I have a new obsession...teacher websites! Anything from bulletin board ideas and lesson plans, to creative ways to get students to follow rules and do their homework! I can't stop! I'm probably going to be sick of school before it even starts! But I'm sure having fun...hence the reason for my lack of posting on the blog lately. Tomorrow my mom will be here for a couple of days to decorate the classrom and I will be posting pictures. So get ready! Until then, have a happy Monday!!
Lindsay :)
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Follow-up on my AH-Mazing day!
Soo....as some of you might have read, Thursday was a great day for me. It went from no hope at all to me receiving 2 interviews...God is so good!
Well I escaped for the weekend to a great little resort that you all must visit once in your lifetime. It's called Hyatt Regency Lost Pines. So cool! Thats all I will say. Look it up online. I got to relax and enjoy time with my wonderful parents and some good friends. Sunday we drove to Houston to stay the night with Josh's aunt before my appointment at MD Anderson. Such a fun time. I love Josh's aunt and especially his little cousin Kristin, which I guess is sorta my cousin now too. Monday we spent a day of waiting, waiting, and more waiting. The only thing that kept me going was a call I got from the HR department wanting me to come in Tuesday (tonight) to fill out some paper work. They didn't exactly tell me what for, but to just bring my SS card and drivers license. Needless to say I was hopeful that the job was mine!
About the dr. appt....we loved the hosptial and the doctor, but hated the waiting. The Dr is infact brilliant and pretty much the best in the world when it comes to CML. We felt very confident with him being my new doc. Blood work looks good, but we won't know about my bone marrow results for another week or so. But he thinks it will probably be just fine.
Anyways....so that brings us to today. Another day of waiting for my mysterious appointment with HR. I think God is trying to teach me patience.....so I got to the appointment at 6 tonight and they told me I was reccomended for the job by the principal at Foster Elementary and would like to know if I would accept. I ofcourse blurted out yes before she even finished speaking, but I was so excited! I signed my contract and will continue this week with lots of paperwork, processing and fingerprinting. But I had to share the news with ya'll. I will be teaching 5th grade math and science. YAY!!! Here are pictures of my school!!!
It is an older school in a slightly poorer part of town, but I know this is where God is going to use me and I can't wait!!! Plus, I'm sure it will keep you guys entertained...lots of good blog material!!!
Thanks for stying interested in what God's doing in my life. You guys are wonderful!
Good night and sweet dreams,
Linds
Well I escaped for the weekend to a great little resort that you all must visit once in your lifetime. It's called Hyatt Regency Lost Pines. So cool! Thats all I will say. Look it up online. I got to relax and enjoy time with my wonderful parents and some good friends. Sunday we drove to Houston to stay the night with Josh's aunt before my appointment at MD Anderson. Such a fun time. I love Josh's aunt and especially his little cousin Kristin, which I guess is sorta my cousin now too. Monday we spent a day of waiting, waiting, and more waiting. The only thing that kept me going was a call I got from the HR department wanting me to come in Tuesday (tonight) to fill out some paper work. They didn't exactly tell me what for, but to just bring my SS card and drivers license. Needless to say I was hopeful that the job was mine!
About the dr. appt....we loved the hosptial and the doctor, but hated the waiting. The Dr is infact brilliant and pretty much the best in the world when it comes to CML. We felt very confident with him being my new doc. Blood work looks good, but we won't know about my bone marrow results for another week or so. But he thinks it will probably be just fine.
Anyways....so that brings us to today. Another day of waiting for my mysterious appointment with HR. I think God is trying to teach me patience.....so I got to the appointment at 6 tonight and they told me I was reccomended for the job by the principal at Foster Elementary and would like to know if I would accept. I ofcourse blurted out yes before she even finished speaking, but I was so excited! I signed my contract and will continue this week with lots of paperwork, processing and fingerprinting. But I had to share the news with ya'll. I will be teaching 5th grade math and science. YAY!!! Here are pictures of my school!!!
It is an older school in a slightly poorer part of town, but I know this is where God is going to use me and I can't wait!!! Plus, I'm sure it will keep you guys entertained...lots of good blog material!!!
Thanks for stying interested in what God's doing in my life. You guys are wonderful!
Good night and sweet dreams,
Linds
Thursday, July 23, 2009
My AH-mazing day
Ok, so I must tell you about my day....
I woke up this morning feeling pretty down thinking I would never get a job and what was the use in passing out my resumes when nobody probably even looks at them! BUT because I am a fighter, and probably because I wanted to be doing anything but cleaning, I decided to call schools first to see if they were hiring rather than driving around to pass out resumes only to get told they were fully hired out....so I did that.
I started with the San Antonio ISD at the top of the list, and p.s. they have like 150 schools. Halfway down the list a school said they were in fact hiring and that I should bring a resume by if I could....so ofcourse I did. I hopped in the car and drove over there.
When I got back I started calling more schools I got a beep from a mysterious number. I decided not to be rude and click over because more than likely it was a vet calling to check on Harley..he gets more calls than me, no lie! So when I got off the phone with one school I checked the message and it was a school!!!! Trying to set up an interview!!! With me!!!! The only problem was they wanted it to be for Monday...well Monday is when I have an appt with MD Anderson...ugghh. I had to explain to them that I had leukemia and was on a study and could not reschedule my appointment at the hospital. Luckily they understood and said they could work with me, so Tuesday I have an interview at 9AM....keep me in your prayers then.
SOOO to celebrate my first interview I decided to go get something to eat. It was either that or celebrate with Ramen Noodles. I think we know I made the better choice. So I found myself at McAlister's Deli, which I never eat at, but I hear people rave about there Tea, so I thought what the hey? Let me start off by saying I was not wearing my wedding ring because for some reason I got it in my head if I'm passing out resumes at schools (which I was earlier) in poorer parts of town, the last thing they want to see is this little blonde with bling bling. For some reason, I feel like it makes me look not very teacher like...who knows where that came from?? But anyways...I'm walking into McAlisters and I make my order. The cashier was this younger guy and I noticed he didn't charge me for the tea. I checked to make sure he rang it up and the receipt showed he did, it was just $0.00...so here I go with my cloud nine, I'm on a high cause I got an interview, thinking this boy thinks I'm cute, and oh yeah I didn't have a ring on so he thinks I'm single or something and is hitting on me. So I ate my salad and drank my tea and thought aww...what a cute boy, if only he knew how old I was and that I'm married....well I proceed to walk out and notice this big poster that says Free Tea Day, July 23rd...I did the math and yes it was July 23rd....reality check hit. HAHA!!!
So then I was humbled again and rushed home to go make more calls. Well I got to this one school and the secretary said she thinks they are hiring and to send my resume to the principal. She was also going to tell the principal to check her email and be watching for it. So I did and continued on calling more schools. One hour later I got a call from the principal asking if I minded teaching science AND math for 5th grade. I said very quickly, no mam, not at all. Then she asked if I could come right then for an interview. 5 minutes later I was in the car. The interview went...AWESOMEEEEE!! I don't feel like I could have answered the questions any better. And I really clicked with them! I think they liked me?!?!!! So basically she said she can't offer the position, but that they make reccomendations to HR and if HR clears me, they will call me. So I took from that, and I could definitely be wrong (I was definitely wrong about the whole free tea situation) but I think she meant they were going to reccomend me. YEEHAWW!!! If I don't get this job, its not because of me, its because God has something better out there waiting on me. Atleast thats how I feel. So we will see. Keep praying my prayer warriors out there! Cause its working! I also have the interview on Tuesday too. YAY!!! What started off as a not so good day, turned out pretty cool!
I hope everyone has a great weekend! We are meeting my parentals in Bastrop, TX for a fun getaway. Then Monday I have my first appointment at MD Anderson in Houston.
I woke up this morning feeling pretty down thinking I would never get a job and what was the use in passing out my resumes when nobody probably even looks at them! BUT because I am a fighter, and probably because I wanted to be doing anything but cleaning, I decided to call schools first to see if they were hiring rather than driving around to pass out resumes only to get told they were fully hired out....so I did that.
I started with the San Antonio ISD at the top of the list, and p.s. they have like 150 schools. Halfway down the list a school said they were in fact hiring and that I should bring a resume by if I could....so ofcourse I did. I hopped in the car and drove over there.
When I got back I started calling more schools I got a beep from a mysterious number. I decided not to be rude and click over because more than likely it was a vet calling to check on Harley..he gets more calls than me, no lie! So when I got off the phone with one school I checked the message and it was a school!!!! Trying to set up an interview!!! With me!!!! The only problem was they wanted it to be for Monday...well Monday is when I have an appt with MD Anderson...ugghh. I had to explain to them that I had leukemia and was on a study and could not reschedule my appointment at the hospital. Luckily they understood and said they could work with me, so Tuesday I have an interview at 9AM....keep me in your prayers then.
SOOO to celebrate my first interview I decided to go get something to eat. It was either that or celebrate with Ramen Noodles. I think we know I made the better choice. So I found myself at McAlister's Deli, which I never eat at, but I hear people rave about there Tea, so I thought what the hey? Let me start off by saying I was not wearing my wedding ring because for some reason I got it in my head if I'm passing out resumes at schools (which I was earlier) in poorer parts of town, the last thing they want to see is this little blonde with bling bling. For some reason, I feel like it makes me look not very teacher like...who knows where that came from?? But anyways...I'm walking into McAlisters and I make my order. The cashier was this younger guy and I noticed he didn't charge me for the tea. I checked to make sure he rang it up and the receipt showed he did, it was just $0.00...so here I go with my cloud nine, I'm on a high cause I got an interview, thinking this boy thinks I'm cute, and oh yeah I didn't have a ring on so he thinks I'm single or something and is hitting on me. So I ate my salad and drank my tea and thought aww...what a cute boy, if only he knew how old I was and that I'm married....well I proceed to walk out and notice this big poster that says Free Tea Day, July 23rd...I did the math and yes it was July 23rd....reality check hit. HAHA!!!
So then I was humbled again and rushed home to go make more calls. Well I got to this one school and the secretary said she thinks they are hiring and to send my resume to the principal. She was also going to tell the principal to check her email and be watching for it. So I did and continued on calling more schools. One hour later I got a call from the principal asking if I minded teaching science AND math for 5th grade. I said very quickly, no mam, not at all. Then she asked if I could come right then for an interview. 5 minutes later I was in the car. The interview went...AWESOMEEEEE!! I don't feel like I could have answered the questions any better. And I really clicked with them! I think they liked me?!?!!! So basically she said she can't offer the position, but that they make reccomendations to HR and if HR clears me, they will call me. So I took from that, and I could definitely be wrong (I was definitely wrong about the whole free tea situation) but I think she meant they were going to reccomend me. YEEHAWW!!! If I don't get this job, its not because of me, its because God has something better out there waiting on me. Atleast thats how I feel. So we will see. Keep praying my prayer warriors out there! Cause its working! I also have the interview on Tuesday too. YAY!!! What started off as a not so good day, turned out pretty cool!
I hope everyone has a great weekend! We are meeting my parentals in Bastrop, TX for a fun getaway. Then Monday I have my first appointment at MD Anderson in Houston.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Week of Celebration!
This week is a week of celebration in my life! "Celebration of what?" you might ask...well it all started this morning when I got my email saying I passed my generalist teaching exam for grades 4-8. I had passed my science already but in hopes of having more options for jobs I went ahead and took another test that will allow me to teach any subject from 4th-8th grade. It took forever for my test results to come in, but they did and I am so thankful! Now I just have to speed up the job search!
Second thing to celebrate in my life this week is my remission. Yes, I have been in remission for quite a while, but tomorrow (Tuesday) will mark the one year date to when I was diagnosed. All I had hoped and prayed for this time last year was to be in remission by tomorrow. Man how I underestimated the power of God! Just looking back to all the miracles God has worked in my life this past year and to see where I am at today brings chills down my spine. (If you have no idea what I'm talking about, go to my archives and look up July 21st 2008) Thanks again to all my prayer warriors out there. I wouldn't be where I am today if it were not for you! And I truly mean that! There were days this past year when I just couldn't pray anymore, but I knew you all were out there lifting me up and I could rest in that! So I hope you celebrate with me! Go out and eat some cake, or icecream, or both for that matter. This remission is your victory too!
And the third thing I will be celebrating this week is my 3rd anniversary on Wednesday to my true love, Josh. I feel like we've been through so much together and it can't just be 3 years, but it is, and I wouldn't have wanted to spend these last 3 years without him, thats for sure! Josh is my rock. He is always there right alongside me through the good, bad and the ugly. We laugh together, we cry together and I love doing life with him! I am soo thankful! I feel like the luckiest girl on earth! (cheesy, but true ;))
So needless to say, its already a good week and its only noon on Monday. I feel so blessed!
Lindsay :)
Second thing to celebrate in my life this week is my remission. Yes, I have been in remission for quite a while, but tomorrow (Tuesday) will mark the one year date to when I was diagnosed. All I had hoped and prayed for this time last year was to be in remission by tomorrow. Man how I underestimated the power of God! Just looking back to all the miracles God has worked in my life this past year and to see where I am at today brings chills down my spine. (If you have no idea what I'm talking about, go to my archives and look up July 21st 2008) Thanks again to all my prayer warriors out there. I wouldn't be where I am today if it were not for you! And I truly mean that! There were days this past year when I just couldn't pray anymore, but I knew you all were out there lifting me up and I could rest in that! So I hope you celebrate with me! Go out and eat some cake, or icecream, or both for that matter. This remission is your victory too!
And the third thing I will be celebrating this week is my 3rd anniversary on Wednesday to my true love, Josh. I feel like we've been through so much together and it can't just be 3 years, but it is, and I wouldn't have wanted to spend these last 3 years without him, thats for sure! Josh is my rock. He is always there right alongside me through the good, bad and the ugly. We laugh together, we cry together and I love doing life with him! I am soo thankful! I feel like the luckiest girl on earth! (cheesy, but true ;))
So needless to say, its already a good week and its only noon on Monday. I feel so blessed!
Lindsay :)
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Sister bonding...
In a few short hours I will be picking my sister up in Salado, TX where my mom will be meeting me halfway between Dallas and San Antonio. Nat is coming for the weekend and I am SO excited! I can't tell you how nice it is being so close that we can plan short trips like this.
Not sure what we will be doing, but I'm thinking Fiesta Texas is on the list. It'll just be so good to hang out. Then I'll be going all the way back to Dallas with Nat Sunday so I can get my hair done! I'm definitely taking advantage of the convenience factor! Anyways...just wanted to give an update. I've been buried under books the past week studying for another test. Now I am anxiously awaiting my scores. I will let you know how that goes and post pictures of my tme with Nat sometime early next week.
Have a great weekend Ya'll!
Linds
Not sure what we will be doing, but I'm thinking Fiesta Texas is on the list. It'll just be so good to hang out. Then I'll be going all the way back to Dallas with Nat Sunday so I can get my hair done! I'm definitely taking advantage of the convenience factor! Anyways...just wanted to give an update. I've been buried under books the past week studying for another test. Now I am anxiously awaiting my scores. I will let you know how that goes and post pictures of my tme with Nat sometime early next week.
Have a great weekend Ya'll!
Linds
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Adventures come in all forms
So technically a job fair is not my idea of an adventure, but searching for a job can be. Each day is different. Some are full of hope and some not so much! Well today was a day of hope! I went to a job fair where I was asked to stay for a screening interview. The HR department has to screen you before they send your names out to the principals. Well I felt pretty good just being asked for a screening interview. Anything excites me these days.....but anyways, I was feeling good just b/c I was asked (not everyone was) and then when I went to the interview, I totally rocked. I felt like I gave really great answers. At the end, the lady said she was going to really push for me getting a 5th grade position. She liked my energy and thought I'd be good at that......so can you see me as a fifth grade teacher?? I sure hope so!
Now I'm studying big time this weekend for another certification test I take on Tuesday and start praying the phone starts ringing with interviews from the principals. They all start back this Monday...so say a prayer for me. I'd really appreciate it!
Lindsay
Now I'm studying big time this weekend for another certification test I take on Tuesday and start praying the phone starts ringing with interviews from the principals. They all start back this Monday...so say a prayer for me. I'd really appreciate it!
Lindsay
Monday, July 6, 2009
I love weekends
After a couple of days with no Josh, I was SO excited to have our weekend together. Doing whatever we want and sleeping in as late as we want is the best thing ever!
When Josh got home on Friday night, to his surprise I had a meal waiting on the table. I had come across this delicious watermelon and feta cheese salad that I wanted to try, so I did. And it was great! Basically it had watermelon, feta, green bell pepper and cucumber, mixed with some olive oil and topped with yogurt. YUMMY!
Saturday we hung out and lounged around the house all day. Then we met up with some of Josh's fellow interns for dinner at the famous La Fogata and saw Public Enemy ( I think thats what its called). Good food, fun people, and a pretty good movie.
Sunday I probably made my biggest discoveries of the weekend. We went to church and then met some friends for brunch at a place called, "The Egg and I." I loved it! One of my favorite things about Wheaton was the endless breakfast restaurants to eat at. So this was exciting for me. The next thing we did was venture up to San Marcos for the Outlet Mall. Josh needed some cologne and we thought we might as well go check it out....Whoa!!! It was huge! And I know I've been there before so either A) they built more shops, like LOTS more, or B) I just didn't appreciate shopping the way I do now. I'm not really sure, but I think it might take two, maybe three days to make it through all the stores. So that was a big discovery for me. We didn't get anything but the cologne, but when Tax-free weekend comes (I hope they still do that in Texas) we are gonna make a trip up there. Hopefully I will need teacher clothes by then!
So my advice to those of you who might find yourself coming to San Antonio is first call me so we can meet up for dinner...or breakfast! and second, plan an extra day to stop at the outlet mall in San Marcos!!!
Linds
When Josh got home on Friday night, to his surprise I had a meal waiting on the table. I had come across this delicious watermelon and feta cheese salad that I wanted to try, so I did. And it was great! Basically it had watermelon, feta, green bell pepper and cucumber, mixed with some olive oil and topped with yogurt. YUMMY!
Saturday we hung out and lounged around the house all day. Then we met up with some of Josh's fellow interns for dinner at the famous La Fogata and saw Public Enemy ( I think thats what its called). Good food, fun people, and a pretty good movie.
Sunday I probably made my biggest discoveries of the weekend. We went to church and then met some friends for brunch at a place called, "The Egg and I." I loved it! One of my favorite things about Wheaton was the endless breakfast restaurants to eat at. So this was exciting for me. The next thing we did was venture up to San Marcos for the Outlet Mall. Josh needed some cologne and we thought we might as well go check it out....Whoa!!! It was huge! And I know I've been there before so either A) they built more shops, like LOTS more, or B) I just didn't appreciate shopping the way I do now. I'm not really sure, but I think it might take two, maybe three days to make it through all the stores. So that was a big discovery for me. We didn't get anything but the cologne, but when Tax-free weekend comes (I hope they still do that in Texas) we are gonna make a trip up there. Hopefully I will need teacher clothes by then!
So my advice to those of you who might find yourself coming to San Antonio is first call me so we can meet up for dinner...or breakfast! and second, plan an extra day to stop at the outlet mall in San Marcos!!!
Linds
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