Its that time a year again...where I wait for the last minute to do everything. I still got pjs to cut out and sew. A table runner to make. A room to clean and the basement and some shopping to do.
A couple years ago at this same time, I was out babysitting once again as I am tonight. It was snowing as it is now but a couple years ago it was really snowing. Hoepfully tonight it won't be so bad tonight. But it does bring back some awesome memories.
I was at the Eovaldi's 2 years ago. Watching the kids and hanging out before the holidays. The kids stayed up too late and I almost ended up staying there it was so bad out. I did get home eventually....had to go 4 miles and I think it took me 15 or 20 min. It was my Senior year, my first winter driving. It was so peaceful and pretty but not too safe for driving.
Life will continue and hopefully those people will come with me. They mean the world to me, and somehow I always seem to keep them in my life. Along with so many others.
Seeing them for the holidays is as important as seeing my biological family. And this year were going to have a game night hopefully. And of course the game of the year is coming along with me. Frakle.
Well until later, stay warm!
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Friday, December 18, 2009
WOW
So many new memories and emotions are flowing...maybe this post will be so confusing that no one will understand but I will. I'm just gonna let my fingers talk....
Driving around doing some last minute holiday shopping...go figure. I do not like this East Michigan traffic. Never go out after 3pm around here or it will take to 30min to go 1 mile. No joke.
I've been seeing a lot of out of state liscense plates. Families visiting families for the holidays. I only wish that there was one out of state plate sitting in my drive way. There is one plate that I wish would be at my grandma's on the days that I drive over there. But there never is. There hasn't been for years. Maybe if my Poppa was around things would be different, he would be more apped to come home, but then again maybe not. I can't imagine or play the "what if" game I can only live and remember that the one person I would really want here this Chirstmas will not be here. He is the same one that has let me down in the past year....not coming home for my graduation party.
He only means this much because he was there when I was growing up. He was the nest uncle ever....we were his favorite neices. Spolied by him. But now he is just my uncle on my shit list as my grandma says.....(he's on hers also) But somehow this Christmas I would love for him to be here. I will not forgive him if he did come now, but I would maybe be happy. If only I could see the TN plate when I pulled into my grandmas condo complex....for him to surprise us would be the best part of him coming.
Anyway, got way to much to accompish for Christmas.
My best friend is coming home in 4 days!!!! I havent seen her since I was at her house early July helping her pack at 12am the morning she was leaving. So excited for her to come home.
But here's something else to ponder. I was just watching the news and barely into the 11pm news they announce a bank closing. Weird that my econ class was just talking about this. Even weirder it was my bank on the news. My bank has closed...will reopen and then close offically.
I did not actually think about the recession or whatever we are calling this downfall of the economy but tonight I am actually thinking about it. One day I'll be able to share my experiences in this economy with my class and with my kids. I have experience with FDIC takeover of banks and what will happen. Is it a good story/experiece...not at all. I love my bank but I guess this gives me a reason to finally close my accounts and take all my money to Allendale after the 1st of the year, which does not consist of anything.
Til later...
Driving around doing some last minute holiday shopping...go figure. I do not like this East Michigan traffic. Never go out after 3pm around here or it will take to 30min to go 1 mile. No joke.
I've been seeing a lot of out of state liscense plates. Families visiting families for the holidays. I only wish that there was one out of state plate sitting in my drive way. There is one plate that I wish would be at my grandma's on the days that I drive over there. But there never is. There hasn't been for years. Maybe if my Poppa was around things would be different, he would be more apped to come home, but then again maybe not. I can't imagine or play the "what if" game I can only live and remember that the one person I would really want here this Chirstmas will not be here. He is the same one that has let me down in the past year....not coming home for my graduation party.
He only means this much because he was there when I was growing up. He was the nest uncle ever....we were his favorite neices. Spolied by him. But now he is just my uncle on my shit list as my grandma says.....(he's on hers also) But somehow this Christmas I would love for him to be here. I will not forgive him if he did come now, but I would maybe be happy. If only I could see the TN plate when I pulled into my grandmas condo complex....for him to surprise us would be the best part of him coming.
Anyway, got way to much to accompish for Christmas.
My best friend is coming home in 4 days!!!! I havent seen her since I was at her house early July helping her pack at 12am the morning she was leaving. So excited for her to come home.
But here's something else to ponder. I was just watching the news and barely into the 11pm news they announce a bank closing. Weird that my econ class was just talking about this. Even weirder it was my bank on the news. My bank has closed...will reopen and then close offically.
I did not actually think about the recession or whatever we are calling this downfall of the economy but tonight I am actually thinking about it. One day I'll be able to share my experiences in this economy with my class and with my kids. I have experience with FDIC takeover of banks and what will happen. Is it a good story/experiece...not at all. I love my bank but I guess this gives me a reason to finally close my accounts and take all my money to Allendale after the 1st of the year, which does not consist of anything.
Til later...
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Time.
Wow where has time gone? Its going to be 2010 in less than 3 weeks. What does the future hold? How will this next year be different from the past year? Will it be better? I hope so.
But where has the time gone? In less than 2 weeks I'll be 20. Out of the teen years and into "adulthood" if we should call it that. Before I know it I'll be in the College of Education, then I'll be in my own classroom with a group of unrulely students. How will learning change from then to now? Who know.
Lately I have been flooded with so many memories I couldn't think straight. And with the stress of finals and finishing well the memories were doing nothing but interfering. Overwhelmed with emotion I finally get to sit back and look at those memories and remember my past.
Last year at this time I was running a business for a weekend, to some extent. Life was flying by. Dealing with customers who did not see where I was coming from and why I was put in the situation. But its a life lesson. With every day comes a life lesson, and a great memory. Well maybe not every day but I can think of a few from the past week.
Taking my last final of the 09 Fall semester today at my own desk I was relieved to be looking at my pictures of the people that care and love me. I was not looking at a white board. I was not listening to other students ask questions. I was listening to John Mayer (his new song, Who Says, is controversial but catchy). Life and school had somewhat slowed down in those moments. My best friends, past teachers, and memories from the summer were all around me. Which allowed me to think about how lucky I am to have all these people.
And of course then I was thinking about the CHRISTmas season that is upon us. Family. Friends. Memories. Life can not get any better at this point. Well I would like my headache to go away, but other than that its all good.
It's my life. The world is watching me. It's an open door. And I'm taking it. Where this next door leads I'm not sure, but with love and support I will make a meaningful one.
But where has the time gone? In less than 2 weeks I'll be 20. Out of the teen years and into "adulthood" if we should call it that. Before I know it I'll be in the College of Education, then I'll be in my own classroom with a group of unrulely students. How will learning change from then to now? Who know.
Lately I have been flooded with so many memories I couldn't think straight. And with the stress of finals and finishing well the memories were doing nothing but interfering. Overwhelmed with emotion I finally get to sit back and look at those memories and remember my past.
Last year at this time I was running a business for a weekend, to some extent. Life was flying by. Dealing with customers who did not see where I was coming from and why I was put in the situation. But its a life lesson. With every day comes a life lesson, and a great memory. Well maybe not every day but I can think of a few from the past week.
Taking my last final of the 09 Fall semester today at my own desk I was relieved to be looking at my pictures of the people that care and love me. I was not looking at a white board. I was not listening to other students ask questions. I was listening to John Mayer (his new song, Who Says, is controversial but catchy). Life and school had somewhat slowed down in those moments. My best friends, past teachers, and memories from the summer were all around me. Which allowed me to think about how lucky I am to have all these people.
And of course then I was thinking about the CHRISTmas season that is upon us. Family. Friends. Memories. Life can not get any better at this point. Well I would like my headache to go away, but other than that its all good.
It's my life. The world is watching me. It's an open door. And I'm taking it. Where this next door leads I'm not sure, but with love and support I will make a meaningful one.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Does VR have a place in Education?
Looking at Second Life and the components that make up this new fad in education, it does not at all grab my attention or make me think I want to one day use this like many other things we explored this semester. Though it does benefit the students technologically, when should be call it enough. Before we know it all the kids will know is technology. Not that it is a bad thing but I think there should be a line drawn at useful technology in the classroom and technology that as students they use at home. I would consider Second Life something that students would be more interested using in their homes with their free time. To me there is no safety issue that would come up, but what about all the time that would taken out of regular curriculum to show the students how to use and work in the VR? I already know a lot of time is taken out to prepare for the MEAPS and MMEs. My mom complained about that for years. So why should we take more time out of the year to show students how to use the VR for a week or two week project?
At this point I see VR as a fad. When I was in elementary school Imovie was the big thing, but talking to parents who have students in 4th grade they have no clue what Imovie is. Technology that would allow hands on experience in the end is going to be the most benifical to the students. I do not see VR as being overall benifical.
At this point I see VR as a fad. When I was in elementary school Imovie was the big thing, but talking to parents who have students in 4th grade they have no clue what Imovie is. Technology that would allow hands on experience in the end is going to be the most benifical to the students. I do not see VR as being overall benifical.
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