you and me could write a bad romance

here are the pictures from the weekend:

January 22nd: this would be fitting except i had two drinks and fell asleep at 10:30pm

and i didn't set it up this way. it was like that on the table, so i thought it was cool

January 23rd: starbucks. 3 hours spent there with mego. perfect saturday.

January 24th: what i woke up to

i tried to get a picture of him sleeping with his mouth open but he moved before i could. i guess this will have to do. he's kind of a cute sleeper i suppose.

this was definitely a roller coaster of a weekend. friday night caused a few problems, but i think they are resolved. keeping my fingers crossed. i also got to watch bring it on: all or nothing with mego, so that was a sweet saturday night flick :)

i have the next 3 days to write my unit, so i should have some time to be sure to blog. football and unit writing is on the agenda for the rest of my night.

happy sunday.

beware of blood

January 21st: gash compliments of the trash bag in the bathroom

and this is what it looked like when i didn't put pressure on it (such as above):

gross, i know. i apologize. but i hadn't had anything to take a picture of all day and then this happened when taking out the trash, so i decided to document my clumsiness. i looked all over the bag and didn't see anything sticking out, so i guess the bag just scratched me? weird. something like that would happen to me. what i really wish i could have taken a picture of (or a video for that matter) was my class acting out the story "the three billy goats gruff" - it was too cute for words. and they absolutely loved it. it was awesome to see them all engaged and enjoying learning. it reminded me why i do this and why i want to do this. and my lesson also went well today and i am feeling more confident everyday i think.

it's 10:45. way past my body's bedtime. goodnight thursday.

i'm katie, and i'm a tarheel

January 20th: UNC basketball vs Wake

another heartbreaking loss, but at least i spent it in good company. i still enjoy the games and team spirit. i am going to miss this among many other things when this semester comes to an end. however, student teaching is not one of them. but it's time for bed. dream sweet.

coffee talk

January 19th: my coffee on the way to school

it was that kind of day.

this will be a quick post because i am really exhausted and need to get some sleep. my weekend sleeping schedule always throws me off and i probably didn't fall asleep until after 1am, and then had to wake up around 6:30 to shower. so, this coffee was much needed. and those kindergartners sure wear me out. goal for tomorrow (after meeting with my supervisor): be more upbeat, excited, and over enthusiastic! well, i'm trying. if i nail that and behavior management, i'll be all set. easier said than done?

goodnight moon.

my new blog

i have been MIA for too long, but I have been busy. and i remembered the idea i had for a blog in the new year that i got from one of my classes last semester. i am going to have a picture for everyday in the blog. so even if i don't write anything and have nothing to talk about, i will have one very random or not so random picture from that day and (hopefully) post one everyday.

i'm back up at school now. the PRAXIS went fine. student teaching is kind of stressing me out. and i am really going to miss this place when may rolls around.

i need some sleep, so here are the pictures i've gathered for this year long blog so far...

January 1st: gas station stop with meg for the ride home after new years

January 2nd: my injuries from my graceful fall on new years eve

January 3rd: my nieces playing dress up

January 5th: the day after my wisdom tooth surgery with puffy cheeks

January 6th: unfortunately the only picture i have from this day, showing my chipmunk-esque smile again

January 7th: Mork!

January 8th: unfortunately, the only picture i have from this day which was me after i let my mom give me a perm.

January 12th: this is an example of those days which i will forget to take a picture (and this is the day i remembered my ideas for this picture project) so i took a picture of my clock while i was laying in bed trying to sleep.

January 13th: the temperature on the way to the elementary school - chilly! does this count as texting while driving?

January 14th: another lame picture because i forgot...what i should have been doing instead of remembering a blog and taking pictures

January 15th: nala hanging out with me in my room

January 16th: the two pictures under this are pretty artwork sara and i found in the business school when we went exploring waiting for vince and chris after the basketball game

January 17th: team "i kissed a girl" at the beer pong tournament ;)

January 18th: at PTs, jello shots for all!

and that is the end of the beginning of my new picture blog, and the end to a great weekend. i hope this week goes by fast because i would like a repeat next weekend. oh and, just so i remember, i've been with some kid for 21 months today :)

goodnight world.

no more wisdom

wisdom teeth gone.

being put to sleep is one of the COOLEST feelings ever.

however, the aftermath of getting them taken out is not cool at all.

i have been aching all day, even after taking meds. like right now, my mouth is in pain. it has been in constant pain pretty much all day. and yesterday was not fun either. and my face is kinda swollen. i did a little more moving around today than yesterday, but that just made them hurt. i've been living off smoothies, jello pudding, and crackers. i'm ready to eat real food again. oh the simple things in life.

i'm not ready for the praxis. i'm scared. and i'm not ready to go back to school. i don't want to.

i'm also tired and need to shower. i haven't in 2 days. gross. i just wanted to write to keep up with my goal. literally nothing excited has happened to me. my life has been full of harry potter, smoothies, salt water, pain, televison, the internet, and texting the past few days. i'm ready to go outside again (which i will be doing for my follow up appointment tomorrow. hopefully i'm recovering well).

goodnight blog.

it's 2010

a new year already! wow time flies. i like how two months ago i told myself that i'd write in here more, then didn't make a single entry since. well, now it is a new year and i can make it a "new year goal" to do so. even if it's just the littlest things, it is nice to get things off your chest.

so the new year is scary for me. new years eve was nice...may have had a bit too much wine combine with some other tasty drinks and jager, but i wasn't too bad the next day AND the highlight of my night: i went to a bar which had a DJ, toasted champagne at midnight, quickly smooched my boy, and got to dance to KE$HA!! my new idol. i've listened to some of her CD and while i may not buy the whole thing, i'm definitely preparing to purchase a few of her groovy tunes. and tik tok is my current favorite song. and i am a secret dance fiend. so it was all perfect.

BUT 2010 is a scary year for me because:

• i get my wisdom teeth out (tomorrow! ah!)
• i take the PRAXIS in less than a week which is only the most important test of my life because it determines whether i get my teaching certification - and as a side note, i just bought two books to study today and am freaking out even more because i have a lot to learn in a week it seems
• student teaching kindergartners - speaks for itself
• i graduate from college. done with being a kid forever.
• i have to be a real world being and find a job. and then provide for myself.
• i need to figure out a plan about my future in general

even just typing all that out makes me apprehensive about welcoming 2010. however, i guess i need to see it as exciting in starting the new chapter in my life.

i also thought about my new years resolutions...and i don't really know what exactly i want to do. but i decided to sit down right here and write down some things i want to accomplish this year so that i will remember.

• be more open to trying new things/saying yes instead of no
• be more decisive and outspoken in teaching
• say what is on my mind more
• try to be more carefree (about things i can be carefree about of course)
• do what makes me happy
• learn to cook
• eat healthy and balanced
• complete P90X in it's entirety, maybe more than once
• write more letters to people (the snail mail type)
• take more pictures, and save/print/organize them
• travel to somewhere new
• complete another mud run
• don't give up on teaching after the first year if for some reason i don't like it (or heaven forbid, don't find a job)
• don't spend time being upset over little things
• keep organized and tidy
• stay connected to friends and make an effort to see them
• try something new

those are a few basic things that i can think of that i want to do and that i need to work on. i'm nervous but excited to see what the new year will bring! i hope i can look back and say it was a great 2010.

i'm listening to a lot of ke$ha's new CD. sometimes i wish i could be a singer (or famous) and have that carefree "i don't give a shit about what i do and what i wear, i just want to go out and have fun" attitude. and sing about stupid ridiculous shit that you can dance to. and the thing is that this chick had a scholarship to colombia, but gave it up to pursue singing. and it worked for her. i'm excited about teaching, but sometimes i wonder if i'll be good and there are just so many rules and regulations you have to follow (and teach the kids so many rules and their place in the classroom/life)...it's just like the opposite of what i truly want to be. i like breaking the rules and being carefree. so great, now i'm doubting my profession i thought i was passionate about. i need to be a good role model and can't act the way i want sometimes. but i do love kids and i think it is my calling to make an impact in their life.

anyway. too much rambling. this entry is long. good for a first go at blogging in the new year i suppose haha. here's to 2010!