W. O. W.

Ok...so let's see. In the past month I've completed exams, moved home, missed my friends' graduation, began coursework for my summer classes, and started two jobs. Whew!

I started subbing in the high school and middle school here in Houghton Lake. It has been an awesome experience...very uplifting. Not only has it confirmed to me that I am right where God wants me in my career choice, but it has also been really affirming. I was scared that I wouldn't have any authority in the classroom, but my time as a sub has given me the opportunity to practice my classroom management skills. It's been an incredible blessing! Since I've subbed for several teachers in the high school now, I'm starting to get to know some students that I've had a few times. I've been able to build a respectful relationship with my students, showing them that I've been right where they are and that I am on their side. I think this approach has gone over much better than the strict, disciplinarian approach. I have also become known as the "candy sub" since I always have my little bag of mini candy bars at the ready for when students are doing well and we can play games at the end of the hour. Not sure how I feel about being known primarily by my rewards system, but hey, at least they are well-behaved for me for the short-term. :-)

I'm also working at the Custard Cup again...I've decided that I really like working there a lot. And even though it's been more than a year since I worked there, everything came right back to me.

Getting ready to send in my visa materials to the Spanish consulate in Chicago. I'm also trying to apply for several scholarships right now, which is difficult to do when I come home from work exhausted every night. But oh, well. :-)

Yep....life is fairly uneventful here at home. My best friend from home is in Germany, away from any form of contact. My best friend from school graduated and is now home in Connecticut. There is almost no one back home in HL for the summer, but I've been working so much that at least I don't have time to get too bored. :-) Speaking of getting bored...I've decided to plant a vegetable garden this summer to stave off boredom and to keep my hands busy, as well as get me outside often to get a bit of a tan! :-)

I suppose that's it for now...as for me: it's bedtime!