Finally...

Finally #1: I have things worth writing about!

Finally #2: I finally switched my background back to the beach theme. Good news considering it had been a St. Patty's Day theme since March. Yes, it is May 25th, get over it!

Finally #3: I graduated! April 22nd was Commencement and the 23rd was our College Convocation. It was 5 years of hard work, stress, blood, sweat and tears. I spent a few semesters making up for the blunders of a freshman and sophmore slump, but finishing it off with a 4.0 in my final semesters made it all too nice. Who'd thunk it, but I am a college grad and made it 2 weeks ahead of Paul! AWESOME!!

Finally #4: I made it through the first year of teaching. What a roller coaster. I am so glad that I have made it thorough the year, it was questionable at some moments whether or not I would make it or not. I had so much support from my team, my facilitator and other faculty. I will miss the people of Larsen Elementary more than words can describe. My students have taught me more about myself than what I taught them. We have had our fair share or problems, stealing from my desk, lies, tattling and bullyinhg; but we have had some great successes too! I will never forget my first year; the kids, life lessons, and professional development will benefit the kids I teach until my job is done. I love what I do and I love working with kids.

Finally #5: For those of you who don't know I have a job next year. I was hired to teach 2nd grade at Mapleton Elementary and I consider myself lucky. I applied for one job in Nebo that had 94 applicants, and at that point I should have decided to take my resume back! I know that with the economy and the need for jobs so high I am incredibly lucky to be employed. I am so excited to get to know a new school, new students, and new faculty. And great news I get to stay in the same grade, I can use what I have done this past year and the fear of oh, sixth grade won't add to the nerves!


And as a side note to Shaunna and others who read my blog to keep themselves updated on my life. I will be better I promise, especially now that I wont see you everyday to fill you in on the happenings!