Still Out

Oh life-

I got up this morning and as I was getting dressed for my 8am class. I tried to lean over to put on some socks and it didnt go to well. My back imeditely was killing me and I wished I had never gotten out of bed.

I went to my 8 and 9 am then got back on the bus- came home and crawled back in bed. Im so bored!!! And I hate the fact that Im 21 years old and have thrown out my back twice!! LAME!

Preschool = Thrown Back

Today was my first day of my field placement and I am at Covenant Presbyterian Preschool. I went this morning at 7:40 and tried to find where I was supposed to go but there seemed to be no one there but at like 7:50 a teacher by the name of Mrs. White walked in and told us we were in the right place and continued to tell us she didn't know why they didn't tell us but they don't start until 8:30!!! Which is great for next week! After awhile of looking around the three classroom would could choose from we had to decide if we wanted out of the 3 year old, 4 year old or Kindergarten. I chose the 4 year old with Mrs. White since I felt like I had already gotten used to her room (from being there so early) and she seemed nice.
The kids got there between 8:25-9:00 and they all have such distinct personalities. I could tell which was the baby, which was the leader, which boys didn't get along, etc. all within them being there a total of 15 minutes. The schedule is
play from 8:45-9:45
clean up 9:45-10
outside 10-10:30
calender/snack time 10:30-11
puzzle time/reading time 11-11:30.
I enjoyed my time there but decided I don't want to teach Pre-School. I loved observing their interactions and reading book after book to them (esp. when they all wanted to sit in my lap) but I want to teach older than that.
So...by the around 10:30 my back was suddenly killing me. I didn't understand. This morning when i woke up it hurt but i just figured the weather was changing or something...but by the time i got to my car my back was completely gone. I couldn't even lean forward to turn the air conditioning on. Its an awful feeling to feel so helpless. If I tired to bend over or slump it felt like my back was pinching and an awful pain shoots through my whole body. This has happened one other time and all i did for 2 days was lay in bed and do absolutely nothing! I don't have two days to do that! Hopefully today will be enough. When I got home I changed back into my PJ's, crawled, slowly, painfully into bed, watched TV, took a nap, read some, did everything I could possibly do from the bed and now I'm bored and still in pain. Oh well- Life Happens and I'll be fine before you know it!

My Sisters Keeper

My favorite book of all times. This book has so much emotion. I don't want to put it down. My mom has always told me to write in my books and highlight things I love so I did just that. So far I might as well highlight the whole book but here are a few of my favorite quotes so far...

"It more than just the way I look: refugee-skinny...hair the color of dirt, connect-the-dot freckles on my checks that let me tell you, do not fade with lemon juice or sunscreen...No, God obviously in some kind of mood on my birthday...(Picoult 9)"

"Normal, in our house, is like a blanket to short for a bed- sometimes it covers you just fine, and other times it leaves you cold and shaking and worst of all, you never know which of the two it's going to be (11)."

The way she writes is absolutely stunning. I feel like 10 pages in I already know her personality and how she thinks. She is just fabulous!!!

Puppies

One day I will have another one...

I LOVE PUPPIES!

P.S. I Love You

Tonight we went to see P.S. I love you. I'm pretty sure I cried for 2.5 hours. It was so good but yet so sad. I wanted to come home, crawl in bed and cry some more. It is just so sad to think about losing someone you love. I know people come into our lives to change it and sometimes they don't get to stay very long or sometimes the ones that stay the longest leave the biggest mark. To think about the people in my life whom I love so much and the thought of losing any of them makes me sick to my stomach. Today I laughed so hard I cried because I was so happy. I am just happy. I cant explain it. I just started laughing and my heart was beating fast and I starting crying thinking about how much I love life and how blessed I am. I am so thankful for everyone in my life. To Elissa who might as well be my twin life is moving faster than ever, both our sisters married and your about to be an aunt- crazy feels like just yesterday we were planing Christmas plays and making houses out of umbrellas or any of the other crazy things we did. I am so happy that though our lives are changing rapidly around us we remain so close. I am so thankful and blessed to be able to say my cousin is my best friend.

For Megan, Chelsea, Lauren and Kimberly, college sucked before I met all of you. My college experience has been made because of the four of you. To imagine if I hadn't met any of you and I might as well have packed my bags and moved home. You all have touched my life in a way each one of you will never know. I love you all.

For Justin who I wake up every morning and wonder how your day is going, to the games we play making fun of each other and to the hugs that say I love you. I am the happiest when I am with you and you continue to amaze me.

To my sister who has always been and continues to be my "Little Mommy." I cant imagine life without you or with any other siblings. You also have been an amazing influence. There were times I was worried about you and I know you worry about me but you have set the bar high for me and I plan to achieve nothing less.

To my parents who have always been a Godly influence in my life and always been supportive and known what was best. I hope one day I will be able to raise my children the way you both have raised me.

Now that I have gone on for almost an hour I should probably go to bed. There are so many more people in my life who touch me on a daily basis. I thank God every day for allowing me to be so blessed and have such wonderful people in my life.

P.S. I love you.

Best Boyfriend Ever

Yesterday was my twenty first birthday. It was a great weekend. I had all my friends here and we had a great weekend- but yesterday I had the biggest surpise of all. Justin gave me my birthday present which consisted of a 32' HD flat screen tv. Its amazing!!! I LOVE IT and him!! : )

Captured

I found this in a journal that I had written in on August 8th. This is so true and people need to be reminded frequently how precious time with the ones you love is so important and not to sweat the small stuff because in the grand scheme of things, it probably is not that big of a deal. Be thankful for your family and friends who are there for you.

Captured:

What if today, this moment, right now was the last time you had with me?
Would you remember what we said or how our conversation ended?
We never know how much time we have.
We are not promised tomorrow.
I would like to think I don't take people in my life for granted but I do.
Take the time today and stop and enjoy the people you are surrounded by,
Capture the precious moments and cherish them.
One day we will look back and be sad because our memory will have failed us.
Capture the memories and put them in safe keeping because one day they will be gone.