It has been awhile since my last blog. So I thought it best to sit for a few minutes and update you all on the last month. It wasn't the best month for me personally. But...let's leave that for the end.
Daniel is starting to really settle in his shop. Learning his new responsibilities took longer since he is replacing a less than adequate and annoying person. None the less, he is striving to do his best in what is right now a mess. He has a test date in March, so we are hoping this will be the year for him.
Darrien is doing great. DoDEA standards are very different than MH. They have so many projects in just the three months of being here, that it shocks me that he only had one while in MH. He enjoys going to the Youth Center everyday for Sports Club. He will be playing soccer starting in March.
Daelin is also doing very well. He has done two projects since we have been here. He is reading at a second grade level, and has mastered all his sightwords through second grade. He wishes he was old enough to attend the Youth Center with his brother. He handles it very well, but looks forward to the day he can. He will also start soccer in March.
Last but not least, I have had the worst month. I have mentioned it before, but I never thought this move would have affected me. I thought I was used to this, or at least could handle it. I WAS WRONG! Lots of things have made it more difficult to handle like: not being able to find undergarments that fit, shampoo and conditioner for naturally curly/frizzy hair, my face wash, Twilight books, my current college not on the DOD of approved universities, my academic counselor not returning my phone calls after I stay up extremely late to even call her at a good hour three times, thinking that I possibly have wasted the last three years in college, and missing my previous job so bad that I doubt my abilities. Those are the top reasons for the last month to be included in my top five worst months ever!
I can only hope that when I blog next I will have super wonderful news to share!
Caves in Flordia
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We were headed to see some caves that Jennifer found with a friend. As we
were walking down the path, a group of people were walking back saying that ...
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5 comments:
It will get better for you, I promise. I had a hard time adjusting when we went to England. It the first time you have been overseas and you are probably a little homesick for the states. If you are still having trouble with your college, email me and I will send you some information on the college I am going with. I bet alot of your credits will transfer and you can do student teaching with the dod schools. Tell the boys that Avery and Hunter said hi.
Karee..you are just breaking my heart. I completely understand where you are coming from!1 I am glad the boys are adjusting well...that was the worst for me. The kids were having a hard time adjusting here and it made me feel even worse!I still miss my home, friends and job back in Idaho..and question what I am doing here. All I can give in advise is to just try and hang in there. I also will help with anything I can along the lines of school questions and such. Please don;t question yourself!! You are fabulous at what you do and will make an awesome teacher!!! You were always someone that I could look to and model myself after...you were a great role model!!
Love and miss you!!
I feel for you Karee and I understand where you are coming from. No matter how many times you move, it is never easy. Sometimes I think it is harder on adults than it is on kids. Kids are so resilient and they have us to help pave the way. Unfortunately, the adults don't get that luxury..we have to slog through it on our own..it does suck...a lot. I agree with the others, don't give up. You are terrific and it will get better. I have found that some of the greatest things that happened to me were happy accidents. They only occurred because I was forced into a brand new environment. I am sure it is just a matter of time. Tell Mr. D. Farmer that Kenzie is very jealous that his mom lets him keep the Hermit Crabs as pets. I am apparently quite a kill joy in the pet department. I wouldn't let them keep the gecko either :(.
Karee,
I am sorry that you are feeling frustrated beyond relief. I have had similiar situations where noone is available to talk to and I don't hear back from anyone for 2 weeks. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help with GCU. Is there a way to add DOD on their approved list? You've worked so hard and I would hate for this road block to keep you down.
You are already a wonderful teacher and hopefully this too, shall pass. We miss you back in ID too.
Kate
Thank you for all of kind words. I am so thankful to have friends that totally understand how I am feeling.
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