Flying In Again with Random Bolding of Words

I keep thinking that I will have time to stop and read and write and think, and then something pops up and away I dash to pick up another task or forgotten thread. What has been going on? Adventures, both grueling and filled with derring-do and swashing of many buckles (or whatever).

Sunday, I put a book back inside its cover and then made an excruciatingly detailed slideshow about it. It was for school, but let me tell you--it was awesome. Check out the slideshow and feel free to skip the boring parts.

Tuesday I attended a workshop on book repair. My awesome friend Cherie was able to get permission for me to tag along with media assistants from her school district. I enjoyed the chance to see how other people handle common and uncommon repairs. The most exciting part, though, was discovering that while I was sitting in the car in the parking lot, listening to sirens and watching the rain slashing down onto my windshield, all the employees of the library were hiding out in their storm zone because a tornado had touched down somewhere in the county.

Wednesday I wrote to my advisor about a horrible class I have this semester. It has made me cry and has made me think about quitting twice, but I am committed and do not fear, my dumplings, for I shall win.

Thursday was a lousy day...the kids were all just nutty and I felt like I was slipping a little...like I wasn't quite "on," you know. My work is piling up at work and I cannot seem to get ahead. And then I ended up eating by myself in the gym because my friend the gym teacher wasn't there, only I didn't know she was out for the day. And by the time I figured it out, I wasn't going to pack up my lunch and take it somewhere else. So I hung out in the deserted gym office and checked out her memorabilia.

Thursday night, though, I got to support my school by reading books at the spirit night at Chick-fil-A. I love reading stories. It's one of my favorite things ever. Why can't it pay worth beans?

Which brings me to today, in which I had several really good teaching moments. I felt like I was on top of things today--totally helped by Chris leaving later so I could leave a bit earlier this morning and get a jump on the day. He is so awesome. Anyway, my favorite thing today was a student who is sweet, but usually not into our activities. He totally took a writing prompt and ran with it. I was so thrilled! It was just a few sentences, but I felt as though lightning struck and the story stuck and I got to be there watching. I hope he'll get to have lots more moments like that.

I Believe...(30-Day Meme, Day 09 -- Your Beliefs)

I believe that God is. I believe that because He is, I ought to modify my choices and behavior to what He would prefer. I believe the best way to do that is to read and apply His word, as revealed through the Bible. I believe that this belief must and should encompass every choice, every deed, every day.

I believe that Christ will one day return.

I believe that people and relationships are the most important physical thing there is.

I believe that children should be loved and cared for, no matter who or where they are.

I believe that I should carry my heart in my hands, showing love through deeds to every person in every situation wherever I possible can.

I believe that you don't have to know everything--you just have to know where to go to find everything out.

I believe that one does not have to love reading, but that one ought to learn how to do it anyway; I believe that if you can read competently, there are few things you cannot learn to do--but if you cannot read, it will be hard to learn anything else.

I believe that we must remember that every other person we meet loves something, has lost something, and fears something.

I believe that the more things that one knows how to do, the better off one is.

I believe that people in general want to do good.

I believe that we ought to try to know why we do the things we do.

I believe that we would do well to use more kindness and less vinegar.

I believe that I am here to help.

Day 10 – What you wore today
Day 11 – Your siblings
Day 12 – What's in your bag
Day 13 – This week
Day 14 – What you wanted to be when you grew up
Day 15 – Your dreams
Day 16 – Your first kiss
Day 17 – Your favourite memory
Day 18 – Your favourite birthday
Day 19 – Something you regret
Day 20 – This month
Day 21 – Another moment
Day 22 – Something that upsets you
Day 23 – Something that makes you feel better
Day 24 – Something that makes you cry
Day 25 – A first
Day 26 – Your fears
Day 27 – Your favourite place
Day 28 – Something that you miss
Day 29 – Your aspirations
Day 30 – One last moment