Inspired

This evening my Science/Math professor inspired me so much that on the way home I wrote all my lesson plans for the rest of the week! I had been thinking about Katrina and what I could do, and I have many people on tap at the school who want to assist me in doing something. But, I really got inspired tonight when my professor did a lesson on Hurricane's and how they are formed and what not. So, with that, I thought how cool would that be to take into the tech lab. So that is where we are going the next few days. We are going to do a few web quests on Hurricane's and quite possibly Katrina. Everytime I turn on the news it gets worse. I really hope that this will turn the kids attention to bigger and brighter things! Wish me luck!! :)

Testing and Katrina

Started testing today with the kids, with our new online testing program. Went really well actually! I think that they got more out of it, than they normally would! So that is good! Just a long day though, I cannot wait to catch some good sleep tonight! I need a good nights sleep!












On a side note...I really feel for the people that have been hit hard by Katrina. I do hope that everyone is ok, and that people are able to get out safely! From what I have seen the damage really is terrible! I wish I could do something for all those people! The image I provided is from: http://www.9news.com

14'er Today!

Indy and I atop Mt. Evans!! We did it...or did we??

Scroll down for our Saga at 14, 258 feet!

Mt. Evans

For some reason, had the urge to go hiking today, however did not plan on the magnitude of trip that Indy and I had! At the last minute I decided that we needed to go hiking today, so off we went. Our first thoughts were to check out Squaw Mountain Ski Resort (that is set to reopen this year) which is outside of Idaho Springs, and not far from Echo Lake. So up we went. We got to Echo Lake looked at each other and decided to be adventurous, so up Mt Evans we went! Ok, so we were able to drive most of the way (which mind you, is scarier than Trail Ridge Road), and then we parked the car and only had a few hundred feet to summit Mt Evans! So we cheated! Oh well, it was BEAUTIFUL up there! I hope that you enjoy our pictures we had fun, but one of us was little unprepared and discovered really quickly that it was chilly, so once we committed, there was only a few minutes for some pictures and then back down, since the someone forgot his jacket!

Mountains

I feel like I have climbed and conquered the tallest peaks this week! I successfully made it through my first week of teaching. I feel pretty good about it, a few things I need to reflect upon, one of which being discipline which has never been my strongest point as a teacher. However, it only has been the first week, and I know that with time I will learn what works and what does not work, and what the needs of the kids are. I had a lot of fun this week and have had SO much support from the staff at the school! I really do feel at home, and like I am meant to be there! Well, have a SUPER weekend and I will see you all on monday! PS: The picture to the left today was taken in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado in July, 2005!

Avril Lavigne

"Who Knows?"

Yeah, yeahYeah-eah, yeahYeah-eah, yeah

Why do look so familiar

I could swear that I have seen your face before

I think I like that you seem sincere

I think I like to get to know you a little bit more

[Chorus]

I think there's something more, life's worth living for

Who knows what could happen.

Do what you do, just keep on laughing

One thing's true, there's always a brand new day

I'm gonna live today like it's my last day

Yeah, yeah, Yeah-eah, yeah, Yeah-eah, yeah

How do you always have an opinion

And how do you always find the best way to compromise

We don't need to have a reason

We don't need anything

We're just wasting time

I have been a big fan of Avril for quite some time, her music has always inspired me and made me relize that there is always a brand new day just around the corner! Not saying that life has been rough, its just a gentle reminder that even when times get frustrating its always nice to know that the the sun will come up tomorrow and its a brand new day, a clean slate to start over! Things this week have actually been really good, its only been the first week, and today is a brand new day! Till next time...:)

Serenity

I needed a reminder of what life is all about. As busy as life gets we often need a gentle reminder of what is most important in our lives, and how to have fun, kick back and take a break from the craziness of everyday living. With that said I came across this picture of some alpine flowers I took a couple weeks ago on top of the continental divide. We need to remember that if we do not take time for ourselves to relax we will eventually burn out. Being in the mountains is where I find my serenity. I am at peace up there, and that is where I go to clear my head and remind myself of the little things in life that mean the most to me. Enjoy the photo, and make sure to step back from time to time and remember the little things.

Metro State

Tonight marks the first day of my last year at Metro State! At the end of this school year I will have obtained my teaching license, my education minor and my bachelors in English! I will be starting tonight off with part II of a science class that I took part I of about 2 years ago! I will also be taking my final education class to get my certification! YAHOO! Yesterday was a long day, worked 12.5 hours! Yikes! Oh well, I only have to do that a few times each year, so that is ok with me, it was actually a lot of fun, and sparked a lot of ideas, so my mind instead of sleeping last night was going a million miles a minute! Oh well, no sleep for the weary! Have a GREAT day!! :)

Hawaiian Barbecue

Could not end the weekend without an update. Today was a good day, had a lazy morning which I found myself being rather unproductive. Met up with my friends this afternoon and stormed the mall, made not huge purchases, and then went to another friends down the street for a fish fry. It was super yummy! When I was with my other friends storming the mall we were supposed to go to L&L's, but since they went for breakfast I stopped by on the way home, since a meal will feed little ol' me for like a week! Its yummy, but they really need to make one closer to me, and for sure closer to my friend, I know he would love that!! Have a great night! :) PS: The image was courtesy: http://www.hawaiianbarbecue.com

Six Flags

Giddy Up! I made it through the first week! Had my very first class on Friday, and it was so great to see all the kids really getting into the all the new technology that our school has invested in over the summer! I cannot wait now for next week when I have even more classes! Its going to be so fun! Because I have worked so hard this week, I have decided to take a day and play! Some friends and I are headed to Six Flags today, to play and take a break from our routine lives! It should be a lot of fun, its even supposed to be a little on the cool side today which will be great! Have an EXTRAORDINARY weekend!! :)