Field Trips

Sooo...I am incredibly tired. I recently returned from my LAST field trip of the yesr with my students. We went to Hershey Park and stayed at the KOA Hershey. Believe it or not we had an amazing time. The students were so out-of-their-element that we barely had any problems or fighting. It is crazy to think that some kids have never been to an amusement park, or made s'mores, or eaten at a Chick-fil-a (true!). The trips are probably one of the only things I will miss about my current job...the kids faces, when they try new things, are priceless. It has been a crazy school year. I have learned many things and take with me MANY memories. I know some of these kiddos have special things to come in their future, I just pray they stay on the right path and make good choices in life. Peace.

Blue Angels

Seriously?!? Why do I stress over my job? I have always been a worry wart. Am I doing enough? Did I teach that the right way? What could I do better? This weekend I am on a "Girls Trip" to Virginia Beach with all 3 of my big sissy's. We are absolutely nuts together! Last night I laughed so hard that my stomach hurt...it's been a while since that has happened and it was much needed! So anyway, it's a Patriotic Festival going on here in VB this weekend and today while laying on the beach, I got to see the Blue Angels Air Show. It was amazing, almost life changing. I know that seems a bit extreme but really, think about it. I moan and complain at how stressful my job is but if I have a bad day at my job, oh well...I'll do better tomorrow. If the Blue Angels have a bad day at their job, it's life or death. Basically, why this is life changing to me is because I need to stop sweating the little stuff. Handle things the best way I can and know that I am a work in progress. The timing of those pilots is spectacular, absolutely spot on! My timing is never that perfect. I am impatient and I want things right when I want them! Thank goodness God knows what's best for me and he is my pilot in life. I guess we could say God is my Blue Angel. http://www.blueangels.navy.mil/

My Blog

Someone asked me the other day if I journaled. Well, I don't but I want to start, so a Blog seemed the obvious choice due to my love of technology. I wish I would have started this years ago but such is life. I will start now. I am writing this Blog for a few reasons. First for myself, I want to be able to express things that I am learning in life so when I forget, I have a written diary of what I have learned and any wisdom I may have gained. Second, I am writing this for my children...my mom has always journaled and sometimes I will sneak a peek (don't tell!) and although I feel like I know my mom, her journal truly reveals what a great heart she has. I want my kids to know my heart. Lastly, this is written for my friends. For those who know me well, those who think they know me, and those who want to know me. So it is titled "Life is an Adventure"...because it truly is. That's my new motto. I believe that if we tackle every obstacle, trial, trip, meeting, project, or life event as an adventure then we are bound to not be surprised by anything that is thrown our way. Also, as a disclaimer: This Blog may have spelling mistakes, messed up tenses, and may not make sense sometimes...but I am okay with those imperfections as it is my blog! :o)