and the rest of the night I was able to sleep fine.
This last night I had a dream that I was teaching, and I believe it was my own classroom too... and again I found myself in a horrible situation! I was slapping this poor child's hand over and over b/c he wasn't doing his work! In my dream I felt overcome with frustration and the only way to make this kid do what he was supposed to do, was to slap his hand...my real self felt horrible...and I forced myself to wake up...I have never felt more relieved! I would NEVER do that in real life...but before I woke up, I remembered my dream self wondering if I'd get fired for doing what I did and how could I bribe the kid to not tell on me! Who thinks like that?! Who does that?! I'm SOOOO glad these were dreams.
I wonder though if there will be a full moon or something soon b/c when I was sitting in the teacher's lounge yesterday during lunch, the other teachers were talking about the vivid dreams they had been having. Well, one is prego...so that is understandable... She said she was having a dream where she went to Cold Stone Creamery and wanted chocolate chip mint ice cream, but couldn't decide if she wanted oreos or cookie dough to be mixed in with them...and it was making her mad... and she almost woke her hubby up to go get her some ice cream from the store in the middle of the night. LOL.... Then this other woman chimed in to talk about how she's been having dreams about chocolate...and they are so good, she said they were almost like 'sex dreams' (I've never had one of those...but apparently it was a common experience among the other teachers at the table)... I couldn't help but laugh to myself... man, I never would have thought teachers talked like that when I was going through school... It's kinda funny to see the 'secret' lives of teachers... I remember it still surprised me when one of the most sweetest teachers at the school I did my student teaching at came up to me one morning at school and told me she was hung over!
Ok, those are my thoughts as of this morning, maybe more later... I haven't heard about the job yet...hopefully soon.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Adventures in Subbing
One of the best things about being a substitute is that I get to experience many different schools, grades, and students. It always feels great when the kids remember me, especially if I have only been in their class once and it was awhile ago... The second best thing about being a substitute is that you find yourself in classes and situations where kids say the "darnedest" things. Both of these things happened to me today...
First off...I was subbing in a special ed classroom (one where kids are behaviorally disabled, not physically)... one of the boys (he has aspergers) said the funniest thing. I got to accompany a couple of the 5th grade boys to a mainstream class where they are studying health... this week's topic... Sex Ed... Well we were talking about puberty and the teacher was going over some questions... The question that was being asked really wasn't about puberty per se... it was more about how do you know when you are "grown up"... and this boy raises his hands and asks a rather inappropriate question... I won't mention the exact question, but he shared something very personal... I think both the teacher and I were both a little taken a back...for the most part the other 5th graders didn't snicker too much. The health teacher explained to the boy very calmly that that was a comment/question that is private, and not something you talk to people about... and then the poor thing ran off to the bathroom for awhile. I was able to coax him out...and he apologized for asking an embarrassing question. Poor kiddo... but the incident was quickly forgotten... He has a history of asking weird questions, but because he has aspergers he lacks the internal filter and meter to let one know what is okay to say and what is not.
The other great thing was that while I was walking my class to recess, kids from a class I subbed in back in January recognized me and even remembered my name! And one ran up to me and asked me if I was that same teacher and I said I was, and she gave me a hug... it's so rewarding. I remember that class too, they were really sweet and I really enjoyed subbing there, and hopefully I will get to be in that class again...it was a 3rd grade class too.
Speaking of 3rd grade, tomorrow is supposedly when I find out if I made the cut for the second round of interviews...where I will plan and teach a lesson... *sigh*
I hope all are well
Till Next Time.... :)
First off...I was subbing in a special ed classroom (one where kids are behaviorally disabled, not physically)... one of the boys (he has aspergers) said the funniest thing. I got to accompany a couple of the 5th grade boys to a mainstream class where they are studying health... this week's topic... Sex Ed... Well we were talking about puberty and the teacher was going over some questions... The question that was being asked really wasn't about puberty per se... it was more about how do you know when you are "grown up"... and this boy raises his hands and asks a rather inappropriate question... I won't mention the exact question, but he shared something very personal... I think both the teacher and I were both a little taken a back...for the most part the other 5th graders didn't snicker too much. The health teacher explained to the boy very calmly that that was a comment/question that is private, and not something you talk to people about... and then the poor thing ran off to the bathroom for awhile. I was able to coax him out...and he apologized for asking an embarrassing question. Poor kiddo... but the incident was quickly forgotten... He has a history of asking weird questions, but because he has aspergers he lacks the internal filter and meter to let one know what is okay to say and what is not.
The other great thing was that while I was walking my class to recess, kids from a class I subbed in back in January recognized me and even remembered my name! And one ran up to me and asked me if I was that same teacher and I said I was, and she gave me a hug... it's so rewarding. I remember that class too, they were really sweet and I really enjoyed subbing there, and hopefully I will get to be in that class again...it was a 3rd grade class too.
Speaking of 3rd grade, tomorrow is supposedly when I find out if I made the cut for the second round of interviews...where I will plan and teach a lesson... *sigh*
I hope all are well
Till Next Time.... :)
Monday, April 25, 2011
Out of the Ashes of Lent...comes New Beginnings
Hello everyone! Sorry I have been neglecting my blog for a few days... a lot has been going on...
I hope everyone had a great Easter... I know I did! This lent was very different for me...it's almost like for the first time I really truly experienced Lent... I know that sounds weird coming from a cradle Catholic...and every year I participate of course and work on something/give something up...but this year it just hit me more. I felt more prepared, more focused and it had lead to a "new" Beth... in a way... One of the things I really tried to focus on is myself (don't worry it's not as selfish as it seems) and start to learn how to eat right that according to my PCOS... as it turns, out I went down a whole pants size during these past 40 days! But I took the time to focus, and respect myself and took time to work on myself, which I don't often do... I got many books from the library about PCOS and diet and Low GI foods and cookbooks... and I started cooking more and what I found is that I wasn't missing out on much, which is great...I never felt like I was on a "diet", but rather I was learning more about which foods my body can process better...and honestly I have been feeling better... I've had more energy, I'm not as moody...I sleep better and wake up earlier (a big one!) and feel rested and most of all, I've been in a better mood. Hopefully with all I have learned and the good habits I have been forging for myself throughout Lent will help me continue this journey and eventually lead to our ultimate goal in conceiving a child. Who knows...but it's all in God's hands (of course).
I am back on Metformin, and I have noticed that I don't get as sick on it as I did before following a low GI diet...I am making sure to eat a tons more fruits and veggies... our kitchen rarely sees sweets anymore (besides from the past weekend with easter candy and a cake)...I tend to snack on sweet fruits instead of sugary sweets... and it's funny how when I do have cake or candy it's too sweet for me now...and I don't enjoy it as much...
Also this past weekend I got to meet most of Matt's family members (cousins, uncles, aunts, etc). Although it was kind of for a sad reason... His uncle has been given only 2-5 months to live, he has cancer all over his body...we all got together for his birthday (he's only 62)....But I think it was a good visit, I got to meet everyone and put a face to the name from the many stories Matt has told me about them... Everyone is pretty spread out throughout the state and even country...but everyone seemed pretty psyched on staying in tough through facebook. lol! We also got invited to a wedding that will be taking place next month, should be fun. :) It was a beautiful day, in fact it was the only sunny/warm day of the whole weekend...I can't wait for summer!
I haven't heard back from the interview yet, but I should by Wednesday! I hope I make it to the next round.... I've had lots of people praying for me and telling me they think I will get it... I am excited, but I can't allow myself to get that gung-ho about it yet... I'm already afraid of letting people down if I don't get it b/c so many people are excited for me...to tell you the truth, setting up and beginning the school year scares me...I know it will be okay (especially since I'm such a planner), but I hope I will have enough time to set everything up...
Another great thing that happened last week (a couple really) is I got asked to go on an awesome road trip with a couple of family members! I am so excited! I get to go to Disney Land again and spend some time in Cali and see a couple of my family members experience Disneyland for the first time! I'm so humbled that I was asked to join them, it will be a great trip... we are also going to a wedding while we are down there. I love weddings! :)
The other great thing was that Matt and I got to spend Holy Thursday meeting up with my brother and sister in law and my niece and we went to Mass and then dinner... it was great seeing them and hanging out. :)
Ok, so that's it for my novel right now...
I hope everyone is doing well!
God Bless
I hope everyone had a great Easter... I know I did! This lent was very different for me...it's almost like for the first time I really truly experienced Lent... I know that sounds weird coming from a cradle Catholic...and every year I participate of course and work on something/give something up...but this year it just hit me more. I felt more prepared, more focused and it had lead to a "new" Beth... in a way... One of the things I really tried to focus on is myself (don't worry it's not as selfish as it seems) and start to learn how to eat right that according to my PCOS... as it turns, out I went down a whole pants size during these past 40 days! But I took the time to focus, and respect myself and took time to work on myself, which I don't often do... I got many books from the library about PCOS and diet and Low GI foods and cookbooks... and I started cooking more and what I found is that I wasn't missing out on much, which is great...I never felt like I was on a "diet", but rather I was learning more about which foods my body can process better...and honestly I have been feeling better... I've had more energy, I'm not as moody...I sleep better and wake up earlier (a big one!) and feel rested and most of all, I've been in a better mood. Hopefully with all I have learned and the good habits I have been forging for myself throughout Lent will help me continue this journey and eventually lead to our ultimate goal in conceiving a child. Who knows...but it's all in God's hands (of course).
I am back on Metformin, and I have noticed that I don't get as sick on it as I did before following a low GI diet...I am making sure to eat a tons more fruits and veggies... our kitchen rarely sees sweets anymore (besides from the past weekend with easter candy and a cake)...I tend to snack on sweet fruits instead of sugary sweets... and it's funny how when I do have cake or candy it's too sweet for me now...and I don't enjoy it as much...
Also this past weekend I got to meet most of Matt's family members (cousins, uncles, aunts, etc). Although it was kind of for a sad reason... His uncle has been given only 2-5 months to live, he has cancer all over his body...we all got together for his birthday (he's only 62)....But I think it was a good visit, I got to meet everyone and put a face to the name from the many stories Matt has told me about them... Everyone is pretty spread out throughout the state and even country...but everyone seemed pretty psyched on staying in tough through facebook. lol! We also got invited to a wedding that will be taking place next month, should be fun. :) It was a beautiful day, in fact it was the only sunny/warm day of the whole weekend...I can't wait for summer!
I haven't heard back from the interview yet, but I should by Wednesday! I hope I make it to the next round.... I've had lots of people praying for me and telling me they think I will get it... I am excited, but I can't allow myself to get that gung-ho about it yet... I'm already afraid of letting people down if I don't get it b/c so many people are excited for me...to tell you the truth, setting up and beginning the school year scares me...I know it will be okay (especially since I'm such a planner), but I hope I will have enough time to set everything up...
Another great thing that happened last week (a couple really) is I got asked to go on an awesome road trip with a couple of family members! I am so excited! I get to go to Disney Land again and spend some time in Cali and see a couple of my family members experience Disneyland for the first time! I'm so humbled that I was asked to join them, it will be a great trip... we are also going to a wedding while we are down there. I love weddings! :)
The other great thing was that Matt and I got to spend Holy Thursday meeting up with my brother and sister in law and my niece and we went to Mass and then dinner... it was great seeing them and hanging out. :)
Ok, so that's it for my novel right now...
I hope everyone is doing well!
God Bless
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Tomorrow
I have been so unbelievably blessed lately! This past weekend was a little tough (our little one would have turned two this past Friday), but Saturday I got to spend the evening with a good friend and we ate dinner and talked and watched a movie... It was so nice to just sit down and talk and have some girl time.
Sunday's Youth Group went really well I thought... we performed a drama for the teens called the Ragman and I think the kids really liked it...at least they were still and quiet for it! :) A new youth leader joined our group, and she has been a blessing to have so far!
I have also taught for three days this week and I picked up another day for Thursday...All in 3rd grade! (which means I will have 9 days in a row teaching and I will get paid $180 for those days because I have worked consistently) I hope it's a good sign I'm in 3rd grade all week... I have my very first teaching interview tomorrow afternoon at a local Catholic parish school... I'm kinda nervous about it, but at the same time, I am who I am, I know what I am passionate about and hopefully they will see that. If I make it past the first round I will be called back next week to teach a lesson to the kiddos. I'm so glad I found my portfolio to show them as well... I have great references, and people praying for me! The only thing I wish I had money for is to fix the roots in my hair...oh well...
I was also taken out by my step-mom to get an "interviewing outfit"...that was really nice of her and I had a good time. I got new pants (which by the way were a size to two sizes smaller than the other pants I have!), and a cute shirt and a blazer... Now I just have to be motivated enough to get up super early, get all dolled up and hope it doesn't all melt away by 4:15pm tomorrow for the interview...
So, I guess I will let y'all know what happens...
Think happy thoughts!
God Bless
Sunday's Youth Group went really well I thought... we performed a drama for the teens called the Ragman and I think the kids really liked it...at least they were still and quiet for it! :) A new youth leader joined our group, and she has been a blessing to have so far!
I have also taught for three days this week and I picked up another day for Thursday...All in 3rd grade! (which means I will have 9 days in a row teaching and I will get paid $180 for those days because I have worked consistently) I hope it's a good sign I'm in 3rd grade all week... I have my very first teaching interview tomorrow afternoon at a local Catholic parish school... I'm kinda nervous about it, but at the same time, I am who I am, I know what I am passionate about and hopefully they will see that. If I make it past the first round I will be called back next week to teach a lesson to the kiddos. I'm so glad I found my portfolio to show them as well... I have great references, and people praying for me! The only thing I wish I had money for is to fix the roots in my hair...oh well...
I was also taken out by my step-mom to get an "interviewing outfit"...that was really nice of her and I had a good time. I got new pants (which by the way were a size to two sizes smaller than the other pants I have!), and a cute shirt and a blazer... Now I just have to be motivated enough to get up super early, get all dolled up and hope it doesn't all melt away by 4:15pm tomorrow for the interview...
So, I guess I will let y'all know what happens...
Think happy thoughts!
God Bless
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Ugh...
I am having a great week so far....I get to sub at the same school all week...I've applied for about 4 more teaching jobs....luckily these are private.... I heard that the state is thinking about cutting teachers pay...again...and one of the things they are suggesting is that if a teacher is not board certified (which you can only do if you have been hired with a continuing contract AFTER 3-5 years...and pay $1500 for the program/test) then the most any teacher will ever make is 40k... So it wouldn't matter if you have a master's degree (like me) or have umpteen years of teaching under your belt...veteran teachers who have been teaching for 30+ years are who are making close to 60-70k would be reverted back down to 40k... Also, the teacher's pay would be dependent on the evaluations the PTA do on their teachers.... not taking into account ELL kids, kids who have disabilities in the classrooms that may be "bringing test scores down"... I agree that some big things need to be revamped when it comes to education in this country...but they are going about it the wrong way...everything is so backwards in this country... I wish I could be hired in a country where education is truly valued...instead of just saying it is. Actions speak louder than words...
Anyways... I was so tired after coming home from school today. I developed a huge headache by the end of the day...it was nice to get home and relax a bit...Also, Matt got home early today!
I am going to go enjoy a pineapple muffin...
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Novena for Infertility and Parenthood
In my searching I found a cool Novena for the intercessory prayer of St. Joachim and St. Anne (Mother Mary's parents)... I thought I would share it for anyone that may be curious or may need it themselves...
Each year the Church venerates the memory of Saints Anne & Joachim
on July 26th. An ancient story dating to the first centuries of the Church’s life recalls
how Saints Anne & Joachim, like Abraham and Sarah, were scorned by their neighbors
because they had no children. Years of longing did not weaken their trust in God, but grief eventually drove Saint Joachim into the wilderness to fast and pray. Saint Anne, remaining at home, dressed in
mourning clothes and wept because she had no child of her own. Seeing her mistress
distressed, a servant girl reminded Anne to put her trust in God. Saint Anne washed her
face, put on her bridal clothes and went to a garden to plead with God for a child.
Angels appeared to Saint Anne in her garden and Saint Joachim in the desert, promising that, despite their old age, they would give birth to a child who would be known throughout the world. The new parents ran to meet one another at Jerusalem’s Golden Gate, and with a kiss rejoiced in the new life which God had promised would be theirs.
Saints Anne and Joachim are powerful intercessors for all married couples, expectant
mothers and married couples who are having difficulty conceiving, as well as all who have
grown old.
NOVENA
Good parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
grandparents of our Savior, Jesus Christ,
When life seems barren,
help us to trust in God’s mercy.
When we are confused,
help us to find the way to God.
When we are lost in the desert,
lead us to those whom God has called us to love.
When our marriage seems lifeless,
show us the eternal youth of the Lord.
When we are selfish,
teach us to cling only to that which lasts.
When we are afraid,
help us to trust in God.
When we are ashamed,
remind us that we are God’s children.
When we sin,
lead us to do God’s will.
You who know God’s will for husband and wife,
help us to live chastely.
You who know God’s will for the family,
keep all families close to you.
You who suffered without children,
intercede for all infertile couples.
You who trusted in God’s will,
help us to respect God’s gift of fertility.
You who gave birth to the Blessed Mother,
inspire couples to be co-creators with God.
You who taught the Mother of God,
teach us to nurture children in holy instruction.
You whose hearts trusted in God,
hear our prayers for . . . (mention your requests here)
Pray with us for the ministry of Catholic family life.
Pray with us for the ministry of Natural Family Planning.
Pray with us for all who give their time,
talent and treasure to this good work.
Hail Mary. . . Our Father. . . Glory to the Father. . .
God of our fathers,
you gave Saints Anne and Joachim
the privilege of being the parents of Mary,
the mother of your incarnate Son.
May their prayers help us to attain
the salvation you have promised to your people.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Each year the Church venerates the memory of Saints Anne & Joachim
on July 26th. An ancient story dating to the first centuries of the Church’s life recalls
how Saints Anne & Joachim, like Abraham and Sarah, were scorned by their neighbors
because they had no children. Years of longing did not weaken their trust in God, but grief eventually drove Saint Joachim into the wilderness to fast and pray. Saint Anne, remaining at home, dressed in
mourning clothes and wept because she had no child of her own. Seeing her mistress
distressed, a servant girl reminded Anne to put her trust in God. Saint Anne washed her
face, put on her bridal clothes and went to a garden to plead with God for a child.
Angels appeared to Saint Anne in her garden and Saint Joachim in the desert, promising that, despite their old age, they would give birth to a child who would be known throughout the world. The new parents ran to meet one another at Jerusalem’s Golden Gate, and with a kiss rejoiced in the new life which God had promised would be theirs.
Saints Anne and Joachim are powerful intercessors for all married couples, expectant
mothers and married couples who are having difficulty conceiving, as well as all who have
grown old.
NOVENA
Good parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
grandparents of our Savior, Jesus Christ,
When life seems barren,
help us to trust in God’s mercy.
When we are confused,
help us to find the way to God.
When we are lost in the desert,
lead us to those whom God has called us to love.
When our marriage seems lifeless,
show us the eternal youth of the Lord.
When we are selfish,
teach us to cling only to that which lasts.
When we are afraid,
help us to trust in God.
When we are ashamed,
remind us that we are God’s children.
When we sin,
lead us to do God’s will.
You who know God’s will for husband and wife,
help us to live chastely.
You who know God’s will for the family,
keep all families close to you.
You who suffered without children,
intercede for all infertile couples.
You who trusted in God’s will,
help us to respect God’s gift of fertility.
You who gave birth to the Blessed Mother,
inspire couples to be co-creators with God.
You who taught the Mother of God,
teach us to nurture children in holy instruction.
You whose hearts trusted in God,
hear our prayers for . . . (mention your requests here)
Pray with us for the ministry of Catholic family life.
Pray with us for the ministry of Natural Family Planning.
Pray with us for all who give their time,
talent and treasure to this good work.
Hail Mary. . . Our Father. . . Glory to the Father. . .
God of our fathers,
you gave Saints Anne and Joachim
the privilege of being the parents of Mary,
the mother of your incarnate Son.
May their prayers help us to attain
the salvation you have promised to your people.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
So this weekend didn't quite turn out as I thought it was going to, but that's alright. We stayed close to home this weekend, and didn't go away like I hoped we would..and we didn't make it to the anniversary party...but that is okay. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed at first, but we decided to play it smart and not spend the night due to trying to save up for a house...and Matt was still feeling sick, so we opted not to go at all... However I was still upset...but I realized I was upset because of what spending a night away, together symbolized... it is something we haven't done in awhile...and how it related to every time we get close to something good, or something is within our reach, or as soon as I get excited about something, it doesn't turn out, or doesn't happen... and I am just tired of getting disappointed. And I just felt like a sucker...b/c I allowed myself to be excited for something, and again...it didn't happen...and I really needed a little get away... but that's life I suppose, nothing I can do about it now...but at the time it was tough.
However, the weekend wasn't lost! It was good, on Friday we had some friends over...and on Saturday the funniest thing happened! Matt and I went for a walk (that's not the funny part, but it could be :P ) We were walking around our neighborhood when this cute elderly Asian woman came up to us...and the first thing she said was something to the effect of, "Oh, your pants (gesturing to my hubby)... why don't you pull them down so I can spank you, I wanna spank you!" (we just kinda laughed...b/c we didn't know if she was right in the head...or what...it was so strange...she also had an umbrella that she was jabbing in our direction) she quickly smiled and laughed and so did we... and then she proceeded to ask us if we were married. We said yes, and she immediately asked us why we didn't have children to which Matt replied, "That's what we were wondering too." Then she told us we needed to get to it, and it was his job to get me pregnant...that night...and the next time she saw us walking around, I better be pregnant or else she really was going to spank his bottom! LOL
That was the most awkward and hilarious conversation I have ever had with a stranger...no, I think ever...most strange encounter ever! But it kept us laughing, and as we were walking around the corner Matt says to me, "See, this is why I don't go outside...."
Why do all the crazy things happen to me/us? LOL
I did get some more scrap-booking done...and I got in contact with one of the Slovakian volunteers from World Youth Day... he has been married a little longer and I guess he and his wife have been struggling with infertility as well... He was telling us that just as they were looking into adoption they found out they were finally pregnant and with twin boys no less! Unfortunately they had to be born 3 months premature because the amniotic sac broke...and now as he puts it the babies are "more or less struggling to stay alive".... I really pray that God will give these twin boys the strength needed to survive and grow up to be happy and healthy children...His wife is doing well now, and she might get to come home from the hospital soon as well. Here I am feeling sorry for myself and my struggles to get pregnant and they have gone through that and now have this new challenge ahead of them...I pray everything will be okay for the four of them.
This week I am subbing at the same school every day! I'm so excited! It should be a good one, although I haven't gotten the call for it yet, maybe it will come in the morning and rudely awaken me at 5am! One can only hope eh?
Hope all is well!
However, the weekend wasn't lost! It was good, on Friday we had some friends over...and on Saturday the funniest thing happened! Matt and I went for a walk (that's not the funny part, but it could be :P ) We were walking around our neighborhood when this cute elderly Asian woman came up to us...and the first thing she said was something to the effect of, "Oh, your pants (gesturing to my hubby)... why don't you pull them down so I can spank you, I wanna spank you!" (we just kinda laughed...b/c we didn't know if she was right in the head...or what...it was so strange...she also had an umbrella that she was jabbing in our direction) she quickly smiled and laughed and so did we... and then she proceeded to ask us if we were married. We said yes, and she immediately asked us why we didn't have children to which Matt replied, "That's what we were wondering too." Then she told us we needed to get to it, and it was his job to get me pregnant...that night...and the next time she saw us walking around, I better be pregnant or else she really was going to spank his bottom! LOL
That was the most awkward and hilarious conversation I have ever had with a stranger...no, I think ever...most strange encounter ever! But it kept us laughing, and as we were walking around the corner Matt says to me, "See, this is why I don't go outside...."
Why do all the crazy things happen to me/us? LOL
I did get some more scrap-booking done...and I got in contact with one of the Slovakian volunteers from World Youth Day... he has been married a little longer and I guess he and his wife have been struggling with infertility as well... He was telling us that just as they were looking into adoption they found out they were finally pregnant and with twin boys no less! Unfortunately they had to be born 3 months premature because the amniotic sac broke...and now as he puts it the babies are "more or less struggling to stay alive".... I really pray that God will give these twin boys the strength needed to survive and grow up to be happy and healthy children...His wife is doing well now, and she might get to come home from the hospital soon as well. Here I am feeling sorry for myself and my struggles to get pregnant and they have gone through that and now have this new challenge ahead of them...I pray everything will be okay for the four of them.
This week I am subbing at the same school every day! I'm so excited! It should be a good one, although I haven't gotten the call for it yet, maybe it will come in the morning and rudely awaken me at 5am! One can only hope eh?
Hope all is well!
Friday, April 8, 2011
Finally! A Day Off!
Sort of... Although I do not have to work today, I have to take care of some things at home and a sick husband...but I did get to sleep in, which felt marvelous!
I've been taking some time to work on my scrapbook for Europe, and I just finished the London leg of our journey... I'm about to start on Germany/World Youth Day and then I will go into Italy and France! I can't believe that experience was almost 6 years ago! It doesn't seem like it was...it was an awesome trip...I only wish I could live in Europe sometimes...oh well. :/
I heard Japan suffered from another huge earthquake yesterday...those poor people... It's hard to really know what kind of help they really are receiving from their government...because most of the news here has been focusing on the Reactors that have been damaged...which, don't get me wrong, is very important to get fixed... I just feel so bad about everyone out there who are suffering... it kinda makes me feel bad when I complain about the fact that I can't get pregnant...or I don't own a house yet, or I really want a doggie... and I do recognize that having a baby is a very normal desire...and it's big for me right now, but nothing like what a lot of people around the world have to go through...I only pray for strength and grace for those out there who are suffering tremendously, things I can't even begin to imagine they are going through.
On a happy note, I am excited that tomorrow Matt and I are going to have a little "getaway" weekend... He and I haven't gone somewhere alone since our 1st anniversary...a friend of ours is having their 25th wedding anniversary at this casino/resort tomorrow night and because of it, people who are invited got a discount to stay at the hotel...normally these rooms would be WAY out of our price range...and they are still a little expensive...however, it was a good discount and a good "excuse" to get out and have some fun...so I am looking forward to getting away.
Another exciting thing that is happening this weekend is our parish's groundbreaking ceremony. The Archbishop will come and have mass and then we will go out to the land where our future church will begin to be built in the next year (hopefully will be finished by next Easter!) I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am about having a real church building...although the trucking school has served us well...but space...the space will be great!
Anywho... hope y'all have a great weekend! Wish me luck with the slots! :)
I've been taking some time to work on my scrapbook for Europe, and I just finished the London leg of our journey... I'm about to start on Germany/World Youth Day and then I will go into Italy and France! I can't believe that experience was almost 6 years ago! It doesn't seem like it was...it was an awesome trip...I only wish I could live in Europe sometimes...oh well. :/
I heard Japan suffered from another huge earthquake yesterday...those poor people... It's hard to really know what kind of help they really are receiving from their government...because most of the news here has been focusing on the Reactors that have been damaged...which, don't get me wrong, is very important to get fixed... I just feel so bad about everyone out there who are suffering... it kinda makes me feel bad when I complain about the fact that I can't get pregnant...or I don't own a house yet, or I really want a doggie... and I do recognize that having a baby is a very normal desire...and it's big for me right now, but nothing like what a lot of people around the world have to go through...I only pray for strength and grace for those out there who are suffering tremendously, things I can't even begin to imagine they are going through.
On a happy note, I am excited that tomorrow Matt and I are going to have a little "getaway" weekend... He and I haven't gone somewhere alone since our 1st anniversary...a friend of ours is having their 25th wedding anniversary at this casino/resort tomorrow night and because of it, people who are invited got a discount to stay at the hotel...normally these rooms would be WAY out of our price range...and they are still a little expensive...however, it was a good discount and a good "excuse" to get out and have some fun...so I am looking forward to getting away.
Another exciting thing that is happening this weekend is our parish's groundbreaking ceremony. The Archbishop will come and have mass and then we will go out to the land where our future church will begin to be built in the next year (hopefully will be finished by next Easter!) I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am about having a real church building...although the trucking school has served us well...but space...the space will be great!
Anywho... hope y'all have a great weekend! Wish me luck with the slots! :)
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Productivity
Today was one of those rare days where I feel like there were just enough hours in the day. :) I got to sleep in...my mom and I went to the grocery store, I was able to come back and hang out with my hubby a little bit and do some dishes... Then we did some running around before going to mass...and when we came back my mom made dinner, I made crepes with strawberries and whipped non-fat berry cream cheese (low fat) and a little bit of chocolate chips... it was sooo good! I even got to do some scrapbooking, cleaned the hamster's cage, took recycling out, did more dishes and took a shower! If that isn't productive I don't know what is?! And I still have some time left over before I need to go to sleep...It's been nice... I didn't feel rushed, which I rarely feel...
Oh, I thought I would review a new food I bought today at Trader Joes (I love TJ!) It's the guilt-free mac n' cheese... one of the things I was kinda sad about is that I would have to find a healthier alternative to mac n' cheese... and TJ carries a frozen variety...with low fat cheese and low sodium and less transfat and wheat pasta! It was really good too and they give you just enough...especially if you pare it with fruit and a small salad... very scrumptious!
Tomorrow I help out with the camp I work at for the summer... They hold a spring break camp..so even though I'm a little bummed about not sleeping in on my time off tomorrow, I'm happy to be making money and helping my boss out :) Besides I get to do fun things all week! Tomorrow it's Bowling and roller skating... Tuesday it's a visit to the Kangaroo Farm and watching the movie HOP... and there is more fun to be had later in the week!
Well, I hope all are well. TTYL
Oh, I thought I would review a new food I bought today at Trader Joes (I love TJ!) It's the guilt-free mac n' cheese... one of the things I was kinda sad about is that I would have to find a healthier alternative to mac n' cheese... and TJ carries a frozen variety...with low fat cheese and low sodium and less transfat and wheat pasta! It was really good too and they give you just enough...especially if you pare it with fruit and a small salad... very scrumptious!
Tomorrow I help out with the camp I work at for the summer... They hold a spring break camp..so even though I'm a little bummed about not sleeping in on my time off tomorrow, I'm happy to be making money and helping my boss out :) Besides I get to do fun things all week! Tomorrow it's Bowling and roller skating... Tuesday it's a visit to the Kangaroo Farm and watching the movie HOP... and there is more fun to be had later in the week!
Well, I hope all are well. TTYL
Friday, April 1, 2011
Jobs!
I have been so blessed lately! And yes, exhausted...but that is mainly because I have been so busy with teaching jobs lately...I love it! And I am so thankful and grateful for the opportunity to work...it is so life-giving, especially when you get to teach children. I worked the past two days in the new school district and I really enjoyed myself...and I noticed how different the new district is from the one I usually sub in. Very different worlds, but also very much the same.
It is spring break next week and I was really looking forward to taking some down time and just relaxing, but my summer time job called me and asked me if I would like to work a couple of days during their spring camp...Gladly I said yes...even though it means that I will have to give up on my rest a bit, but I have rested a lot this year while waiting for jobs! By the time April 20th has come around I will have worked for almost 7 weeks straight with only one or two days off total... I'm getting requests from teachers that I have never heard of before or from schools I have never been at before. It's such a compliment because it means that other teachers around the district are talking about me and recommending me to other teachers, and for that I am truly grateful and blessed.
I love subbing, but like I was explaining to my husband tonight it can be challenging... and not for the obvious reasons either... You see, where someone who has a set job they go to each day...like my husband does as an insurance broker...he knows what is expected for the most part...the knows the routine, he knows where he left off the day before and he knows for the most part what the end goal of the day will be (or at least the month... BONUS!) For me, it's like that movie Groundhogs Day...I start every day... I go to a different school every day, teach a different grade/age group every day... I have to reassert myself every day and introduce myself and begin new every day...and some days that is really tough...especially when you want to just sleep in that day...or you don't feel that well yourself... Don't get me wrong though, I do love it and love that I have been working so much...it's just tough some days...and I want to be able to walk into MY class...and have them know I am working for them and putting their lesson plans together...oh well in the mean time I will keep taking pictures of things I like that other teachers do :)
Not doing much this weekend, grateful for an easy one...tomorrow I will be doing some running around with my mom before Matt and I will be babysitting for some good friends of ours! I can't wait to play with the little munchkins! :) Then I will probably scrapbook some more :)
Have a great weekend!
It is spring break next week and I was really looking forward to taking some down time and just relaxing, but my summer time job called me and asked me if I would like to work a couple of days during their spring camp...Gladly I said yes...even though it means that I will have to give up on my rest a bit, but I have rested a lot this year while waiting for jobs! By the time April 20th has come around I will have worked for almost 7 weeks straight with only one or two days off total... I'm getting requests from teachers that I have never heard of before or from schools I have never been at before. It's such a compliment because it means that other teachers around the district are talking about me and recommending me to other teachers, and for that I am truly grateful and blessed.
I love subbing, but like I was explaining to my husband tonight it can be challenging... and not for the obvious reasons either... You see, where someone who has a set job they go to each day...like my husband does as an insurance broker...he knows what is expected for the most part...the knows the routine, he knows where he left off the day before and he knows for the most part what the end goal of the day will be (or at least the month... BONUS!) For me, it's like that movie Groundhogs Day...I start every day... I go to a different school every day, teach a different grade/age group every day... I have to reassert myself every day and introduce myself and begin new every day...and some days that is really tough...especially when you want to just sleep in that day...or you don't feel that well yourself... Don't get me wrong though, I do love it and love that I have been working so much...it's just tough some days...and I want to be able to walk into MY class...and have them know I am working for them and putting their lesson plans together...oh well in the mean time I will keep taking pictures of things I like that other teachers do :)
Not doing much this weekend, grateful for an easy one...tomorrow I will be doing some running around with my mom before Matt and I will be babysitting for some good friends of ours! I can't wait to play with the little munchkins! :) Then I will probably scrapbook some more :)
Have a great weekend!
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