Beauteefull of Gifts

On my planning period last week, the ninth grade science teacher asked me to "cover" his class while he went to make copies. The issue is he never asks for coverage to the teacher's workroom. I've seen my juniors walking around with the big red banner all week and they'd never let me see it. I knew something was up, I decided to play along. He then decided instead of watching his class, I should come down to the workroom with him. When I finally made it back to my classroom, This happened!  Here's what the sign said: Class of 2016 may just be my favorite! They all signed the banner, and had cupcakes with purple frosting, hot wings, my favorite Golden Flake Sweet Heat BBQ chips, and drinks. It was a nice send off before exams week. So I've decided to tackle my last major things to do....set up my Roth IRA, determine my travel bags, and finally figure what to do with my recently leased vehicle.  I thought it was going to be a headache to...

This has become my mantra in life. I have taken necessary steps to educate myself academically and professionally,  but I knew I needed to improve myself personally. My friends would describe me as a good person with a hard exterior. I believed I had good reason to be this way. I was once the person who was too kind and forgiving to everyone and my kindness was taken for weakness. Over time I began to look at life through tainted lenses. I take no mess, I am impatient,  and rarely believe in second chances. I'd fly off the handle and give you a piece of my mind with no regard of your feelings, or situation-- very apathetic.  A conversation with someone who was a "friend" at the time sort of made my oblivious music of life come to a screeching halt. I was called "mean and rude." After my initial shock, tears, and emotions subsided, I began to look deeply in the proverbial mirror.  Things I realized upon completing my reflection: -I'm overtly analytical ...

Whew! It has been quite some time since my last post! As far as my process for my position, I'm in the waiting stage for my visa. I've already contacted HR and was advised of a mid August departure. In efforts to be productive, I have a list of things to do in this intermission. I have to decide what I'm doing with my car, set up my savings plan, visit home (New York),  plan next year's Junior events (no one ever wants to plan prom), make a portfolio for whomever takes my position as Junior sponsor, and one for the courses I teach (Anatomy & Physiology, Environmental Science, and AP Biology). I've informed my colleagues and students of my plans. There were mixed reviews from my babies. The seniors weren't too concerned as they're on their way out the door as well. Some are still mad at me because I won't be there when they come to visit. My juniors don't want to me to go, and it is only because they don't like change. There has been a lot...