No, I have not been kidnapped...I'm still here! Who knew the life of a 24 year old teacher could be so busy...or maybe so dull, considering I have had nothing to write about! haha.
Have you guys noticed all the new "how to" blogs out there? There are tons of blogs with video tutorials on what outfits to put together, how to do your hair in a certain way, how to wear your make-up, how to cook a certain dish, and so on. So, that got me to thinking (dangerous, huh?!) if I had a "how to" blog what would it be about? Hmmm...let's see: Following the directions on a box of macaroni? Putting lesson plans together...who wants to learn about the letter "L" and our solar system next week? Dressing up for spirit days...I can make a pretty good superhero out of everyday clothing! Driving correctly through the drive-thru at Chickfila, 2 drive-thru lanes can be very tricky!...I'm totally open to suggestions.
All of these talented "how to" bloggers leave me feeling somewhat inadequate, but don't you worry I'll come up with something! Have a good weekend, friends!
Friday, November 4, 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Living the Dream. Living the Dream.
I used to think my life was pretty exciting, but as I sit here on my bed (in my parent's house) eating homemade nachos on stale chips I'm starting to think differently...
The past few weeks I have worked, worked, worked, slept a little bit, ate (horribly, I may add), and worked some more. Sounds fun, right?! I love my job...who wouldn't love teaching eight kindergartners with special needs?...Okay, okay, probably 90% of you wouldn't, but that's why you do what you do and I do what I do. Like I said, I love my job, but it is exhausting! My job has allowed me to make many new "teacher friends," who are quite wonderful, BUT are all married/engaged...not that being married or engaged is a bad thing, it just means husbands and fiances come first...barf. :)
After I read what I wrote above I decided that I should cry because my life sounds depressing, but I couldn't even squeeze one little tear out of my eyes. I'm very content with my life, happy with it, and even most of the time love it!...I know, it sounds like I'm going to be the "cat lady," but is that a bad thing?...Especially if you can replace the cats with dogs?? I still choose to enjoy the little things and I just found olives and sour cream to spruce up my nachos!
The past few weeks I have worked, worked, worked, slept a little bit, ate (horribly, I may add), and worked some more. Sounds fun, right?! I love my job...who wouldn't love teaching eight kindergartners with special needs?...Okay, okay, probably 90% of you wouldn't, but that's why you do what you do and I do what I do. Like I said, I love my job, but it is exhausting! My job has allowed me to make many new "teacher friends," who are quite wonderful, BUT are all married/engaged...not that being married or engaged is a bad thing, it just means husbands and fiances come first...barf. :)
After I read what I wrote above I decided that I should cry because my life sounds depressing, but I couldn't even squeeze one little tear out of my eyes. I'm very content with my life, happy with it, and even most of the time love it!...I know, it sounds like I'm going to be the "cat lady," but is that a bad thing?...Especially if you can replace the cats with dogs?? I still choose to enjoy the little things and I just found olives and sour cream to spruce up my nachos!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
A Quick Update
Life has been a bit crazy as of late...
You'll be happy to know (hopefully) that the removal of my wisdom teeth was a slightly painful success...I am excited to say I am now eating chips and drinking diet dr. pepper.
The 2011-2012 school year started! I am teaching special ed kindergarten this year...or as I like to call it "Special K", cute huh?!...2 words come to mind, blessed and exhausted! I am so blessed that these 8 kids and their families let me be their teacher. These kids make me so happy everyday (don't hold me to that, if I'm changing a pull-up or wiping snot... my thought may be slightly different). I've been wanting to crawl into bed at 6:00 these past few days and I'm thinking that it's probably a result of doing nothing for 2 1/2 months...note to self: next summer- be more productive!
And as always I'm on the search for the perfect outfit, bacon cheeseburger, and guy...not particularly in that order.
You'll be happy to know (hopefully) that the removal of my wisdom teeth was a slightly painful success...I am excited to say I am now eating chips and drinking diet dr. pepper.
The 2011-2012 school year started! I am teaching special ed kindergarten this year...or as I like to call it "Special K", cute huh?!...2 words come to mind, blessed and exhausted! I am so blessed that these 8 kids and their families let me be their teacher. These kids make me so happy everyday (don't hold me to that, if I'm changing a pull-up or wiping snot... my thought may be slightly different). I've been wanting to crawl into bed at 6:00 these past few days and I'm thinking that it's probably a result of doing nothing for 2 1/2 months...note to self: next summer- be more productive!
And as always I'm on the search for the perfect outfit, bacon cheeseburger, and guy...not particularly in that order.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Happy Eats
I'd love to be a size 2, I'd also love to marry Ryan Gosling...not going to happen.
I've always thought my love for food was a little absurd. I mean, I get excited about good food...that's not normal right?! I'm always on the search for the perfect cheeseburger or the best slice of pizza...it's a fun journey, want to join?
This week my love for good food has become stronger. Why, you may ask?... because I cant have any of it!! I got the good ole wisdom teeth out (all 4). The pain I can handle, the room temperature mashed potatoes and mac and cheese, I cannot. The thought crossed my mind to put a bacon cheeseburger in the blender today...don't judge me.
Planning my first good meal is in full effect. Which leads to the question...What is your favorite food and where do you get it? I'm talking about the kind of food you can't live without, the food you would want if you were about to visit the electric chair (I mean, that's how it always is in the movies). Don't disappoint me with your answers...your good food is all I've got to keep me going for a few weeks! Until then I shall dream about this...
Nic's Grill, best cheeseburgers around! Happy Eats, my friends...Happy Eats!
Sunday, July 31, 2011
The Little Things
Life lesson #2347835408736508734: Laughing is vital in everyday life
I've decided I'm not going to use the saying, "don't sweat the small stuff"...(particularly because I don't enjoy sweating in the slightest bit), but I am going to "laugh off the small stuff"...it's more fun and burns more calories, right?! Laugh off the small stuff and enjoy the little things in life.
I am going to start documenting 5 little things I enjoy everyday. I figure, when you document and reflect it tends to make that "small stuff" a little smaller! So, today I am thankful for these 5 little things:
1. good conversations over good food
2. being able to sit with my laptop and watch tv for hours on end
3. a Cubs victory...Well, hopefully... it's 4-3 top of the 8th
4. using amazing shampoo and conditioner this morning, as my hair STILL smells wonderful
5. that I am sporting a Choctaw HS cheer shirt from '04...the older the more comfortable
A quote to leave you with... "Every day may not be good, but there's something good in every day."
What 5 little things did you enjoy today?
I've decided I'm not going to use the saying, "don't sweat the small stuff"...(particularly because I don't enjoy sweating in the slightest bit), but I am going to "laugh off the small stuff"...it's more fun and burns more calories, right?! Laugh off the small stuff and enjoy the little things in life.
I am going to start documenting 5 little things I enjoy everyday. I figure, when you document and reflect it tends to make that "small stuff" a little smaller! So, today I am thankful for these 5 little things:
1. good conversations over good food
2. being able to sit with my laptop and watch tv for hours on end
3. a Cubs victory...Well, hopefully... it's 4-3 top of the 8th
4. using amazing shampoo and conditioner this morning, as my hair STILL smells wonderful
5. that I am sporting a Choctaw HS cheer shirt from '04...the older the more comfortable
A quote to leave you with... "Every day may not be good, but there's something good in every day."
What 5 little things did you enjoy today?
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Suck It Up People
Leave it to 20/20 Mystery to teach me something...
I absolutely love all mystery/criminal shows...Criminal Minds, House (its a mystery show, right?), Law & Order, 20/20, Dateline, etc. This week 20/20 had two 18 year old girls on, who had been kidnapped as 5 year olds and escaped to overcome all odds. One of the girls said something that I think will forever stick with me. She said someone once told her, "If you were to put your troubles in a pile, along with everyone else's you would be happy to pick yours up and walk away...things could always be worse." Is that not so true?
People everyday have it worse than I do! Me, whose worst problem is the long line at the Chickfila drive thru or my phone battery dying. I always have a loving family, amazing friends, a roof over my head, a wonderful job, food, and so many other unnecessary things that make me happy!
I hate signing onto Facebook to see all these posts about, "my life sucks" or "fml" (for those of you who don't know what that means, ask your teenager). So, to sum it up... suck it up people, things could always be worse!
I absolutely love all mystery/criminal shows...Criminal Minds, House (its a mystery show, right?), Law & Order, 20/20, Dateline, etc. This week 20/20 had two 18 year old girls on, who had been kidnapped as 5 year olds and escaped to overcome all odds. One of the girls said something that I think will forever stick with me. She said someone once told her, "If you were to put your troubles in a pile, along with everyone else's you would be happy to pick yours up and walk away...things could always be worse." Is that not so true?
People everyday have it worse than I do! Me, whose worst problem is the long line at the Chickfila drive thru or my phone battery dying. I always have a loving family, amazing friends, a roof over my head, a wonderful job, food, and so many other unnecessary things that make me happy!
I hate signing onto Facebook to see all these posts about, "my life sucks" or "fml" (for those of you who don't know what that means, ask your teenager). So, to sum it up... suck it up people, things could always be worse!
Saturday, July 9, 2011
dream BIG
Do you ever feel like you're suppose to have multiple careers in your lifetime? Don't get me wrong, I love my job and being a special education teacher is a reward unlike any other, but I have so many different interests and am fascinated by so many things! If I could have 10 career paths in my life they would be...
1. Working for non for profit groups, traveling the world and making a difference
2. Occupational Therapist... a very realistic job I hope to maintain in my future
3. Something in the fashion world...we'll go with head of styling for a major fashion magazine
4. FBI Missing persons
5. Lawyer
6. A curator for a top art museum
7. Owner of an antique/junk store
8. Wedding dress designer
9. Advertising executive for the MLB
10. An a-list actress...(dream big, right?)
Hey, who knows?...maybe I'll do all 10 in my lifetime. My mom always told me, "You can do anything you set your mind to."...I'll blame her for all the job hopping!
1. Working for non for profit groups, traveling the world and making a difference
2. Occupational Therapist... a very realistic job I hope to maintain in my future
3. Something in the fashion world...we'll go with head of styling for a major fashion magazine
4. FBI Missing persons
5. Lawyer
6. A curator for a top art museum
7. Owner of an antique/junk store
8. Wedding dress designer
9. Advertising executive for the MLB
10. An a-list actress...(dream big, right?)
Hey, who knows?...maybe I'll do all 10 in my lifetime. My mom always told me, "You can do anything you set your mind to."...I'll blame her for all the job hopping!
What would your 10 career choices be?...Dream Big!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
I'm 24 and single. I'm okay with it...why aren't you?
So, here lately it seems that everyone is obsessed with my single status. Why?
Yes, most people around my age are married, engaged, in a serious relationship, having children, etc... and that is great, but that is not for me at this moment. I'm not saying I don't ever want to be a wife and mother, I do...eventually! I hate feeling that at 24 I have to explain to people why I am not married or "settled down".
Everyone seems to feel the need to set me up with someone these days...their brother, neighbor, nephew, co-worker's son, fellow church member, and the list goes on and on...which means there have been some encounters with some real weirdos, but hey, thanks for trying! I get it... everyone wants to see me happy, but guess what?!...I am happy! You have to be happy with yourself before you can be happy with someone else, right?!...(Sheesh, I sure hope so!)
Yes, most people around my age are married, engaged, in a serious relationship, having children, etc... and that is great, but that is not for me at this moment. I'm not saying I don't ever want to be a wife and mother, I do...eventually! I hate feeling that at 24 I have to explain to people why I am not married or "settled down".
Everyone seems to feel the need to set me up with someone these days...their brother, neighbor, nephew, co-worker's son, fellow church member, and the list goes on and on...which means there have been some encounters with some real weirdos, but hey, thanks for trying! I get it... everyone wants to see me happy, but guess what?!...I am happy! You have to be happy with yourself before you can be happy with someone else, right?!...(Sheesh, I sure hope so!)
Thursday, June 23, 2011
The Beginning
Hello All! I'm new to the blogging world, so bare with me. Everyone always tells me that I need to blog, because they think I'm quite funny, have interesting stories, and have a lot of "Shanda-isms"...I think they laugh out of pity, are forced to listen, and make up the word: Shanda-ism, because they have no idea what I'm talking about, but here it goes...
First allow myself to introduce myself:
The name is Shanda, if you don't already know. I have been on this earth 24 years and it has been quite great! I am a special education teacher (the source of my many "funny" stories), I consider it to be the best job ever...when you love what you do is it ever work? When I tell people what I do they always seem to say, "Wow! I don't know how you do that!" (with a puzzled slightly scared look on their face). I don't know how people sit at a desk all day...to each is own. My days consist of snot, a little poop, and a whole bunch of love...doesn't get any better than that!
I graduated college in Dec. of 2010 and moved back in with the parents; a move that I thought was going to be torturous, but has turned out to be quite wonderful. My parents built a new house in November...quite an amazing house, so in a way I'd be a fool not to live with them, right?! At 24 I'm starting to get a little embarrassed when somebody asks the question, "where do you live?" and I quietly say, "ummm... with my parents." I can't imagine what the 40 year old guy living with his mother must feel like.
Currently I am:
Hope all is going well for you! Thanks for wasting a few minutes out of your day to read my words. Stay tuned for more to come.
First allow myself to introduce myself:
The name is Shanda, if you don't already know. I have been on this earth 24 years and it has been quite great! I am a special education teacher (the source of my many "funny" stories), I consider it to be the best job ever...when you love what you do is it ever work? When I tell people what I do they always seem to say, "Wow! I don't know how you do that!" (with a puzzled slightly scared look on their face). I don't know how people sit at a desk all day...to each is own. My days consist of snot, a little poop, and a whole bunch of love...doesn't get any better than that!
I graduated college in Dec. of 2010 and moved back in with the parents; a move that I thought was going to be torturous, but has turned out to be quite wonderful. My parents built a new house in November...quite an amazing house, so in a way I'd be a fool not to live with them, right?! At 24 I'm starting to get a little embarrassed when somebody asks the question, "where do you live?" and I quietly say, "ummm... with my parents." I can't imagine what the 40 year old guy living with his mother must feel like.
Currently I am:
- on summer break, which makes me feel 10 again, but I'm totally okay with that! A lot of people think teachers are so lucky to have summers off and that our jobs are fairly easy because of that...I say, you have no idea what you are talking about and my summers off are all the comp time I've earned throughout the school year. It's amazing how many hours after school and weekends I spend in my classroom...some would call it having no life, I may agree.
- single. Yes, I am 24 and single...no marriage or kids here, which everyone else seems quite shocked about, but we'll save that for another post.
- enjoying my summer! So far, I have been to Las Vegas and have read some great books. I recommend "The Hunger Games" and "Heaven is for Real".
Hope all is going well for you! Thanks for wasting a few minutes out of your day to read my words. Stay tuned for more to come.
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