November 17, 2012 seems so far in the past... in case you haven't read the date it is now July 9th, 2013. Oops! Can you say that life had become complicated?? Admittedly, I have struggled a great deal these last 3, 4, 5ish months with many things. Mostly deeply personal stuff that I chose not to share (burden) ya'll with on a public blog page. However, I have found solace from old habits and old and trusted friends. So! Let's just do some quick bullet points to update you on me and my family.
- First, As of July 1st, 2013 I have started my countdown to CoHort January 2014 (aka Demonstration Teaching, Student Teaching, 16 weeks of anxiety/stress wrapped up and sugar coated with fun and excitement!) I have several classes to complete, state exams to pass before November 1st in order to continue onto CoHort Jan2014, but I am in a really good position as long as I stay strong and focused.
- My state exams are Saturday (13 July 2013) am I stressed? YES! Am I freaked out? YES! Will I pass? I have no idea! But my results/scores will not be released until mid August so that is just a pain in my side.
- I have recently stepped away from all forms of religion. Not that there was anything wrong with religion, just getting some new perspective and clearing things out so I can set myself right again.
- I have found solace in an old habit. Something that I used to love to do.. running. It has been the greatest comfort to be. I can not explain why, but every time I run (albeit, slow) I feel some much better about myself and in so many ways. Honestly, I haven't felt like that in... well a long time. That being said I have completed a couple 5Ks, a mud run, signed up for another mud run (Sept 2013) and a few more 5Ks.
- A GREAT BIG SHOUT OUT to my bestest, best friend, Charlene! We met years ago when we both lived in Hinesville, and she has been the only one that I have stayed tight with despite being separated just a year or so after we clicked! I think I call her almost as much as I call my Dad (who is my other bestest, best friend.) She continues to be my venting and sounding board, my reality checker, and one of my few key support persons for any and all "crisis'" in my life. I love this woman!! We always say stuff to the effect of "some sisters are born in the same family others have to go out and find each other!" And we totally did!! Can I just say I love that girl!!
- I signed up and joined a powder puff football team! Crazy right?? We started practice last week, it seems like it is going to be fun. Cheers to a great season!
- Monty, lost his job in April. Don't get me started on this. Just know that it happened. He has decided to stay retired for a bit (he retired from the army in 2010 and went straight into police work) and go back to college to earn a bachelor's degree. Hopefully all his financial aid, VA stuff, and Hope Grant will fall into place for the start of the fall term.
- The kids are doing great!! Peter-Leo will continue on in the SEEK program (gifted kids) for middle school, yes, I have a son entering the 6th grade! How did I get so old?!? He still loves Legos and soccer. We are hoping to get him on a team for fall soccer this season. Kody passed kindergarten with flying colors and will move up to 1st grade! She finished her first year of ballet/tap/jazz lessons, and has decided to do karate this fall instead. haha!
Let's see... anything else... hmm. Not that I can think of. I think you are pretty much caught up. In case you don't follow me on facebook here are a few photos from the last month or so.
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| Kody at her Spring Ballet Recital. |
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| Peter-Leo enjoying the pool in our backyard. |
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Me after the April Mud Run! SUCH FUN!!
Already signed up for the September Run!! |
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The April Mud Run with my bestest niece, Erin.
She was such a trooper! She did not let me down!!
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yes, that person is me, attempting to cross the finish line of my first 5k!
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Peter-Leo at Camp Black Creek (boy scouts) the water was so high he could touch the under belly of the bridge that spans the lake!!
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| Her wonderful Kindergarten teachers, Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Dasher! |
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| My second 5K, Girls On The Run Savannah, Ga. |
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| On the deck of the USS Yorktown near Charleston, SC. |
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| Peter-Leo and Daddy playing at one of the park near Charleston, SC |
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| The kids at Fort Sumter (South Carolina) |
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That small blue whirly bird behind us took us on a aerial tour of the harbor.
Peter-Leo and I went first and then Monty and Kody. It was about 10 minutes, but it was cool. |
Thanks for catching up with me! Hopefully I will be better at posting more often!!
