Substitute Blues

Hi, it's a total drag getting a sub for your class (preparing sub lesson plans, students getting out of control, etc). Apparently, my 7th graders didn't react well to Mr. P. After getting a negative report, my team teacher had them type up a letter explaining why Mr. P called them 'rude' and an apology. Here's a sample

It's Official

Here is my mom and I at my graduation ceremony; what a memorable day. Thanks to all my supporters who came and those who've helped me trudge along the strenuous and horrific, yet rewarding path. I feel a wee bit smarter but hopefully you will observe the tremendous growth in my B.S.'ing skills without me having to point it out.

Free at Last! Free at Last!

I made it! I'm done!

I just got done "defending" my capstone project. I was prepared to supposedly defend it against a committee that was going to tear it down and grill me on various design and learning theories. But guess what? They just smiled and said, "Well done." I'm ecstatic to say the least!

On the down side, I can't pull the old I've-got-homework-and-lots-of-studying-to-do card any longer. I've got to find a new excuse to decline stale dates, but most importantly find a real job.

If you are single, after graduation there isn't one occasion where people celebrate you ...

... Hallmark doesn't make a Congratulations-you-didn't-marry-the-wrong-guy card. And where's the flatware for going on vacation alone?
-Carrie Bradshaw

This is why I'm having mixed feelings about finishing school. I don't know if I could face the realization that I won't be celebrated after graduation.

...oh the hell with it! School's a jerk, Gaby is out!

I'm almost done, dear!!! I defend on Thursday and after that, I close the coffin and bury school FOREVERRR. I hope I don't change my mind and decide to go for the Doctorate's. Please, if I do, save me; it's suicide.

Please pray that my committee will have compassion on me and accept my defense.

Good-bye and thank you...

Homework can go to Hell!!!!

I hate homework like I hate flies! I have all these assignments due and I feel like I'm falling behind on everything! I'm so angry! I'm getting a slight anxiety attack even thinking about it! I'm so overwhelmed I just want to quit school but I know that would be a stupid decision since I only have two weeks left but MAN....do I hate all the lame assignments that the teachers decide to pile on at the end of the semester! Homework should go to hell and stay there. I'm glad I'm going to heaven when I die so I don't have to deal with it in the next life.

Sorry for being so negative, I just needed to vent. Thanks for listening.

I know, I know

I am past due for a new posting!!! In going to school while trying to squeeze in some vacation time I have, sadly, neglected my blog. Since NY I've taken some mini-vacations here and there, I'm going to post pics...promise. School has started, I'm excited to report that this is my second and last year of grad school...eight months to go, woo hoo!

Cheers!

Finals are over! This last semester was great but very stressful the last couple weeks. My roommate and I went to TGI Friday's to celebrate. Two weeks off and then it's back to the old drawing board. In exactly one year from now I'll be marching to the graduation theme song, I can't wait.