SNOW in Southeast Georgia:)

Twenty years ago was the last time we saw snow in southeast Georgia. Boy have we had to wait! I found it funny, however, that the one day the weather calls for snow I have to work night shift. Go figure! Talking about one anxious girl ready to get off work! It started snowing at 8:45pm in Savannah, and after a QUICK closing up of the store--we were out the doors by 9:05! Those flakes were HUGE! Although the snow didn't stick--it was worth it!

And the days keep going...

Well, it's approaching a month since my last post and a lot has happened since. Classes have been in session for a month, and they are going very well. I had my first Education 2130 test tonight, and I walked out feeling like a made a 100.:)

Today I did my first field experience of the semester, and went to Mercer Middle School in Garden City, GA. It only took one day to realize that I definitely don't want to teach Middle grades. Those kids do not behave well. I guess they're just at that stage. As I was observing those students, I couldn't help but to think that when my peers and I was in their shoes--we didn't act that way. I was telling my classmate tonight about my day, and through my observation, I would feel confident to say that the school is 95% African American. She shared with me that she used to attend Mercer Middle (which was close to 15 years ago, and the ratio of race has always been that way). She also told me that she thought they acted the way they do because they come from low-income families. Therefore, the parent's are probably out of the home working more, and that could result in the student's misbehaving. It made sense to me.

Not only do I have observations to do at the Middle School, but I also have observations to do at a High School and Elementary school this semester (which I have yet to be placed in those schools). I hope they place me soon because I really want to be finished with ALL my observations and the papers I have to write about them by Friday, March 12th (the Friday before Spring Break). I want to stay ahead this semester because I'm aiming for all A's, and I feel like that is the best way to do it.

SO, Spring break starts Friday, March 12th for me! I'm skipping one of my classes because I have a 12pm flight out of Savannah to Toronto, Ontario! I can not wait to land on Canada soil!! I miss my family SO much!! My flight arrives around 5pm, so it's a pretty short flight--Thank God!:) I'll be there that entire week, and the following Saturday we're all Georgia bound. ROAD TRIP! I know my brother is excited to actually be coming back home after spending 11 months away. They're staying the week of March 21-27, and then they'll be Canada bound. :'(

I'm moving back to Jesup in June!! I, too, can NOT wait for that day to arrive! I might not be able to transfer back to my job, so if that is the case I am departing with Cato. I'm actually kind of excited that I may have to quit my job after 7.5 years. I'm thinking its past due time for me to enjoy life beyond the working field, so needless to say, I want to focus on graduating College!

Happy Birthday to me......Lol.

Wow, it's hard to believe that is my birthday already! The day itself is kind of a drag, and I'm debating whether or not to go to class--since its a drag I might as well attend. Lol. Thursday my parent's and I are Tennessee bound. This will make it our third year in a row--skiing this weekend is going to be a blast!

Classes this semester are great. I'm enjoying it a lot so far. I really think I have finally picked the right profession to study! It's so exciting!

Thanksgiving this year wasn't the same, and sadly I really wasn't in the mood. Umm....maybe it had something to do with my brother and family not being here with us.

FINALLY--I have some news, and this time it going to stick! When I first enter College my major was Early Childhood Education, and later it changed to everything you can think of in the medical field....well, I have decided to stop spinning my wheels and return back to my first major. :) ECE is where my heart is--I love, love, love working with children, so I know this is a good choice. As for my other passion (Interior Design) it'll just have to be a side thing...maybe I can do that during those times school is out. :)

It seems like I've been doing a lot of complaining in recent blog entries. As I read back on previous posts I can't help but to sit here and think--What happened to the happy girl?! I've complained about work, school, living in Savannah, expressing my being upset that my brother and his family moved away from me, etc. Is life really as bad as I'm making it to be? Probably not. I've went from being happy to sad and alone, yet I'm not alone. I just don't understand it sometimes. I go through these moments where everything seems to being going my way, and then the next thing I know it's in reverse. Perhaps I should start living this new life that I have in Savannah differently. Maybe looking at everything more positively would be a great start. I'm sure if I give Armstrong a real chance it'll grow on me, and even though working in the mall isn't exactly where I want to be--maybe that is where I'm supposed to be. Just last week I complained to my district manager, and asked her for a transfer. We had it all figured out--I would switch with someone in Hinesville. The perfect plan was then shot because the next day that lady quit, which was a bummer for me. So, yes, I'm still stuck in the mall where I don't want to be, but hey--got to be more positive!:) In fact, I'm getting really positive because I already have a feeling that next semester is going to rock--well, I guess that is having faith. By the way, I have a dilemma--I've been here in Savannah for three months (unfortunately taking online classes too), and I have only made one friend (and that is because we work together lol). If I'm going to be more positive I have got to figure out where people my age hang out around here, so that way it'll be a bit easier for me to make friends. Any ideas? Well, I guess I'll end it on that note--until next time:)

Sold!:(

It's official!! My brother's house has sold! So, now--the likelihood of the family moving back to Georgia is slim to none. :( OooooHhhhh...I need to move!

As a follow up: Braves ended their best month of the season "in fashion" as they went 0-6--maybe next year guys. :)

Anyways, this past weekend was pretty good. I was home for the majority of it. Friday evening I had a girls night out with Christy and her four-month old baby Skylar, and we had a great time. Then Saturday I had to come back to Savannah for work-then it was back to Jesup I went after getting off just after 9PM. Sunday I was able to attend church for the first time in three weeks (since I had to work back-to-back Sunday's, and the Braves game the prior Sunday). It felt good to be there, and fellowship with my church family. Now that my weekend has came to an end--I find myself sitting in my room wishing I didn't have to go to work.

It's Fall Break at Armstrong--Thank God! I need a break--too bad it's only for two days--what kind of break is that?! Lol. I have almost made my mind up...I'm going to stay at Armstrong for Spring semester too, and if I still don't like it I'm going to transfer to another school for the last time! Plus, if I decide to major in the "fun career"--I'd have to transfer anyways because Armstrong doesn't offer that field. I'm going to turn it all over to God 100%, and I know He'll lead me in the right direction.

Well, work is calling my name unfortunately. SO, until next time.:)

Much needed update

Wow, it's hard to believe that I haven't at least wrote an update in what seems to be a month. School is going okay, and I say okay because I am no liking Armstrong at all. I can't exactly place my finger on it, though. Maybe it is because my living situation sucks, and work does too. My roommate leaves out every Thursday, and drives back home to Waycross until late Sunday. I go home myself every week, but nothing compared to her. Then work-I hate working in the mall with a passion. I seem to work with a "Mrs. Know-It-All," and sadly, what she thinks she knows isn't exactly correct. So needless to say, not only does working with people that think they know more than I do suck, but the clientele is awful! I deal with more rude people than ever, and if it wasn't for needing to keep medical insurance I wouldn't be working right now. I wish I would stop being so indecisive, pick a major, and stick with it. I have seriously been thinking about trying something completely different (career wise). I think it would be a fun job, but I don't want to say too much about it since I am (here lately) known best for being indecisive.

Back on September 6th I went to watch the Atlanta Braves. That game was like none other that I've been to. Lets just say, I saw Garrett Anderson and Nate McClouth ran right into each other while trying to field a fly ball (it was funny), the game actually went into extra innings, and in the top of the twelfth Atlanta pitcher hit Micah Owings in the head. SO, if you guessed the Braves lost that game then you were right. Since that game the Braves have really put a run for it in the Wild Card race, and really do have a chance to make it to the playoffs this year (first time since 2005). I'm really keeping my fingers crossed that they do! OH, about to forget, I'm going to the game this Sunday (the last game of the season). Hopefully they will win not only the game, but will have won the spot for a chance to go the World Series.

SO--I knew that this month was going to be pretty busy, and as you can see, I haven't been posting lately. Since my last post three big events have all finally occurred. I have officially been living in Savannah going on a week and a half, and I'm actually loving it. I'm so glad that Amanda and I took this adventure together by leaving the nest at the same time. We're both enjoying being on our own. I started working at the Savannah Mall. It is a lot different than what I'm used to, which means we are not very busy and the customers there are ruder. I actually was complained on (on my fourth day working there). The customer's (being this man and his wife) basically accused me of being racist when I went to help on the register, and took the lady that acknowledged me there to help first and not them. I couldn't believe it to be honest. Haha. And then school. School started for me on Tuesday. The campus isn't that big compared to Southern or any other big University, but it sure was crowded. There are a lot of students that attend. After having to park in BFE as I was walking to class I spot a cell phone on the ground. I walked by it, but didn't get very far before turning around to go pick it up. I ended up calling the person's mom, and she thanked me for doing what I did and asked if I'd leave it with a Biology teacher her and her son knew, so that was my good deed of the day. But anyways, everything is going well. I still need to bring myself to post some pictures of my place, so hopefully that will be coming soon. So, until next time...:)

Looks like it's going to be a BUSY month

This month has just taken off, and I already know that it's going to be a busy one! Yesterday was my last day working in the Jesup store. I ended up having a short day, too. I got off at 1:30, and afterwards I was off to Savannah--it was move in day! Amanda and her family was already there by the time I arrived with my movers from Gibson McDonald. They actually already had everything up in the apartment, and the only things missing were mine. Once everything is placed just how we want it I'll post pictures. :)

So, today I was off for Vacation#2. This trip to Canada won't be too bad since my mom went up there with me. JT and Jordan were both glad to see us-just has we were to see them. We plan to also go to Niagara Falls (again for me) before going to the airport in Buffalo, NY Saturday. The trip to the falls will be my mom's first, and I know she'll love it! After leaving Saturday late that evening...our plane will finally land in Jacksonville at 12 midnight. Then its back to reality, in which, I have to work Sunday (it'll be my official first day working in the Mall).

School is also right around the corner. I'm actually getting pretty excited. Hopefully it'll be a great semester.