And I'm back...
After a LONG recess from Livejournal, I am back. I thought for sure that when I got internet at the apartment, I would be updating like crazy. Not so much. I don't really think the two are related, though, because I think it's been more like LIFE has gone crazy around me and by the time I could sit down to write, my thoughts were so jumbled or I was so tired that all I wanted was to be curled up in bed watching The Daily Show and going to sleep.
School, work, and all the other stuff mixed in has kicked my ass. I'm down to my last two weeks before I've completed my first semester back. I cannot believe I've actually started this and that I'm actually doing this. In one year, almost exactly, I'll be getting ready to student teach. And then I'll be a teacher. Only 4 semesters left until I graduate. In about 8 months, I'll be taking the praxis, and then, once I pass, I'll take a second one to get certified for middle school as well. I'm getting so excited. I had to go to a grade school for a project I'm working on, and I just didn't want to leave. Jenny, a girl in my class, is in the same situation I'm in. She's working at a mortgage company right now but going to class at night to become a teacher. Both us just wanted to stay at the school instead of going back to work. It still seems like it's so far away, but then I realize how fast this year went, and how quickly it will really be here! So, although I'm stressed about the last couple of weeks, I'm extremely motivated still because it is so darn close. I'm signed up for classes for next semester - I'll be taking a cluster of 3 classes on Thursday nights from 6-10 pm(which means I'll miss Grey's!! NO!). Just can't wait.
I've finished up the weddings for the year, which is so good, and I'm sure Sean is happy too. We went to 6 this year, and by the end (3 in about a month), I was starting to become "that" girlfriend that no one wants to be. In other words, the nagging about "When are WE going to get married?" came out in full force, resulting in me being in tears on more than one occassion since I had all the wedding stuff in my face at all times. I've now calmed down quite a bit, I think. :) Hopefully he thinks so too, although I DID have my niece go into a jewelry store with me last Friday. I SWEAR it was to get her out of a shop that her mom was needing to buy a Christmas gift for her in, and we just HAPPENED to end up at a jewelers. And I found the most gorgeous ring ever. And freaked out and didn't even ask the salesman's name or write down the ring code, or anything. I suck. It was beautiful. BUT, other than shamelessly looking at rings, I've definitely calmed down now that wedding season is over.
Currently, I am at home from work. I was not feeling well yesterday, so stayed home. Today I was supposed to be heading to the Lake of the Ozarks for a surprise b-day weekend for my dad, but we have cancelled because the weather gods went nuts. I'm looking out my window right now, and there is about an inch layer of ice on all the tree branches, covered in another 2 inches of snow. It's insane, but it has motivated me to clean my apartment and put up some Christmas decorations. I'm bummed because my apartment is too small for a tree this year, but I'll put up everything else. I have Christmas music on, gorgeous scenery outside the window, and hopefully Sean and I can hang out tonight in a clean and festive place. Back to work!
School, work, and all the other stuff mixed in has kicked my ass. I'm down to my last two weeks before I've completed my first semester back. I cannot believe I've actually started this and that I'm actually doing this. In one year, almost exactly, I'll be getting ready to student teach. And then I'll be a teacher. Only 4 semesters left until I graduate. In about 8 months, I'll be taking the praxis, and then, once I pass, I'll take a second one to get certified for middle school as well. I'm getting so excited. I had to go to a grade school for a project I'm working on, and I just didn't want to leave. Jenny, a girl in my class, is in the same situation I'm in. She's working at a mortgage company right now but going to class at night to become a teacher. Both us just wanted to stay at the school instead of going back to work. It still seems like it's so far away, but then I realize how fast this year went, and how quickly it will really be here! So, although I'm stressed about the last couple of weeks, I'm extremely motivated still because it is so darn close. I'm signed up for classes for next semester - I'll be taking a cluster of 3 classes on Thursday nights from 6-10 pm(which means I'll miss Grey's!! NO!). Just can't wait.
I've finished up the weddings for the year, which is so good, and I'm sure Sean is happy too. We went to 6 this year, and by the end (3 in about a month), I was starting to become "that" girlfriend that no one wants to be. In other words, the nagging about "When are WE going to get married?" came out in full force, resulting in me being in tears on more than one occassion since I had all the wedding stuff in my face at all times. I've now calmed down quite a bit, I think. :) Hopefully he thinks so too, although I DID have my niece go into a jewelry store with me last Friday. I SWEAR it was to get her out of a shop that her mom was needing to buy a Christmas gift for her in, and we just HAPPENED to end up at a jewelers. And I found the most gorgeous ring ever. And freaked out and didn't even ask the salesman's name or write down the ring code, or anything. I suck. It was beautiful. BUT, other than shamelessly looking at rings, I've definitely calmed down now that wedding season is over.
Currently, I am at home from work. I was not feeling well yesterday, so stayed home. Today I was supposed to be heading to the Lake of the Ozarks for a surprise b-day weekend for my dad, but we have cancelled because the weather gods went nuts. I'm looking out my window right now, and there is about an inch layer of ice on all the tree branches, covered in another 2 inches of snow. It's insane, but it has motivated me to clean my apartment and put up some Christmas decorations. I'm bummed because my apartment is too small for a tree this year, but I'll put up everything else. I have Christmas music on, gorgeous scenery outside the window, and hopefully Sean and I can hang out tonight in a clean and festive place. Back to work!