The last few weeks I've been in a lazy state of mind. Haven't really wanted to do much, wanted to just be lazy and really do, well, absolutely NOTHING. Hard to believe, I know, but it's just been one of those times.
I've started slowly studying the GRE, without really diving CRAZY into it. I've been reviewing words, math and reasoning. Although I am really having a tough time with the reasoning area, I am not just stopping on that subject, because I'd never get off of it!
Things at work are great - busy with planning and preparation. Just thinking it's a less hectic time of the year and not really knowing what to do with most of my time outside of work (workaholic??) due to not having to be there A LOT more.
It's also time to paint my kitchen walls. I have had them stripped of wall paper for a few months now and it's really time to do something about it! It looks like a warehouse that is unfinished in there most of the time. Since I'm not that big on decorating, I can tell that it needs a little TLC. If nothing else, just PAINT!
Teaching is awesome. We are having the final on Tuesday - which should be great!
Tons of my boys are going alumni this week. Too many to name of the UCO name and Jo Lee from RSU. It's going to be a great few days of making those guys feel great as they go alumni!
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Like American Honey...
Well, Monday I had an awesome day, which has translated to a great week so far. I will just start with that...
I'm listening and just sort of comprehending the lyrics to American Honey, explanation for the title.
For small and un-detailed reasons, I'm just going to state that my family is awesome. A few of my family members prove over and over that they love me by their actions. Moving home has taught me this more than ever before - I've never had this much respect for them before in my life, so awesome!
I also met with Diane Montgomery, Oklahoma State's Educational Psychology Department Head. Very encouraging and enlightening to speak with her and learn more about the program, which actually seems to be more than perfect for what I want out of my Ph.D. I honestly can't believe that I am going to be preparing over the next year to make that big leap into that direction. As if I'm not broke already, this will of course make life even more difficult, but WOW, talk about lack of funds during these few years.
It's weird to think of college, text books, paying people a lot of money or studying without thinking of UCO. I've spent the last few days thinking about my experience at OSU and staying in Tulsa...many people know that I've wanted to leave Oklahoma for a while and have even visited other places. I am still trying to figure out if that is for ME or not. Although, I think it is a great program, I'm dating Jennifer now, have a house and a few other commitments...I'm thinking life is important to stay here, I guess it's hard because I can truthfully say that I've lived without regrets and I don't want this to be one of them. We are REALLY in the beginning stages, so this isn't something I'm stressing about (that's the GRE), but it's of course crossing my mind! HA!
The next few days - Tim McGraw and Lady Antebellum, UCO Spring Sing, the lake with Jen and her family then Drillers Game with Jen, Casey and Alicia. Busy few days, but I'm excited!
I'm listening and just sort of comprehending the lyrics to American Honey, explanation for the title.
For small and un-detailed reasons, I'm just going to state that my family is awesome. A few of my family members prove over and over that they love me by their actions. Moving home has taught me this more than ever before - I've never had this much respect for them before in my life, so awesome!
I also met with Diane Montgomery, Oklahoma State's Educational Psychology Department Head. Very encouraging and enlightening to speak with her and learn more about the program, which actually seems to be more than perfect for what I want out of my Ph.D. I honestly can't believe that I am going to be preparing over the next year to make that big leap into that direction. As if I'm not broke already, this will of course make life even more difficult, but WOW, talk about lack of funds during these few years.
It's weird to think of college, text books, paying people a lot of money or studying without thinking of UCO. I've spent the last few days thinking about my experience at OSU and staying in Tulsa...many people know that I've wanted to leave Oklahoma for a while and have even visited other places. I am still trying to figure out if that is for ME or not. Although, I think it is a great program, I'm dating Jennifer now, have a house and a few other commitments...I'm thinking life is important to stay here, I guess it's hard because I can truthfully say that I've lived without regrets and I don't want this to be one of them. We are REALLY in the beginning stages, so this isn't something I'm stressing about (that's the GRE), but it's of course crossing my mind! HA!
The next few days - Tim McGraw and Lady Antebellum, UCO Spring Sing, the lake with Jen and her family then Drillers Game with Jen, Casey and Alicia. Busy few days, but I'm excited!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Where a kid NEEDS to be a kid...
I have said it before, I don't get a huge opportunity to work with teenagers - our club has a lot more children than anything else. Although, I don't know why I haven't thought of this...the most I see of teenagers happens to be when they come to do community service at my club. There is one guy that has been there a lot this week, Dylan. Dylan has been living with his uncle, sister and probably a few others the last few years and has really been through a lot. He started serving community service around the beginning of March and I hadn't heard from him again until early this week. I found out it was because he got in a huge fight with his uncle and had two BITE MARKS from when his uncle was drunk...yes, you heard that correctly, BITE MARKS!!! WHAT?!
Sometimes you wonder if adults should really be raising children or vice-versa. Sometimes I believe that as children (as was I...) we are made to grow up a little too fast. Thus making us more of the adult sometimes. We are asked to work, find an early career, fend for ourselves and figure out life on our own without a lot of guidance. Although, I am not complaining one bit - my grandma did an amazing job with what she had; 2 jobs, going to school at times and switching around her schedule for my busy lifestyle. There is only a certain amount a single parent can do. Well, I was luckier than Dylan. I didn't have the type of people he does in his life - I had better. Sometimes I forget about that...I might have had to do a lot early in life, but I at least had a #1 supporter and person that would have bailed me out at anytime, had I needed her.
Dylan tells me that he is failing classes today. First it was Geometry, History and English...later, he added that he was failing Zoology (gotta love the honesty of HS students...). I wrote a letter to his teachers and said that if they would call me or email me to give me guidance on HOW TO HELP HIM....I would make THAT his community service. Hopefully this will happen....
He has a girlfriend and they are both Juniors in HS, so I asked if she waned to date a Junior next year...he didn't think she would be down for that. We will see what will happen in the next few weeks...
Sometimes you wonder if adults should really be raising children or vice-versa. Sometimes I believe that as children (as was I...) we are made to grow up a little too fast. Thus making us more of the adult sometimes. We are asked to work, find an early career, fend for ourselves and figure out life on our own without a lot of guidance. Although, I am not complaining one bit - my grandma did an amazing job with what she had; 2 jobs, going to school at times and switching around her schedule for my busy lifestyle. There is only a certain amount a single parent can do. Well, I was luckier than Dylan. I didn't have the type of people he does in his life - I had better. Sometimes I forget about that...I might have had to do a lot early in life, but I at least had a #1 supporter and person that would have bailed me out at anytime, had I needed her.
Dylan tells me that he is failing classes today. First it was Geometry, History and English...later, he added that he was failing Zoology (gotta love the honesty of HS students...). I wrote a letter to his teachers and said that if they would call me or email me to give me guidance on HOW TO HELP HIM....I would make THAT his community service. Hopefully this will happen....
He has a girlfriend and they are both Juniors in HS, so I asked if she waned to date a Junior next year...he didn't think she would be down for that. We will see what will happen in the next few weeks...
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