Okay.... after some encouragement, I've decided to take another try at blogging. While the first time led to failure, do to my apparently uninteresting life, I'm hoping that this time around my life might be a little more interesting... Maybe.
So, I've recently started a long-term sub assignment teaching 3rd grade, and I am having a lot of fun, and enjoying the challenge. It is hard stepping in so far into the school year, and each day is a learning experience for both the kids and myself. I'm eagerly looking for a full time teaching job for next year, and am hoping that this experience will help add a little boost to my application... There are so many teachers looking for jobs right now, every little thing helps!
In other BIG news, Rachel moved to Chicago last weekend, and I am slowly adjusting to the idea of my sister living far, far away :( As sad as I am for me, I am really excited for her, because this is something she has wanted to do for a long time. I am also excited to have a good reason to the city to visit. Typically when we go up there, we stay with family outside of the city and only go in for a day trip, so I am looking forward to getting to stay in the Windy City!
Here's a Pic of us singing Karaoke before she left... Nothing like a Hertel Girl rendition of Black Velvet..
I have also recently taken up a few new hobbies that I am really enjoying. I am learning to sew, and it is so much fun! My mom and I are taking classes every once in a while, and have made some really cool stuff. we have done pillow cases, both travel and regular size, that are super cute, and tote bags in class. On our own, we made some really neat pillow cases from Mom's old school T-shirts that we sold to raise money for Relay for Life, some tote bags for gifts, and I have started on a T-shirt quilt with all my old Kappa Delta shirts from college! It is looking really good, and I am excited to get it finished soon!
Here are some Cute pics of some fun times with friends!
