I survived!

I survived the first week of school!! I don't remember being this tired last year. Somehow, I must have blocked it out of my mind. All I can think is "why did I become a teacher?" I'm exhausted and have no life. Anyway, I'm sure things will get better as I get used to my schedule. I went to a football game tonight to support some of my SpEd students. I have two on the varsity football team, one in the drum line and one in the band. I'm still trying to figure out how to support my one student on the cross country team, because I really don't want to go watch a race (talk about boring!). I'll have to figure something else out. Anyway, I'm still alive and kickin' down here and melting in the heat!!

They're so little!!

So, school started this week. Every year I seem to forget how small the freshman are. They are so little!! This year I co-teach 3 Principles of Science classes and 2 Biology classes. I also teach one Guidance class on my own. It's basically a study skills class for the SpEd kids on my caseload. I also started another of my masters classes this week, so I'm keeping pretty busy. I am just hoping to catch up on my sleep someday soon :-)

The Ultimate Gift

So, I saw this movie earlier this year and absolutely loved it. It's now on DVD, so you all can check it out. It's called The Ultimate Gift and it is a great story. It is one of those "feel good" movies, but I just love it and think you should all go out and watch it!! Let me know what you think when you do!

What a Ward!

So, I don't know what to think of my new singles ward. I actually don't know if it qualifies for a ward - there are only about 40 people in it! I don't think I have ever been in a ward this small. It's been kind of strange, everyone seems to know everyone else. Mary and I went to FHE tonight and were surprised by how many people came. For a small ward, they sure do have big turn outs at activities. Hopefully in a few weeks we'll fit in and it won't be so odd.

Summer is for Science

I've spent the last two weeks in a summer science institute sponsored by UNLV and the Clark County School District. I learned a lot and had a lot of fun. (That doesn't mean that I didn't have to deal with really annoying people, too!!) Anyway, here's a picture of our group on our field trip. We went to the Springs Preserve and it was ridiculously hot!!

Ouch!

So, of all the things I like about Vegas, the other people driving is not one of them. I was driving in the parking lot of my new complex and a car backed up right into me!! All I could think was, "Not my brand new car!" Anyway, here's what it looks like until I can get it fixed.

New Apartment

In case you didn't know, I moved into a new apartment a few weeks ago with my friend (and former mission comp) Mary. It's a great apartment, even if it is in an area I don't know too well. It's a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with a gas stove and fireplace! Here are some photos.

The master bathroom (mine) even has a roman tub - it's huge! You could probably fit about 5 people in there. (It's like the tub in Bandon, only rectangular!)

I am still adjusting to living with a roommate again. I got kind of used to living on my own, but I definitely love having Mary here!