Hey Stranger...

I have to admit that I don't mind blogging so much, but I honestly forget to do it. I guess having a hectic (current) lifestyle I can only handle reading face book statuses from friends.... The sad thing is, I haven't been current on that either! During this winter quarter, for the first time in my life I am experiencing this "out of control" feeling. Things that are beyond my control keep happening. I'm normally a planner, and can foreshadow things. That might sound boring, but that is how "life" has always been! The hectic nature of everyday life has let time blast by as if it were a rocket ship! I almost feel guilty that maybe I have made the wrong choice to take on too much at one time. That is one of my weaknesses. Saying NO! At school, with organizations, with friends, and even with family commitments, I find myself suggesting things, and then all of sudden POOF! I am put in charge of organizing, or assisting, helping, etc... I don't mind helping out. I feel very lucky and love everything about my life right now. I have an awesome and supportive family, work colleagues, college professors, and friends. Maybe I just need to learn how to say no thank you in the nicest way possible...
After reading and rereading the hack job I created out of my TWS (teacher work sample) It has left my mind in a blur.... I continue to teach my Jazz Unit and it is going really well! I have made some adjustments, like adding more read alouds for clarification ect. but when I put it down on paper, it made no sense.... I totally understand why my professor sent it back. What was I thinking???
I feel very fortunate that I have been given a second chance to fix it. I have worked on it, and have not liked the results, so I change it.... I'm just about to re-submit the first sections, so I hope it all goes well. I have to say this blogging assignment is a pretty smart assignment, because I find myself blowing off some steam here...
God, I'm 28, and I feel like a whiny 19 year old complaining about things I want to do, rather than what I am obligated to do.... I like that my 611 course is forcing me to do a lot of self reflecting.... I've always an over analyzer... my husband would agree! So with this new found (fingers crossed) confidence, and 2nd wind I plan to go out with a bang and hopefully do well in my winter courses... I know I will probably lose my 4.0 average, but as long as I pass, I will be happy with B's! Hmm... We will see. Ok time for Writing Workshop!
Sincerely,

Jill