Baaahaahaaa.... if you would like to see me break it down... click the link below.
http://timchilders.fliggo.com/video/TJa8WJ3d
We had a dance off between the 3 grades, and we were the 8th grade team representin'! THIS is why we have so much fun out at the Forest! Woowoo Bldg. 2!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
25 and then some...
My first week out of school has been action packed!
Mom and I took a trip to IKEA in Atlanta this Monday and it was NUTS!!!! We had never been there before. We were there for at least 3 hours, AND we heard almost no English around us. Amazing what a melting pot we're in. I did get several needed things though for my new house and the trip was well worth it. We also did some other shopping... heeheehee...
Then, I ventured to the eye doctor yesterday to get contacts. Yea, 3 hours later... had one contact in and not the other! I was getting terribly frustrated so I had to take a break until today. haha... I went to my mom's office for her to help me out and I got them both in! WAHOO!! A fun goal to reach on your birthday! I'm not really blind or anything, but I'm starting to have to wear my glasses a lot so I wanted to stop that.
I close on my house in 2 days, so hopefully my blogs will become more intersting... not talking about contacts etc. haha.
Mom and I took a trip to IKEA in Atlanta this Monday and it was NUTS!!!! We had never been there before. We were there for at least 3 hours, AND we heard almost no English around us. Amazing what a melting pot we're in. I did get several needed things though for my new house and the trip was well worth it. We also did some other shopping... heeheehee...
Then, I ventured to the eye doctor yesterday to get contacts. Yea, 3 hours later... had one contact in and not the other! I was getting terribly frustrated so I had to take a break until today. haha... I went to my mom's office for her to help me out and I got them both in! WAHOO!! A fun goal to reach on your birthday! I'm not really blind or anything, but I'm starting to have to wear my glasses a lot so I wanted to stop that.
I close on my house in 2 days, so hopefully my blogs will become more intersting... not talking about contacts etc. haha.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Letters of Love
It's that time of the year again... if you have been a fellow blog follower of mine you might remember that last year I posted some funny notes I received from students. Although, I haven't received all of those yet (and I'll be sure to post again the funny stuff they say about me), I did receive one particulary precious "letter" from a student.
I told my kids to write to one of their favorite teachers at Lake Forest, and I will make sure the letters get delivered. I thought I might get a few, but not many, and that wasn't my intention anyway. I just wanted to show some encouragement to other teachers as the year drags on.
This is one of the best letters I have ever received from one of my precious and super intelligent girls I have in class. (I wish you could actually see her handwriting! It's flawless!)
**Dear Ms. Fletcher,
I have loved being in your class and enjoy coming to it everyday. I love reading, as in the verb, but the actual class has never been particularly fun. However, this changed when I came to your class this year; I actually look forward to seventh period. You are a fantastic teacher, you know how to take something boring and pump it up to make it better, you are very patient and kind to irritable students, you know what you're talking about, and you care about your students. Another thing I like about you is that you are extremely nice but you still manage to stay in control which is very good. Most teachers that I've had that were kind were way to flexible and bent over backwards too much; you on the otherhand do bend and stretch but when students start pulling you further, you stop, which is actually, in my opinon, a very desirable trait. I will miss your class next year, but I can't stay in the eighth grade forever. You truly are a wonderful teacher, and I can't ask for anything more in a teacher. You rock!
Sincerely,
Signed...
PS-You also have a great sense of fashion; I love your outfits! They are always so cute!**
How fabulous is that?!?! Who knew an eighth grader had that in them? I pretty much tear up every time I read it, because it is just full of encouragement. Ahhh... such words keep me going. (also glad to know that apparently my fashion is still up to par!)
I told my kids to write to one of their favorite teachers at Lake Forest, and I will make sure the letters get delivered. I thought I might get a few, but not many, and that wasn't my intention anyway. I just wanted to show some encouragement to other teachers as the year drags on.
This is one of the best letters I have ever received from one of my precious and super intelligent girls I have in class. (I wish you could actually see her handwriting! It's flawless!)
**Dear Ms. Fletcher,
I have loved being in your class and enjoy coming to it everyday. I love reading, as in the verb, but the actual class has never been particularly fun. However, this changed when I came to your class this year; I actually look forward to seventh period. You are a fantastic teacher, you know how to take something boring and pump it up to make it better, you are very patient and kind to irritable students, you know what you're talking about, and you care about your students. Another thing I like about you is that you are extremely nice but you still manage to stay in control which is very good. Most teachers that I've had that were kind were way to flexible and bent over backwards too much; you on the otherhand do bend and stretch but when students start pulling you further, you stop, which is actually, in my opinon, a very desirable trait. I will miss your class next year, but I can't stay in the eighth grade forever. You truly are a wonderful teacher, and I can't ask for anything more in a teacher. You rock!
Sincerely,
Signed...
PS-You also have a great sense of fashion; I love your outfits! They are always so cute!**
How fabulous is that?!?! Who knew an eighth grader had that in them? I pretty much tear up every time I read it, because it is just full of encouragement. Ahhh... such words keep me going. (also glad to know that apparently my fashion is still up to par!)
Monday, May 11, 2009
Where's my canoe?
oohhhh myy..... I spoke too soon. =) Less than 24 hours ago I posted a new post and ended it by saying "bring it on."
Well.... I open the door to my classroom this morning at 7:45 and my room is full of water. Yes, about an inch or even two.... enough to make a splash. Computers on the ground...ruined. Rugs... ruined. Papers and a few storage bags... ruined.
Our water fountain right outside my room had a coil thingy break so it was literally gushing water into our building. Lovely.
Well, I asked for it... and it came flooding in. Does that mean what I think?
Well.... I open the door to my classroom this morning at 7:45 and my room is full of water. Yes, about an inch or even two.... enough to make a splash. Computers on the ground...ruined. Rugs... ruined. Papers and a few storage bags... ruined.
Our water fountain right outside my room had a coil thingy break so it was literally gushing water into our building. Lovely.
Well, I asked for it... and it came flooding in. Does that mean what I think?
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Bring it on
I can feel the end of the year coming on strong.... my goal is survival without going nuts the next 9 1/2 days. These last few weeks at school are somewhat overwhelming because there is so much to do and finish before we can "leave" for the summer.
The past few weeks though have really confirmed and solidified a major "question" in my life. It's easy as a mid-twenty something to get caught up in the "am I doing what I'm supposed to be doing" or "am I going to live here forever" or "am I really happy doing this" and yadayadayada. I guess within the whole house hunt I was really having to ask myself some serious questions.
Then, it's almost like it hit me one day... I am where I'm supposed to be and doing what I'm supposed to be doing. After listening to a sermon by Robert at The Link, he talked about living adventerously and how the Christian life is supposed to be the ultimate adventure. And then I thought about what I do everyday, who I deal with, and the things I have to hear... and it's time I turn it into an adventure. It already is one, but I have to use it to my advantage.
It's funny how people think the school system is full of Christians and just the best place to be... but in reality, it's full of secrecy, anger, affairs, and so many other things that corrupt the good things that should be done.
So... after 2 years at Lake Forest, I am finally at peace that it is totally where I'm supposed to be. Yes, I could move to a school with "easier" kids and parents to deal with... and not feel so much pressure on tests scores etc., but I don't care anymore. It's where I'm supposed to be.... it's a challenge... and at times it feels like I'm in a war, but I'm ready for it. I've been fighting it the past few weeks... so bring it on....
The past few weeks though have really confirmed and solidified a major "question" in my life. It's easy as a mid-twenty something to get caught up in the "am I doing what I'm supposed to be doing" or "am I going to live here forever" or "am I really happy doing this" and yadayadayada. I guess within the whole house hunt I was really having to ask myself some serious questions.
Then, it's almost like it hit me one day... I am where I'm supposed to be and doing what I'm supposed to be doing. After listening to a sermon by Robert at The Link, he talked about living adventerously and how the Christian life is supposed to be the ultimate adventure. And then I thought about what I do everyday, who I deal with, and the things I have to hear... and it's time I turn it into an adventure. It already is one, but I have to use it to my advantage.
It's funny how people think the school system is full of Christians and just the best place to be... but in reality, it's full of secrecy, anger, affairs, and so many other things that corrupt the good things that should be done.
So... after 2 years at Lake Forest, I am finally at peace that it is totally where I'm supposed to be. Yes, I could move to a school with "easier" kids and parents to deal with... and not feel so much pressure on tests scores etc., but I don't care anymore. It's where I'm supposed to be.... it's a challenge... and at times it feels like I'm in a war, but I'm ready for it. I've been fighting it the past few weeks... so bring it on....
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Home Sweet Home
Drum roll please............ Here is my new house!
This past Thursday was a monumental day-the day I bought my first house! It has been a fun past few weeks as I have ventured all over Cleveland looking at houses, and this one just seemed to really fall into place. A simple, clean, new house just for me!
The best parts about it are:
1-AWESOME neighborhood!
2-Has a full unfinished basement, which also serves partly as my garage.
3-Great front porch... perfect for coffee and reading.
I close May 29, which works out perfectly since school will have just ended. I have already spent hours playing "virtually" with paint colors and even browsed several stores tonight in "serious mode", and didn't buy a thing!
2 specific couples to thank-1st, my very efficient realtors: Shauna and Michael Smith. They were always a step ahead and so on top of things... not to mention, she is my best friend. =) And then... my wonderful grandparents! They went with me to every house and pointed out the good, bad, and ugly. I was able to gain much wisdom from them in this process and I am grateful for all the leg work they did while I was working.
The best is yet to come...
This past Thursday was a monumental day-the day I bought my first house! It has been a fun past few weeks as I have ventured all over Cleveland looking at houses, and this one just seemed to really fall into place. A simple, clean, new house just for me!
The best parts about it are:
1-AWESOME neighborhood!
2-Has a full unfinished basement, which also serves partly as my garage.
3-Great front porch... perfect for coffee and reading.
I close May 29, which works out perfectly since school will have just ended. I have already spent hours playing "virtually" with paint colors and even browsed several stores tonight in "serious mode", and didn't buy a thing!
2 specific couples to thank-1st, my very efficient realtors: Shauna and Michael Smith. They were always a step ahead and so on top of things... not to mention, she is my best friend. =) And then... my wonderful grandparents! They went with me to every house and pointed out the good, bad, and ugly. I was able to gain much wisdom from them in this process and I am grateful for all the leg work they did while I was working.
The best is yet to come...
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