This past month and a half have been crazy! First off, I am proud to say that I've lost.....wait for it.....7 lbs so far!!! I now weigh 164! Super exciting! Steve and I also joined a gym, which I've been trying to get to at least 3 times a week, which is working out really well, even with teaching.
Speaking of teaching, I can't believe I've only been in my classroom for 3 and a half weeks! I feel like I've been there so much longer just because of how much I feel I have learned and grown while I have been there. It's amazing. I love each and every one of my kids, even though we have our problems and behavior has been a little rough. I've never loved to get up in the morning and go to a job like I do when I'm teaching. Not to say I don't have problems getting out of bed, hahaha. I'll be honest, I would love to sleep in!!!! But I don't mind being at school one bit! I even love it. =)
It's getting late for this old lady to be up. Better go get some sleep!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
One week in...
So, I am one week in to eating healthier and trying to work out. I can report that I am now at 169lbs! Yayay!
We spent the weekend in Vegas, which gave me a chance to do a lot of walking, but it was hard to find healthy meals while I was there. So I watched my portions (for the most part) and did what I could. It was so much fun though! We got to more hotels that I haven't been to yet - Luxor, Mandalay Bay, MGM, and the Stratosphere. So that was a lot of fun. We took part in the CSI Experience at MGM too. Anyway, it was fantabulous! And I didn't even lose that much money!! Wooooo!
Today I actually got to go to my school and spend a little time there. It was interesting. I've never been at an urban school before, but it was great to meet all of the students and see what a typical morning is like there. I officially start on January 23rd, so I am very excited for that! Well, let's be honest. I'm sort of terrified as well. I mean, I'm used to teaching like one subject, so I think I might be ok the first 2 weeks, but I'm more scared of doing more subjects and teaching all day. Mostly because it's something I've never done before. But I'm sure I'll get through somehow.
I am also working on finishing up wedding planning!!! Yayay! Hopefully we'll be done soon and I will have nothing left to worry about! Here's to hoping!
We spent the weekend in Vegas, which gave me a chance to do a lot of walking, but it was hard to find healthy meals while I was there. So I watched my portions (for the most part) and did what I could. It was so much fun though! We got to more hotels that I haven't been to yet - Luxor, Mandalay Bay, MGM, and the Stratosphere. So that was a lot of fun. We took part in the CSI Experience at MGM too. Anyway, it was fantabulous! And I didn't even lose that much money!! Wooooo!
Today I actually got to go to my school and spend a little time there. It was interesting. I've never been at an urban school before, but it was great to meet all of the students and see what a typical morning is like there. I officially start on January 23rd, so I am very excited for that! Well, let's be honest. I'm sort of terrified as well. I mean, I'm used to teaching like one subject, so I think I might be ok the first 2 weeks, but I'm more scared of doing more subjects and teaching all day. Mostly because it's something I've never done before. But I'm sure I'll get through somehow.
I am also working on finishing up wedding planning!!! Yayay! Hopefully we'll be done soon and I will have nothing left to worry about! Here's to hoping!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Puppies Loved and Lost and Other Happenings
I know I haven't updated my blog in FOREVER, but I figured it's a new year why not try again? Unfortunately my purpose for blogging has changed. We were unable to keep our little Dukie Bear due to his high separation anxiety and constant barking when we were not home. We tried everything that we could to help our little guy but in the end nothing worked out. We gave Dukie back to BBR and I'm glad to say that he's found a new home. Hopefully he is happy where he is. We miss him very much.
This semester I'm going to be student teaching. Yay! A 5th grade urban placement and an 8th grade suburban placement. I am psyched. I met with my teacher again today and I am very excited to start working with her. She seems extremely positive and I think I will be able to learn a lot from her. Next Tuesday I will be going in to see how their days run and help out with the students, which I can't wait to do! My official start date will be January 23rd. It almost can't get here fast enough.
Along with student teaching this semester I am also continuing my classes. 1 last class will get me through my program, so that will be wonderful. I'm a little leery about the work load, but what can you do? I guess I will just have to get crazy organized! (Can anyone help with that?!)
Since it is a New Year I am also going to start my weight loss journey (again). I'm hoping having a blog will keep me a little more accountable and also that my upcoming wedding will help motivate me to lose the weight I intend to get rid of and keep off! Go me! As of this morning I weigh....171 lbs. It made me really sad to see this, as I haven't been this size for at least 6 years now. But I know I just need to get to work, eat better, and start exercising and I can work it off!
This weekend we are going to Las Vegas for a short vacation. Yay! I'll have to attempt to be somewhat good out there. I'm definitely looking forward to getting out of this cold weather for a while. That is for sure. I'll update about vacation when I get back and hopefully I will have some fun pictures to go along with it.
This semester I'm going to be student teaching. Yay! A 5th grade urban placement and an 8th grade suburban placement. I am psyched. I met with my teacher again today and I am very excited to start working with her. She seems extremely positive and I think I will be able to learn a lot from her. Next Tuesday I will be going in to see how their days run and help out with the students, which I can't wait to do! My official start date will be January 23rd. It almost can't get here fast enough.
Along with student teaching this semester I am also continuing my classes. 1 last class will get me through my program, so that will be wonderful. I'm a little leery about the work load, but what can you do? I guess I will just have to get crazy organized! (Can anyone help with that?!)
Since it is a New Year I am also going to start my weight loss journey (again). I'm hoping having a blog will keep me a little more accountable and also that my upcoming wedding will help motivate me to lose the weight I intend to get rid of and keep off! Go me! As of this morning I weigh....171 lbs. It made me really sad to see this, as I haven't been this size for at least 6 years now. But I know I just need to get to work, eat better, and start exercising and I can work it off!
This weekend we are going to Las Vegas for a short vacation. Yay! I'll have to attempt to be somewhat good out there. I'm definitely looking forward to getting out of this cold weather for a while. That is for sure. I'll update about vacation when I get back and hopefully I will have some fun pictures to go along with it.
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