Interview City

Today is my second official interview. I am not nearly as nervous as I thought I would be. My first interview was with Regina Catholic and my second is with Regina Public. I would really, really like to stay in the Regina area because my husband has a great job with Department of Highways and he would like to stay with them. At the same time, I understand how many other teachers want to stay in the Regina area and there are not enough jobs for all of us. I keep hearing that there will soon be a teacher shortage in the near future, but I have been hearing the same thing for about five years now. I still do not feel we are any closer to a teacher shortage then we were five years ago. I am enjoying the interview process and getting the experience talking to future employers. I have always enjoyed interviews because it is talking about the one thing that you know that best, yourself and your teaching abilities. I have had lots of experience with interviews in grade twelve when I applied for every scholarship and bursary possible. With the threat of all the school closures, there may not be any jobs available this fall. But, there is always subbing and getting your foot in the door. I can not wait to get my own classroom and class. Well I better sign off so I can attend my second official interview. Good luck to all the rest of you in the same boat as me. Remember that you are all going to be AMAZING teachers and they will be lucky to have you!!!!

The end is near!

Well, unfortunately today is the last official day of the mid-term break. I always liked the term "break" because I think the so called "break" is usually the busiest time for everyone. You usually try to add a few more hours onto your part-time work schedule, finish all the assignments that you put off over the first half of the semester and try to spend more time with your neglected family. Some how a week is never enough to get all of this accomplished and one or more (usually many more) things get left on your list of things to do. I am still grateful for the break and feel very lucky that we are given that time each spring to unwind or re-energize for the last few months of school. This is my last official spring break and therefore, my last official few months of school. YIKES! It is hard to believe that four years can go by that fast. It really hit me the other day when I getting my grad photos taken. As I stood in front of the mirror, I realized that I am a graduate. I am will be the next group of people hanging on the third floor wall for years to come. I remember hoping and praying that I would get into education and then thinking about what year I would convocate. Apparently that year is here and the end is now near. I wouldn't really say the end is near, but more so the beginning of a new chapter in my life is about to start. I don't want to think about leaving my comfort zone again just like after graduation, but I guess it turned out good the first time so I'm sure I have nothing to worry about the second time around. Our "real" lives are just beginning, so climb on the rollercoaster and LETS GO!!!!

Warm Weather

I am so happy because it is warmer then -20 for the first time in almost a month. This is really good for me because I am moving this weekend and the warm weather will make it a lot easier. I didn't have to scrape my windows this morning and my car started like a dream. My prediction is that the warm air is here to stay. The groundhog told me that spring is just around the corner and I believe him. Good old Wiarton Willie my little albino friend. I just want the snow to go away now so we can head out to the beach and enjoy summer. Not that I get out to the beach a lot, but I do enjoy lazing around in the sun. Now I am just daydreaming about warm weather and the nice hot sun. I can't wait for winter to be over. I actually don't mind the snow because I like sledding, but enough is enough. I am ready for it to go away. Well get out there and enjoy the day!

Technology and Kids

We just saw the most amazing way of incorporating students into the classroom through technology. A little girl with leukemia was not able to attend regular class because her illness forced her to stay at home. Rather then just taking normal correspondence classes where she would complete the work and send it in, she was able to actually participate in the classroom experience without having to actually be there. The class hooked up a web cam and through special software they were able to communicate with their friend at home and she could communicate back. She not only completed the assignments, but she was also able to participate in class discussions and activities through technology. She was just like a new student because both the girl and the kids were concerned that they wouldn’t like each other and they wouldn’t want to be each others friend. It brings a whole new meaning to inclusive education.

Make-up

I really wonder who ever invented make-up. It takes way too long to apply it and I think most people are better looking without it then with it. Yet, I still fall into the make-up trap almost every day. If guys only knew the effort girls go through every morning to look good. I just don't get it. Last night I went for a walk and I was not wearing water proof mascara so by the time I got back, I looked like a raccoon. I had black circles all around my eyes. Really, why did I even need make-up on in the first place. I think it has a lot to do with self-confidence and a lack there of. In high school I was never concerned about looking good or impressing people. Once I got to university I guess I figured I had people to impress and started the make-up process. Once you start, you can't just stop. It know it sounds funny, but I'm sure all the girls are nodding their heads as they read this. Even now that I am married and don't need to impress anyone but my husband I still try to look my best when I leave my house. I guess I am a person concerned with my appearance and how other people view me. This is a deep blog. I really didn't know what to talk about and this was the best that I could do, so enjoy.