5 loves on monday

Another week means another list.....5 things i love love love!
(last week was crazy and my blog felt a little neglected, but i promise, i will be better this week).

1. colin firth
who just won a golden globe!!
he will forever be mr. darcy in my heart!!!



2. this video.
i just cant get enough of this song!


3. this photo and hat (found at this etsy store)



4. this blog feature from amanda's blog
i love the goals and everyone's guest posts. i cant wait for more!






5. Defeat the Xmas Blues Swap.
Such a cute idea and I want to join so badly!


(click on the button above to find out more about this lovely idea)

xoxo
kellie

book review

This week I finished reading this book:

Plot: Life in Prague from a Jewish woman (who had lived through WWII, including escaping from Auschwitz) and her life during the Communist occupation.

My thoughts: I really enjoyed this book. So many focus on the War, but not that many describe life after the war. Since I took a couple study abroad classes a few summers back focused on the time after WWII and during the Communist occupation of East Europe I just had to read it! I really enjoyed this book. While it did jump back and forth a lot, which I found somewhat annoying, all in all the book was great. I highly recommend it!

xoxo
kel

my first week student teaching

This week has been a whirlwind. A good one though. Very good.
Monday was my first day of interning, followed by a girl's night dinner (with sushi, noodles, and bubble tea).

My first day on the job went awesomely. I came home with tons of books to read so I can catch up on new strategies.

I also got to use my new lunchbox that I got from my former boss for Christmas.

Plus I also got to wear some new clothes my sister helped me pick out (and my mom payed for) from Forever 21!!! *love*

Outfits:

(above) Monday:
top: Forever 21
Skirt: anamoly
Boots: kohls


(above) Tuesday:
plaid shirt: Forever 21
undershirt (red): target
shoes (not pictured): urban outfitters




(above) Wednesday:
gray undershirt: target
white overshirt: old navy
sweater: Forever 21
pants: (don't remember)
shoes (not pictured): urban outfitters

My awesome friend Erica also wrote me a sweet note (on apple paper) and gave me an apple. Toooooo sweet!



This is me working through lunch:


And this is my favorite part of our classroom. It's the reading nook....I love the lights, beanbag chairs, and of course its surrounded by tons of books!


Friday we went on a field trip to the marine center in Mayport Village (founded in 1562).
It was fun, but oh so cold outside!!
Oh and if you're reading this Leigh...... we also got to go to Hannah Park, which is located right next to Finnegan Elementary!!

There, we got to experience the wet lab, where they had tons of different animals....

And the kids got to put their hands in tanks so that they could feel some of the water animals.



The kids also got a kick out of Nemo, Nemo's Dad and Dori (above photo). The best was when "Nemo's Dad" went searching for "Nemo" who was hiding.... "Ms. Stapleton, Nemo's dad is literally trying to find Nemo."
Cute.




Then they got to go on the beach and collect shells. Of course, it was also windy and in the 30's......






All in all, such a good week. My directing teacher (and her co-teacher) are amazing and so great to work with. I'm learning so much and the students are really a great bunch.
Hope all you other interns and new teachers also had a great first week. Can't wait to hear more about it!!!!!

xoxox
kel

pretty things

It feels so odd not to have blogged in several days, almost as if my schedule is off. This week has been a crazy one though. My first week of interning and it's been awesome (so far). There have been tons of meetings, grading, and even some teaching moments. My directing teacher is great and I look forward to this semester! I hope the rest of you that have also started interning have had great beginnings as well. In fact, fill me in on how it's been going!!! I would LOVE to hear!

Well, I am off to look at standards and students grades.... oy I hate you FCAT! But before I go, here are some pretty things that have caught my eye.
(oh and I plan on a BIG post later this week with everything about my new internship placement...stay tuned!)












xoxo
kel

teaching on the brain

I start my internship tomorrow. I can't believe that it's here. I've been waiting for this for so long and of course right now I'm freaking out. I'm completely nervous. I've wanted to do this since I was 5 years old and how I do in this internship decides if I graduate and if I get a job....although not even that is a definite. Last semester 200 interns went through and graduated from my school and close to only 30 got jobs after. It's sad, one major thing I loved about the teaching career and liked was that they always need and are hiring teachers. I always figured I'd be guaranteed a spot. But now...with the economy being so bad and then of course seeing my friends struggle to find teaching positions (and they are GREAT at what they do), I'm just starting to panic some.
I spent most of last night (after a very long and successful church meeting and shopping date with my sister) freaking out. Actual panic attacks. I hate change. And while I am looking forward to this new thing and I'm excited, the fear and dread of failing overcame me last night. Luckily I have some awesome friends, roommate, and sister that were able to pick me up. I also learned who is willing to be there, and who isn't. (A horrible feeling when it's a person you care a lot for and thought felt the same.....) It's funny what one hug, one starbucks latte, one shoulder to cry on, one uplifting text can do. One simple (and maybe silly little thing) but it can go such a long way to someone that needs it.
I know that this is an exciting and new challenge, I just need to (as my mom says) take it one day at a time. That's all I can be expected to do.

Quite a post for a Sunday afternoon I know. I just finally am able to talk about it. And now, the positives (because this is only what I will allow myself to dwell on here on out!):

Apple finds (perfect for an up an coming teacher, right????)






(above photos found via weheartit.com)

Etsy apple finds:

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lovelove,
kel

PS. my awesome mom got me a gift card to forever 21 and my awesome sister went with me to get some clothes for my internship. It's a new store and its 2 stories!!! It was like heaven. And I got some great pieces for work! yay!