Sunday Tag

Happy Sunday!

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  Do you know the author Baily J, of the wonderful blog The Middle? 

If not, you should definitely check out her totally real, honest, and inspirational blog :)

I just KNOW you will love it.

Anyways, Bailey tagged me in a post and asked a couple questions.

I love to do little surveys and such so here it goes!

ONE

Why is your favorite color your favorite color?

Honestly. I had to think about this question for a bit. I don't really have a "favorite" color per-Se, but I really love black for my clothing color choice - and B&W have always been my favorite. why? well most definitely because it makes ever flaw you have that much less-noticeable. It doesn't hide all my trouble areas, but it sure makes me feel a tad better!

TWO

Have you ever been in trouble with the law?

Nope. nada.never.

Except my four speeding tickets. 

Do those count? ;)

THREE

If you could go to one place in the entire world for one week, free of charge, where would you go?

FREE of charge! Oh gee. Anywhere, honestly. I just want to get out of the country and explore the world. There are many beautiful and unique places I would love to go to, but on my top priority list is Australia... (then Ireland & Poland).

FOUR

If you could take on person with you, who would it be?

To Australia, my boy of course! To Ireland and Poland, it would have to be my mom. We have talked about visiting together for quite some time now :)

FIVE

If there was one disease that you could cure (that doesn't already have one) what would it be and why?

First. I would love for people to find a cure for so many health conditions, especially invisible diseases, and also those that do not get a lot of attention.

Next, the THREE diseases/syndromes that I would LOVE a cure for are EDS, Lupus and Dysautonomia.

**my personal reasoning**

SIX

What is your guilty pleasure?

Trashy, stupid, pointless, but oh so entertaining reality television. 

I do not know what I would do without my cherished DVR. It makes watching television shows that much easier and enjoyable. 

SEVEN

What is your least favorite acronym?

Well, it's not really an acronym. I can't stand when I am texting my friends or when I receive emails that are written half-assed and just stupid. excuse my french. Okay, here is what I mean...

Scenario 1: Erin. Wutz ^? How r u 2day?  Not 2 Much here. g2g. Call me soon. L8er.

I don't know why it bothers me so much, but I just find that now-a-days people are so illiterate and take this casual writing into their daily work. Not acceptable.

EIGHT

Would you rather have 12 toes or a huge nose?

twelve toes. definitely. I can hide those easily, but a big nose? That is front and center! Anyways, my man has a rather large nose and if I too had a big on, that means my future little ones would be screwed for life. I don't think they would appreciate that. he-he :)

NINE

Who was your favorite Backstreet Boy?

First. Backstreet Boys were so much better than N'sync :) 

To answer the question, Brian was my favorite!

Perfect fan was my favorite song...made me cry.

TEN

What is the one electronic device you wouldn't miss at all?

My DVD player. I never use it. I watch entirely too much television that there is no need for a DVD player. If I really want to, I will find it online or order it from my television service. 

ELEVEN

If you wanna be my lover, do you got to get with my friends?

(love the spice-girls reference f.y.i)

YES! That's a major must.

friendship never ends.

ha-ha.

Does questions number SEVEN bother you too?

Tomorrow is a BIG day for me.

Stay tuned!

xoxo

erinj0.

Recap of [2011]

January

The start of my final semester of classes. Student teaching interview. 
Continuing to work with my cardiac-electrophysiogist.
Researching the power of a healthy diet and it's effects on the body.
   

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February

Grandma turns 90! 

We had a big open house for her and all of her friends :)

**she has more friends than I do!**

Starting undergoing chiropractic care.

March 

Mom's birthday!

POTS Symptoms were running rather high :/

Spent hours and hours in sped classes learning how to administer the WRAT assessment.

(one long and lengthy comprehension test!)

One out of the many pages...
we scanned them as we had to practice administering this test on many a friends ;)
Extra copies just in case we needed a new sheet for mess ups!

April

Blizzard in mid April! Crazy!

POTS symptoms controlling my life :/ Not a fun month.

Countdown until geneticist appointment.

May

BUSY MONTH!!! THINGS START TO LOOK UP :)

Revelation of our family history and nationality -- received grandpa's old adoption papers.

Letter official: Fall Student Teaching Placement

Start my coupon craze!

Osama-Bin-Laden is dead!

Monday mom nights: The Bachelorette starts!

Here is a snippet of my grandpa's adoption summary.
He was brought to the agency is a suitcase!

June

Omaha/Iowa flooding worsens.

Chauffeuring Grandma and funny stories develop!

Pinterest became highly-addictive!

 Famous information about our family!!!

 July
Geneticist appointment is here! I have an amazing genetic counselor and specialist.
...after 6+ months of waiting
Official EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) diagnosis is revealed.
Click here for more information regarding EDS!

August

Student teaching in 1st grade begins! 

Funny stories of past students!

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September

I turn twenty-three and received adorable gifts from the kiddos.

Husker football season is here!

How sweet is this?

Her and her mom baked the whole class homemade carrot-cake cupcakes :)
She was SO proud.

October

Fall Break is here!
Halloween parties in first grade.
A much needed rest and catch up picking pumpkins :)
Blog break for awhile and more awesome pictures from my lovely kiddos.

Acres and acres FULL of millions of pumpkins!

Mad skills for first grade! (especially the beginning of first grade!)

November

 Assessment presentation - Mom saves the day! Story here

(a.k.a. the big kicker for assessing your knowledge of teaching and assessment)

12-14 minutes. NO going over. 

You were graded on: confidence, oral presentation skills, knowledge of content, and more specific target areas.

CRAZY nervous.

Lesson for my project! 

Pictures were incorporated during my presentation

Introducing domino's to teach addition!

part-part-whole concept using manipulatives

Differentiation & Formative Assessment :)

Summative Assessment

December

Fall Elementary Education student teaching comes to an end :/ 

Bittersweet.. 

Spring 2012 special education placement received: Middle School. I have mixed emotions.

Currently: Applying for grad school & employment for August 2012!

What a year it has been. 

Primarily, it has been full of doctors appointments/health and teaching! 

I'm so proud of everything I was able to accomplish and am anxiously awaiting an even more busy 2012 year! SO much to look forward to :)

My blog has grown so much and amazing friendships have emerged.

I'm hoping these relationships continue throughout 2012 and beyond 

♥

Best wishes for a new year, friends!

See you in 2012.

xoxo

erinj0.

Versatile Blogger Award♥

It is crazy to say that in just a couple of months, I have met some pretty amazing people here in this blogging world. I was unsure about it at first, but am so glad that I stuck with it :)

My wonderful new friend Sarah, over at Sunlight After Rain gave me this award!

I just have to say that although I haven't known her for very long, I feel like it's been a lot longer! Our similarities are crazy and our love for Pinterest is quite the same. I am so thankful to have met a real, sincere, amazing friend via the blogging world :)

Now for my 5 facts ♥ 


O.N.E
I absolutely hate the heat. 
I think I am one of the few people who don't like summer, but the heat is so hard on my body and breathing, that I hate it : /

T.W.O
I love college football :) 
I also LOVE the College World Series (it is one of the best parts of summer!)
I have so many memories at the CWS, it's such an awesome time!!

T.H.R.E.E
I absolutely do not like the state of Texas, especially their sports teams.
For example: they are always disrespectful and rude when coming to the CWS.
**Note: I am not saying that I do not like the people from Texas**

F.O.U.R
As much as I complain, I actually love school and love to learn.
I am actually planning on going back right away to get my master degree :)

F.I.V.E
I always put other before myself. If there is anything I can do to help someone, I will do it.

**Please keep your eyes peeled towards the begninning of next week & save your pennies!**

I am working with fellow POTS/Dysautonomia friends to start an online auction to help out a couple who cannot afford health coverage anymore
(they are already in debt over $100,000 because of medical bills).

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 Now I would like to pass this award on to 5 other Blogs that I adore

Life After College
Courage is Everything
Far From the Mocking World
Taryn Leigh...
My Heart Stumbles

xoxo

-erinj0

Wee Bit Wednesday

...because all the cool kids are doing it 

I decided to link up with Leigh Ashley and participate :)

{1} 

how many times have you been a bridesmaid/maid of honor?

Sadly, none. I want so badly to be in a wedding.My family is so small & actually - I haven't even been to that many weddings in my lifetime

{2}  
what’s the last thing your do before you fall asleep at night?

I have to set my sleep timer on my televisionI sip on some herbal chamomile tea &usually have so many thoughts running through my mind, it's absolutely ridiculous.

{3} 

you just won your dream vacation, all expenses paid. where are you going?

Ireland. I have always wanted to go - someday my dream will come true ♥

{4}

what is your favorite outdoor activity?

Does playing yard games count? :) If not, going to a cabin and sitting around the fire is definitely one of my favorites!

{5} 

as a child, what did you want to “be when you grew up”? did you end up there?

Oh boy. It is important to remember that I am the most indecisive person - Even when I was little, my mind changed everyday. Some of my top favorites were as followed:nurseteacherdoctortherapist**I ended up as an (almost) teacher**
{6} what are 3 things your dream home would have that you don’t currently have?A window seat. A computer room or "scrapbook room" A house big enough to entertain friends :)

{7} 

what’s for dinner tonight?

Well since I don't cook, it's nothing quite too appetizing...Turkey sandwichgrapes and some yogurt. **how original, eh**  {8}  if someone stopped by your house unannounced on a typical Saturday night, what would they find you doing?Laying around, working on homework with my feet up, while drinking some tea and watching multiple seasons of Gilmore Girls or catching up on all of my DVR'd shows - If not that, then I would definitely be spending time with my lovely boy ♥

{9} 

what’s your average monthly water bill?

Well this is random. I live in a small apartment, so usually around $15.00?

{10} 

what do you do to relax?

Love music♥blogging :)eating some comfort foodand socializing with my friends!

xoxo

-erinj0

Stylish Blogger Award♥

I am very excited to say that Sarah over at Sunlight After Rain gave me the "Stylish Blogger Award"!

I think it's really fun & I'm happy to pass this along & participate!

(It' also good to find new, great blogs!)

♥
 

This award requires you to name seven facts about yourself

Here are mine

.ONE.

 Well, I don't drink much pop, but when I do...

I absolutely hate "dark" pop - I will only drink clear pop

I also dislike the word soda & get in many arguments with people regarding the proper terminology! 

It is "pop" not "soda" ; )

.TWO.

I absolutely love, love, LOVE to scrapbook! 

I haven't been able to do much lately as I am really busy & it is awfully expensive - especially since I am really particular and anal. I can work on just one page for an hour to make sure it is perfect!

.THREE.

I cannot stand car salesmen. It is a complete turn-off. You can be the greatest guy in all the universe, but if you sell cars, it's a deal breaker for me.  

(My dad that I have never met (he goes by shit head) was a car salesman, so I think that is why, too!)

**I sincerely apologize if this statement offends anyone**

.FOUR.

I have a major addiction to reality television. Now, I understand that most of it is scripted and not truly reality - but it is really fun watching others experience their own life (real or not!)

.FIVE.

I have way too many tee shirts than storage space for them in my one bedroom apartment. I also have a love for sweatpants. If I could, I think I would live in sweatpants : ) 

.SIX.

As weird as it sounds, I am kind of scared of commitment - maybe you can say I'm a "commito-phobe" or whatever, but I am such an independent person & love my me time : ) I have been with my boy for almost one, two, three, four, five, six, seven freakin long years - but making that final commitment scares me : /

.SEVEN.

Lastly, on a lighter note...semi-trucks scare the crap out of me!!! 

When I drive by them, especially on the interstate I get nervous, shaky, and start to sweat. Those people who drive them huge momma's are usually over worked, tired and should not be driving half the time. With my little cheap car, they'd be sure to kill me!

Now I would like to pass this on to the following seven blogs : ) 

Little Dream Girl

Growing Older, Growing Up?

and so the lion fell in love with the lamb...

A Whiter Shade of Pale

You've Given Me The Most Beautiful Set Of Wings

Life as a Southern Girl

"Confessions of a Small Town Girl..."

xoxo

-erinj0

::2011::

Happy New Year : ) 

The time has come... it's a new year, with new possibilities.
This past year has been full of memories and life changing events that I will never forget. 

  
   In 2010...

*I became an alumni of Zeta Delta

*I became VP of SCEC (Student Council for Exceptional Children)

*I was diagnosed with Dysautonomia/POTS

*The last year of Roosenblatt Stadium!

*Moved into my amazing 1 bedroom apartment

*Conquered my fear of dentists at the begining of the year & got my wisdom teeth removed (which unfortunately lead me POTS) Sad how that works : /

*After loosing my job, seven months later I got a new job at a call center where I can sit. Not the best job but it's all I can do right now

*Taught my first lessons during some of my practicums

*And I wouldn't have made it through the hardest part of this year without the help and support of my amazing mother whom I love more than anything. 

   In 2011...

*I will begin student teaching! (Let's hope my health holds up!)

*It will mark the last year of undergraduate classes at UNO

*Right now, my only goal is to successfully complete my first semester of student teaching! I've learned it's only appropriate to hope and accomplish one thing at a time

*Also- this year I am going to make an appoint to rely on my faith to get my through

Although this year towards the end was one of the most difficult times that I have had thus far in my life, I will only grow from all the experiences. POTS/Dysautonomia sucked a lot of things from me, but I believe that if you just try to stay positive and with the right therapies/medication and will, sometimes you can push yourself enough to enjoy little things that you like.

I lost my job - the job that I absolutely loved from being in the hospital and home bound for 4 months. I lost some friends for awhile, missed out on experiences and much more. However, when you are down looking out into life, you realize what is important in life. You start not taking the special simple things for granted and see the purpose in life. I believe that this illness has taught me a lot and will continue to only make me a stronger person.

I hope everyone has a happy/blessed 2011 year

xoxo
erinj0