My Update
I've noticed that other people seem to be doing the numbered updating thing, and so I thought I would join in too. :-D
1. I spent all day at Barnes & Nobles yesterday (as in 9 AM to 8 PM) for the book fair we were having for the library. I think several kids came during the day, but they were too shy to say hi to me, and since I'm still new at this school, I didn't know for sure who anyone was. We had a good turn out last night though thanks to the Choir. My principal and the teachers at my school are really happy with my work in the library. And I'm glad. I just hope that the kids will feel more comfortable with me in time. The teachers were really supportive of the book fair though, and several came out yesterday to buy books.
2. After the book fair, several of us went out to eat. Naturally we talked about education. You know for years I've thought that this cookie-cutter idea of what education should be for Americans was wrong. I mean, why does everyone need a bachelor's degree? Plumbers do good work too, and I for one am very grateful for what they do as I would not be happy depending upon an outhouse. Why is there this idea that you can only be successful if you have a white collar business job, when there are so many worthwhile careers that would suit people better? Anyways, I was amazed and delighted to hear my thoughts of many years echoed in what the other teachers were saying. One told us about this article in the current issue of Newsweek about the financial problems several families are facing despite their educations. I mean, of course everyone should be educated, but what I'm saying, and they seemed to echo, is that education, the getting of the degree (because of course learning should be lifelong), should be individualized to a person's skills, talents and preferences. It doesn't seem like there are enough alternatives. And college educations are being required for jobs that frankly don't require that level of education...which would be fine except that higher education is so expensive and time consuming. It seems like we've all gone degree happy!
3. And NaNo Write...will not be making the goal of 50,000 words. :-( I've surpassed 20,000, so I don't feel too bad, and at least now I'm writing again. I'm going to try again next year though. And, I'm going to keep writing!!!!
4. My mom got laid off last week. I don't know, since my dad died, my mom has had one bit of bad luck after another, 'cept none of it has been in bits. I know that there are a lot of us praying for her, and I keep hoping that this is one of those situations where everything will go wrong until she turns in the direction that God wants her to go. With this latest bit, she's decided to try and sell her house in January...and though Houston isn't as bad off as other parts of the country, we're still affected by the economic crisises and the real estate slump. Plus mom's house is a fixer upper to put it midly. In other words, we'll be needing some major blessings to get it sold. Mom will be so much better off though. Anyways, I think this will be a test of faith for us...among other tests. Fortunately, other people care and are trying to help too. Sunday mom's bishop pulled her into his office and asked her what all of her problems were. Her fridge broke last week, and so she mentioned that. "We can take care of that for you!" So tonight, she got a new fridge! :-)
5. Planet Earth, the BBC documentary, have y'all watched that??? It is simply amazing! Amazing. Can't get the image of the fungi-attacked-ant in the Amazon out of my head. That's totally sci-fi-ish, can't believe it's real!
6. Oh, and I love the new themes in Gmail! Everytime I open my email I get to see new mountains! How cool is that!
*Hugs* to everyone! Hope you have a great Thanksgiving...whenever you may celebrate it!
1. I spent all day at Barnes & Nobles yesterday (as in 9 AM to 8 PM) for the book fair we were having for the library. I think several kids came during the day, but they were too shy to say hi to me, and since I'm still new at this school, I didn't know for sure who anyone was. We had a good turn out last night though thanks to the Choir. My principal and the teachers at my school are really happy with my work in the library. And I'm glad. I just hope that the kids will feel more comfortable with me in time. The teachers were really supportive of the book fair though, and several came out yesterday to buy books.
2. After the book fair, several of us went out to eat. Naturally we talked about education. You know for years I've thought that this cookie-cutter idea of what education should be for Americans was wrong. I mean, why does everyone need a bachelor's degree? Plumbers do good work too, and I for one am very grateful for what they do as I would not be happy depending upon an outhouse. Why is there this idea that you can only be successful if you have a white collar business job, when there are so many worthwhile careers that would suit people better? Anyways, I was amazed and delighted to hear my thoughts of many years echoed in what the other teachers were saying. One told us about this article in the current issue of Newsweek about the financial problems several families are facing despite their educations. I mean, of course everyone should be educated, but what I'm saying, and they seemed to echo, is that education, the getting of the degree (because of course learning should be lifelong), should be individualized to a person's skills, talents and preferences. It doesn't seem like there are enough alternatives. And college educations are being required for jobs that frankly don't require that level of education...which would be fine except that higher education is so expensive and time consuming. It seems like we've all gone degree happy!
3. And NaNo Write...will not be making the goal of 50,000 words. :-( I've surpassed 20,000, so I don't feel too bad, and at least now I'm writing again. I'm going to try again next year though. And, I'm going to keep writing!!!!
4. My mom got laid off last week. I don't know, since my dad died, my mom has had one bit of bad luck after another, 'cept none of it has been in bits. I know that there are a lot of us praying for her, and I keep hoping that this is one of those situations where everything will go wrong until she turns in the direction that God wants her to go. With this latest bit, she's decided to try and sell her house in January...and though Houston isn't as bad off as other parts of the country, we're still affected by the economic crisises and the real estate slump. Plus mom's house is a fixer upper to put it midly. In other words, we'll be needing some major blessings to get it sold. Mom will be so much better off though. Anyways, I think this will be a test of faith for us...among other tests. Fortunately, other people care and are trying to help too. Sunday mom's bishop pulled her into his office and asked her what all of her problems were. Her fridge broke last week, and so she mentioned that. "We can take care of that for you!" So tonight, she got a new fridge! :-)
5. Planet Earth, the BBC documentary, have y'all watched that??? It is simply amazing! Amazing. Can't get the image of the fungi-attacked-ant in the Amazon out of my head. That's totally sci-fi-ish, can't believe it's real!
6. Oh, and I love the new themes in Gmail! Everytime I open my email I get to see new mountains! How cool is that!
*Hugs* to everyone! Hope you have a great Thanksgiving...whenever you may celebrate it!