Only Finals are left

Well, this has been a busy semester to say the least.
-First of all I switched jobs. I never would have except I need to take a specific math class and switching jobs was my only option. This meant no more boring days and no more internet access at work. It also meant I couldn't do homework at work.
-Secondly, I took a heavier course load this semester. This was so that I could apply to get an internship to teach for the 2009-20010 school year. I really wanted this so I knew the extra class would be worth it.

It's just been busy. My poor grandmother, I haven't taken her shopping since before Christmas. This is ok because she has other help, but she can not get out on her own she appreciates every opportunity.

My busy life isn't ending, however, it may just be beginning. This summer I will be going to school again. This will be my 3rd semester out of 4 of teaching certification. In August I will start teaching 5th grade. By December I will be done with course work. In April 2010 I'll get a diploma and my Teacher's licence. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel....

Adopt Senior Dogs

I never thought about adopting a dog when I was in the market for one. I don't know why it never occurred to me. But I've decided I want to adopt from now on.

Classes

Some people were asking what classes I was taking this semester. All of them seem pretty pertinent which makes me pretty excited!! Although I have no idea what Foundations of American Education is going to be about.... this post is not too exciting so I won't be offended if no one comments.

Last Semesters Classes:

Educational Psychology: interesting... I really want to learn more!

Curriculum Design: this is how you write a lesson plan....

Social Studies (little kids history) Methods: blah blah blah (not my favorite class)

Classroom Management I-- get kids to do what you say

Educational Technology -- learn about technology so you don't look like a dufus to the 10 year olds who know more about it that you do.

Creative Arts-- fun fun fun!!! infuse the ARTS into teaching!! we had a whole day where we did dancing activities and another whole day were we did art activities and we got to learn songs we could teach our kids.

This Semesters Classes:

Science Methods: write lesson plans for science subjects

Literacy Methods I: teaching kids to read?

Language Arts (literature) Methods: write lesson plans

Foundations of Bilingual ESL (english as a second language) Classroom: NO HABLO ESPANO. Lo siento. aprende Ingles por favor!! although spanish isn't the only language that may be spoken in a potentail classroom I wish I spoke it.

Foundations of American Education----right because ours is so amazing?

Classroom Management II-- get kids to do what you say and fear you (JK).

Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II -- all the ways to ways to add, multiply, subtract, etc.

we aren't pregnant but....

... everyone likes to play around with names. Here are some names I like
Boys:
Braum
Dex(ter)
Shawn-- it couldn't be Sean b/c Sean Bean just isn't right
Girls:
Klara
Echo-- this is a family name
Stevie-- I know weird, there was a girl in my class in Belgium with this name.

different

Once upon a time I lived in Belgium and noticed some things were different

• you have to pay to use the toilet
• you put milk in the fridge after the milk is opened Milk is kept on the shelf before it is opened.
• french fries originated in BELGIUM and you eat them with mayonnaise
• chocolate is a breakfast food
• waffles are a afternoon treat

Then my good friend from Belgium got a job in the US and came to visit me and I found out some other things are different, that I didn't notice before

• Belgians don't eat a lot of turkey, which brings a whole new meaning to my host parents saying, "you really like turkey!"
• Belgian bread does not contain sugar. way to go america lets add sugar to everything even stuff that doesn't need it.
• Belgians don't have cream cheese, cheddar cheese, provelone (apparently these are American Cheeses)
• Belgians don’t have anything Mint Chocolate
Me: I am going to make mint brownies
Belgian Friend: EWWWW Yuck. Mint does not go with chocolate.
Me: wait what? you mean you don’t eat mint chocolate in Belgium? (no)

How did I manage to miss that one?