productivity?

January 25: a glimpse into some of the things that describe me

i was working on my unit all day today (which i will also be doing for the better part of tomorrow and wednesday) and i of course took a break, but used it to clean my room. my bed is never made as it is in this picture. but all my stuff was laying around as i was putting it away and i liked how this pile of stuff kind of depicts me. there's a folder of zoo stuff for my kindergarten classroom. laptop case. my pillow. my bear, spanky, from chris. my purse. a new favorite jacket from laura. workout equipment (going to be used for P90X). bookbag. favorite belt. and beside that sunkist bottle is an almost empty bottle of liquor, haha - just a little extra bonus.

anyway, i thought that was cool how everything was just sitting there and it could say so much about me. i have been unit writing all day. made 4 wheels which are basically the 4 main topics i'll be covering and the activity ideas for each. then i wrote a set of lesson plans for one wheel. so so so much more to do tomorrow, especially since i want to go out tomorrow night so i can say i went out one tuesday night this whole semester (this is my only chance).

chris was talking to me about his europe trip he's taking this summer. i want to travel so incredibly badly. maybe someday. hopefully i can go at least one new place this summer. need to go to sleep so that i can wake up and be productive again tomorrow.

i wish it was raining like last night. we had the windows open and it was so peaceful. goodnight world.

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.