It's been a while since I been gone
So it has been a long while since I last wrote here. I wasn't sure that I ever would again. However, I find myself bored and in the library so I thought I would for old times sake. I am here to print off 897 pages of photographed documents for my Prof. When I signed up to be a 'research assistant' I really did think there would be a bit more research a little less organizing. Although, I guess when the word gets out that you are good at something...
So, the big question... how is teacher's college? It's more of a waste of time than I ever imagined. We spend our days lugging around our laptops and listening to Profs drown on about the different philosophies of education or how to use mind maps in our classrooms. This could be valuable information if it wasn't already explained to us by another Professor in the previous class. However, I think the most frustrating part is being taught the "methods" of education by a man who used to teach Kindergarten. His best piece of advice so far is when our class is unruly, have them sit on the floor, hold hands and play clapping games. IN HIGH SCHOOL?!? If someone had asked me to do this in high school I would have laughed in their face and probably never returned to that class. Despite the fact that I was a bit feistier than most high school students, I honestly believe that if you would like your class to behave like unruly children the best way to do that is treat them like kindergarten students.
So, the next question... am I going to drop out? HELL NO! I have never been so certain in my whole life that I want to be a teacher. I absolutely loved being on placement. And as far as I can tell they loved having me there. The day I left the Principal kissed my cheek and said, "Don't you dare not come back!" in my ear. Good sign huh? My faculty advisor has already given me an exemplary (the highest you can get) on the class she evaluated. I haven't heard from my Associate Teacher yet but she already gave me the nicest card. Not a doubt in my mind...
As for wedding plans, things are progressing well. Chris and I dealing well with the stress (with a few moments of 'wedding tears' of course). Almost all of the large decisions have been made and all of the craft projects, less one (damn you Newmarket Fabricland!), are under way. Did you know there is such a thing as a 'bow maker'. I got one for my mom with accompanying instructional DVD and despite my Dad liking me a little less, she is well under way to covering the entire farm in bows! The only thing to worry about still is the flowers and my dress! I found the dress of my dreams and, to make a long story short, I got screwed around by a store in NB and now have an appointment in January for a store in Barrie. I figure I can see the Florist then as well and kill two birds with one stone.
I am really trying to personalize our wedding as much as possible. I really want people to be comfortable and to be able to tell who Chris and I are and what is important to us by sharing our day. It's 8 and 1/2 months away but it's coming fast and the bank account would appreciate it being planned well in advance. So here's to our sanity!
I can't believe that Christmas is so close. It doesn't feel like it. Usually I have plenty of time to go home and come back to North Bay and then go back with Chris. This year will be a little different. I'm still at the school for christ sake. But I do like that I get to be home with my parents on my placements... even if missing Chris is sometimes unbearable. I can't wait to spend time with Lindz and see how big Lisa's gotten! I can't wait to see my brother's new house and meet his kitten. It's going to be an awesome, albeit short, few days.
Well, I'm tired of typing now, and I assume you are tired of reading. So I hope that you are all well out there and that I get to see you all soon. Love to all!
So, the big question... how is teacher's college? It's more of a waste of time than I ever imagined. We spend our days lugging around our laptops and listening to Profs drown on about the different philosophies of education or how to use mind maps in our classrooms. This could be valuable information if it wasn't already explained to us by another Professor in the previous class. However, I think the most frustrating part is being taught the "methods" of education by a man who used to teach Kindergarten. His best piece of advice so far is when our class is unruly, have them sit on the floor, hold hands and play clapping games. IN HIGH SCHOOL?!? If someone had asked me to do this in high school I would have laughed in their face and probably never returned to that class. Despite the fact that I was a bit feistier than most high school students, I honestly believe that if you would like your class to behave like unruly children the best way to do that is treat them like kindergarten students.
So, the next question... am I going to drop out? HELL NO! I have never been so certain in my whole life that I want to be a teacher. I absolutely loved being on placement. And as far as I can tell they loved having me there. The day I left the Principal kissed my cheek and said, "Don't you dare not come back!" in my ear. Good sign huh? My faculty advisor has already given me an exemplary (the highest you can get) on the class she evaluated. I haven't heard from my Associate Teacher yet but she already gave me the nicest card. Not a doubt in my mind...
As for wedding plans, things are progressing well. Chris and I dealing well with the stress (with a few moments of 'wedding tears' of course). Almost all of the large decisions have been made and all of the craft projects, less one (damn you Newmarket Fabricland!), are under way. Did you know there is such a thing as a 'bow maker'. I got one for my mom with accompanying instructional DVD and despite my Dad liking me a little less, she is well under way to covering the entire farm in bows! The only thing to worry about still is the flowers and my dress! I found the dress of my dreams and, to make a long story short, I got screwed around by a store in NB and now have an appointment in January for a store in Barrie. I figure I can see the Florist then as well and kill two birds with one stone.
I am really trying to personalize our wedding as much as possible. I really want people to be comfortable and to be able to tell who Chris and I are and what is important to us by sharing our day. It's 8 and 1/2 months away but it's coming fast and the bank account would appreciate it being planned well in advance. So here's to our sanity!
I can't believe that Christmas is so close. It doesn't feel like it. Usually I have plenty of time to go home and come back to North Bay and then go back with Chris. This year will be a little different. I'm still at the school for christ sake. But I do like that I get to be home with my parents on my placements... even if missing Chris is sometimes unbearable. I can't wait to spend time with Lindz and see how big Lisa's gotten! I can't wait to see my brother's new house and meet his kitten. It's going to be an awesome, albeit short, few days.
Well, I'm tired of typing now, and I assume you are tired of reading. So I hope that you are all well out there and that I get to see you all soon. Love to all!