"Women wish to be loved without a why or a wherefore; not because they are pretty, or good, or well-bred, or graceful, or intelligent, but because they are themselves." -- Henri Frederic Amiel

Awake

Glad I woke up this morning. After about five snooze alarms, I was about to get up...thennn just put my head on the pillow for just a sec. Of course, that never works out. I have half an hour to get all ready to go. I really feel like I need that coffee this morning. If only it didn't hurt my stomach on this early mornings.

Yesterday was more of an observation day, and today is more of my teaching day. I will help with a class and teach them about cognitive development and Piaget's theories. I'm helping with another class, too, and I think it's about government/politics.

Hope you all are having a good week. I must say I felt awesome yesterday (considering it was a Monday), and I'm not so high of hopes today, but I'll get there! The only thing I can think of in the mornings now is how I'm going to come go to bed right after work because it will feel amazing. That, of course, never happens! I always feel good after school--no need to sleep!

California Bound

No, I'm not California bound, unfortunately. However, I got a text from my brother on Friday to let me know that he was "in LA, and it's really nice, you should visit." I was shocked!! My uncle lives out there, and after we reunited with his for the first time in 13 years this summer, my brother and I both thought of visiting him one day, but I didn't think he would this soon! Honestly, it was perfect timing for him. He's in between jobs, has money saved from summer, and got a car recently. He's all set for adventure, and frankly, I'm jealous! (Yes, I'm already planning the same trip for a year or two from now...) He went by himself, probably slept in his car, and got there Friday after traveling since Monday. Crazy! I hope he's having a great time, and I really hope he got a camera before he went driving. Have fun, bro.

TGIF

Thank the Lord in the high heavens it's Friday.

It's not even 10 pm on a Friday night, and I'm ready for a soothing shower and my bed. I never thought I would be saying these words!

I had a great day at school today--must have been because it was Friday--but the kids were so fun, and I taught some of the AP class (they clapped for me lol... I had forgotten they had never seen me teach before) and some of the English 11 class. One student high-fived me afterward. There are many more stories about the day, which is why teaching is so perfect for me, but no need to bore you with them!

After work I went shopping with my friend Laurie looking for shoes for work and wedding. Of course, we found nothing. I proceeded to grab some fun Halloween items and a couple of sweaters for work.

Tomorrow I plan on relaxing and getting some lesson plans done (I'm taking over full-time soon.. it's the only way I'll get in my hours by [maybe] late December. Sunday I am going to the Pumpkin Patch.

October is beginning beautifully.