Awe the start of a new week with nothing to do. I tried to sign up for a sub job today but they were all taken. Oh well I guess that's just God's way of telling me I deserve a day off. At least that's what I like to tell myself to justify my laziness.
My step-mom was babysiting baby montsro(thats what I like to call her). So I decided to get up and play with her. She was very affectionate today. She kept giving me hugs and kisses. My dad had to run an errand so we all went, one big happy family. He had to get another birth certificate for my sister who is joining the military. Sh we headed to the office of vital statistics. Baby monstro was being a little fussy so I drew her some people to play with. She ended up tearing their heads off and eating them!!! I know! I think there is something seriously wrong with this little girl.
After that we went and had lunch at Schlotzsky's. I had a delicious panini and everyone else had a personal pizza, including baby monstro who managed to destroy every single piece of pizza before devouring them. I use the word devouring because that is exactly what she did. For a 2 year old she is quite the savage.
3 screaming fits, 23 napkins, 5 spankings, and 1 nerve left we arrived back at home. It was time for baby monstro's nap. Thank goodness for nap times. I was feeling a little tired as well so I decided to take a nap as well.
After nap/coma time I got a call from my sister. She needed some help at church so I went with her. She failed to let me know that we would be interviewing graduating seniors for scholarships through the church. I just recently joined the education council at my church so I had no idea that this was one of our duties. I was hoping to watch a few of the other member interview first to get some tips. I was sadly mistaken. The first candidate walked in and they gave him to me. Luckily I had gone on plenty of interviews for scholarships when I was getting ready for college so I had plenty of good questions to ask. I got to know the candidates really well and they told me of their hopes and dreams as well as why they deserved a scholarship. They were great kids and most of them were the first people in their family to go to college. That didn't surprise me since I go to a Catholic Church in South Austin. It felt good having the power to give hundreds of dollars away, it reminded me of the times I go to the outlet malls in San Marcos.lol
Monday, March 31, 2008
Sunday-Happy Birthday Pops!
Today my dad turned 70! 7 decades ago my father was forged in the fires of Mortor...lol joking. I bought him little ice cream cake and we bbq'd at my sister Felie's house. It was a nice quiet Sunday, celebrating the man who gave me life. There you go. Sunday, Short and Sweet!
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Saturday- Resume, Rinse, and Repeat
The job fair was this morning! Talk about a stressful event. You are basically herded into this high school gym where all the elementary schools in RRISD had a booth. There had to be at least 500 or more people there going to the 35 booths. Needless to say it was hard to make a connection with anyone. I handed them my resume and had about a minute to impress then and tell them why they needed me. I had a lot of pluses, but being straight out of college with no experience was holding me back. If only they could see me in action, then they would be coming to me and telling me why they needed me. But that is not the case. I had a resume and cover letter for each school. In four hours I was only able to hit up 21 of the 35 schools. After school 6 I had a memorized script that I was telling them. Hopefully I impressed someone.
After feeling exhausted and a little cotton mouthed I went to have lunch with a few friends who were all at the job fair. We talked about the job fair over chips and queso. We shared our feelings of dis heartedness we felt. There was just not enough time and too much competition. Not matter how optimistic we tried to be you could still see it in our faces how disappointed we were. None of us got interviews and we tried to figure out what we were doing wrong. We all came up with blanks. We all felt down and headed our separate ways to go take a nap since the job fair was so early in the morning.
After a depression induced coma I woke up and got ready to go out. I was meeting some friends that I hadn't seen in awhile and of course my fellow bloggers, Katie and Jackie. The drinks were just what I needed after a stressful day. I met Katie and Jackie at Wave before going to Spill. Spill is the name of a club and also what Jackie did with her drink all over my feet.lol It was a good night.
After feeling exhausted and a little cotton mouthed I went to have lunch with a few friends who were all at the job fair. We talked about the job fair over chips and queso. We shared our feelings of dis heartedness we felt. There was just not enough time and too much competition. Not matter how optimistic we tried to be you could still see it in our faces how disappointed we were. None of us got interviews and we tried to figure out what we were doing wrong. We all came up with blanks. We all felt down and headed our separate ways to go take a nap since the job fair was so early in the morning.
After a depression induced coma I woke up and got ready to go out. I was meeting some friends that I hadn't seen in awhile and of course my fellow bloggers, Katie and Jackie. The drinks were just what I needed after a stressful day. I met Katie and Jackie at Wave before going to Spill. Spill is the name of a club and also what Jackie did with her drink all over my feet.lol It was a good night.
Friday- Woody Stories
Ahhh! I am falling behind on my blog!
Friday I was back in the class that I was in the day prior. Another easy did with the student teacher teaching. He had me work with the 2nd graders on editing their Woody Stories. Woody is the school's mascot, and they had to come up with a crazy adventure for him to go on. For some reason most of their stories had Woody licking the water fountain, getting sick, going to the nurse, and going home. It is good to see writing in 2nd grade. I learned a lot. Like not to lick a water fountain.
After subbing I went to pick up my suit before heading out to dinner with some of the girls I graduated with. When I got to the suit place my suit was not ready. I was livid and needed to have the suit for the next morning. Needless to say I took care of business. The taylor was called in and altered my suit. He didn't speak English so that was interesting. There was a lot of gestures and pointing. I really need to learn Spanish. It will make me more marketable as a teacher.
That night I went to El Mercado with the girls. We all graduated and most of us are looking for teaching jobs. It's good to have a little support system, people who know what your going through. We had a great time and called it an early night since the RRISD Job Fair was the next day.
Friday I was back in the class that I was in the day prior. Another easy did with the student teacher teaching. He had me work with the 2nd graders on editing their Woody Stories. Woody is the school's mascot, and they had to come up with a crazy adventure for him to go on. For some reason most of their stories had Woody licking the water fountain, getting sick, going to the nurse, and going home. It is good to see writing in 2nd grade. I learned a lot. Like not to lick a water fountain.
After subbing I went to pick up my suit before heading out to dinner with some of the girls I graduated with. When I got to the suit place my suit was not ready. I was livid and needed to have the suit for the next morning. Needless to say I took care of business. The taylor was called in and altered my suit. He didn't speak English so that was interesting. There was a lot of gestures and pointing. I really need to learn Spanish. It will make me more marketable as a teacher.
That night I went to El Mercado with the girls. We all graduated and most of us are looking for teaching jobs. It's good to have a little support system, people who know what your going through. We had a great time and called it an early night since the RRISD Job Fair was the next day.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Thursday-Don't Push My Buttons
Today was a great day to sub. I was in a second grade class at the school where I did my student teaching. The teacher I was subbing for had a student teacher who did everything. All I did was grade papers and help with writing. I didn't mind it today because I was going to get to observe this student teacher. What's so special about this student teacher you might ask? Well he is male! They are very rare to find. I was glad to see how he would interact with the kids. We got to chat it up through out the day. He is from New York and you can tell by the way he pronounces some things, like Colton and button. Man was he strict with those kids. He let nothing slide. It was funny because when he would get on to them not only would he talk in third person but he would also say, "You don't want to push my buttons today". I found it amusing. He did a terrific job and the kids really responded to him. He wasn't afraid to joke around with the kids and lay down the law when it was time to work. I definitely could take a page or two from his notebook. I talked about him with some of the other teachers on the team and they said it was a tough class so they had to be strict with them. Then about the talking in the third person, they think he got it from his cooperating teacher because she does the same.
After a fairly easy day I stopped by Office Max to pick up some Resume paper for an upcoming job fair. That crap is expensive! But you do what it takes to get a job. There so happened to be a Shoe Pavilion next to the Office Max so I decided to take a peak inside. That was a bad choice on my part. I left the store with some really cool boots on sale, but still pricey. It has been a while since I bought something nice for myself so I thought I deserved it.
After a few hours of buyer's remorse it was time for me to get ready for my friend John's birthday get together. He is a pretty chill guy and is not into drinking so it was a pretty calm evening. We went to Hut's on 6th and then to our friend Erin's apartment to play trivia games. I am sad to say I didn't win the trivia games but I did come in a close second. I will just have to do some brushing up on knowing useless facts. I think I can do that.
After a fairly easy day I stopped by Office Max to pick up some Resume paper for an upcoming job fair. That crap is expensive! But you do what it takes to get a job. There so happened to be a Shoe Pavilion next to the Office Max so I decided to take a peak inside. That was a bad choice on my part. I left the store with some really cool boots on sale, but still pricey. It has been a while since I bought something nice for myself so I thought I deserved it.
After a few hours of buyer's remorse it was time for me to get ready for my friend John's birthday get together. He is a pretty chill guy and is not into drinking so it was a pretty calm evening. We went to Hut's on 6th and then to our friend Erin's apartment to play trivia games. I am sad to say I didn't win the trivia games but I did come in a close second. I will just have to do some brushing up on knowing useless facts. I think I can do that.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
ABC's and 123's and How 2 B A Friend!
This morning I was off to a new school and determined to make the best of it. I was suppose to sub in the school's S.A.I.L. program, which stands for Students Assisted In Learning. The only reason why I picked up this job was because it was the only half day morning that I could find. I had some errands that I had to run in the afternoon. A plus for subbing: picking when and how long you want to sub.
Well it turned out that there was some miscommunication and that they didn't need me. I was a little frustrated because I drove so far and need the money. Just then the phone rang and the secretary answered it. A sub did not show up so they would need me after all. It is funny how things work out. The class was amazing and I am glad I got the opportunity to sub for them. I had no problems at all. The kids listened, worked quietly, and even help me out when I needed it. They were a true joy to teach. Besides having a class of angels there was something different about this class,
oh yeah they had no chairs! Now this is a class of 21 second graders, how do they not have chairs?! Well in place of chairs they had yoga balls! YOGA BALLS!!!! I thought that was the greatest thing I have ever seen. You would think that the yoga balls would be distracting, but no. After getting use to the
occasional bobbing child and ball gone rogue the kids did great. That is definitely one idea I will be stealing. The only thing I did not like about the yoga balls was that when a ball did go rogue I had to ask, "Who lost their ball"? or "Someones ball is escaping".
After educating young children while they strengthened their core muscles I was off to my sister's house to help her study for a big test she has coming up. I always enjoy going over to her house because she has a huge family and her kids are around my age. My sister was finishing up on the computer so I went to my niece's room to hang out with her and her almost 2 yr old daughter. The little one requested Barney so I sat with her on the bed and watched Barney with her. We sang the opening song together(which I know everyone knows) and it was just funny to see how entranced this little person can be with a giant purple dinosaur. My sister called so I went downstairs to get things prepared. She had to make some calls so I planted myself on the couch to watch t.v. I needed a break from Barney. Grease was on. I freaking love that movie. I got comfortable on the couch and sang along with the songs, I love me some musicals. My sister comes to sit on the other couch and we are relaxing watching Grease. She fell asleep on the couch and I was comfortable where I was. Needless to say there was no studying that day. We rescheduled for tomorrow in the late afternoon.
Tomorrow I am subbing at my favorite school for a class I have never been in, for a teacher I don't really know. I am excited to see a whole new environment and interested to see what procedures she has in place. Hopefully I can steal some ideas from her.
Well it turned out that there was some miscommunication and that they didn't need me. I was a little frustrated because I drove so far and need the money. Just then the phone rang and the secretary answered it. A sub did not show up so they would need me after all. It is funny how things work out. The class was amazing and I am glad I got the opportunity to sub for them. I had no problems at all. The kids listened, worked quietly, and even help me out when I needed it. They were a true joy to teach. Besides having a class of angels there was something different about this class,
oh yeah they had no chairs! Now this is a class of 21 second graders, how do they not have chairs?! Well in place of chairs they had yoga balls! YOGA BALLS!!!! I thought that was the greatest thing I have ever seen. You would think that the yoga balls would be distracting, but no. After getting use to the
occasional bobbing child and ball gone rogue the kids did great. That is definitely one idea I will be stealing. The only thing I did not like about the yoga balls was that when a ball did go rogue I had to ask, "Who lost their ball"? or "Someones ball is escaping".After educating young children while they strengthened their core muscles I was off to my sister's house to help her study for a big test she has coming up. I always enjoy going over to her house because she has a huge family and her kids are around my age. My sister was finishing up on the computer so I went to my niece's room to hang out with her and her almost 2 yr old daughter. The little one requested Barney so I sat with her on the bed and watched Barney with her. We sang the opening song together(which I know everyone knows) and it was just funny to see how entranced this little person can be with a giant purple dinosaur. My sister called so I went downstairs to get things prepared. She had to make some calls so I planted myself on the couch to watch t.v. I needed a break from Barney. Grease was on. I freaking love that movie. I got comfortable on the couch and sang along with the songs, I love me some musicals. My sister comes to sit on the other couch and we are relaxing watching Grease. She fell asleep on the couch and I was comfortable where I was. Needless to say there was no studying that day. We rescheduled for tomorrow in the late afternoon.
Tomorrow I am subbing at my favorite school for a class I have never been in, for a teacher I don't really know. I am excited to see a whole new environment and interested to see what procedures she has in place. Hopefully I can steal some ideas from her.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Thank You Kindly
When it comes to religious practices I can be a little wishy washy. I do believe in Jesus and everything it just putting into practice all the rules where I fall short. So I have adopted my own version of religion. It is perform a random act of kindness in all opportunities. I think if everyone did this then the world would be a way better place. What brought this to mind you might say? Well an experience at Starbucks did.
I was early to wander in and educate to I decided to stop by at Starbucks. Well me and this gentleman pulled in at the same time right next to each other. Usually when this happens I rush to get out the car so I can order my Cinnamon Dolce Latte first. However today was different. I decided to go a little slower to allow the gentleman to go first. He looked like early 30's dressed in business suit, attractive some would say, and drove a really nice car. He was quite a ways ahead of me when he got to the door. He looked over his shoulder, paused, and held the door open for me. I said thank you and walked in. I allowed him to go first and was paying no attention, I was mesmerized by the pastries. When I went to order my coffee, low and behold it had been payed for by the gentleman before me. I went to thank him and he said, "No thank you. I come here almost every morning and hold the door open for people. You were the first in a long while to say thank you and then let me go ahead of you". I was a little taken back. Then I felt guilty because normal Jesse would have rushed out my car to beat him to the door, and if I could I would have locked him out until my coffee was secure in my hand. So we chatted it up a little and he received his coffee first and then me. He was waiting at the door to hold it open for me. I thought wow this guy is really greatful, and kind. We both got into our cars and he was ready to go before I was but waved at me to go first. I waved goodbye/thank you. This was setting my day off to a great start. Just imagine if everyone went out of their way to be this kind to people. That would be a world where I would be more than happy to live in.
I was in a fantastic mood after the morning's events. And it showed in my subbing. I was on top of things and my lessons were going swimmingly. The class listened and did as they were suppose to do. I haven't had one of these good days in awhile. It reminded me of why I do what I do. Too bad I was only there half a day. With the way things were going that day would have been easy breezy. I did do a lesson on animal adaptation where the kids had to tape their thumbs down and perform various tasks. It was hilarious to see the kids cope without use of their thumbs. Some managed, and some got frustrated. Good times.
Since I was only half a day I had to opportunity to have lunch with an old friend that I met in college. We were on a committee together and he was one of those few people who you get excited to see. I hadn't seen him in over 2 years so it was good seeing him and catching up. I have to admit those old feeling of excitement welled up again. He is a great guy and very smart. He is in the business honors program, which is no small feat. I know I could not have gotten in to that program even if my life depended on it.
After lunch, feeling all bloated, I went to go buy a suit! My first one ever! I was so excited and had no idea what I was in store for. All the trying on and measuring and such. It took longer than I expected but all was not in vain. I found the perfect suit for me. It is a navy blue suit with white pin stripes. Very corporate America meets GQ. I am excited to wear it. I have to wait for the alteration to be done and I pick it up on Friday, just in time for the job fair on Saturday! Yay suit!
The rest of the day was a bum's paradise. I vegged out in front of the tv and watched some Saved By The Bell. I took a nap and then woke for dinner, American Idol, and Big Brother. It was a well deserved rest for a good day's work.
Tomorrow I am wandering over to a brand new school to educate. I am anxious and nervous at the same time. With the Round Rock job fair coming up I need to get out there and get some face time with some potential employers. I think I will wake up early enough to go to Starbucks...
I was early to wander in and educate to I decided to stop by at Starbucks. Well me and this gentleman pulled in at the same time right next to each other. Usually when this happens I rush to get out the car so I can order my Cinnamon Dolce Latte first. However today was different. I decided to go a little slower to allow the gentleman to go first. He looked like early 30's dressed in business suit, attractive some would say, and drove a really nice car. He was quite a ways ahead of me when he got to the door. He looked over his shoulder, paused, and held the door open for me. I said thank you and walked in. I allowed him to go first and was paying no attention, I was mesmerized by the pastries. When I went to order my coffee, low and behold it had been payed for by the gentleman before me. I went to thank him and he said, "No thank you. I come here almost every morning and hold the door open for people. You were the first in a long while to say thank you and then let me go ahead of you". I was a little taken back. Then I felt guilty because normal Jesse would have rushed out my car to beat him to the door, and if I could I would have locked him out until my coffee was secure in my hand. So we chatted it up a little and he received his coffee first and then me. He was waiting at the door to hold it open for me. I thought wow this guy is really greatful, and kind. We both got into our cars and he was ready to go before I was but waved at me to go first. I waved goodbye/thank you. This was setting my day off to a great start. Just imagine if everyone went out of their way to be this kind to people. That would be a world where I would be more than happy to live in.
I was in a fantastic mood after the morning's events. And it showed in my subbing. I was on top of things and my lessons were going swimmingly. The class listened and did as they were suppose to do. I haven't had one of these good days in awhile. It reminded me of why I do what I do. Too bad I was only there half a day. With the way things were going that day would have been easy breezy. I did do a lesson on animal adaptation where the kids had to tape their thumbs down and perform various tasks. It was hilarious to see the kids cope without use of their thumbs. Some managed, and some got frustrated. Good times.
Since I was only half a day I had to opportunity to have lunch with an old friend that I met in college. We were on a committee together and he was one of those few people who you get excited to see. I hadn't seen him in over 2 years so it was good seeing him and catching up. I have to admit those old feeling of excitement welled up again. He is a great guy and very smart. He is in the business honors program, which is no small feat. I know I could not have gotten in to that program even if my life depended on it.
After lunch, feeling all bloated, I went to go buy a suit! My first one ever! I was so excited and had no idea what I was in store for. All the trying on and measuring and such. It took longer than I expected but all was not in vain. I found the perfect suit for me. It is a navy blue suit with white pin stripes. Very corporate America meets GQ. I am excited to wear it. I have to wait for the alteration to be done and I pick it up on Friday, just in time for the job fair on Saturday! Yay suit!
The rest of the day was a bum's paradise. I vegged out in front of the tv and watched some Saved By The Bell. I took a nap and then woke for dinner, American Idol, and Big Brother. It was a well deserved rest for a good day's work.
Tomorrow I am wandering over to a brand new school to educate. I am anxious and nervous at the same time. With the Round Rock job fair coming up I need to get out there and get some face time with some potential employers. I think I will wake up early enough to go to Starbucks...
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