A World Full of Nonsense....

Boy have I been in a book....

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:28:35 GMT

....is what was supposedly my 'saved draft' on here. I don't remember ever writing such a thing...though I suppose I was just mindlessly typing?
Anyway.
It's so hard to actually like the idea of doing 'your job' when you have shit days. I know that the good trumps the bad, but still, I need some help.
Why is it so hard for me to discipline students? I know I want them to shut up, but for the life of me I can't do it. It's like my mind freezes. My face goes red, I stutter a little and I send kids to the office that don't deserve it as much as others. It's like it takes time for me to actually get the gumption to do it.
There are these 2 boys in the music class I subbed today that I have been warned againt (3, technically, but I haven't had a problem with him so far so I'm not counting him.) I was told in my notes "if they talk, they get a zero. if there are any problems, send them to the office."
Why did I let so many comments go? I sushed this one kid numerous times, and then when all but one girl were done with thier test I randomly told them to be quiet, or quit moving thier chair to make noise. etc. This one kid, for the most part, was being quiet even though he is a little shit. Well, a creepy shit, but still. Every once in awhile he would make noise and I would look over and he would just continue on his art project. I wrote his name down for talking, but it wasn't even remotely as much as the other kid.
I was reading my book and didn't hear the other boys talking, but I could hear artsy over there.
Finally, the one girl says "Can I go to her office to finish the test?"
I felt terrible. Why do I let students walk over me?
I said, "Yes you can, but the next person who talks is just going to get sent to the office anyway.." There, now they know. She nodded and excepted the fact that sooner or later, the noise that was distracting her would go away.
Artsy goes, "What? I haven't even been talking!"
I told him to go to the office.
Artsy "What?! Why?!"
"I just said it was going to happen. Why would you talk when I just said that."
Artsy "They were laughing and disturbing me when I was just working on my art!" (I honestly didn't hear them laughing, just him talking)
"But you were the one talking."
Artsy "I'm not....I'm not what you would call a prick!"
"I never said you were. I'm saying you were talking." (really, i don't know why I was arguing, but i did anyway)
Artsy "If they're talking to me, I have to talk back to them!"
"No you don't. You could just sit quietly. GO. TO. THE. OFFICE."
Artsy wouldn't leave so I turn to a girl next to me and say, "Do you know how to use the phone?"
Girl "The phone?"
"Yep, I want to make a phone-call to the office."
Artsy gets up in a huff and gathers his things, knocking over some books in the process of leaving, "This fuckin' sucks!"
"And now you have swearing added to your list."
Artsy then manages to utter every swear and merged-swears that have been invented. He then drop-kicked his water bottle towards the door.
When he gets there he turns to me and says, "Why are you sending me to the office? Did you need some sugar? Do you want me to get you some donuts?"
I just smile and say "Nope, you can obviously tell I've had enough. See ya!"
They hate it when you don't react to them.
I was so mad and didn't want to deal with anything that until the end of the class period, I proceeded to have selective-hearing and let the quiet whispers fly over my head. I just didn't care. There was 10 minutes of class left.

Sometimes I hate subbing.

Writer's Block: Comic Instinct

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:53:12 GMT

Do you think animals have a sense of humor?

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To live with us, they would have to!!! :)

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:23:23 GMT

My sister and I are heading to town today.
It's so nice, and I'm elated for an unknown reason, that I decided to just put on a comfortable shirt. Not one that looks good (in fact, it does not), but it's just a normal t-shirt that I can go play in, run around, not care if something happens to it. I love those shirts, but as I put mine on, I came to the terrible conclusion: I'm no longer comfortable in my comfy shirt.
I've had to dress up, be "considerate" of what other people think of me, that now when I should be relaxed and content, I'm all but. Isn't it terrible what we've done? I'm not saying I hate dressing up, I don't mind it, it makes me feel good. But when we get to the point that I'm obsessing over a baggy red shirt and tennis shoes (and my glasses mind you, which you DO NOT wear if you're wearing baggy clothes. Fine if the clothes are cute.)...then I think that something is terribly wrong.
I'm going to ignore that feeling today though. Right now, it is gorgeous outside, and when my sister and I get back, we have made a promise to spend as much time outside today as possible. I'm going to bring my trusty books, pens and paper (all shoved inside a handy backpack that is great for hiking or exploring, mind you) and will enjoy the time with nature.
My sister has agreed to lay out all day, such an effort for her. ;)
"You can bring a book and join me!"....I'll bring a book, thank you for remembering, but I most certainly will not join you.

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 04:37:47 GMT

My new little kitty is so cute!

I named her Lambert...after Adam Lambert. She has a strange fascination with shiny things. Adorable.

I went shopping today (Carol, you'll know how I'm feeling then). All I want is a nice, cool, comfy shirt to wear when watching the three darlings. Marcus and I tend to play basketball a LOT...and the only time we're really INSIDE is when we're having breakfast or lunch. I like to take them various places outdoors. Anyway, is there no such thing as this shirt? Am I imagining something wonderful that has yet to be invented? Do they just vanished from the store once I walk in?

Marcus is requesting I write a book for him by the end of the summer. He wants it to be about all of our 'castles'. I think it's great!!! The four of us drive around after swim lessons and find the buildings, or sculpture or whatever that look like a castle to us, or part of a castle.
Thier favorite spot is at the college where there are rocks positioned (flatly) like stonehenge. They call this "Castle O' Rocks", appropriately. They could stay at those rocks all day, and if we get too hot, we walk the 10 feet to the history building where they say it looks like the inside of a modern castle. (Shh...this is where the important castle ppl have thier meetings) We'll travel downstairs to watch the royal fish and royal turtles and venture back outside to visit the magical, royal water fountain.
So, here comes the book.
Nikki wants me to keep the same names that we have. Marcus has rightly appointed me the leader of the group, and Drew just wants a cape like Superman.

I just want to find a bloody shirt.

this is why you save items...

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:40:36 GMT

I was going through some old boxes and college junk and I realized "this is why you save items instead of throwing them away right away". OH THE MEMORIES!!!!!

There were old notes that were passed during those long, tedious music major meetings, songs that we had printed off to put Harry Potter lyrics to, and old papers where the teacher put some funny comment on.
I say my closet is like an archaeologist's dream. There are buckets upon buckets of old papers, notes and pictures. Newspapers with the important parts circled. Toys that aren't made anymore. Every time I go in there, I am filled with beautiful memories. No one has seen these papers in ten years; I wonder if anyone REMEMBERS that?

In the process of excavating college junk, I stumbled upon some fantastic quotes from when I was teaching lessons at C.
Twin, I know you'll love them.

~~Zack:I hate music.
Me: Why?!
Zack: I can't sing.
Me: Neither could I when-
---your problem.-Zack.
Me: -I was younger. Now look at me, I'm a music major.
Zack: Sounds like a personal problem.~~~

~~*after assigning 'O Canada!'*
Me: 'O Canada!'..I had an 'O Canada!' issue with Zack today.
Griffin: What was it?
Me: He doesn't LIKE Canada. So I changed the word 'Canada' to 'Chicken'.
Griffin: Chicken?! Does that even have the same syllables?!
Me: I'm not sure..
Griffin: (to the tune of 'O Canada!') O Chicken! Your tender juicy meat!
Me: ....I was going for clucks, but I suppose words work too..
~~~~

~~
*after Griffin messes w/his stand and gets aggrivated*
Me: Are we good now?
Griffin: As good as we're gonna get.
Me: *laughs* Oh?
Griffin: We're not going to reach perfection with this stand.
~~

~~
Me: You practiced! Good. Any questions you had?
Tyler: What if I start to play and a dog barks?
Me: Uh..
Tyler: What if its because of a cat?
Me:...just play.~~~

~~
Me: Ok, let's take a look at number 94.
*Sean and Tyler sit and look at the music*
Me:...You have to play too.
*They laugh and grin at each other*
Me: Alright, we're gonna put the instruments to our mouth in the PROPER position, think of HOW the first note sounds and then PLAY using the CORRECT fingerings and the RIGHT notes. Are those good enough instructions?
*they laugh* Yeah!
*they play one note*
Me:...You have to KEEP playing...~~~

~~Michael: Mrs. Sohler? I hate her! She's too..solar!~~

I'm thinking of sending some of these to the teacher. She'd get a HOOT out of them!!!

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 06:07:50 GMT

Hello April!!!!

....a couple days too late, but at least I'm saying it. :)

I received an unexpected phone call from a friend. One that I haven't talked to in a very long time. We didn't have a whole lot to say, but it was still nice. Nice, but uncomfortable.

Speaking of that phone conversation, I am very tired of the looks that people give to me when I tell them I am happy substitute teaching. They are very dissaproving looks; one of 'Really? You're going to do that?'.
I like what I'm doing. I don't want to do it forever, no, but for right now it is what feels right.

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:17:37 GMT

While trying to explain how to do dynamic differences to two fifth graders:..

ME: "Now if I were you guys, I--"
Dominic: "...But you're not."
I honestly had nothing to say! It was a simple retort, but it completely took me for a loop. As I proceeded to tell them, they don't teach you stuff like this in college.

On another note, it is just a little after 10:00 but I am utterly exhausted. Honestly, I'm not sure if I have enough energy to get ready for bed, brush my teeth and pick out clothes for teaching tomorrow.
Since I have this thing where I absolutely CANNOT go to bed without brushing my teeth, I am assuming that I will forgo the "picking out clothes" part.
I don't know why I'm so tired. Wait, scratch that, I do. Stupid me stayed up too late last night even though I KNEW I had to be up by 6:30. What is it about about going to bed that I find so horrible?
Everyone does it.
They complain about how tired they are.
When darkness comes around however, we avoid sleep at all cost.
Are we afraid of losing valuable time??? For what, youtubing and blogging?
So we can complain about how tired we are instead of ACTUALLY going to sleep?

Yet here I am, complaining about how tired I am, instead of actually going to sleep. With every word I type, it get closer to 11:00. Perhaps tonight, for once, I will push the "post to wildejenni" button. Exit out of the window and proceed to get ready for bed (don't forget to brush!).
For incentive, I get to see not only my C kids tomorrow when I sub, but I get to see my P ones as well when I judge a contest there. I might even be able to see Cara...Carol, you remember her right?

Alright, this is it. Down to my final thoughts (which actually just started out tonight as a way to record the wonderful quote from Dominic).

I wonder if I have any clean shirts??

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:40:33 GMT

Taylor is behind me researching music songs for her elementary classes.
Law and Order is going on in the background.

It's oddly comforting to hear her sing "Won't you be my neighbor?" Brings you back about a decade....and instills in you a weird image of an ugly sweater.....not to mention the creepy puppets.

I am scared to death.

I have my first interview tomorrow morning at 10:00. Taylor went over questions today that they might ask me and the result can be subbed up in two words: EPIC FAIL.

I have never been good with oral questions, unless it's something I really know about. While I know about music, some of those educational terms fly over my head. I am afraid I will sound unintelligent or unprepared.
This is going to be good practice for me, if anything else.

I am almost 100% sure I'm not going to accept the position. It is too far away and I am way too much of a homebody. I know I won't be able to live anywhere more than an hour from my house. The interview is 3 1/2 hours away, in the middle of nowhere.

Embarrassingly enough, one of the reasons why I am hesitant to find a teaching position is because I am.....waiting for 'the job' to open up in a couple of years. I know that I need experience to have a better chance at applying for it...but I am also afraid that I will miss out on it.
I love subbing, and giving lessons. I still see my C kids (though not for long it may seem...the school is on the verge of closing I think) and I still see my P kids, and I get to meet ALL SORTS of new students and teachers who (while I am the teacher) tend to teach me more than I could imagine.
One of my students got ahold of me the other day and I told him I was applying for a job but that I wasn't sure if I wanted it b/c I honestly like what I'm doing and that it's too far away. He goes, "That's good enough for me. Plus, if you stay, there is a chance we could still see you sometimes."
He reminds me of Zach...only he gets into more trouble.

I get to see my C kids tomos after my interview. I am accompanying them for a contest on Monday so I have been up there almost everyday for the past two weeks. Just like old times. They're great. My friend Katie is coming up with me this time. I told her she could help with the ones who aren't with me, but really, I just want her to see them. I'm showing off in a way! :D

I really wish that I had more interesting enteries. I wish that I could discover this ancient ancestor to the saber-tooth tiger, who had snake venom in their claws...something unusual. Then I could write about that. Or I wish I could publish a book so I could write about my upcoming tour and interviews. Truth is, I am a typical boring human being. Raw and unaltered. I like being with kids, reading, laughing and just about anything.

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:16:29 GMT

I'm done!!!!!

Well, I've been done for almost two months, but who is counting?
I need to start making a little book with all the memories from Student Teaching before I forget them.
I've already had more from subbing---"You're pretty!....What, I'm trying everything!"

But for now....quiz time!
(I post these just so I can go back and see my answers lol.)

http://www.blogthings.com/whatsyourmedievalprofessionquiz/results/?result=Cartographer

Fallen for this song...

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:08:51 GMT

Waiting for your call, I'm sick
call, I'm angry
call, I'm desperate for your voice.
I'm listening to the song we used to sing in the car.
Do you remember, butterfly, early summer?
It's playing on repeat...
Just like when we would meet.

'Cause I was born to tell you I love you,
and I am torn to do what I have to,
to make you mine.
Stay with me tonight.

Stripped and pollished, I am new, I am fresh.
I am feeling so ambitious; you and me, flesh to flesh.
Because every breath that you will take
while you are sitting next to me
will bring life into my deepest hopes.
What's your fantasy?
What's your, what's your, what's your, what's your...

'Cause I was born to tell you I love you,
and I am torn to do what I have to,
to make you mine.
Stay with me tonight.

And I'm tired of being all alone,
and this solitary moment
makes me want to come back home.
( I know everything you wanted isn't anything you have.)

'Cause I was born to tell you I love you,
and I am torn to do what I have to,
'Cause I was born to tell you I love you,
and I am torn to do what I have to,
to make you mine.
Stay with me tonight

Take me out....

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:12:46 GMT

.....to the ballgame.

The songs we sing in 5th grade music.

Here are the things I've becoming obsessed about since April (in no particular order and CERTAINLY not in the same way)
1. Jonas Brothers (yes, I admit it, I love thier music....Kevin isn't bad either)
2. Hair Products (go ahead Carol....laugh, you know you want to)
3. Skins (BBC show, not the cellular component)
4. Wizards of Waverly Place
5. David Archuleta (OMG his voice is amazing...certainly don't love him the same way I love Kevin Jonas...but I could listen to him sing all day. It's nice to have another musician around who can actually SING.)
6. Lists
7. Liszt (kidding...but I thought it would be funny b/c of the previous)
8. Trumpet (even more so than I was)
9. Berlioz (He's 'Fantastique' hehehe)
10. my sister's dog...he's so cute!

That's all for now.

Wildejenni

Student Teaching

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 02:42:35 GMT

I never really had my heart set on teaching. It wasn't really a "choice", more so a convenient degree option. I don't remember thinking "Wow, I really want to teach music when I'm older."
After about one month of student teaching...I've come to the conclusion that I love it. The moment came when I got a group of 6th grade boys to sing "high" (by throwing in a basketball analogy) and actually raise thier hands to SHOW OFF to each other how high they could sing. If you knew these boys, you would understand what a miracle it felt like.
It was in that instant (and I know these 'instances' don't come very often when teaching) that I thought "This is something that I want to do."

Sure, there are other paths I want to travel down, different options I want to try. I think it's important to go see the world before you become too stuck in your ways.

I still want to write a book--and hopefully publish it!
I still want to be in charge of a boys choir.
I still want to get a degree so I can just teach 5/6.
I still want to work in a bookstore.
Go live in Ireland.
Get a Masters.
Dig on a site.

My Junior High students (especially the boys) and elementary students have helped me realize that in the end, no matter which road I take and when, I belong in front of a classroom, teaching middle school students.
They accept me for who I am, and I am not one to judge them, which means we get along well.

The other night I was thinking as I got ready for bed, 'I only have a little over two months left with them.' It's way too early to start thinking about "the end", but I can't help it, and I got instantly depressed. I fell asleep kind of sad.
I'm going to miss those guys, truely I am, and if I had the chance to stay at the school--I would in a heartbeat.

Who would have thought (after my 5 years at college) that I would actually want to end up teaching? As far as up to August I was dreading student teaching, and the idea of being a teacher at all.
Ylime, you'll understand how amazing this whole upload is, you know exactly how I felt.
Carol, you too, if not more.

This is prolly one of the more truthful posts I've uploaded. I now have a need for some quizes. :D

Coming to an End/homework list...

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:49:54 GMT

Hello!

I am taking a break from doing my Ed Psych homework (I have until 12 tonight, so it's ok) to kind of just....talk.
Or however much I can with a computer with 29% remaining on this laptop....hang on.
.....
Right, so now I'm set. I've requested a power-chord. I understand that they are really bogged down and busy this week with everyone coming in to do thier homework, but honestly.....they should try and make sure that they hand out fully charged laptops. I only had mine for 10 minutes.

I am taking a break from school even though I have LOADS left to do before next week. For CC: IPA worksheet, assessments, choral research form and our huge notebook. (*sigh* most of which I could have (or SHOULD HAVE) done earlier)
For TIM(Teaching Instrumental Music): 5 lesson plans for elementary band and 6 conductor review sheets. I have in my notebok SOMEWHERE notes about conductors...so I just have to find them and make up these papers lol.
Ed Psych: Just a couple quizes and assignments.
For Ethics and Values: study for the final (gosh, it's hard!)

Not to mention I have to get 10 hours for my student teaching next fall, I've already done then but now I have to get the paper signed.

*Le sigh*

Bothering you all with my mindless LISTS is not fun, and for that I am very sorry.

What I did want to talk about however (in the 20 min i have left of my break)is how much I am going to miss college. I really am. I love these hour breaks, and being able to stay up really late at night. I love staying up with friends and I honestly really love my classes/homework (most of them). It saddens me that soon I will be completely focused on student teaching and working. I understand that I need money and experience, but I wish that there was some other way to do it. Ash Falls is hiring...I'm thinking about applying for next summer for it. A chance to dig!? Hello?!
This prolly is really one of the last chances I'll get to sit in the library and relax. I want to have everything done by next week so that I CAN relax if I want, or really study for my tests.
I know I have the summer, but it's not the same. I just kind of feel like I started appreciating things a little too late.
I guess I just have to make the best out of what I have.

Do you remember when we used to come home after elementary school and watch t.v. while having a snack? That was right before we ran outside for hours on end to play and just....be free you know? I really miss those times. Honestly, I make myself a little stressed because I purposely take time out during the day and read a book, walk around, watch t.v, etc and so-on.
We all need to be more youthfull, no matter how hard it is.
I still play outside, really I do. My imagination is constantly running (ask my friends) and I still enjoy things like Pokemon, cartoons and playing in the dirt. And you know what? It makes me feel alive. It makes me feel that nothing in this world can get me down, at least for that hour I am in my own world.
Believe me, I know that I have to mature. I have to get a job, and I have to pay bills and be responsible. Maturing doesn't mean growing up.
Not many people realize that I think.
Or maybe they do, and just don't know how to act on it.

I'm down to the punch now, I understand that the 'youth' is starting to fade away. However, if we are careful, then we don't have to let it slip completly away. We need our youth.
I want to be pulling pranks on my students, or terrorizing the other elderly at my nursing home when I'm too old to run around. (Wheelchairs are just like getaway cars...hello.)
I want to always have a youth about me. I've been talked down because of it, been told I need to grow up and get my head out of the clouds.
I know what I'm doing. I know how to handle everything.
I like who I am, and while I know that soon I'll need to take care of myself, I know that I will always have a positive outlook on life.
I like who I am and will never want to change.

I love you Johnny!!!!!!!

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 01:04:51 GMT

Hello dear friends!!!

Though it has been awhile, I'm afraid nothing new has really happened here. I did have my senior recital, which I suppose to most would be something amazing. I'm just glad to have it done, and honestly, I really haven't anything singing-wise.
I'm a nerdfighter!!!! It may sound odd, but really, it's fun!! Look it up online.
That, and I've become insanely in love with JohnnyDurham19 on youtube. He's absolutely gorgeous, but mostly I love what he talks about. Most of the time it is nothing, but when he does vlogs such as "I like" "I never" "Dislikes" the more I love him. He seems so down to earth. So if I ever get asked my "celebrity crushes" I would say: Naturally, Tom Felton, that will neve change, but also Johnny Durham.
I would, honestly.

I have become obsessed with Fullmetal Alchemist. I don't know if any of you have seen it, but it is FANTASTIC. It was wonderful to watch it today. I woke up at 9 (mostly b/c I fell asleep last night at 7!!!! what?! lol), did my Ed Psych quiz (don't wanna talk 'bout it) and watched Fullmetal before going to play in Wakefield. I really should do my Science article and paper since they are both due on Monday, but we'll see. Either I'll lessen the load for tomos and do some tonight, or I'll actually take a DAY OFF (well needed btw) and then just really study tomos.
Hmmm...decisions, decisions.... :D

What is new with you guys? I have a youtube account now, and once my 'twin' and I start posting more videos, I'll send you a link to check them out! :D

Au Revior!
Wildejenni

bored again....emily where are you?!

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:34:13 GMT

Ugh, bliss and cinnabon!!!

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 23:43:14 GMT

Today I finally had that feeling. The one where you realize that you've thrown something away? Yeah, that one. Today was the first time in my now 5 years at Wayne that I sat down and thought, 'I never want to leave here.'
I'm enjoying classes, I'm loving my friends and I haven't been in a 'piss-poor' mood all year...for very long at least.
It's kind of an 'ugh' feeling that I realized it now, past my prime and far too late to do any good. I was hoping that the Freshman would have been bloody dumb and annoying. They're anything but. I love them and it really sad to know that I won't see them again after this year. I want to stay around Wayne until my friends graduate, isn't that bloody dumb? *sigh* That, and somewhere inbetween last year and this year, I grew some self-confidence, ....also 5 years too late in my opinion. Have I always been a flirt? Possibly, but I certainly never did it on purpose like I am now. Twin knows, she's seen it. Bloody hell.....

That being said, I love life! Even if I have to read a terribly boring book by the 25th and study for a couple tests...nothing gets me down lately. I have a feeling I know why, but i'm not going to jinx it by saying it outloud. (You know you're tech-obsessed when typing things is the same as speaking outloud lol.) I'm even somewhat excited for my Senior Recital...what?!?!?! Tell me about it.....
Emily, you would be so proud, I'm actually enjoying music, everything about it, forever and ever, amen.
Megan, you would be so dissapointed, I'm actually enjoying music, everything about it, forever and ever, amen.
:D
I've started writing again, and who would have thought that...certain experiences make writing easier? Well, I knew, but I always thought you could get away without it.

CINNABON!!!! Caramel Nut Latte!!!!! Yum!!! I've become insanely, instantly and, ironically, obsessed with this stuff. That and fashion, WHAT?!
Seriously, what is wrong with me.
(also, in case you were wondering, a bunch of high schoolers downstairs are chanting something odd...hence 'HIGH SCHOOLERS'.)
I can just picture myself walking during the day all dressed up nicely, with a Starbucks or CARAMEL NUT LATTE FROM CINNABON in my hand. Winking at all the gorgeous guys down the street and going, 'When did this all happen? Bloody hell I chipped a nail!'
*sigh*
I actually feel like I've let down my 'archaeological-self' in the process. Where before I could run through the dirt and wear gross shirts and whatnot...now I care about how I look? Something happened...and i want to know WHO to blame for it.
I'm sure it's just a phase.
On another note, Gossip Girls is being made into a T.V. show!!!!! It's called Gossip Girl, for evidently there can be only one in New York. It's like a girly spin-off of Highlander and if anybody got that, praise be.

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:19:18 GMT

Been back to school for a couple weeks now.
I have to say my least favorite class is Topics in Lit. Suprised? I am.

Fri, 18 May 2007 05:09:50 GMT

So summer offically rocks.

I'm taking Bio right now and I love it. I've always loved science...but that's because I took it to get prepared for Archaeology....(what did I know back then in 9th grade right? lol)
Everyone else seems unphased and could care less...but I'm in love with this class and almost everything we talk about I'm excited about.
It's a great feeling!

Did ok on the midterm....i must remember to study Vocab though *shudder*

Almost done!

Tue, 01 May 2007 23:01:52 GMT

Hola mis amigas! or whatever...lol

Just to update you (since i'm SOOOOO boring with school talk..) this'll be the last school talk!
Since the last time you checked:

Music History 5 page, and 2 more pages of my 15 page
Form and Analysis
HOME!

Methinks I like that agenda :D

Miss Murphy, if you would be so kind to call me sometime this summer...

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 05:21:16 GMT

I'm kind of slowing down on my stress level...which is weird since it's getting closer and closer to fials...hehe.
I'm ALMOST done with my instrumentation project, I think I'll only have 1 more day on it.
I'm 1/3 done with my big paper (i knew i wouldn't get done yesterday lol)
And I've only got a few more items to do and file for my 2 portfolios due tomos.
Which means.....
I've only got........:
1. Teaching Vocal Music 7-12 Portfolio (and the little things in the class)
2. Secondary Schools Practicum Portfolio
3. Form and Analysis projects
4. Music History nonsense
a. Analysis piece (Benjamin Britten's Simple Symphony)
b. Avant Guard presentation (a.k.a...play random notes on the clumpet)
c. 20th Century paper
d. 2/3 or less of big paper (Benjamin Britten)

It really doesn't look that bad when i put it into list form. I'm getting excited for the end of the year, and even more excited that in a year or so I can have a job....I just really want one close to this area for awhile. It'll be scary yes, but I think that it's a good kind of scary.

Britten's Guide to Doing Homework

Sat, 21 Apr 2007 19:44:29 GMT

What a wonderful day!
It's so nice outside, I've just left the window open and let the breeze take over the whole house. I'm devoting the rest of today to homework so that I can get SOMETHING done this weekend...and something proper too! I was given 2 (Edward) Benjamin Britten CD's the other day for my birthday. One is 'Peter Grimes' and it has a song we're singing for the choir concert on Tuesday. The other is 'Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra" which also has my String Symphony that I'm going to work on for instrumentation AND analyze for Music History. This makes me really happy and the more I listen to his stuff the more I love him. I'm mostly working on his biography today for Music History. My PLAN (though it may not turn out this way) is to have most of my 15 page paper done this weekend along with my instrumentation project and to finish up my 10 journals (they're like....3 sentences long lol) for my portfolios due on Monday. Then I just have to print off some more crap for my other portfolio, but if I don't...she said it's still good the way it is now.
If i get this accomplished this weekend...life will be good. I would just have to finish my 2 projects for music history (a short paper and to present my Avant Guard...no big deal) one more Portfolio and 2 pieces of analysis. I would have all of next week...and basically whenever the final class is to get them done. That would be amazing....I could step back a bit and really enjoy these last 2 weeks.
Have a mentioned what a wonderful day it is?
I must go, I'm actually in a mood to work and I don't want to ruin it!
Au Revoir!!!!!

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 13:50:25 GMT

I finally got my portfolio done. All I needed to do this morning was print off my stuff and make a copy of my documentation of Field Experience. I was planning on getting up at 630 or so I could be to the library at 730 so I could print everything off and put it together before my lessons at 815. However, I didn't get to bed until 4 this morning and so I COMPLETELY overslept. Now I've got to skip Strings because I have to run back to my room to get my documentation :(. On the bright side....I think I'm done! So now I can either do the FUN thing and sleep tonight after I make a program order....or I could do the RIGHT thing...which really isn't a fun thing at all......
Yeah ok, I'll work on my papers and other portfolios...I was just hoping for some sleep!!!!!!!!! Sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep.
Jo where the bloody hell are you? Have you fallen from the face of this earth?

HELP!!!!!!

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 03:44:36 GMT

Library closes in 2 hours....I've been working since 8 and I still have basically 20 lessons plans to fill out, not including my book reviews and putting 'together' my portfolio. I have a feeling I'll be skipping lessons tomos morning to work on this damn thing. The resume took most of my time, that was a BITCH.....
Other than that...life is pretty okay. I'm just trying to find time to do everything I need to do for school before I LOSE time.
Please help........... (cry).

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 03:20:35 GMT

Your Inner European is Irish!

Sprited and boisterous!
You drink everyone under the table.

Who's Your Inner European?

Hehehehehe....just had to put that one in there...Ylime, I know you'll appreciate that ;)

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 03:12:13 GMT

Bonjour!!!!!

It's been awhile I know. It's not that I haven't been around a computer...I'm just too lazy to click on "post message". Honestly. :)
It's April! Which means things are both bad and good this month. School's almost out! However, I have TONS of projects and papers to write (thank goodness I choose Ben Britten..i love him and it'll be nice to write a paper on him). I'm really sad because my 6th graders are going into jr. high next year....and I won't see them. Because it's April, I'm barely going to see them the way it is and I'm pretty sure I'll cry when it's the last day of school. I do think I'm going to be able to give at least Zach lessons this summer which is great b/c he's the best kid in the whole world...even though he is troublesome and aggrivating :).
Next year will be my last year teaching lessons at Coleridge. This really depresses me because I love those kids and I can't imagine not giving them lessons. I suppose theres a time and a place for everything though and I've just got to move on and be happy in the fact that I'll hopefully have a job!!!!!!!! :D
Nothing else really new so time for quizzes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D :D :D :D :D

You are 67% Taurus

How Taurus Are You?

I guess that's good since I AM a taurus....or aries...they switch often lol.

Your Rising Sign is Leo

You are confident, self-assured, and more than a little vain.
And you have a flair for the dramatic - whether you're on stage or causing trouble.

Your spirit can't stay in one place very long.
You like to live in new places and travel the world.

Cultured and sophisticated, you pride yourself on having good taste.
You are an expert in art, music, food, and film.

What's Your Rising Sign?

haha......YES!!!! except for the overly confident part ;)

What Your Dreams Mean...

Your dreams seem to show that you're a bit disturbed... but nothing serious.

You may have a problem you're trying to work out in your sleep.

You have a very vivid imagination and a rich creative mind.

What Do Your Dreams Mean?

Hmmm...can anyone say whoa?

You Are From Jupiter

You are exuberantly curious - and you love to explore newness.
Enthusiastic and optimistic, you get a kick out of stimulating intellectual discussions.
Foreign cultures and languages fascinate you. You love the outdoors, animals, and freedom.
Chances are you tend to exaggerate, so try to keep a lid on that.
If you do, you'll continue to be known for your confidence, generosity, and sense of justice.

What Planet Are You From?

Omg.......lol that is too true for words!!!! Some of it...lol.

Your love is... by ChibiMarronchan
Your name is...
Your kiss is...	mysterious
Your hugs are...	gentle
Your eyes...	light up a day
Your touch is...	awakening my heart
Your smell is...	beautiful
Your smile is...	entrancing
Your love is...	unique