Day 11
Today’s going to be short, y’all. My head is pounding and I’m hungry. I shouldn’t have slept in so late but here I am. What I think I’ll talk about today is how I think I should try to feel less stress, despite the number of things on my to-do list. If you know me well, I have to write down everything to remember it. If you tell me to remember something, I definitely won’t if you don’t see me pull out my phone and put it on my list. Today I have a lot I am trying to get done on my regular to do list and my teaching to do list. I need to get this stuff done so that I can help my students in my own room. Last week, I didn’t pull anyone for small groups, 1) so I could get to know them 2) so I could finish my classroom and my expectations so it’s not utter chaos
I feel like finishing my classroom is important, and you think it would take no time at all. WRONG. I stayed after school like every day and I only got one or two things done. Today, I hope that I can finish, but I’m done stressing. I prioritized my list so that I could get the most important things done first. Hopefully that will help me keep from stressing. My other advice is plenty of water, take breaks for food and mental breaks, and try to have fun crossing things off your list.
Good luck to me and you on getting more done and keeping stress-free!
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Day 10 I apologize to anyone who missed reading my “daily” journal Friday and Saturday...I decided Friday would be my day to rest and sleep in before work. Saturday I will typically write my journal, however, I was up mighty early for my twirling kids’ baton competition. But you should know, that I just skipped reading and the journal; I still exercised! So here’s what I’ll tell you about today. Thursday, I had a dinner date with my friend, Rachel Shannon! Saturday, I got to see my mom and watch my girls twirl their hearts out on the competitive floor, including a brand new and well-performed show twirl! Today, I’ll be treating myself to a pedicure (but I picked two nails so the manicure will have to wait; sorry, mom and Tyler). Dinner with Rachel was so, so wonderful. We went to this place called the Continental Divide, which I had never heard of or been to because I lack culture. This is what friends are for! So Rachel suggested this place and I said let’s do it. We got the “Red Hot Blues” nachos, which were BOMB, especially with their milder hot sauce. Our food was also good, but our appetizer and conversations catching up were the star of the night. Thanks for a great night, Rachel! Saturday. WOW. My girls did AWESOME. So maybe I didn’t have anyone win Miss Snow Queen, but we surely had plenty of wins, accomplishments, and memories. Anna won a couple of solos, including a no-drop routine, and she performed a duet with her best friend that they self-choreographed. Alyssa, despite starting the day covered in syrup, had a few great routines, including a 1st place open solo, and a brand new, never performed for an audience in her life, phenomenal show twirl to a Maleficent song. It brought me to tears, babe. Corena won an x-strut and placed 2nd in her MSQ 3-part. Lila came close to catching her toss illusion multiple times, but did come home with a handful of 2nd places. Lily May felt down at the end of the day, but we thought back to this being her first contest last year, and what a difference! You’ll get there, babe; you’ve got your coach and your team behind you! Love you, girls! Hope everyone enjoys a relaxing Sunday!
Day 9
PHEW! Y’all. This morning is a little rough. I am pooped. My brain cannot stop thinking about all the stuff I want to do at school. It’s exciting and wonderful and I know that my intentions are really great to help students in the best way that I can. BUT, I can barely stop to think about what to say when people ask, “how’s the new job?” or “how was your Christmas break?"
I’ll just say a bit here while I’m spitting out words.
My new job is going great. I’m really enjoying getting to know the other staff, the students, and my way around my job. What I mean by that is what teachers would normally do in a two-week time span before students arrive (or more, depending on the teacher and level of experience), I’m doing it while I’m teaching, while I’m still a student (classes start next Wednesday, AH!), and while still being a twirling coach and having a life. So quite frankly, this job is kinda nuts, but I know I will get settled in once I finish setting up. Ideally, I will complete my mission before classes start. *I’m taking 12 credits, 9 of which are online, because I have to be full time to get the scholarship I received from Curry.
My Christmas was wonderful. I shot my first duck, I got many wonderful presents, I spent some precious time with my family, and made some big plans with Tyler that will come into play this semester.
Tomorrow I’ll have to brief y’all on how Granny won Cards Against Humanity at Christmas dinner. Peace and love, y’all
Day 8
How was my first day? Let me tell you, I was anxious. So much so that I arrived at 8am to an empty parking lot. Whoops; hello two hour delay! Since I tried so hard getting ready, I didn’t leave time to make a good breakfast, so I went to Tropical Smoothie. I knew they had some smoothie deal for breakfast, called “grumpy hour.” LOL
After breakfast, I got to school early, giving me time to bring all of my stuff in. In the chaos of coming back to Charlottesville on icy roads, adventuring to TS and back, my fish did not fair as well as I did… Let’s just say he didn’t look too good when I left school last night. I wanted him to be a living part of the room for kids to watch as a calming, focusing, or taking a break method. He can’t really do that dead. I’m hoping for the best when I go in this morning (I did try to send him down the potty graveyard, but when I went to get him out, he wriggled in my hands, so I had to give him his fighting chance)
Today I’m working on my expectations, decorating and organizing. My to-do list is quite daunting, but hopefully I can teach SOMETHING to SOMEONE today.
Ta-ta for now! (as Tigger would say)
Day 7
One Week of Journals! Woot! Woot! I’m pretty excited about doing my routine and journal for 7 days in a row. I’ve always wanted to start my blog and this is just a simple way of doing that. I promise at some point I’ll write a longer, more interesting post. Today I’m a little sleepy because I GOT UP AT 6AM. I made it y’all. And by 6, I mean 6:15… I was extra sleepy since I woke up at 4 and I’m not really sure if I was dreaming or sleeping or just laying there honestly. When I’m anxious, I don’t always sleep super well. If you’re wondering why might I be anxious? MY FIRST DAY AT MY FIRST REAL TEACHING JOB. My timer went off, so I’m out, folks. Pray for me! UPDATE: The day was filled with anxiety and excitement. I have lots of support and I know it's going to be a great semester!!
Day 6
I can’t believe I’ve been really sticking with this morning journal, heck, this morning routine! Y’all will be proud: I got up at 7am today. So close to 6! Tomorrow it will have to be 6. I determined on my lazy days it takes 2 hours to do everything in the routine but I didn’t really time myself. Maybe today won’t take as long as I’m watching the clock to make sure I stick with it. It makes it easier to get through the workout, stay focused during the journal, and trying not to get sidetracked because there is that focus on the clock. And no, Tyler, I don’t have to be tough to be fit. I can watch a clock if I want, too! Just so everyone else can follow this, Tyler helped me work out the other day and he wouldn’t tell me how much time was left in my plank. I’m telling y’all, this was the longest plank of all time. (Not really, that’s a total exaggeration). BUT it felt like forever. When I do timed workouts, especially planks or wall-sit type things, I watch the clock, it helps me know how much longer to withstand the pain. Tyler thinks (and is probably right, honestly) that if you don’t watch the clock and just push to go longer, as long as you can, then you will be stronger. He told me, “You have to be tough to be fit.” We got a kick out of it for a good little while. He’ll probably still say it. I’m curious what my roommate, Laura’s, opinion is on this. Maybe I can get her to read this. Thanks for tuning in! This girl is probably tough and fit....What were people obsessed with? (Future us will look back and say...)
That’s it for today, folks. Please comment below what else you think people are obsessed with today.
Day 4: It’s a snow day!
Snow. What a news-catching weather forecast. It hasn’t been cold much all season and here we are, it’s finally feeling like winter and now it’s definitely looking like winter. I don’t know how it looks in your backyard but these snowflakes are HUGE. I personally love snow...when I’m playing in it. I love making snowpeople, having snowball fights, freefalling into packed snow, making snow cream, and sledding if you get that opportunity. All I hope is that I can get to my appointments on Monday and then make it to Charlottesville. SNOW CREAM :)Hope everyone stays safe today and does something to smile in the middle of this blizzard!
Day 3: Journal says, “What’s on your mind this morning?”
Well this morning I got the call that I will in fact be receiving the long-term substitute job at my student teaching school for the spring semester. And my pay is much higher than I expected, which will be a real blessing when moving into our own apartment in May. I go back to Charlottesville on the 9th, starting my job on the 10th. My first week shouldn’t be too crazy… I’ll start off the week at home, going to some appointments, then I’ll pop by to say bye to my momma, get all my things together, and head up to Cville. Hopefully I can arrive without snow conflicts, unpack, prep for work, and still make it to baton practice since my girls have a contest on Saturday. I can’t believe how fast it snuck up on me this year. They will be fine. They always are… I am not too worried for my job. I’m familiar with the school and how things are done. I am still unsure who, when, and what I’ll be teaching, but I’m hoping I’ll have at least some guidelines as to what’s already been done. I’ll figure all that out soon enough. I’m not worried since I will try to just meet the kids and see where they are when I start off. Well my time is up. I feel like I could write for days but I guess then no one would read it. Happy Friday, folks! Please enjoy Channing Tatum bringing the snow this weekend, featured below as "Elsa." So here's the low down. I'm starting a new morning routine, note the "Morning Journal" post category. Thanks, Pinterest Consistent sleep can make you happier. -Someone on the internet
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