"Runners just do it - they run for the finish line even if someone else has reached it first."

Focusing on the little things

This semester I am in a program called Professional Fourth(Final) Year, or PFY. It is put in place to prepare teachers to-be, to transition from the college world into the professional world of teaching. Most of the work is group work because let's face it, when you're a teacher you have to work with people! I have 20 students in my block, most who are absolutely wonderful. Not ALL, unfortunately, are that wonderful.

I know that when working in group projects, there are going to be issues. At the same time, I don't think that the issues should be as big as they have been in my situation. To be fair, I have to look at myself as a part of the issue as well. I am trying my hardest to be kind even though I've never been this frustrated in my life! When working it's hostile and uncomfortable for everyone. BAHHHH!!! I know that when I reflect, I'm not perfect. At the same time, I get along with everyone else in my groups just fine!

Well, looking at the bright side, it's almost over. I'm thankful for other group members along with the rest of my PFYers who are fantastic. I'm just excited for the stress and hostility of this group project to be done. Which after today, it will be. So cheers to that.

pLuS....It's Halloween Weekend! I'm ready to make apple cider, carve pumpkins and watch Hocus Pocus (that's as scary as I go) AND my favorite Pita is on special at Pita Pit. Whoop Whoop!  I guess ya just gotta look at the little things in life =)

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Always Remember

This morning I woke up, and looked at my favorite frame in my room. Most people don't know about it, but it is a frame that has a quote in it that I received when I was a senior in high school. Through high school I was a co-confirmation guide for a group of girls, and my other co-leader gave this to me when I graduated. I am teaching confirmation currently to a group of 9th grade girls, leading the group by myself. I just want to get through to them to help them understand how much I care, and how much God cares. I think next week I'll share with them this quote.

Alway remember, when God made you
He did so with a purpose and plan.
He saw all your days before you lived one of them
a placed over you the covering of
His protective love.
He has allowed nothing to come into your life
that has not first been screened through that love.
His hand has remained upon you to this very day.
He calls you by name.
You are His beloved child..
the apple of His eye...
the delight of His heart.
Today you are in the exact place He wants you to be,
and tomorrow He will be with you
as He always has been-
in goodness, in kindness in faithfulness

-Roy Lessin


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N00B

So I'm new to this whole "blogging" thing, but I think it's something that is going to work for me. I like to write, I'm not that good at it so bare with me. I have a lot of random thoughts, sometimes I ramble, my stories are too long and I'm not very funny...but I still have things to say! I like writing in journals, but I lose my motivation and don't keep up with it. Typing just seems easier. This morning I rolled out of bed and realized I need to start writing on a more regular basis, so here's to my starting a new adventure!

OH! AND...I leave for Africa in 2 months, so I figure a blog is a good way for friends and family to keep track of me when I'm on my worldly adventure :)

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