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Poop-ed.
Well, today was the big first day. Three marvelous hours of teaching Algebra 1. Here's the shimmy:
Last week when I went in to get the last of my supplies, I was told I'll have 15-16 kids in my algebra 1 enriched class. I arrive early this morning to receive my roster. You wouldn't believe it...but there were 23 kids signed up. Mind, you this is 7:30 in the morning. 8 am rolls around. Class starts. I now magically have....26 kids in the class. What the freak!!! I was nervous about having 16, what the heck let's add 10 more students and see if I'll have a break down.
But I came prepared. I went through the 5 lessons I had planned out for the day. Luckily, the textbooks were brought in, so the kids could do their homework. Tomorrow will be a little bit different. We go over homework problems, then they take an exam. Yey, quiet time for me to make one more pass at the lesson plans for the day! Then, there is a 10 minute break. The last hour and 15 minutes, I present new material. Oh joyous day.
First impressions: The kids were good for the first day. I asked a lot of questions, and some of them were willing to step up and give me some answers. Not bad. I'm a little overwhelmed with the teaching. Don't get me wrong, I think this is where I want to be at some point or another. But...26 kids is a huge class. I would have been so much happier with 15. Not to mention, it probably wouldn't be so rough if I only had to cover one section of material a day. Three to five sections a day is tough. Making sure they get the necessary information, along with getting practice problems under their belts.
Tomorrow should be interesting. I have an hour and 15 minutes to cover...5 sections. Maybe they will be more talkative so as to make things run along smoother. I'm starting to feel nervous again. Maybe I should run through the sections again. Oi, it's tough doing this on top of looking for a job.
smooches to all...
Last week when I went in to get the last of my supplies, I was told I'll have 15-16 kids in my algebra 1 enriched class. I arrive early this morning to receive my roster. You wouldn't believe it...but there were 23 kids signed up. Mind, you this is 7:30 in the morning. 8 am rolls around. Class starts. I now magically have....26 kids in the class. What the freak!!! I was nervous about having 16, what the heck let's add 10 more students and see if I'll have a break down.
But I came prepared. I went through the 5 lessons I had planned out for the day. Luckily, the textbooks were brought in, so the kids could do their homework. Tomorrow will be a little bit different. We go over homework problems, then they take an exam. Yey, quiet time for me to make one more pass at the lesson plans for the day! Then, there is a 10 minute break. The last hour and 15 minutes, I present new material. Oh joyous day.
First impressions: The kids were good for the first day. I asked a lot of questions, and some of them were willing to step up and give me some answers. Not bad. I'm a little overwhelmed with the teaching. Don't get me wrong, I think this is where I want to be at some point or another. But...26 kids is a huge class. I would have been so much happier with 15. Not to mention, it probably wouldn't be so rough if I only had to cover one section of material a day. Three to five sections a day is tough. Making sure they get the necessary information, along with getting practice problems under their belts.
Tomorrow should be interesting. I have an hour and 15 minutes to cover...5 sections. Maybe they will be more talkative so as to make things run along smoother. I'm starting to feel nervous again. Maybe I should run through the sections again. Oi, it's tough doing this on top of looking for a job.
smooches to all...
End of the Silence
I guess a short little post. Tomorrow the family is coming home from Disney World. Hurray, and not so much hurray. I love not having to deal with the "crazies" I lovingly call my family. But I really don't like having to clean, cook, take the dog out, water the lawn, etc, etc, all by myself.
Also, I go in tomorrow to St. Joe's to pick up the last of my supplies for summer school and talk to the Summer School head. Should be simple. I'm still a little depressed about not getting the job for next year, but what can ya do? I've gotten about the entire first chapter of lessons all outlined. It's really not that hard when you come to think of it. But once I get the last of this stuff I'll know exactly what sections to cover. So that will make it fly.
I got contacted about a job in Fryeburg, Maine....which is like...the same state that Abby lives in. It seems interesting. But with summer school I don't know how I'd make the 7-8 hour drive up there. Unless I could get up there on the weekend. That shouldn't be so bad, cause really school isn't in session. I'm still waiting to hear from Brookdale and the Navy for that matter.
Oh, I got in the mail a picture from laurie. it's so cute...all the spring break girlies with tigger at MGM studios. :::sigh::: I miss college...and I've only been away for ....a month. crap one month. no job, missing school, missing my townhousies...rar. Oh also, in the mail...I got the Hanson concert tickets. That will be good. Refreshing, my life always seems to be going better if I am going to a concert.
ugh I should go to bed...especially if i have to get up and go to Joe's in the morning.
Also, I go in tomorrow to St. Joe's to pick up the last of my supplies for summer school and talk to the Summer School head. Should be simple. I'm still a little depressed about not getting the job for next year, but what can ya do? I've gotten about the entire first chapter of lessons all outlined. It's really not that hard when you come to think of it. But once I get the last of this stuff I'll know exactly what sections to cover. So that will make it fly.
I got contacted about a job in Fryeburg, Maine....which is like...the same state that Abby lives in. It seems interesting. But with summer school I don't know how I'd make the 7-8 hour drive up there. Unless I could get up there on the weekend. That shouldn't be so bad, cause really school isn't in session. I'm still waiting to hear from Brookdale and the Navy for that matter.
Oh, I got in the mail a picture from laurie. it's so cute...all the spring break girlies with tigger at MGM studios. :::sigh::: I miss college...and I've only been away for ....a month. crap one month. no job, missing school, missing my townhousies...rar. Oh also, in the mail...I got the Hanson concert tickets. That will be good. Refreshing, my life always seems to be going better if I am going to a concert.
ugh I should go to bed...especially if i have to get up and go to Joe's in the morning.
That funny rain smell.
Well, what a day. I woke up and just wanted to go right back to bed. It's yucky cloudy. And it kinda drizzle rainstormed, and now it just smells really funny around here.
I managed to get 2 lessons run through....well written out for my own sake. But that won't even last me all of Monday's 3 hours. Yeah, I'm just dragging my feet. I bet if I actually just sat down and did it...I'd be done with a couple of chapters by now.
News: I did not get the math job at the school that I happen to be summer school teaching at. Oh well. I figured as much. I really have no experience and how can I compete with a guy who has an engineering background and has had teaching experience. :oP I got contacted about a job in Virginia, but it's super hicksville, and I think I need a little more hustle bustle then...the nearby river. I have my resume out to the Navy and Brookdale CC for math learning assistant positions. Pretty much I chill at the learning centers and help those who unfortunately don't understand math. sigh. Yeah, sure going to get those. Well, it's time to start looking at graduate programs and taking the gre's.
I'm just overall disappointed with myself. But then again, let's think. I have absolutely no drive to do anything specific. I just sit around putzing with music. Maybe I'll job search the music industry later today. Rar, I need a Disney related job. Guess I need to get searching on that as well. Back to the lesson planning, maybe I'll go by myself to see Dodgeball later this afternoon.
I managed to get 2 lessons run through....well written out for my own sake. But that won't even last me all of Monday's 3 hours. Yeah, I'm just dragging my feet. I bet if I actually just sat down and did it...I'd be done with a couple of chapters by now.
News: I did not get the math job at the school that I happen to be summer school teaching at. Oh well. I figured as much. I really have no experience and how can I compete with a guy who has an engineering background and has had teaching experience. :oP I got contacted about a job in Virginia, but it's super hicksville, and I think I need a little more hustle bustle then...the nearby river. I have my resume out to the Navy and Brookdale CC for math learning assistant positions. Pretty much I chill at the learning centers and help those who unfortunately don't understand math. sigh. Yeah, sure going to get those. Well, it's time to start looking at graduate programs and taking the gre's.
I'm just overall disappointed with myself. But then again, let's think. I have absolutely no drive to do anything specific. I just sit around putzing with music. Maybe I'll job search the music industry later today. Rar, I need a Disney related job. Guess I need to get searching on that as well. Back to the lesson planning, maybe I'll go by myself to see Dodgeball later this afternoon.
I'm a lier!!!
and a stealer too.
You're with Ron Weasley. You like the shy boys. He
may not be rich but you love how he is so kind.
Which Harry Potter character should you sleep with? (FOR GIRLS)
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You're with Ron Weasley. You like the shy boys. He
may not be rich but you love how he is so kind.
Which Harry Potter character should you sleep with? (FOR GIRLS)
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On an "out"side note
I just have to say....
It is so wonderful to just sit out on the redone porch with a cold beer prepping myself for the Algebra 1 class. Yes, I know in my previous post I said I need to write out the lesson plans. I haven't done that yet. I figure since it is still Sunday, I shouldn't be working. Monday is a good day to work. I work on the first couple of lessons tomorrow while I am doing laundry. Wahoo for laundry.
I picked up a present for my mom's birthday. Not to mention I picked up a pair of pants for myself. yeeeey. It was beautiful all day. So much so that I rolled down the windows in my car while I drove to the mall and back home. I passed a park on the way home. It was bustling.
:::pop:::
I knew what I would do for a little bit in the afternoon. I decided to socialize the pup and take him to the park where the road races are held. So, Kona cried the whole way in the car. He thought he was going to the vet. But the pup has no sense of direction. He didn't even realize I was taking him to the park. But the second he got out of the car, he was the happiest little fat pup you'd ever seen. We took a turn around the park and then headed back hom. Ahhh, the joys of a beautiful day.
I think I'll get my sorry little butt off the computer and go do my workout for the evening.
It is so wonderful to just sit out on the redone porch with a cold beer prepping myself for the Algebra 1 class. Yes, I know in my previous post I said I need to write out the lesson plans. I haven't done that yet. I figure since it is still Sunday, I shouldn't be working. Monday is a good day to work. I work on the first couple of lessons tomorrow while I am doing laundry. Wahoo for laundry.
I picked up a present for my mom's birthday. Not to mention I picked up a pair of pants for myself. yeeeey. It was beautiful all day. So much so that I rolled down the windows in my car while I drove to the mall and back home. I passed a park on the way home. It was bustling.
:::pop:::
I knew what I would do for a little bit in the afternoon. I decided to socialize the pup and take him to the park where the road races are held. So, Kona cried the whole way in the car. He thought he was going to the vet. But the pup has no sense of direction. He didn't even realize I was taking him to the park. But the second he got out of the car, he was the happiest little fat pup you'd ever seen. We took a turn around the park and then headed back hom. Ahhh, the joys of a beautiful day.
I think I'll get my sorry little butt off the computer and go do my workout for the evening.
Blue Skies...
Wow. Long time for me not to post. The past week has been relaxing. Sunday I went and saw Saved! with Beckie. It was quite funny. Good movie if you have the time (or money) to go see it. Wednesday, I made a trip down to Dana's house. I was able to hang out with litle Chloe. Cutest little pup. Then we headed out to Red Bank to do a little bit of shopping. It was super hot out, but we had some fun just walking around there. When I got home, Beck got in touch and we spent about a half hour at the St. Matt's Carnival. Funny, I always remember the carnival being a huge event, with lots of games, food, and awesome rides. Yet this time, it seemed so small. The lights glimmering, hundreds of people, and smell of fried food, just were so...commonplace. Maybe I've just had to many life experiences to cause it to no longer be magical. Oh well, what can you do?
Speaking of magical, the rest of the week I spend watching everyone else get ready for their trip to Disney World. I love Disney, and that is all there is too it. I just keep thinking of spring break trip with the gals. It was sooo awesome. But I'm not in Florida. I have a whole week to myself. I suppose that works just as well as being in Disney. I was getting to the point where my family was just starting to get on my nerves. I am definitely in need of the time apart. I seem to get so much more done when they aren't around. Like yesterday after they had left, I got my act together and bought concert tickets for Beck and I to go see Hanson in July. Also, I got my hands on some music so that I can arrange those songs for the Infernos.
So for the rest of the week: I'd like to go see the movie Dodgeball. Just looks like a good laugh. Then get together all of those wonderful lesson plans for the next month. Hurray for 3 hours of teaching for the next 4 weeks. We will know soon enough if teaching is my thing. I think it is...but this should be quite a task.
Alright- I think I am going to head out to the mall, do tiny bit of shopping (get my mom a birthday present). And following Cryssy's lead...
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Funny how that really does seem to be me. Catch you kids later.
Speaking of magical, the rest of the week I spend watching everyone else get ready for their trip to Disney World. I love Disney, and that is all there is too it. I just keep thinking of spring break trip with the gals. It was sooo awesome. But I'm not in Florida. I have a whole week to myself. I suppose that works just as well as being in Disney. I was getting to the point where my family was just starting to get on my nerves. I am definitely in need of the time apart. I seem to get so much more done when they aren't around. Like yesterday after they had left, I got my act together and bought concert tickets for Beck and I to go see Hanson in July. Also, I got my hands on some music so that I can arrange those songs for the Infernos.
So for the rest of the week: I'd like to go see the movie Dodgeball. Just looks like a good laugh. Then get together all of those wonderful lesson plans for the next month. Hurray for 3 hours of teaching for the next 4 weeks. We will know soon enough if teaching is my thing. I think it is...but this should be quite a task.
Alright- I think I am going to head out to the mall, do tiny bit of shopping (get my mom a birthday present). And following Cryssy's lead...
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| Ingredients: 1 part friendliness 3 parts humour 3 parts joy |
| Method: Layer ingredientes in a shot glass. Serve with a slice of wisdom and a pinch of salt. Yum! |
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Funny how that really does seem to be me. Catch you kids later.
Post Graduation Party Fun-ness
First, I want to thank everyone for coming to my party. I've missed you all so much.
I guess I should give a run down of the party going fun-ness that has occurred this past weekend.
Yesterday: Beck's party. Much fun. Got to see the whole Beck-family because I haven't seen them in ages. The restaurant was nice. Food was yummy. I got to hang out with Becks, Scott, Rusty, Cris, Andrew, and Steve. After the shin dig, we all went to a park by Becks house and swung on the swings (is swung correct? I have no clue). It felt so...hmmm, searching for word. Exhilirating. I haven't done that in ages. So we swung, and played some frisbee. Once we got our acts together, we managed to all caravan over to New Brunswick to Stuff Yer Face for some...get this munchies. Yeah, after all of the food, we were still hungry. Enjoyable. Yeeey.
Today: Umm, I got up late, which in turn made me have to go to mass by myself. Came back home. Had to deal with...the grandma. Oh, yes I love grandma...I really do. But I think she is losing it. All of her faculties are not...hmmm in working condition. Anyways, we got to the restaurant and set up the fun table of graduation stuff. Then everyone arrived. Yeey for everyone. Hurray for becks coming (even though she had to leave rusty's party). Yeey, I'm super glad Suzy and Cryssy came. I really wish I was closer, so I could hang out more often. Yeey for Laurie deciding not to go to Pittsburgh and to instead come to my party. Yeey, for Dana and her parents coming literally right off the train to my party. The food was good, a lot...but good. And then everyone had to leave. That was kinda sad. I really miss the townhouse. We had lots of fun there. I still can't believe that is all over and done with.
On a side note, not totally on the side...but yeah on the side. Umm so...I don't know if anyone saw him...but one of the groups of people who came, the Normants (not like anyone would really know them)....their son....Michael, I finally see it. He's cute. Now mind you, he's got 3-4 years on me, if I'm correct. It was so nice to see him. And at the end of the whole shin dig- he was like, "I see you at the wedding right?" Response: "Yeah I'll be there." Yey, kiss on the cheek. :::sigh::: The wedding is for a mutual friend. Some of you know...the wedding I've been talking about. The one whose mom is going absolutely nuts about every tiny detail. Yeah that wedding. The wedding...which on the invitation I would have figured would be sent to me and a guest. No, the invite was for me and my brother. But that's a whole other story. So yeah, Theresa likes him. But as we all know, Theresa will do nothing, except sit on her bum until the wedding. Not exactly. I will continue my workout-ness, cause I have this killer little black dress for the wedding. (I know I'm ditching the super slinky blue dress...but it will be august, and hot outside...so a short little black dress is better then the blue one.) See if I can dress to impress.
Anyways, parties are much fun. I like them every now and again. I have no idea when my life will be interesting, maybe Wednesday if I can manage a trip to visit Dana. When my life picks up, surely you will get an update. Much love to all.
I guess I should give a run down of the party going fun-ness that has occurred this past weekend.
Yesterday: Beck's party. Much fun. Got to see the whole Beck-family because I haven't seen them in ages. The restaurant was nice. Food was yummy. I got to hang out with Becks, Scott, Rusty, Cris, Andrew, and Steve. After the shin dig, we all went to a park by Becks house and swung on the swings (is swung correct? I have no clue). It felt so...hmmm, searching for word. Exhilirating. I haven't done that in ages. So we swung, and played some frisbee. Once we got our acts together, we managed to all caravan over to New Brunswick to Stuff Yer Face for some...get this munchies. Yeah, after all of the food, we were still hungry. Enjoyable. Yeeey.
Today: Umm, I got up late, which in turn made me have to go to mass by myself. Came back home. Had to deal with...the grandma. Oh, yes I love grandma...I really do. But I think she is losing it. All of her faculties are not...hmmm in working condition. Anyways, we got to the restaurant and set up the fun table of graduation stuff. Then everyone arrived. Yeey for everyone. Hurray for becks coming (even though she had to leave rusty's party). Yeey, I'm super glad Suzy and Cryssy came. I really wish I was closer, so I could hang out more often. Yeey for Laurie deciding not to go to Pittsburgh and to instead come to my party. Yeey, for Dana and her parents coming literally right off the train to my party. The food was good, a lot...but good. And then everyone had to leave. That was kinda sad. I really miss the townhouse. We had lots of fun there. I still can't believe that is all over and done with.
On a side note, not totally on the side...but yeah on the side. Umm so...I don't know if anyone saw him...but one of the groups of people who came, the Normants (not like anyone would really know them)....their son....Michael, I finally see it. He's cute. Now mind you, he's got 3-4 years on me, if I'm correct. It was so nice to see him. And at the end of the whole shin dig- he was like, "I see you at the wedding right?" Response: "Yeah I'll be there." Yey, kiss on the cheek. :::sigh::: The wedding is for a mutual friend. Some of you know...the wedding I've been talking about. The one whose mom is going absolutely nuts about every tiny detail. Yeah that wedding. The wedding...which on the invitation I would have figured would be sent to me and a guest. No, the invite was for me and my brother. But that's a whole other story. So yeah, Theresa likes him. But as we all know, Theresa will do nothing, except sit on her bum until the wedding. Not exactly. I will continue my workout-ness, cause I have this killer little black dress for the wedding. (I know I'm ditching the super slinky blue dress...but it will be august, and hot outside...so a short little black dress is better then the blue one.) See if I can dress to impress.
Anyways, parties are much fun. I like them every now and again. I have no idea when my life will be interesting, maybe Wednesday if I can manage a trip to visit Dana. When my life picks up, surely you will get an update. Much love to all.
It is Saturday...and I'm up before noon...
Well, well, well. It is Saturday. Like it says, I am up before noon. But at least I am not the only one. Today should be a nice day out because I get to go to Becks graduation party. Yippy. I am so in the mood for a party. Plus tomorrow is my party. Yey. Maybe not with all of my crazy extended family, but hurray for having Becks, Dana, Laurie, Suzy, and Cryssy show up. That will make everything more bearable.
I finally cleaned up my room. Yeah, no more college related piles left. It's sad really. It makes me want to find a job and leave really fast. I have reached the point where, yes, my parents are fun to be around...so long as they aren't around all the time. It's not like back at school, hangin' with the housies. Coming and going as we please, even though we all mostly touched base on what we were each doing. I'd like to move out sometime soon, but, alas, I need a job that pays more than the jobs i'm looking at. ::Sigh:: I guess that means I am back to searching the papers and the internet. Although, grad school is still right there in the back of my mind.
Anyways, last night I decided I would cook a meal. Hurray, for using the Club 383 Cookbook. I made the Stir Fry. A little adjustment made because the snow peas at the Pathmark were all dried through, so I used baby peas instead. It was a big hit. Mom was like, how did you make it taste so sweet. Reply, I marinaded...the stuff. I don't know...I just threw it all in the pan and let it brown. Yey for easy recipes.
I think next week I need to start working on lesson plans for summer school, and also get started on arranging. I'm so scatterbrained at the moment, that I can not get started on either one. Bah, but at least the exercising is going well.
Anyways, I'll chat later. Yey, party-time.
I finally cleaned up my room. Yeah, no more college related piles left. It's sad really. It makes me want to find a job and leave really fast. I have reached the point where, yes, my parents are fun to be around...so long as they aren't around all the time. It's not like back at school, hangin' with the housies. Coming and going as we please, even though we all mostly touched base on what we were each doing. I'd like to move out sometime soon, but, alas, I need a job that pays more than the jobs i'm looking at. ::Sigh:: I guess that means I am back to searching the papers and the internet. Although, grad school is still right there in the back of my mind.
Anyways, last night I decided I would cook a meal. Hurray, for using the Club 383 Cookbook. I made the Stir Fry. A little adjustment made because the snow peas at the Pathmark were all dried through, so I used baby peas instead. It was a big hit. Mom was like, how did you make it taste so sweet. Reply, I marinaded...the stuff. I don't know...I just threw it all in the pan and let it brown. Yey for easy recipes.
I think next week I need to start working on lesson plans for summer school, and also get started on arranging. I'm so scatterbrained at the moment, that I can not get started on either one. Bah, but at least the exercising is going well.
Anyways, I'll chat later. Yey, party-time.
at least it isn't so hot today...
Holy moly. Yesterday was soooo hot. But really it felt wonderful, so long as I didn't stay outside to long. I just hope it doesn't get humid, cause that would really stink.
Anyways, I managed to knock off one of the projects that I set out for myself. I completed my college scrapbook. Good thing too, because our (my brother's too) graduation party is on Sunday. Granted, it took me most of the day to get done, but hey it's finally done. I think the only thing left on my list, is to write letters to people. Maybe, I'll just send people letters when I feel up to it, instead of try to write letters to everyone at once and send them. I think that sounds like a good plan.
But you may ask....well if i've accomplished all this stuff, what the heck am I going to do for the rest of the summer. Ha-ha, in a couple of weeks I start my summer school job. So for 3 hours a day for a month, I'll be teaching the wee ones Algebra 1. I think it will be lots of fun. The other big deal is I'm going to arrange some new songs for the Infernos. A nice test of my skills. Although I don't have super wonderful skills, I think I can pull it off. If I have enough time...I'm giong to try to put together Good Vibrations, cause that is just a wonderful, upbeat, bouncy song. I miss the singing. It was exhilirating. Oh well, this is as close as I'm going to get to getting it back.
Catch ya laters...I'm going to find something fun to do that does not require a computer.
Anyways, I managed to knock off one of the projects that I set out for myself. I completed my college scrapbook. Good thing too, because our (my brother's too) graduation party is on Sunday. Granted, it took me most of the day to get done, but hey it's finally done. I think the only thing left on my list, is to write letters to people. Maybe, I'll just send people letters when I feel up to it, instead of try to write letters to everyone at once and send them. I think that sounds like a good plan.
But you may ask....well if i've accomplished all this stuff, what the heck am I going to do for the rest of the summer. Ha-ha, in a couple of weeks I start my summer school job. So for 3 hours a day for a month, I'll be teaching the wee ones Algebra 1. I think it will be lots of fun. The other big deal is I'm going to arrange some new songs for the Infernos. A nice test of my skills. Although I don't have super wonderful skills, I think I can pull it off. If I have enough time...I'm giong to try to put together Good Vibrations, cause that is just a wonderful, upbeat, bouncy song. I miss the singing. It was exhilirating. Oh well, this is as close as I'm going to get to getting it back.
Catch ya laters...I'm going to find something fun to do that does not require a computer.
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