A pick-me-update
So last Thursday Audrey and I broke up. I am pretty bummed about this development, since I totally dig her. However, I don't think we had much of a choice; we were having quite a lot of trouble being emotionally connected to one another while apart. I guess there are a number of reasons for that, the primary one being my detiorating emotional health. I'm trying my best not to be hurt and bitter and I'd say I'm making a valiant effort at it.
Other than that, I'm starting to take ownership of a few programs at work. I'm glad they started me off with something relatively small that I could make my own right away- teaching 6, 7 and 8 grade theology once a week. That's a lot of fun and I think I get along well with the students. However, as I should expect, the full time teacher drops my lessons for just about anything: half day? Lesson cancelled. Pop quiz? Lesson cancelled. Fire drill? Lesson cancelled. I like working with her a lot, as she's very good with the students and a very experienced teacher. I just wish that I could have more regular time with the students so that I could really get to know them and what they need from me.
Also, I'm beginning to plan Adult Confirmation classes for next semester. This program will be my baby for a number of reasons. I'll be working with adults who are seeking the Sacrament for no other reason than to have it. They will all be somewhat formed in their faith already, which means I will get to talk about deeper, more intellectual elements. Confirmation is perhaps my favorite Sacrament next to the Eucharist (if I'm allowed to have a favorite). Finally, Fr. Gregg, the Cathedral's Rector, has basically given me license to develop whatever kind of curriculum I want. This means that I envision things like trips to the Catholic Charities tent city and perhaps even to the Catholic Worker community in Gainesvile. Now that's theology.
Also, Janet, my mentor and the Youth Minister, has turned over to me the group of high schoolers who assist with middle school youth group. They're a great group of faith-filled teens who really want to grow and help. I can see a lot of ways to help them, beginning with building a strong community of support with each other and building a stronger devotion to Scripture. Plus, they're fun and one of them can get us into Disneyworld for free. XD
I'm biking every day and trying to eat lots of fiber. I've harvested almost all my radishes and now have a lot of delicious, spicy pickled radishes. The spinach is doing well and will be ready to pick sometime in early January. I need to figure out what the hell is wrong with the beets.
It is sunny and 78 degrees here until I leave on Friday afternoon to see Andrew and Shane and hopefully Patrick in Berkeley and then make my way up to Eureka for Christmas.
Now that I'm single again, expect more from me.
Other than that, I'm starting to take ownership of a few programs at work. I'm glad they started me off with something relatively small that I could make my own right away- teaching 6, 7 and 8 grade theology once a week. That's a lot of fun and I think I get along well with the students. However, as I should expect, the full time teacher drops my lessons for just about anything: half day? Lesson cancelled. Pop quiz? Lesson cancelled. Fire drill? Lesson cancelled. I like working with her a lot, as she's very good with the students and a very experienced teacher. I just wish that I could have more regular time with the students so that I could really get to know them and what they need from me.
Also, I'm beginning to plan Adult Confirmation classes for next semester. This program will be my baby for a number of reasons. I'll be working with adults who are seeking the Sacrament for no other reason than to have it. They will all be somewhat formed in their faith already, which means I will get to talk about deeper, more intellectual elements. Confirmation is perhaps my favorite Sacrament next to the Eucharist (if I'm allowed to have a favorite). Finally, Fr. Gregg, the Cathedral's Rector, has basically given me license to develop whatever kind of curriculum I want. This means that I envision things like trips to the Catholic Charities tent city and perhaps even to the Catholic Worker community in Gainesvile. Now that's theology.
Also, Janet, my mentor and the Youth Minister, has turned over to me the group of high schoolers who assist with middle school youth group. They're a great group of faith-filled teens who really want to grow and help. I can see a lot of ways to help them, beginning with building a strong community of support with each other and building a stronger devotion to Scripture. Plus, they're fun and one of them can get us into Disneyworld for free. XD
I'm biking every day and trying to eat lots of fiber. I've harvested almost all my radishes and now have a lot of delicious, spicy pickled radishes. The spinach is doing well and will be ready to pick sometime in early January. I need to figure out what the hell is wrong with the beets.
It is sunny and 78 degrees here until I leave on Friday afternoon to see Andrew and Shane and hopefully Patrick in Berkeley and then make my way up to Eureka for Christmas.
Now that I'm single again, expect more from me.