Summer has treated me very well so far! I have really enjoyed being able to go and do the fun things that college students and young adults do in the summertime :) So far, I can cross "go to the beach" and "get mani/pedi" off my summer bucket list. I have been babysitting and earning some extra cash to go shopping and spend money on manicures/pedicures, but the babysitting is definitely picking up in the next coming weeks.
I have also been able to hang out with some great people. :) I was able to spend some time with a friend whom I haven't seen in awhile and we are going to hang out again when he gets back from officer training. It was really nice to hang out with him and catch up. :)
I have also learned to cook and clean and just do normal household things for myself and others. This summer is turning out to be so awesome thus far! I know only good things will result as the weeks go on. Starting Monday, I will be spending my days with 10-15 children between the ages of 5 and 9. Really looking forward to all the fun things we have planned with them this summer.
And to top it all off, I received a GROUPON via email for Las Vegas, and the flights and room are doable, that I think my bestie and I are going to take a mini vacation just the two of us over July 4th ....and be in LAS VEGAS! WHOOO!! So hopefully, all that planning and what not will work out for the best and we can go.
That's all for now folks! Got my grades back from this semester and I am so happy to say that my GPA went up .3% :) So proud of myself for all I managed to accomplish and take on this year!
Enjoy the nice weather. Im going to curl up with my book and read :)
Becca
Friday, June 1, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
In the past year....
So I kind of stole this idea from my friend, but it feels so right
to do this. My junior year at Concordia has been one I will never
forget. I was honored to be a Resident Assistant and met some really
wonderful people who are going to be lifelong friends through the
experience. I was a little scared and unsure of how I would be an RA,
but from day 1 of training I felt so comfortable and knew it was going
to be a great year! I made some new friends and didn't want to go home
as often because I wanted to spend time with them. It was a new
adventure that I was going to take on - and ready! Methods classes were
going to begin, with new professors and new experiences. I continued
working at the Early Childhood Center and babysitting (to help pay for
my new car!).
That first semester was the start of great friendships that I know I will have for the rest of my life. Unfortunately, I did end up on crutches for a few weeks with back issues again, but then I was off of them and feeling better - so I thought. Finals week all of a sudden it just happened again and the back spasms and pain was back --- this began a long trial of doctor visits, MRIs, Xrays, etc. Christmas and New Years was nice to be home, but then I was soon ready to come back to school. Spent many days with Cheryl at home and watching her crazy MTV shows ;) We bonded a bit over the time when she was home and it was nice to have someone help and take care of me. Spent a lot of time with my bestie, Jessica and her son Kaiden and just enjoyed not having classes and relaxing a lot....maybe a little too much!
Moving on to second semester. This would be the semester of growing friendships, finding my faith, and really figuring out my relationships with others in my life.
I was still dealing with crutches and trying to figure out what was going on with that, but it was nice to back and there was so many wonderful things planned for the semester! My brothers both turned another age older - which was weird for me because they are no longer the little munchkins they used to be. I was also going to have a milestone birthday - 21! The plans for Las Vegas were delayed due to my health issues, but it was still a great birthday! My BFF/Roomie joined me and my family and my bestie at the Casino and going to a few different places to have a drink. It was definitely a great way to spend a birthday! Came back to school and classes were bogging me down, but still had so much to look forward to: Relay for Life, The end of the Semester, getting better and off crutches, and the SPRING weather! The weather came first --- it was absolutely gorgeous outside and that same day was day #1 without crutches! After being on crutches for 5 months, it was so nice to be able to walk again and Physical Therapy was definitely helping!
I learned a lot about myself this semester. I decided that the relationship I was in was with a great guy, but he just wasn't the guy for me. We have so many memories that we will take with us, and we both learned something from the other throughout the 2 1/2 years we were together that we will always keep with us and not make the same mistakes in our future relationships. It was definitely not the easiest time for me, but with the love and support from those around me, I was able to still have a smile on my face in the end. I also decided that I loved my brothers, but it was time for me to try this summer on my own and I am going to be staying on campus this summer and working at the Early Childhood Center. I will be an assistant teacher with two other teachers and they have asked me to help plan lessons and activities for the kids...as a jumpstart to student teaching which I will be doing in the spring of 2013!
I also learned more about my faith this past semester. I am learning to trust in God when things get tough and sometimes, saying a prayer really can make one feel better. We cannot control people, just your reactions to others and although it is a hard concept to understand, I am beginning to learn this. I enjoy attending contemporary worship and I plan on implementing some of that into my daily and future life.
Thank you to everyone who has ever been there for me this year, physically, emotionally, or just a shoulder to cry on or a sleepover to be had. You all are fantastic, and I love you all. I hope I can return the favor and be there for you when you are in need...and just be a great, loving, and supportive friend like everyone has shown me over the course of my lifetime.
That first semester was the start of great friendships that I know I will have for the rest of my life. Unfortunately, I did end up on crutches for a few weeks with back issues again, but then I was off of them and feeling better - so I thought. Finals week all of a sudden it just happened again and the back spasms and pain was back --- this began a long trial of doctor visits, MRIs, Xrays, etc. Christmas and New Years was nice to be home, but then I was soon ready to come back to school. Spent many days with Cheryl at home and watching her crazy MTV shows ;) We bonded a bit over the time when she was home and it was nice to have someone help and take care of me. Spent a lot of time with my bestie, Jessica and her son Kaiden and just enjoyed not having classes and relaxing a lot....maybe a little too much!
Moving on to second semester. This would be the semester of growing friendships, finding my faith, and really figuring out my relationships with others in my life.
I was still dealing with crutches and trying to figure out what was going on with that, but it was nice to back and there was so many wonderful things planned for the semester! My brothers both turned another age older - which was weird for me because they are no longer the little munchkins they used to be. I was also going to have a milestone birthday - 21! The plans for Las Vegas were delayed due to my health issues, but it was still a great birthday! My BFF/Roomie joined me and my family and my bestie at the Casino and going to a few different places to have a drink. It was definitely a great way to spend a birthday! Came back to school and classes were bogging me down, but still had so much to look forward to: Relay for Life, The end of the Semester, getting better and off crutches, and the SPRING weather! The weather came first --- it was absolutely gorgeous outside and that same day was day #1 without crutches! After being on crutches for 5 months, it was so nice to be able to walk again and Physical Therapy was definitely helping!
I learned a lot about myself this semester. I decided that the relationship I was in was with a great guy, but he just wasn't the guy for me. We have so many memories that we will take with us, and we both learned something from the other throughout the 2 1/2 years we were together that we will always keep with us and not make the same mistakes in our future relationships. It was definitely not the easiest time for me, but with the love and support from those around me, I was able to still have a smile on my face in the end. I also decided that I loved my brothers, but it was time for me to try this summer on my own and I am going to be staying on campus this summer and working at the Early Childhood Center. I will be an assistant teacher with two other teachers and they have asked me to help plan lessons and activities for the kids...as a jumpstart to student teaching which I will be doing in the spring of 2013!
I also learned more about my faith this past semester. I am learning to trust in God when things get tough and sometimes, saying a prayer really can make one feel better. We cannot control people, just your reactions to others and although it is a hard concept to understand, I am beginning to learn this. I enjoy attending contemporary worship and I plan on implementing some of that into my daily and future life.
Thank you to everyone who has ever been there for me this year, physically, emotionally, or just a shoulder to cry on or a sleepover to be had. You all are fantastic, and I love you all. I hope I can return the favor and be there for you when you are in need...and just be a great, loving, and supportive friend like everyone has shown me over the course of my lifetime.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
This is Me
This is my first post on my first blog :) This is a bit new to me, so bear with me as I learn how to blog and the different things I can do with a blog. There is exactly one week left of my junior year of college and methods classes...which was very different than I expected. I also have one more week of my RA responsibilities, which is bittersweet. Looking forward to living with my best friend next year, but I will miss my residents and all the RA responsibilities. We have our last All Staff meeting this evening and I just may cry. I love my staff and this year would not have been easy for me without their love and support.
Still trying to figure out who I am and where I will be in the next two years, but for now I am just going to sit back and enjoy life as it comes. I have some great friends and family members that I know deep down care about me.
I am very excited to be staying on campus this summer and working at the early childhood center and babysitting! This will be the first summer since my brother was born that I will not be with him everyday and that will be different, but it is time for both of us to do something different. He is very excited to attend a Martial Arts Summer Camp and I am really looking forward to working with the little kiddos :)
That's all for now folks, have a great week!
Still trying to figure out who I am and where I will be in the next two years, but for now I am just going to sit back and enjoy life as it comes. I have some great friends and family members that I know deep down care about me.
I am very excited to be staying on campus this summer and working at the early childhood center and babysitting! This will be the first summer since my brother was born that I will not be with him everyday and that will be different, but it is time for both of us to do something different. He is very excited to attend a Martial Arts Summer Camp and I am really looking forward to working with the little kiddos :)
That's all for now folks, have a great week!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)