Things can finally start slowing down! Hooray! This past week was the hardest week yet of my teaching career, but it is over and I came out alive! We hosted our debate tournament and I am very thankful that we had the help of many other coaches and volunteers. Debate season is now 6 weeks from being over! Hooray!

I have had a full week with my new students. This semester feels so different. The classroom dynamics are completely different, personalities, attitudes, everything. I have more students this semester (which was unexpected), but I'm ready for the challenge.

Today is my parents 30th anniversary! How cool is that?! I talked with my mom last night and she said she can honestly say that all 30 years have been good years. Not a single bad one among them. I hope I can say that one day. I praise the Lord for parents who love Him and are faithful to Him and to each other.

Well. My 3rd period class is about to walk in... guess I should go greet them :)

Busiest week eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeever....

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This past weekend was wonderful. Mary is in town so that in itself has been enjoyable. We had a girls night Friday and saw "Bridewars" which was very cute. There were a ton of previews for some movies that look super-cute! I'm glad there will final be some more chick flicks. I feel as though Hollywood has been busy with hooror films and sequels.


Saturday we went with some of Daniel's family to ice skate... outside... in Houston... haha. It was so fun! A little strange ice skating outside in warmish weather, but I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day. It was so fun! Afterwards we had pizza, ice cream sundays, and games at my place. I LOVE WEEKENDS!!

This week is a short week. 1/2 day Thursday, no school Friday OR Monday!! And next week... ALL NEW STUDENTS!!! wow.

Home again home again, jiggity jig.

Well the past few weeks have been quite eventful. I spent a week at home with my family, and can I just say that I love my family? It was so refreshing to be home with them. The kids (Isaiah, Meelo, and Andrew) are growing up so fast. Sarah is looking very pregnant and I am very ready for baby Joshua to be here. Being home always makes me more homesick though. When I got back to Pasadena and walked into my apartment I was overwhelmed by the feeling that it didn't yet feel like home. Still feels very temporary. At what point does something begin to feel like home? A year? 5 years? I guess I'll have to wait and see...

We started back at work today. It's a strange feeling, coming back to work. The past 4 years I've had a month off at Christmas. While my 2 weeks was nice and appreciated, I could definitely handle 2 more weeks! However, in 2 weeks I will get all new students. I'm excited about that opportunity. This is most certainly going to be a busy semester. We are hosting a debate tournament this month, so I'll be swamped with work for that, and supposedly we will have tournaments every weekend until close to Spring Break (March 16). That is a long time from now, but I think I can make it.

My sister Mary is coming to visit this weekend. I can't wait! She is so much fun and I am looking forward to spending time with her.

I've been thinking about New Year's Resolutions. I usually don't make these, but I think I'll give it a try this year. I would like to be able to run a half marathon by the end of the year. I know that is MORE than enough time to prepare, but if you knew how much I hate running, you would understand why I need the whole year for this goal. Other resolutions include flossing everyday and having a better attitude about work. I would also like to find a place to serve at my church. Oh and NO MORE COKES! I have decided to (try) give up sodas. I think this might be the most challenging resolution! Caffeine is a necessity when you wake up at 4:30 am!!