So I'm offically the new chorus/vocal teacher at JFK high school from April until June. I will be teaching high school chorus, a high school theory class, 6th, 7th and 8th grade chorus and 7th grade general music. How crazy. I was really excited and I still am but I can't believe I will have a real job. I'll be like responsible for all these kids. I know they liked me when I came in to rehearse them and hopefully they won't start to hate me. Oh well as long as I get my paycheck. haha j/k.
p.s. I THINK THE SCHOOL DAY STARTS AT 7:20. WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE. THAT PROBABLY MEANS I HAVE TO LEAVE MY HOUSE AT 6:30. THAT MEANS I HAVE TO GET UP AT LIKE 5:30. KILL ME!
In other news, Kenmore Middle School still smells the same. I can't really describe the smell but it brings back lots of memories and makes me feel like I'm 12 again. Which is bad when you're supposed to be a responsible teacher. And frankly who wants to feel like they are 12?
Supposedly, scent is the strongest of the five senses as far as triggering memory or familiarity.
Ummmm...not much else to say. In a little over a week I will be 23 years old. Oh, my. That just sounds WAY too young for a teacher. Aren't all teachers at least 50 or older...??
and oh yeah, happy spring!
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03/20/2006 12:21 #29274
glittery men03/16/2006 11:59 #29273
back in my old middle schoolWell today is my first day as the substitute string teacher at KMS. All I've done so far is taught 3 lesson groups. I have one more and then orchestra. I hope orchestra isn't a disaster, haha. I enjoy middle school but they can be really crazy, especially when there's a substitute. I hope I don't have to lay the smack down. Tomorrow I'll be at West. It's an every other day thing, so I'll be at KMS next MWF and West on TR. How weird being a teacher where I was a student for so long.
I'm totally flying by the seat of my pants with these lessons. I've never taken a single string pedagogy or methods course. I'm glad I came in and watched her teach for a little while so I would have some small grasp of what to do. It's funny because I technically am certified to teach instrumental lessons but wow I hope no one would ever hire me to do so. I would have to be PRETTY desperate
I've noticed a severe lack of updating from certain individuals who may reside in Syracuse and/or Boston...
Happy St. Patrick's Day eve, everyone!
I'm totally flying by the seat of my pants with these lessons. I've never taken a single string pedagogy or methods course. I'm glad I came in and watched her teach for a little while so I would have some small grasp of what to do. It's funny because I technically am certified to teach instrumental lessons but wow I hope no one would ever hire me to do so. I would have to be PRETTY desperate
I've noticed a severe lack of updating from certain individuals who may reside in Syracuse and/or Boston...
Happy St. Patrick's Day eve, everyone!
03/12/2006 07:49 #29272
sunday afternoonWow the website seriously took 5 minutes to load. I love dial-up.
I'M A TEACHER!!!!!! Officially. Well basically officially. More on that later because it's cold in my basement and my fingers might get frostbite.
Had a fun adventure yesterday, a marathon hangout session with some of the crew, well pretty much everyone who isn't in another zip code (except for Yo). I don't like when you're with a group of people and something slips that you aren't supposed to know about and then it is awkward!!! But I digress. I took pictures yesterday like a dorkwad and I will post those sometime too. My USB connection is upstairs and I'm too lazy to go get it. I saw the biggest strawberry I've ever seen yesterday and today my mom cut it up and ate it as part of a milkshake. I was a little sad that it was gone. But the milkshake WAS quite tasty.
I'M A TEACHER!!!!!! Officially. Well basically officially. More on that later because it's cold in my basement and my fingers might get frostbite.
Had a fun adventure yesterday, a marathon hangout session with some of the crew, well pretty much everyone who isn't in another zip code (except for Yo). I don't like when you're with a group of people and something slips that you aren't supposed to know about and then it is awkward!!! But I digress. I took pictures yesterday like a dorkwad and I will post those sometime too. My USB connection is upstairs and I'm too lazy to go get it. I saw the biggest strawberry I've ever seen yesterday and today my mom cut it up and ate it as part of a milkshake. I was a little sad that it was gone. But the milkshake WAS quite tasty.
paul - 03/12/06 14:17
There is dialup/mobile mode. It is the botton at the top.
There is dialup/mobile mode. It is the botton at the top.
03/07/2006 14:59 #29271
It's official!!!!!Category: running
I sent in my registration for the Buffalo State Bengal 5K Run and Fun Walk on March 25! MY FIRST RACE!! I hope we (me and my friend Nicole) are two of the first 400 participants cuz then we get a shirt and the shirt is really the only reason I'm doing it.
Okay, not really. Since I've graduated I have such a new-found love for running. It's like, I finally GET it. I can run for a long time without stopping and/or getting discouraged. It took me a long time to get this way when I run. I am still very slow...I probably won't even check my time when I finish the race...I just want to do it! It really is true that running is 90% mental and 10% physical. Granted, I don't run marathons so I can hardly call myself a runner. I don't know what you have to do to officially call yourself a runner...maybe you have to have a certain mileage per week. Anyways, I think everyone should try running. It is so therapeutic - good for your heart and your mind and your body - provided you don't injure yourself by straining or pushing yourself too hard. Cross-training is always good too...swimming and walking and biking etc. But nothing beats a good run for me. :)
Okay, not really. Since I've graduated I have such a new-found love for running. It's like, I finally GET it. I can run for a long time without stopping and/or getting discouraged. It took me a long time to get this way when I run. I am still very slow...I probably won't even check my time when I finish the race...I just want to do it! It really is true that running is 90% mental and 10% physical. Granted, I don't run marathons so I can hardly call myself a runner. I don't know what you have to do to officially call yourself a runner...maybe you have to have a certain mileage per week. Anyways, I think everyone should try running. It is so therapeutic - good for your heart and your mind and your body - provided you don't injure yourself by straining or pushing yourself too hard. Cross-training is always good too...swimming and walking and biking etc. But nothing beats a good run for me. :)
03/06/2006 12:09 #29270
question for y'all lovely folkHow do you know when you have really gotten over someone?
decoyisryan - 03/06/06 23:22
well, i'll tell you first hand that the minute you think you are over someone, they show up somewhere and all of a sudden you're thinking about them again.
well, i'll tell you first hand that the minute you think you are over someone, they show up somewhere and all of a sudden you're thinking about them again.
codypomeray - 03/06/06 18:26
i dont think you ever really get over someone. you take a piece of them with you, and they keep a piece of you. it's just a matter of it not hurting as much, or there not being such a desire for the other person. i don't know honestly. i have the same questions myself. :)
i dont think you ever really get over someone. you take a piece of them with you, and they keep a piece of you. it's just a matter of it not hurting as much, or there not being such a desire for the other person. i don't know honestly. i have the same questions myself. :)
I know but I'm not interesting enough to update often. Anyway, you get my amazing emails so that should be more than enough out of me. Happy St. Patty's Day (Eve)!