Ok so for ANYONE who actually reads this, I thought I'd post a quick update! So I'm a teacher...WOW. I teach 3rd grade, and it's insane. My kids are hilarious, cute (sometimes), and talkative (always). They have a LOT to learn, and I do my best to teach them all I can ( Read more... )

I'm engaged!!! Yesterday, Jerry proposed, and it was so sweet, and I loved it, and I said yes (duh!). It was great. I had a GREAT weekend.

OOH and PLUS! I have a JOB interview at an elementary school on Wednesday!!! (fingers crossed) So yeah, it's been a fantastic weekend.

So yay!!! That's all I have to say!

So wow, it's been awhile! But I've been busy! I'm student teaching this semester in a 5th grade classroom (for my thoughts on that, read my latest blog entry at www.myspace.com/rachl84) Yeah, so I hope everyone else is doing great. I'm currently sitting in a weekend computer (easy) class (So fun...part of the joy of finding out right before ( Read more... )

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So I'm updating. Life is crazy, busy, hectic, and stressful. This semester SUCKS. I have no money, and I'm not a fan of that. Last weekend was super fun though. Jerry & I went to the Greek Festival here in Columbia (Yummy food!). We got to try a bunch of stuff and compare it to the Greek food at work. Yum for spanakopeta. Definitely tasty. Then we ( Read more... )

I just felt like posting to say that I'm excited b/c I'm going to see Coldplay(!) Friday night! I'm definitely looking forward to it! I heart concerts! For those of you who enjoy Coldplay, you need to get on Yahoo Music & check out the new video for "Fix You." It's boring at first, then awesome later ( Read more... )

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So I'm in Mattoon again. It's funny that I haven't posted since the last time I was in Mattoon, but then again, I'm not really online much down in SC (at least not til school starts). Anyway, I've been having a pretty nice time. I've actually stayed busy, which is nice. I went to the State Fair in Springfield b/c my Dad is in a *band!* and they ( Read more... )

Jerry & I are in Mattoon! We're spending 4th of July with my family, since we always have tons of family over. I want Jerry to meet everyone & everything. How *awesome* is the weather here? Man, Jerry & I keep saying, "I wish it was like this in Columbia!" because it has been in like the 70s, and the humidity of course isn't as bad. It's great! So ( Read more... )

P.S. I got tickets to see Coldplay September 9! Awesome. Ok, so seriously time for bed & no more quiz things...after THIS one b/c it's too awesome since it's like my favorite movie...


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