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| La la la...
I always begin my blogs with that when I'm not sure what I want to talk about. It has been forever. (That also seems to be a trend lately.)
Where to start. I went to Seattle to visit Mahoney before Christmas and it was AMAZING! It was so beautiful and being around a good friend is always helpful in enjoying a time away! 
Christmas was intense. I got to see my favorite people in the entire world over break though. I'm proud to say this is one holiday break that I have enjoyed to the fullest.
New Years was a very interesting one. I am proud to say I normally do something different each year, and this was no different. I had a lot of fun ringing in the New Year with most of the people I wanted to do it with. I have no idea how many New Years kisses I got, but lord knows it was more than normal lol. I love my friends.
I go back to school on Monday. I am kind of nervous. Almost like beginning of the year nervous which is amusing to me. You would think by now I would be fairly confident in what I'm doing. I'd have to say my confidence has increased a lot than when I started. However, nerves are still around and butterflies are still in my stomach.
Well...there is a quick update. Hope everyone had some wonderful memories and here is to a wonderful new year. 
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| This week was all about growing up...FAST...for me. I ran into my first major problem while I was teaching. I took a lot of time cleaning up all my websites and asking my friends to do the same for any picture of me just in case anyone would stumble upon it this year while I'm teaching. Unfortunately, one friend didn't apparently listen to well to that request. Then added one of my students. In her defense, she was related to the kid some time ago when his mom was married to her dad. That time has passed for both of them though. Now, the pictures this kid saw where nothing bad because well...I normally do not do much bad or even interesting to some people. However, they were pictures of me in a bar. Therefore, this kid was saying I was drunk in these pictures and had taken a picture of one with his phone. Needless to say I was PISSED at my friend. I ended up so frustrated I was in tears and had a migraine all day Thursday. Friday wasn't a whole lot better because I still had to deal with the issue by basically scaring the crap out of 2 kids who honestly did little wrong other than making up a story to go with a picture. I always new that going out and having pictures of me going out may surface someday but not so quickly and for this reason.
I guess I have realized that I can't trust a lot of people who aren't in my situation to understand what I'm going through with it all. Teaching isn't the career that is very forgiving with anything that may show that you are nothing less than a perfect role model. A lot of schools would have and could have fired me, I'm just lucky to have a very supportive staff and principal to allow me to explain myself. I guess I have to start figuring out who is good for me to be around and who isn't so I don't run into these problems again. 
I guess, if you are reading this and you have ANY pictures of me where there is alcohol present I need them deleted. Not just untagged, but deleted. Even though I think it is quite stupid because I'm of age, high schoolers will come up with a lot of stories and unfortuatenly in a small town I need a lot of parental and administrative support. So I need to not give them any doubt of my abilities and character.
These high schoolers are smart and can find more than I ever could. I know this case was a very isolated case because my friend sought out my student, but I don't want it to even come close again.
I appreciate your help in advance.
I also had a VERY big surprise yesterday. A lady I met at Borders told me she had a lot of teaching materials I could come get from her yesterday. She was an Earth Science teacher too and I figured I would get a few lessons and maybe some materials from her. Then I would have to pay her money I don't have to get anything else. I was WRONG. This lady loaded my car in every available space with lessons, maps, posters, rocks, weather supplies, and anything else I could need. Then she told me this load and another load would be for free. That all she would want money for is her rocks and minerals supplies. The fact that I don't have much at school or really anyone in my field to help me has been rough, but now I don't think I'll have a problem all year. This woman is WONDERFUL. I'm still glad there are people out there who love their subject and teaching as much as me that are willing to help out a complete stranger. Make me feel all warm and happy inside.
Anyways, some of my best friends are getting married today and my parents are "surprising" me so my dad can see my room so I'm heading out. Thanks for your help with my problem and I hope everyone in doing great! :-*
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| So today...I'm not sure if this is a compliment or uber creepy. It was student wacky wednesday for homecoming week. They dressed like teachers, teachers dressed like students. I took it to another level by also whining a lot and saying I didn't want to do things. It was amusing. ANYWAYS...I had like 6 students show up dressed like me. I feel as thought it was because I was the easiest to dress up as, but still...I was amused. One even went as far as wearing makeup like me. Kids are dorks.
I had a run in with a kid this week and had to kick him out. I was worried he would be more or a less a jerk with me, but he has been nothing but a model student. I'm just amuzed at how crazy kids can be.
I also have a student who told their coach they are going to ask me out after they graduate. Creepy...
Other than that, life is going great. I'm worn out A LOT lately, but I think its just me adjusting to the schedule still.
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| A few quick thoughts.
Work is great. If I didn't have this friggin cold I think it would be MUCH better. Coughing sucks.
I'm amused when people only remember when I did them wrong but forget about the times they did it to me. I definately remember when I did some people wrong, but it wasn't like they were a saint. Not saying it was an excuse for me at all, but if you are going to hold a grudge on me...then make sure you have nothing wrong to me.
Let me stress that I love my job!!! However, I feel almost left behind by so many friends doing "bigger better" things with their lives.
I miss how things used to be between us...:-/
Ok enough of the thinking...I'm beat. Apparently, some days teaching just DRAINS you!
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| Don't it feel like sunshine after all
the world we love forever, gone
we're only just as happy
as everyone else seems to think we are
i'm in love with the ordinary
i need a simple space
and rest my head
everything gets clear
well i'm a little ashamed for asking
but just a little helps
it gets me straight again
helps me get over it
-Jimmy Eat World
Positives: I have orientation next week. My friend Emily is getting married this weekend. I will hopefully get to see Mahoney. I have see so much of my family lately that it has made my heart very happy. I get to see Ashlee tomorrow and have an expensive dinner for nothing with her next week. My weekend was a blast even if I was hungover for the entire time. Did I mention I get to see Mahoney this weekend? Boys to Men is playing on my Itunes at the moment. I get to see my monsters again this weekend. Negatives: I sometimes wish I had something of my own...something I could be like "ya...that's mine." Or at least someone who would come to me with things and I could go to them and not have to worry about whether it would affect our relationship. I'm scared shitless for the coming weeks. More Positives than Negatives...life must be going great!
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