My placement in Rush-Henrietta was much more demanding of my time, but it was well worth it. I was placed with such a wonderful class and my host teacher was just amazing, I'm truly very blessed! I have gone back about 1x per week since graduation for the day just to help out in the class. This is just great experience for me, so while I'm not subbing I might as well feel useful!
Speaking of which, I am an official substitute teacher- mini yay! I have been hired by Churchville-Chili and Rush-Henrietta and have kept pretty busy! I was beyond terrified for my first day, but I did a lot of research on it, found lots of different games to play and strategies to use regarding classroom management, and so far I have not had any problems!! I'm being called approximately 3x per week, which is nice! I actually get to sub in Leary (the school I was placed at for student teaching) for the first time this week, so I'm excited!
I don't think I'll be getting a full-time job for the upcoming school year which sucks, but a lot of districts already held their interviews this month, so I guess I am out of luck :( I am trying not to get too depressed though, at least I am subbing and making SOME money, which is more than I have been doing for 5 months! I'm more worried about student loans than anything, but I guess we'll cross that bridge when we get to it. There have been so many experienced teachers laid off the past few months due to budget cuts that I truly understand why my odds for getting a job aren't good, but it still sucks =( I'll keep doing my best everyday though and hopefully someone will take notice! (Although with my 8 letters of recommendation in my placement file, it seems like people already have noticed!)
I have also begun started selling lia sophia jewelry!!! I'm very excited about this, because not only do I need a second income, but I also LOVE the products, so it seems to be a perfect match!!! I would much rather try and host 3 shows per month and earn an extra $500 than work 20 hours per week part time and earn the same amount! I knew that I had to try it, and I am going to put my best foot forward! If for some reason it doesn't work out so well, then at least I know I tried, but I am really hoping it takes off well =)
Audrey just had her dance recital yesterday, and she did such a great job!!! She's such a good little dancer!!! (Clearly, as seen above, she does not get her dancing skills from my mother! haha) My in-laws came up to see it, which was really special to Audrey, I know she loved having them here to see her! I also danced in the "mom's dance", and well.... I didn't fall on my face!!! haha It was fun, and I did it for Audrey! Hopefully she doesn't ask me to do it again though!! Audrey starts soccer in about 2 weeks, and then once soccer is over she's asked us if she can join cheer-leading... Yikes!! I really don't mind, I'd love for her to get a taste of quite a few different things and decide what she really likes, but the commitment to cheer-leading is staggering! In August she'd have practice Monday thru Thursday from 6-8:30. Then, in September, it would change to Tuesday and Thursday practice 6-8, Saturday morning practice 9:30-12, and Sunday she'd perform at games! Yikes!!! I don't know if that would be too much for her, but I suppose she could give it a try!
I just can't wait till Benny can do some stuff of his own instead of going to all of Audrey's things and nothing of his own! I'd love to get him into soccer, but he's still not old enough =( Ugh! He's gonna be such a good athlete, I can just tell. He's already better at soccer than Audrey lol I can't wait to see what he will do when he's older!
Hmmmm what else can I report on??? My nephew is 7 months old now! Crazy how time flies!! I just watched him the other day and I can't believe how big he's gotten! He has 6 teeth now, and the most adorable little giggle! The kids really like it when he comes over, so it's nice every once and a while! I honestly can say for sure after watching him though that there is NO WAY I could ever have another child. As cute as he is, I'm always glad to give him back!!! I feel like the worst Aunt in the world for saying that, but when I have the 3 kids all together it feels like utter chaos at times!! lol
Well, I've officially stared at this computer screen longer than I should have... I've had a migraine for almost 24 hours now and it's not getting any better. Every time I cry, I basically know that I'll be paying for it later on =( I really need to get back to the neurologist. I've been getting the migraines way more frequently lately and they have been lasting much longer than usual. Oh well, maybe someday.
