Blogging

I have to admit that I have not blogged as much as I should have or as much as I could have. I have simply been completely overwhelmed by my work load this summer and as much as I hate to admit it....I have dropped the ball in this one area. I NEVER drop the ball! :( Anyway, I believe that I've gotten a lot out of this blogging experience though. It has kept me connected with my classmates. This being an online class, it's hard to stay connected and this definately helped! I am still unsure about implementing in the classroom just because of all of the technology. I think that higher level students could handle it towards the end of the school year once they have had practice with myself though. It was an interesting experience!

Busy Busy!

I have a workshop every day this week, finals next monday, tuesday, and wednesday, and registration for school is on thursday! Crazy busy! Summer is gone and I still need a pool day to unwind before the chaos ensues again on August 9th. Where does the time go?

2 More Weeks!

I know it is depressing how I am always keeping this sort of countdown for summer to be over with! I just can't help but notice every time I look at my calendar how fast the summer has flown by. I have two more weeks until registration at my school! Scary! On the other hand, I have two more weeks of grad school...because in two weeks..I will be finished with my masters! The summer coming to an end is definately bitter sweet...I don't want to go back to work, but I cannot wait to be finished with school! Such a toss up! Anyway, I hope everyone enjoys their last two weeks!

Break's Over!

This weekend I went to the beach and RELAXED. I had forgotten what that was! Since I started the school year last August, I have not taken a breath! It was very nice! However, the oil was in full force. Tar balls covering the beach and green, slimy water. Disgust! It was so sad to see orange beach and gulf shores look like war zones. It was like something you would see off of a movie! I just can't help but think of my kids, ELL kids in particular after visiting the beach. I work in a commmunity who relies heavily on the seafood industry. Many of the families own markets, work in markets, own shrimp boats, or work on the boats. I cannot imagine how much they are struggling this summer and my heart breaks for the families. It is hard working community and so I know they will pull through. Still just very sad to have your livelihood practically taken!

A Break!

I am going to the beach today and putting school work behind me for 3 days! It is making me really anxious to think about doing this, but I know I need a break. I have been more burnt out this summer with school work than I ever was during the school year. It is a much needed break! Have a great 4th everyone!

Last Semester

After I take my finals at the end of July, I will be finished with my masters program. I can hardly believe the road is ending. It has been such a struggle for me to take all of these courses and work at the same time. I never thought I would make it and here I am sitting on the edge of it! I've learned alot and I'm ready to apply it all in my classroom each year. I started my education courses (undergrad) in the spring of 2006. It seems like so long ago that I took that leap and I cannot believe how far I've come. I hope I can survive 4 or 5 more weeks to see this journey come to an end!

5 more weeks!

I know it seems that I am flipping and flopping from one subject to the next, but I am trying to tie them all in to my overall topic! I cannot believe there are only 5 more weeks of summer. It has truly flown by. I can't help but feel miserable at this thought! I have enjoyed slepping until 8, instead of 6! I have had such a busy summer already and it makes me wonder about my kids. I always catch myself thinking about what Sally Sue or Johnny is doing at the moment. I especially wonder about my ELL children because I know what hard situations they come from. I wonder if they are ready to get away from home and come back to school? I guess I'm always going to wonder about my kids...summer or not.