grrrrrrr....
So as a growing educator, I'm finding areas in my life where I feel more like a grown adult. When my principal came in for her observation and told me to take the phrase, "You guys" out of my vocabulary, I felt so juvenile and unprofessional. I literally had to start biting my tongue so it would not slip out while I was teaching. "you guys!"
Now, as I sit here at home, sick and grading Personal Narratives from my 7th Grade Language Arts class, I am appalled that one of my students had the nerve to write this in her narrative:
"The next day we went to Universal Studios...Later on we went to Epcot. OMG this was the best amusement park that I've been to!"
Can someone please find what is aggravating me in this part of her essay??? Leave a comment, and you'll get kuddo points with Ms. C.
What the heck?!?!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Congratulations & Best Wishes to the Weeks!
Colleen is officially Mrs. Paul Weeks! Best Wishes & Congratulations to you both!
T'was a nice reunion of sorts with the SBS/NDA Crew...
I'm thankful for this weekend with friends, despite getting sick. *cough-cough*sniffles*
Money Dance with the Bride!
Childhood Friends & Family
With the Best Friend
Let's hear it for the ladies!
T'was a nice reunion of sorts with the SBS/NDA Crew...
I'm thankful for this weekend with friends, despite getting sick. *cough-cough*sniffles*
Money Dance with the Bride!
Childhood Friends & Family
With the Best Friend
Let's hear it for the ladies!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
mrazian spirituality
it only took me a month to blog this, but i was finally convinced to buy jason mraz's CD all because of fr. mike. when derrick and i went up to seattle for carla & eric's wedding, we were able to go to st. ignatius for the 9 p.m. student mass. i think that was an important thing for me to do to put a small sense of closure to my campus min. experience. i've been so tied to that community that it continues to be a rough transition post-SU days and not being able to worship in the beautiful chapel. but when i saw the new community of SU students who gather every sunday evening, it put a sense of closure to my experience in the sense that life there goes on. it was nice to see that same love, community, atmosphere continuing in these coming generations.
i hope mia gets plugged in with it too.
anyhoo, the gospel that sunday was a parable from the gospel of matthew where the laborers are out in the field working for the same wage. in the end, Jesus teaches, "the first shall be last and the last shall be first." fr. mike explained that God sees us and accepts us for who we are without giving us special treatment, giving generously His love, His compassion, His mercy, His Everything. he went on to say that we must live a "mrazian spirituality" based on the song "live high." see for yourself:
"Oh my, the congregation in my mind
Is this assembly singing of gratitude
Practicing their lovin for you
Live High … the road you travel on,
Live Mighty … with an expansive heart,
Live Righteously … with compassion,
Taking it Easy … lovin one another …"
[written by jason mraz, adapted by fr. mike bayard]
more wisdom for the week! i love it!
i hope mia gets plugged in with it too.
anyhoo, the gospel that sunday was a parable from the gospel of matthew where the laborers are out in the field working for the same wage. in the end, Jesus teaches, "the first shall be last and the last shall be first." fr. mike explained that God sees us and accepts us for who we are without giving us special treatment, giving generously His love, His compassion, His mercy, His Everything. he went on to say that we must live a "mrazian spirituality" based on the song "live high." see for yourself:
"Oh my, the congregation in my mind
Is this assembly singing of gratitude
Practicing their lovin for you
Live High … the road you travel on,
Live Mighty … with an expansive heart,
Live Righteously … with compassion,
Taking it Easy … lovin one another …"
[written by jason mraz, adapted by fr. mike bayard]
more wisdom for the week! i love it!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
snippets of wisdom from all around
this is why yeye's my best friend: ..."Attitude is a little thing that makes a Big difference," and I have really been trying to adopt that into my everyday state of mind. It's SUCH an effort for me to the point where I have to converse with myself a rationalization of why it's better not to fret in the end.
a good reminder from joseph thanh: without tough times we wouldn't appreciate the gifts in our lives.
a piece of wisdom from fernana that made me laugh (and it's good to laugh): a fortune cookie once said, "you will have a usual day." to which ashley said that the author either 1) they ran out of things to say, 2) wanted to be right or 3) was a boater who wasn't paying attention when s/he wrote it.
and a warm fuzzy for you romantics: what makes us different from everyone else is that they want to share their life as a whole with us.
a romantical kiss (as described by a boy!): she kisses the way she thinks, very deliberate. and patient. (pretty poetic!)
a good reminder from joseph thanh: without tough times we wouldn't appreciate the gifts in our lives.
a piece of wisdom from fernana that made me laugh (and it's good to laugh): a fortune cookie once said, "you will have a usual day." to which ashley said that the author either 1) they ran out of things to say, 2) wanted to be right or 3) was a boater who wasn't paying attention when s/he wrote it.
and a warm fuzzy for you romantics: what makes us different from everyone else is that they want to share their life as a whole with us.
a romantical kiss (as described by a boy!): she kisses the way she thinks, very deliberate. and patient. (pretty poetic!)
Monday, October 20, 2008
daddy knows best...
since dad started working at his spot a year ago, he's gotten more computer saavy. props to daddy-o. but as a result, he's also become pro at sending mass emails with cheesy pictures, jokes, sentimental poems, prayers, etc. etc....
background story: last week was a difficult one. there are different ways to see it. but for the most part, i saw it through the eyes of defeat. i was given opportunities of humility, but i saw it as people fighting against me or bringing me down. when i was told to work on things, i took it personally. when i was told, "i'd get better," i felt like what i was doing already wasn't good enough (when i've been busting my ass and spending more time than i'm paid for on work --- not to mention i've recruited my RN sister to help me grade things since i'm sinking behind. but that's what being a teacher is, right? livin' it and givin' it for those kids you love...) when i received angry letters from parents, i felt attacked. it was a rough week with tears and crying through my prayers in the middle of the night.
but hey, i got through, right? with the prayers of family and good friends, i always get through.
.... on a side note, insight into a student's life can teach you a thing or two. but insight into a student's life that teaches you about your own life is another story.
as i listened to a parent discuss her concerns about her over-achieving son who cried because he just couldn't get his cursive and how hard he is on himself, i thought i was looking into a mirror...
i am my own worst enemy, my hardest critic.
.... but back to the reason why i blogged in the first place... dad sent me this mass email and it was something i needed last week. maybe someone out there needs it this week:
Tequila and Salt
1. There are at least two people in this world that you would die for.
2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.
3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.
4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.
5. Every night, someone thinks about you before they go to sleep.
6. You mean the world to someone.
7. You are special and unique.
8. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.
9. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.
10. When you think the world has turned its back on you take another look.
11. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.
...when life hands you lemons, ask for tequila and salt.
to those good friends, thanks for the prayers and constant encouragement. prayers and encouragement from me to you... i miss you.
background story: last week was a difficult one. there are different ways to see it. but for the most part, i saw it through the eyes of defeat. i was given opportunities of humility, but i saw it as people fighting against me or bringing me down. when i was told to work on things, i took it personally. when i was told, "i'd get better," i felt like what i was doing already wasn't good enough (when i've been busting my ass and spending more time than i'm paid for on work --- not to mention i've recruited my RN sister to help me grade things since i'm sinking behind. but that's what being a teacher is, right? livin' it and givin' it for those kids you love...) when i received angry letters from parents, i felt attacked. it was a rough week with tears and crying through my prayers in the middle of the night.
but hey, i got through, right? with the prayers of family and good friends, i always get through.
.... on a side note, insight into a student's life can teach you a thing or two. but insight into a student's life that teaches you about your own life is another story.
as i listened to a parent discuss her concerns about her over-achieving son who cried because he just couldn't get his cursive and how hard he is on himself, i thought i was looking into a mirror...
i am my own worst enemy, my hardest critic.
.... but back to the reason why i blogged in the first place... dad sent me this mass email and it was something i needed last week. maybe someone out there needs it this week:
Tequila and Salt
1. There are at least two people in this world that you would die for.
2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.
3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.
4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.
5. Every night, someone thinks about you before they go to sleep.
6. You mean the world to someone.
7. You are special and unique.
8. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.
9. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.
10. When you think the world has turned its back on you take another look.
11. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.
...when life hands you lemons, ask for tequila and salt.
to those good friends, thanks for the prayers and constant encouragement. prayers and encouragement from me to you... i miss you.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
it's official....
Regina Lynn Asong Catalla, RN!!!
As of 3:15 a.m. my Ate was declared a Registered Nurse! She joins the rank of many, including Mommy dearest, titas, and cousins alike. I am soooo proud of you Ate!!!
Oh what a celebration we'll have today! THANK GOODNESS!!!!
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