Hating the Beehive State

Ok, so hate may be extreme but i am not happy with some of their policies. I was recently diagnosed with Celiac Disease, which " is a digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. People who have celiac disease cannot tolerate gluten, a protein in wheat, rye, and barley". It is more than an allergic reaction, leads to malnutrition and increases probability of stomach and intestinal cancers. I found out recently that many companies manufacture their products within the state of Utah because food policies do not require companies to list all ingredients on the nutritional label. For those of you who can enjoy the luxury of quick and easy foods, eating out where you please and digesting it with ease it makes no difference. But for me, who any food with even cross-contamination from a gluten product works wonders on my digestive system and feel sick for hours it is unacceptable. It is already hard enough that I have to spend more time in the grocery store reading labels, when I used to be able to make a trip in 20 minutes. Or I can choose to spend my money at a whole foods store, which I will pay out the nose for foods that fit my diet. There is a movement to require companies to list possibilities of cross-contamination, or wheat products are included, but it is not currently required. It is a complete lifestyle change, and a difficult transition to make. It is hard enough to find foods that are gluten free, especially in the states so to not list the complete ingredients only further propels my frustrations.


Get it together Utah!

Breaking the Rules

So I needed to buy my textbooks for the summer term and class got out at 11. I am super frustrated with BYU, which is a few semesters in the making. I understand that they close down for devotional, but if I am choosing to not attend please let me buy my books! I don't need the deathly stares from every person as they walk to devotional and I walk the other direction! I enjoy devotionals and forums when it is a subject matter that interests me, but when I don't want to go don't shut me out of the labs, testing center, bookstore, or the Cougareat. Like I said I've already made my decision, to not attend let me make that choice!

Dad's Day

Well as we all know today is Father's Day. I spent some time on the phone with my dad, and so I won't write it all here, but I am grateful I have my dad. He is the most honest, well spoken, intelligent man I know. He has been such an example to me, in how to live my life the right way. He isn't perfect, but he knows what's important, he has his priorities in order. He loves my mother, though they have their issues. He loves me and my siblings unconditionally, though at times each one of us has let him down in some way. He lets me know how proud he is of me, and I know he means it. I have had my share of life challenges, and he has always been there to help pick me back up. I know he loves me, and that he wants what is best for me. I am happy that he has taught me truths and allowed me to make my own decisions. I appreciate everything he has done for me, the sacrifices he and my mother make on my behalf. I hope he knows how much I appreciate and love him for all he does.

Happy Father's Day

For My Sister

"Good Morning, What's more important than family? If you ask me, nothing. Growth and change are inevitable, but the only constant in life are your loved ones. Remember life is an incredible journey, that's only enhanced by those you share it with. So keep your friends close, but your family closer. God is love, Rev Run!" -Rev Run


I know this feeling all to well. You're family will (should) always be there for you, and if you can't count on them who can you count on. I've got your back kid.

Love you!

Previous Posts

So all my previous posts were for a class assignment and can be ignored....actually I will probably delete them. It's rather embarrassing to have all my homework and class assignments up for the world to see. I have decided to make this my official blog so I can keep people updated. I am horrible at journal writing and I figure that I spend most of my free time on my computer so this is the best way to keep track of my life. SO just to get everyone up to speed...I entered the Elementary Education Program last Fall(September 2008) and planned on minoring on History Teaching so I could teach 8th grade History. This last semester I got to spend the entire month of March in a 2nd grade classroom and I loved it. The teachers, principal and facilitators I worked with felt I was ready to teach and persuaded me to interview for an internship position at the school. I got the job and am finishing up classes this summer so I can be a teacher. The internship takes place of student teaching, so I am the teacher for the full year...my classroom, my rules. The kids better be scared! I am so excited and today knew I am really a teacher. I walked through Target with my roomie Tesha and everything I saw I looked at and said, "OHH, I could use that in my classroom!" I never thought I would be teaching...I had plans to go into forensics(yes, CSI type stuff), so quite the transition, but I am glad that it worked out this way. So that's life for now, just taking summer classes and finishing up the degree!

Peace and Love,

K.

Last Day of Class

I learned quite a few things from watching other students presentations. I saw some great ideas, using tape recorders to record students reading so they can hear themselves. I learned about how to use smart board, and many different resources I can use in my future classroom. I was given some great ideas from my classmates, and enjoyed seeing how others used technology in their practicum experience.

Practicum Powerpoint

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