Good Medicine.

I've been so busy,

but I can't complain.

Instead, I wanted to share with you some of the things that are making me happy.

Keeping me sane.

Good Medicine.

Let me just say at the outset that this is link/text/random filled.

If you don't have time now-I totally understand!

Come back when you need a pick me up or a smile.

Like this.

So beautiful, simple, and bright.

It makes me miss my sister.

I'm doing practicum

(observing/teaching/learning in the classroom)

at the middle school level,

and I'm in love with it!

The kids are awesome!

My cooperating teacher is so much fun!

I love going and I will be so sad when it's over!

In addition to that I'm working with four different high school in an online class.

Also SO AMAZING!

I'm giving the kids prompts and feedback,
and I'm getting to know all of these awesome kids from all over the state!

This is when I know I want to be a teacher,

because I can't stay away.

I made gorp.

Mix together the ingredients above

(and whatever else you want really)

in a big bowl

(or the inside part of the crock pot if that's all you have).

I've also been making tea.

I have a bit of a sore throat so yesterday I made three cups of tea.

(Also a book I'm reading-just remember he may have lied.)

I made this, this, and this.

All made my night and throat peaceful.

This has been keeping my emotions in check.

If you don't like the first video you see check out the next one.

Their videos leave me inspired, crying, and/or with a beaming smile.

Finally a surprise.

I found this in a book I was reading with the middle schoolers I'm working with.

I was struck.

I knew, but I forgot.

Then I smiled so big I couldn't stop,

but I also felt a stab of sadness.

I miss my "other" family, and my best friends.

Every Hour

I decided to try a picture challenge today.

I tried to take a picture every hour today.

I think I did alright; I only missed the five o'clock hour.

I hope you enjoy the peak into my Friday.

7:27

8:38

9:42 

9:42

9:42 

10:38

11:14

12:11 

12:11

1:02

1:02

2:02

2:02

3:41

4:27

6:25

6:25

Tea Time

I sit here watching the London 2012 Closing Ceremonies,

and I remember I have to tell you about my love of tea!

Nothing is more comforting than a mug of hot tea.

It reminds me to relax,

calms me down,

and helps me focus.

Then I found David's Tea!

This Canadan based company makes amazing tea!

They also have a fun, joking way of presenting their product.

So check them out.

Laugh a little and try not to buy all of the tea.

I dare you!

But seriously.

I started with a sampler and I haven't found a tea I didn't at least like*.

So tell me about what you drink.

Coffee?

Earl grey?

Fancy chi spiced drinks?

Or super fruity things good hot and cold?

*There was one "Oh, Canada" that was too sweet for me-but Fred loved it so I call it a wash.