My wonderful boyfriend

My boyfriend and I met at a college party through mutual friends. I never would have thought of it going farther than just flirting because we were opposites and he was a big partier and I wasn't. I loved being around him and he always made me laugh. Finally one day after hanging out and talking a lot back and forth he asked me out, and we made it "Facebook official." You know it's serious when it's Facebook official ha-ha:) Anyways, on May 12, 2014 we will be going out for 2 years. It has gotten pretty serious between us although we are taking things slow. I want to finish school before we move in, get engaged or anything else. I feel that will take a lot of stress off of me and I can better focus on us. I am so glad that he came into my life because I do not know what I would do without him.

Vacation!!!

This summer I will be going on two vacations. One to Walker, MN for a week vacation at a cabin with my boyfriend and his family. And another vacation to San Antonio, TX, my hometown. I am super excited and I feel like I deserve and need this. I can't wait. I am going to Walker the first week in June and to Texas the end of July. I am visiting my sister down in Texas because she stayed there:)

Piled on 3 more classes

Last summer I sat inside on my computer thinking oh my I am not ever taking summer classes again because I am so stressed and I need a break! Here I am, taking 3 summer classes this summer. What can I say? I need to catch up and make sure I have all the credits I need. I am sad that I need to take these classes, but I need to do it. I wish school was over. I am super stressed trying to get all my assignments done for my classes and passing my MTLE's!!! I hate those. I am not a good test taker but my grades reflect that I know what I am doing by getting all A's and occasionally a B.

Television

Have you ever wondered why people are so into watching TV? Well I do all the time. I am one who likes to watch my weekly shows because I just enjoy stepping out of reality into a whole different world of television. I've never known why people have created a TV because it just makes people lazy. I always wondered how they came up with the TV. The first regularly scheduled television service in the United States began on July 2, 1928. The Federal Radio Commission authorized C. F. Jenkins to broadcast from experimental station W3XK in Wheaton Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C. For at least the first eighteen months, 48-line silhouette images from motion picture film were broadcast, although beginning in the summer of 1929 he occasionally broadcast in halftones.

School is almost over!

I am proud to say that I am finishing up my third year in college strong! I have stayed motivated, for the most part and have gotten all my assignments in on time and with the best effort I could give. I am excited that school is coming to an end for this semester because it has been a stressful one. I took 6 classes and worked three jobs. It was hard to find time to fit everything in but I did it and I can truly say I'm proud of myself. Although I am taking a summer class it is 60 hours of adult contact and no children contact. I do not think this will be very difficult. I will learn how to hire, fire and all the fundamentals of being a teacher. I am also excited because then it's one step closer to becoming a teacher and my future. I have gotten so much support throughout my college years and I can't thank everyone enough.

Sub Paraprofessional

I accepted a job for this school year about 2 weeks ago as a sub paraprofessional. Never did I think it would be more difficult than I thought. Don't get me wrong I really like what I do but man it's hard getting to know different paraprofessional's schedules and knowing where to go. Yesterday I was called at 11:30 asking if I could come in at 12, of course I said yes. This was my first day ever as a sub and ever at this school. I was so lost and had no idea where I was going, what children I needed or what I was doing. Obviously I followed the schedule that was given to me and went off of that but its hard when you don't know the school or where anything is. I felt like I was just thrown into this job. I never got a tour of the school or anything. Today was a little bit better, I ask a lot of questions which is what you have to do. I'm hoping it will get better.

Easter

Since I work three jobs now it is hard to find or get time off for every job and go visit family for holidays. Especially Easter which falls on a Sunday and most of my family lives 5 hours away. I found out that my grandma, her husband, my aunt, uncle and 2 cousins will be coming to Alexandria for Easter. I really appreciate that they are coming because I was not able to get Monday off in order to stay for Easter dinner on Sunday. I am excited to see them and have Easter dinner with them:)

Voyager Elementary School:)

I received a call yesterday for a sub paraprofessional  position at Voyager Elementary school which is conveniently located really close to my house:) We set up an interview today at 2:30 and I got the job right away! I was very excited since I have never been a paraprofessional before and I am looking to broaden my career and do something more in my field! I got the meet the classroom teacher in the room that I will be in and she seems super nice! My first day is Monday and I am super excited!!!

Nature

I currently still live at home with my parents. We live on a lake with some land and let me tell you it is so beautiful. Even when the lake was frozen it still looked pretty because it was all white and the trees around it was white. Now that the lake is thawing out and there is actually visible water it is even more prettier. There is a lot of geese that are around and I actually don't mind them at all, as long as they don't mess with my dogs that is. We have big windows that look onto the lake and I love sitting by them to do my homework and just watch outside, especially this time of year. The water just flows and looks so still. The best part is the sunset. I love how the sky turns a purplish orange that is my favorite ever. Last week when the lake was still frozen I actually saw a fox walking, well running across the frozen lake. I actually have never seen a fox before so that was a great experience for me.

Taking Walks

Have you ever been so stressed out that you feel you want to just leave everything behind? I have to and I actually found a great way to deal with stress. Now that the weather is nice and you can actually stay outside longer than 5 minutes you can take a walk. Taking a walk relieves your mind of all the stress that you may have and you can enjoy the nature and fresh air. I love to listen to my music as I am walking and I take my three dogs a long with me. Why not let them enjoy the walk as well? So next time you are super stressed whether its because of homework, work or your kids, put everything down, grab your music and take at least a 15 minute walk. It will help a ton, trust me.

 

Shooting at Fort Hood Base in Texas

A shooting Wednesday afternoon at the Fort Hood Army post has left multiple people injured, and the shooter is believed to be dead, post officials said. The post remains on lockdown.

NBC News reported that eight people were injured, four of them critically, and that the person who died is believed to be the gunman. Officials are still searching and clearing buildings at the post, but a military official told NBC News that the deceased shooter appears to be the only shooter.

The Associated Press, citing an internal memo from the Justice Department, reported that the Fort Hood shooter died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The AP is also reporting, quoting a U.S. defense official, that there are 14 people who have been wounded in the shooting. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because the investigation is still ongoing.

Fort Hood officials have confirmed that a shooting occurred at the post, though the post has not confirmed the number of people injured. Scott & White Hospital in Temple confirms they have a command center in place and are receiving patients from the post.

Just after 5 p.m. local time, the post tweeted that all personnel were being asked to shelter in place, close doors and stay away from windows.

The shooting is believed to have taken place at the Medical Brigade Building. Local NBC affiliate KCEN-TV reported there were also reports of victims at the Battle Simulation Center.

Officials with the Bell County Sheriff's Office and Texas Department of Public Safety are helping to secure the perimeter of the largest active duty armored post in the United States Armed Services.

Central Texas College's campus was evacuated due to the shooting, with all personnel and students asked to leave and all classes canceled.

In November 2009, 13 people were killed and more than 30 others injured when Maj. Nidal Hasan opened fire on dozens of people at the post. Hasan was paralyzed during an exchange of gunfire and, in late 2013, was sentenced to death.  He is currently awaiting execution.

April Fools

Yesterday was April Fools and I am very surprised no one played a trick on me. The more I thought about it the more I was prepared. I think it is becoming more of a thing from the past to play a joke on someone. I actually looked up some information on where that tradition came from because I was curious. The most popular theory is that France changed its calendar in the 1500s so that the New Year would begin in January to match the Roman calendar instead of beginning at the start of spring, in late March or early April.However word of the change traveled slowly, and many people in rural areas continued to celebrate the New Year in the spring. These country dwellers became known as "April fools," the story goes.[The French] theory is completely wrong, because the day that the French celebrated the beginning of the year legally was Easter day, so it never really was associated with April first," he said. "Traditionally it was only a legal start to the year—people in France did actually celebrate [the New Year] on January first for as long as anybody could remember."