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Well, I couldn't think of a good title for tonight's post...not a whole lot going on, but what is happening is intense. I have completed Day 3 of 5 in another full week of subbing. Yesterday, today, and tomorrow have and will be in Life Skills which is totally different from anything I've done so far. I like it because it's much less structured than a regular classroom, but I don't like that communication is a major road block, and that I get frustrated when they don't do what I ask. But I understand that even though it's sometimes by choice, they sometimes can't do what I'm asking.

As far as other stuff, we need prayers! The Presleys are having a rough time with some issues that cannot be spoken of at this time. All we can do is pray! So, if anyone actually reads this post (or this blog) at all, please pray!

Not much else to say, I don't think...I'm looking for jobs in Sulphur Springs and the surrounding areas. Primarily teaching jobs, but I'm open to anything. (Well, almost anything)! So, that's yet another reason to pray! We'll see what happens.

February!!

This is going to be my February post seeing as how I can seem to remember to write more than once a month! I can't believe I never posted after TMEA! It was awesome! OK, it was a kinda sucky and lonely drive to San Antonio by myself (and I had the self-control not to stop at the Czech stop in West). Once I got there, I had some fun hanging out with my friends, but more importantly, I learned alot at the sessions that I went to. I was at 8:00 a.m. sessions every morning and out till late with more sessions and concerts. I came home with lots of resources, and I didn't spend too much money either. I got to meet up with the mentor band directors that I student taught with, and that was pretty cool to hang out with them as an adult rather than a student. Then we also had the TAMU-C Alumni get-together where I met some alumni and had fun hanging with my friends that I haven't seen since graduation and people before us too.

As far as everything goes since then, I haven't really subbed a whole lot. I am more than willing to do so when I get a call, but I haven't been getting that opportunity. This past weekend was Midwinter Retreat in Bridgeport, Nathan's and my first big outing as youth director and sponsor. We took 5 youth who all had a great time! My small group time was great, I liked the kids. They were all middle schoolers. Played several games, and just had fun. I was planning on leaving early, early Sunday morning to drive back to Sulphur Springs, but I decided it was better if I left Saturday night after all. So, I left about 10 p.m., got to the church about 1 a.m. Sunday morning, and crashed on the youth room couch. Fun stuff!

This monday we stole Midget from her momma who was going out of town. So she's been here at the house for a couple of days with me while Nathan has been at work. Monday, I met a lady and her twins who I could potentially start babysitting for. Can't wait to hear from her soon! Then Monday night I had a tutoring session as this is my second week for that on Mondays and Thursdays. Yesterday, Midget and I went to the public library and checked out some books! She loves to read!
Today is Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent, so we have our service this evening. I am going to be dedicating myself towards being healthier this season. I am 153.5 lbs this morning, with a goal of breaking below 140 by Easter. That's basically about 2.5 lbs a week, which should be manageable if I can stick to my plan! Wish me luck!

Well, I guess that's about it. Oh, one last thing...I LOVE PINTEREST!! :-)

TMEA!

I'm still subbing a lot although not quite as much as before...but I am totally and completely excited about leaving for TMEA tomorrow! I am ready to learn as much as I can about my future career. I'm not quite packed, but my resume is almost done and ready to apply for jobs.

Long Time!

Now, I realize it really has been a long time since my last post! I've been keeping busy though, between subbing and church work. We've topped out at 22 youth on Wednesday and 7 on Sunday so far, still growing though. Our first parent meeting went fairly well, although not as well attended as we had hoped. We've got a very loaded calendar coming up, not only church stuff but personal as well. This weekend is the Marshmallow melt where Nathan and I will be staying at Hotel O'dell on Saturday night. Sunday is the Super Bowl *Go Giants!!*  Not really sure where we'll be watching it, but you can bet we'll be somewhere watching it!! The following Wednesday, I will be headed to San Antonio for TMEA Convention. I am so excited and ready to learn what I can about Elementary music and maybe even make connections that will land me a job very soon. The weekend after that will be Mid-winter Retreat at Bridgeport Camp. Not really sure of all the logistics of this so far considering work and time off, but anyways, I will not be missing Sunday worship either of those weekends. On a totally different note, our whole family will be taking another Wevers vacation together. The family is so much larger now that in 2003 when we went to Cancun. This time we are going to a lodge in Tennessee. As soon as we get back, we will be heading to Sulphur Springs for VBS! Granted, that's more than 6 months away. But our 1st anniversary is less distant than that and we have not made plans yet! Anyhow, there is much happening right now...I promise, it will not be 2 weeks before posting again. Until then...Oh, by the way, I worked out today. I did lots of weighted jumping jacks and a 3.5 mile walk/jog. I am going to be sore, but I am determined to eat healthy and work out and lose weight!

Busy Week

I realize it's been several days since I posted...it's been a busy week! I've subbed every day since last Thursday, and I've got atleast 2 more to go (in a row). 6th grade was easy. 1st became my favorite for a couple days. Here's why: 2nd graders have already figured out how to push your buttons, and Kindergarteners just haven't quite figured school out yet. 1st graders, I've found, are the perfect in between. However, my past two days in Kindergarten have gotten easier and might even be my new favorite! :-)

Random thought: I need to cook tonight so that we have leftovers for tomorrow. I also need to do laundry so I have clean business clothes to wear.

Events of the Weekend

What a long weekend! Emotionally and physically draining...Nathan and I dealt with our first major issue with the youth group. Several of our youth were on a school trip on which a student from a different school committed suicide. Details aside, we were able to minister to our students and help them cope with something so difficult, especially when one of our students saw it happen.

On a lighter note, we had our first Sunday game night to which 11 youth showed up, 3 of which had never been to our church before. 2 of them even came in off the streets because they saw our guys in the parking lot having fun. So cool to see the impact like that! Beyond that, 4 of our girls invited us to go out to eat with them afterwards, and it was cool to have that bonding time!

As far as my subbing experiences, I was in a 1st grade classroom today as will I be tomorrow. I was already assigned to teach on Friday of this week and Monday of next week for 3rd grade. But today, I picked up another two days this week, which officially puts me in the classrooms all 5 days this school week (a total of 8 school days in a row)! It's great! I love it!

God is good, all the time!

Birthday!

To the few (or none) of you that ever read this, thanks for wishing me a Happy Birthday! Prior to Facebook, I've never gotten so many birthday messages---they began about noon yesterday and are still coming in by the minute! Between Facebook and texts, I'm up to almost 100, I believe.

As far as subbing goes, I did it yet again. But in 6th grade this time--my first time at middle school. It was much easier than the elementary simply because there wasn't much "teaching" involved. The students were given busy work for the day. So, there will be 4 days of subbing on this paycheck, and I'm looking forward to it!

When I got home from school today, Patrick and Patricia came over to play games since Nathan was still at work. They'd been here for a couple hours when there was this obnoxious knock at my door. Well, it was my family that drove up to Sherman to surprise me for dinner! So, despite the fact that I'd already eaten, we went to Cheddar's, which was delicious as always!

Nathan's finally home now, and it's time for some more gaming, and then some "us" time!