Meet with my other cooperating teacher today. Her name is Cheryl Russell. We'll be teaching at two elementary schools from 7:45 to 2:35 every day. The schedule is really weird and too hard to explain via blog, but she seems like a quality lady. I'll do two 5th grade "graduation" music programs as a performance thing and also be slowly weened into the full time job as per normal student teaching assignments.
I'm excited to work with her! I'll get done with classes at 2:35 as mentioned so I'll get to leave GI for Band and Choir and not have to miss much. I'll also be able to have 30 min to workout, read or reflect on the days before rehearsals.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
Taking time..
Lately I've made a commitment to spend more time to be by myself. Although as things are usually with me, I may have taken it to the extreme.
I relish the time to read, do homework, and just sit and be lazy, but I do feel lonely sometimes. Working out has given a fulfilling sense of inner-confidence, but I still need one things.
Balance.
It's hard to come by sometimes and I want nothing else than to be able to feel balanced - with my body, mind and spirit.
Keep it in your prayers, please.
I relish the time to read, do homework, and just sit and be lazy, but I do feel lonely sometimes. Working out has given a fulfilling sense of inner-confidence, but I still need one things.
Balance.
It's hard to come by sometimes and I want nothing else than to be able to feel balanced - with my body, mind and spirit.
Keep it in your prayers, please.
Thoughts 1/16
This came to me as I was reading the Dungy book for 1/13 - I got behind a bit.
The verse is Proverbs 16:3:
"Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed."
Dungy talks about how the goals for his team are fulfilled even if the team is 7-9 and watching the playoffs on their couches. It's a standard of success. I think I needed that centering in regards to 1-2-5.
My goal has always been to build a premiere group of men focused on the best possible sound we can produce. I haven't completely lost sight of that, but I have also redirected the mission in terms of doing well at ICCA.
Many thanks to the devotional for a wake up call before rehearsals stat back up tonight.
The verse is Proverbs 16:3:
"Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed."
Dungy talks about how the goals for his team are fulfilled even if the team is 7-9 and watching the playoffs on their couches. It's a standard of success. I think I needed that centering in regards to 1-2-5.
My goal has always been to build a premiere group of men focused on the best possible sound we can produce. I haven't completely lost sight of that, but I have also redirected the mission in terms of doing well at ICCA.
Many thanks to the devotional for a wake up call before rehearsals stat back up tonight.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Thoughts 1/12
I really like my J-term class! The only problem is that we have ridiculous reading assignments. Today for example, I have approximately 250 pages to read for tomorrow.
Aside from the reading, I am learning a lot. It's depressing however, to realize how much our country oppresses us.
Aside from the reading, I am learning a lot. It's depressing however, to realize how much our country oppresses us.
Late night
I enjoyed a night out at a bar with my friends.
Sinfonians, after meetings, would often go out to Murphy's and enjoy a brew or two. It was called Wednesday Night Club.
As SAI girls who were friends with us as Sinfonians began to turn 21, the transition continued as Pub Club.
It was a lot of fun to see friends that I hung out with as a freshman tonight. We have drifted apart and back together over the years, but at the end of the day (or the beginning of a new one) we still laugh together.
I hope that continues as we graduate. The only bummer was that Kymbre wasn't there. I miss her.
Sinfonians, after meetings, would often go out to Murphy's and enjoy a brew or two. It was called Wednesday Night Club.
As SAI girls who were friends with us as Sinfonians began to turn 21, the transition continued as Pub Club.
It was a lot of fun to see friends that I hung out with as a freshman tonight. We have drifted apart and back together over the years, but at the end of the day (or the beginning of a new one) we still laugh together.
I hope that continues as we graduate. The only bummer was that Kymbre wasn't there. I miss her.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Goals for the year
Find a job where I feel safe, comfortable, and provided for by the Lord.
These traits will help me be passionate and reach students more effectively.
Enjoy myself.
It's my last semester. I've worked hard and finally get to show my wares. I must also relish the friendships and relationships that I've forged.
Grow spiritually.
I want to rekindle my relationship with the Lord. My dad has given me ample materials and as always, he continues to inspire me through his love for me. I hope that his love can help me better feel His love.
Get some bad-ass awards from the music department.
Slightly less serious, but it's important to me. I've worked my tail off and while I feel intrinsically rewarded, some "bling" would be nice too.
These traits will help me be passionate and reach students more effectively.
Enjoy myself.
It's my last semester. I've worked hard and finally get to show my wares. I must also relish the friendships and relationships that I've forged.
Grow spiritually.
I want to rekindle my relationship with the Lord. My dad has given me ample materials and as always, he continues to inspire me through his love for me. I hope that his love can help me better feel His love.
Get some bad-ass awards from the music department.
Slightly less serious, but it's important to me. I've worked my tail off and while I feel intrinsically rewarded, some "bling" would be nice too.
Thoughts 1-11
My dad bought me a devotional written by Tony Dungy.
Today's focus was on taking time not only for yourself but on taking time to be with God. I've certainly spent plenty of time by myself this J-term, but I need more time with Him.
It becomes more important as I embark on this new journey to not only redefine myself but also harken bak. To a time when I was more spiritually whole. I recall the time I spent at Atlas in high school and feeling fueled by God in ways I haven't felt since.
I hope that through FINALLY getting to teach - my dream for so long - that I can feel fueled by passion of teaching and thus reconnect with God.
I'm going to need faith in Him as I begin to search for jobs and put myself out there for people to evaluate.
Pray for more faith :-)
Today's focus was on taking time not only for yourself but on taking time to be with God. I've certainly spent plenty of time by myself this J-term, but I need more time with Him.
It becomes more important as I embark on this new journey to not only redefine myself but also harken bak. To a time when I was more spiritually whole. I recall the time I spent at Atlas in high school and feeling fueled by God in ways I haven't felt since.
I hope that through FINALLY getting to teach - my dream for so long - that I can feel fueled by passion of teaching and thus reconnect with God.
I'm going to need faith in Him as I begin to search for jobs and put myself out there for people to evaluate.
Pray for more faith :-)
Another New Journey
So here's what you've missed:
I'm now a senior in college. I have a girlfriend named Kymbre. She is quite amazing. We have been dating for two years, two months and 22 days (yeah, I'm that guy..).
I am beginning another new journey: transitioning from college to student teaching into real teaching. In five months, I will be a college graduate. Wow.
I don't know where to begin other than to say that things are going really well and while I am nervous for the future I am equally if not more excited! Cheers to a new year and another new journey!
I'm now a senior in college. I have a girlfriend named Kymbre. She is quite amazing. We have been dating for two years, two months and 22 days (yeah, I'm that guy..).
I am beginning another new journey: transitioning from college to student teaching into real teaching. In five months, I will be a college graduate. Wow.
I don't know where to begin other than to say that things are going really well and while I am nervous for the future I am equally if not more excited! Cheers to a new year and another new journey!
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