1st Day of School!

Today was my 1st official day of student teaching. I have been placed at a wonderful school in Indianapolis called New Augusta Public Academy, south campus (or NAPA for short). My CT (cooperating teacher) is Mrs. Tena Plewa. She is a master teacher recognized in the state for her creativity and her skill as a musician in the schools. I look forward to receiving her guidance and encouragement as I pursue my dreams to be a teacher!

As is tradition in my house, I took a "1st day of school" picture.


A few funny moments from today...memories :-)
-I walked into the class and ran into a chair and cut my leg
-Copied more than 100 papers in the first 15 of being "in charge"
-Had a dad introduce himself by saying, "I'm [name] and I'm a bounty hunter."
-Accidentally told 5th graders that Ray Charles was known for playing the trumpet!
-Discovered the old school popcorn machine in the teacher's lounge
-Spilled water down the front of my dress

I think I'm going to love this "job"! The perfect way to get my feet wet!!

Goodwill.

I like shopping, especially when things are cheap.
Austin and I went into Goodwill today and this is what I came out with:



I've decided to fill them with cotton balls and Q-tips for my bathroom :-)

YOU alone are God.

BO.

No, not the stinky kind....BEAUTY OVERFLOWING :-)
I sit in the "white house" "working on my paper" and found this vid on my computer...how often I need to be reminded of my worth in Christ.
I am loved by the creator of the universe.....I am his Beautiful Creation.

When you need a laugh.

I love katie...and for this reason:

the last few weeks...

-saw The Fray in concert- I like them more

-ordered 2 porta potties

-won a bet

-put up 11 tents

-fell in love with Ben...a horse

-went to my sister's baby shower- its official...she's pregnant.

-met a man name Josh-changed my perspective

-toured East St. Louis- became broken

-heard a stranger's story- overwhelmed by grace

-listened to kids talk about serving- unexplainable joy

-slept in a gym on an inflatable mattress for a week

-learned how to play rummy- got destroyed

-got to know some people deeper-honored

-got confirmation with my purpose in life- service

-met a widow who had every reason to be in despair- but all I saw was joy.

-got lost downtown

-held a precious child in my arms- love

-talked with homeless man- felt closer to Jesus

-got lost again

-fell in love with my city

-jammed to Backstreet Boys with a bunch of amazing girls -(you wish you were in my car)

-ordered 111 inflatable pools...(only need 11)

-took a friend to get his wisdom teeth pulled- funny

-cancelled the 111 inflatable pool order

-talked to a dear friend via skype

-toured The Crossing at Fenton- exciting

-privileged to hear passion pour out of Matt (my fellow intern)

-thought i lost my boss's credit card...she had it the whole time

-saw Coldplay in concert

I miss you good friend.....God always brings people into your life for a reason; katie is to bring me LOVE and humor. I will always remember the stories of the twins you told that made me laugh so hard I cried.
I love you.

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