Sherry's Scoop

At least today, there were signs of Spring. Just the way Easter should be. Life is becoming a little less hectic, a little more normal.....whatever normal is. I've only got a couple weeks left of school and graduation approaching on May 1. It seems a little surreal at this point, that I'm actually, finally graduating from college. Neither of my parents graduated from college. None of my grandparents went to college either. To have that piece of paper that will allow me to do what I want to do - teach - is a pretty big deal. I've worked hard and am proud of what I have accomplished. With the piece of paper comes change. A new job, a new place to live, a new life schedule. I'm glad I have my constants.....my friends, my sisters and my little people.....and not so little people, anymore. It was a great weekend with family. Life is good and full of blessings. It doesn't always unfold the way you think it will, would or should but, I guess I'm not the one in ...

Well, the germ infestation that is your local high school has done it to me. I'm sick. I feel like I've been hit by a train. I have slept 26 hours since Thursday afternoon. I guess I didn't use enough hand sanitizer. Besides this, things are going well. I love teaching and the students are really great. It is difficult to get everything done that I need to. I'm a bit Type A so my lesson preparation seems to take forever. I can't be teaching US History and be giving out false information. I did end up dropping a class - the thought of writing my senior thesis along with everything else was a bit much. I'll have to do it in the summer but, it is better to keep my sanity now - it will be worth the tuition I will have to pay to take that class. And the sunflower....well, it's to add a little sunshine to the dreary winter. I'm sick of the cold and the gray skies and thick air. I'm ready for Spring. Happy February to all.

Happy New Year to all. The past three weeks have flown by. I had a wonderful break. I was able to get together with my best friend from High School whom I hadn't seen in years. I had a wonderful Christmas and am grateful for my sisters for making sure I'm not forgotten. My Aunt and Uncle stopped on their way home to Canada so we were able to visit with their family and see my cousin who came home from his mission last month. Fun was had by all, it just went by WAY too fast. It begins. My semester from hell. I will be busy from today until April 29th. I'm tired already. I'm really not cut out for 15 hour days but, I guess I gotta do what I gotta do. It will all be worth it when I'm holding that diploma in my hand. Here is what I have ahead of me: 11 weeks of Student Teaching at Fremont High. My senior seminar class which will have me writing a 35 page research paper. One Geography Class - easy but boring. (Tuesday nights) One History Class - the History of ...

You know what can really make your day? A raise? A hug? A clean bathroom that you didn't have to clean? A pedicure? Yes, all those things are great. Today however, it's pulling up your grades and seeing five "A's" in the column. That's right - I worked my tail off so I'm going to brag on myself...... I got a 4.0! 15 credit hours, working full time and a 50 mile commute on top of it all and I pulled it off. I have to say, it really made my day. Thanks to everyone for their support, for not being mad at me when I can't call/see/e-mail you for weeks on end because I am holed up doing homework, driving my car or hanging out at the Willey. One more semester everyone. One more semester and I am a college graduate.

I'VE MOVED IN! Well, I've hung pictures on the wall and finally decided on the furniture pieces I've been looking for. Working in a furniture store doesn't necessarily make these decisions any easier. I really wanted to paint and add some color but, my life at the moment does not allow any extra time for that. So, I went with the neutral look. It's still not 100% done but a heck of a lot closer than it has been since I've been in school. Here it is: So, there are no Christmas decorations up. I learned my lesson last year when the tree was up until March and I just had to drag it into the corner until I had time to deal with it. With my first day back to school being January 2, I made the executive decision to just not put it all up. School is done until January. Grades come out on Tuesday and I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

I NEED sleep. How can I write an intelligent paper when I just want to close my eyes and go to sleep? Friday......I just have to make it until Friday. I did have a great holiday weekend with Shannon and her family. We ate, played with little people and I put together one of my final portfolio's for my education classes. So thankful for my family and all they do for me. :) For now, I'll jut keep my eyes open until I hit the send button on my history paper which examines the responsibilities nations have to help in preventing mass atrocities and genocide around the world. Fun, huh? One more semester. One more semester. One more semester........ (it's my mantra) ps - By the way, my oldest nephew, Dustin, turns 16 today. Man, I'm getting old.

First - an update on Tyler. After further diagnosis, he does not have lymphoma as his tumors came back benign . He does have what is called Juvenile Angiofibroma . A very serious condition and they still need your thoughts and prayers . I left work a little early so I could go cast my vote , as it is my duty! Um, are we in the Beehive State behind the times with the electronic voting? Or perhaps it was my old district. We still used the groovy chad producing punch cards. I was concerned for a minute. I didn't want to screw up my vote. Anywho, I'm a smart girl , I figured it out. It has been raining/snowing all day and I have to say - I'm not up for the whole winter thing. I just keep saying to myself how great Hawaii would be about right now......or Cancun, or Puerto Rico or Australia ------ you get the idea. Sarah hit the big ONE last week. Happy Birthday! It made me think, that was when I started this sad, not updated enough blog. I'm going to work on ...