Summer Break

It hard to believe that summer is almost over, especially since I've been tied down with school (not much of a break). This past semester I made all A's again, and for the last week and a half I've been in Canada visiting with my family. The weather has been great--not too hot and not too cold (nothing like a late October day in Georgia). The kids are getting big. JT will be starting Senior Kindergaten and Jordan will be starting Junior Kindergaten in September. They're both really excited!

The move is complete:)

It's been three weeks since Micah joined our Father in Heaven, and as time goes by we are all starting to heal. I know that Micah is in a better place, and I have found peace with that.

On another thought, I am officially moved back to Jesup from Savannah, and unemployed--both in which are the best decisions I could have made. Summer semester is half way over, and my mini vacation is right around the corner. One would think that my mini vacation would be a trip to Ontario, and if that were the case then you are right. I fly out of Jacksonville on July 31st, and will return back to the states on August 15th (the day before fall semester kicks off). I am SO excited!

R.I.P Micah, my little angel

Yesterday. Wow. It is still so hard to process. I am in complete dismay and want to know "why?" It's not supposed to happen this way, nor this young. Yesterday my little cousin Micah and one of his best friends Jacob was out riding the four-wheeler around 11am, went to go across Hwy 203, and was struck by a semi. They neither one knew what hit them, as they were both killed instantly. :( They were both only 14 years old! My heart aches!!

R.I.P Micah Neal Davis Steedley "BOGATOR"

August 7, 1995 - June 5, 2010

The hardest thing to do in life is to say goodbye to someone you love, but Micah, this is not goodbye...You were truly my little man, and the memories I have shared with you over the years will be held forever so tightly in my heart until the day I see you again. I love you!

It's going to be a LONG, yet eventful summer

It's hard to believe that May has come and gone and JUNE is already here! Time sure does fly by too quickly! Summer semester has already kicked off, which did not give me much of a break! The only thing I got to do between Spring and Summer semester was go up to Atlanta for a Braves game. I went on May 17th when the New York Mets were in town. The Braves ended up with a 20-8 record in May, and sadly the game I went to was one of those they lost. :( The day however was not a lose cause because I got John Smoltz's autograph before the game....and a picture with the future Hall of Famer! :) That alone made my day.

Back to school: I'm looking forward to starting up my online "portfolio" for my final education class in area F. Speaking of education classes in area F--I finished up Spring semester with all A's! Talking about one excited girl! I really worked hard last semester and now I can finally say that I have accomplished my goal, one in which I set for myself semester after semester--making the President's List and/or the Dean's List.

This summer is going to be very busy for me. It all starts with what I did last Friday, May 28th. I have worked at Cato for seven and a half years, so when I put in my two weeks notice...it was the scariest thing I think I have ever done. That place is all I know, but I have reached a point in my life where I know without reason that my destiny is much greater than being an assistant manager at Cato. May 28th has proven to be a big day for me--I also ended up registering for the GACE. I'm terrified of this test! Haha. I wish I could say I wasn't, but I'd be lying. My test is on June 19th, and if all goes well I should be able to admit into the Education program Spring 2011.:) I wish I could say Fall 2010, but since I haven't taken the GACE and a required math class, due to an unforunate time conflict during the summer semester with my other classes, I'm forced to push it to spring.:( Looking on the bright, I won't have a job holding me back anymore. :) SO despite the stresses that my summer classes put on me--now I have the stresses of passing the GACE and more. Aside from school, I am also moving back home at the end of the month. I see myself settled back in Jesup with my parent's by June 25th, and I couldn't be any more happier than I am right now. I'll be an unemployed commuter--life is grand! Lol.

First Braves game for me in 2010!

I was forced to break tradition this year when I couldn't attend the Braves Home Opener, which they won 16-5 over the Chicago Cubs! :) However, it didn't take me long before I made it to my first game this year. I went on Sunday, April 18th with two of my friends that I met while living in Savannah.

On Saturday, April 17th the Braves were NO HIT by the Colorado Rockies pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez. As a Braves fan, that wasn't exactly the best news. For Sunday's game I scored us some pretty awesome seats. We were sitting row 2 from the field on the third base side. Right before the game started I saw a Rockies player doing an autograph session, and when he was walking towards the dugout I noticed it was Jimenez, and I yelled "Hey! Would you autograph this ball for me? Please!" He kindly stopped, and did so.:) I asked him to also include No hitter, and he did just that as well. Shoot, now I have a piece of history so that is pretty awesome.

The game itself was not at all a no-doubter. Long story short, the Braves were down one run in the ninth inning, and after loading the bases with two out Jason Heyward belts a two-run single to left field. The Braves WIN 4-3!! :)

Spring Break in Canada:)

So, it's officially SPRING BREAK! Friday I had a great flight up to Canada. I left out of the Savannah-Hilton Head airport at noon, arrived at the airport in Detroit around 2:30, and my final plane landed in Toronto at 4:20! The custom officials didn't give me a hard time other than asking the usual...How long are you staying in Canada? Where are you going? Who are you visiting? Are you bringing in any gifts? Blah, blah, blah.

JT and Jordan are stocked that I am here, and so is my brother. The kids, however, are worried that I'm going to leave them so they both stay glued to my side. :) Saturday night it had began to snow, and come Saturday morning there was almost a foot of new snow. Jordan and I made our first snowman together (my first since it last snowed in Georgia back in 1989 when I was 2). I was super excited about the snow, so Jordan and I actually built a second snowman the next day when we walked down to the park. The snow is beautiful! Everywhere I look all I see are fields of snow with patches of grass here and there--below are some of the pictures I took.

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. :)