Just sittin' here resting my bones....

So, I have been crazy busy the last few weeks and havent written much, but these past weeks have been slammed packed with great memories. I will give you a snapshot of the last month which included a very spontaneous and unlikely snow day which included multiple snowball fights and the building of snow people. The next adventure was Mardi Gras Mobile Style!





Some days it is just nice to get excited about the small things such as school being cancelled (I mean just all full of happiness with childlike exuberance to play in the snow!) and to attend a parade and catch fists fulls of beads that are absolutely worthless. Life simply doesnt get much better. In the past two weeks I have also had my fair share of stresses and worries...but I reminded myself to allow time to workout frustrations but to let what you cant change/control go. I need to be content/happy in the blessings in my life. I have decided to start focusing on the good rather than the bad...I need to look at things through different eyes and from different perspectives and realize the big picture.

I am getting more excited by the moment for our trip to Guatemala! I know that the trip will be life changing and be that reminder that I dont have problems when I see the situation these precious children grow up in. I thank God for the opportunity to go and serve with friends in a country and villages that so desperately need to hear a good message.

Student teaching has been a wonderful experience, and I know I could not have gotten a better placement. I am so thankful for the opportunity to work with teachers and professionals that are giving me experience and feedback that will only make me a stronger, more effective teacher come August. I have just been amazed at the conversations and discussions I have had with not only students but teachers alike. I have seen nothing but respect and interest from teachers in making my days easier in this transition as well advice for my career field.

Can I just say that the Olympics just rock! I am a huge fan of the humanity and the gathering of nations to pursue a common quest of athletic excellence. I love to see the pride of nations and cant imagine how awesome the moment must be to step up on the podium and hear the American National Anthem. I get chills just watching it on t.v. and cant fathom the moment and shear exhilaration of recieving a gold medal (I mean that is the ultimate bling!). But oh if I could I would want it to be for curling...Curling is by far the best Winter Olympic sport. Russia 2014 here I come. So, I have got to sign off and get to work on my sweeping skills!