Thursday Thoughts

::Oh My::

.Things have changed recently.

.Stress has drastically increased.

.I'm feeling the pressure.

.We'll see how it plays out...

 Here's the quick run down of what's going on

1. My cooperating teacher left on maternity leave
2. I am now a student teacher under the wing of a "sub"
3. This "sub" hasn't been in a classroom in eight years
   & has NEVER worked with the primary grades

 It makes sense that I am gaining a little bit of weight & that I am craving sweets!! ; )

I needed to make myself laugh somehow, right?!

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In the mean time, these words of wisdom will get me through

"Good teaching is one-fourth preparation and three-fourths theater."

"It’s easy to make a buck. It’s a lot tougher to make a difference." 

See everything. Overlook a great deal. Improve a little.

-Pope John XXXIII

 How do you get through stressful times?
xoxo

A week later

...but just as sweet!


As the first bell rings and the students start coming into the classroom, I presumed it would be another typical Monday in first grade. *wrong* Instead, I was greeted with a pleasant surprise!

A little first grader in my classroom (and her mom) came in the room carrying a tower of goodies proceeding to shout "Happy Birthday Miss C!"

Home-aide Carrot Cake Cupcakes

They were delicious and even nut-free for the allergies we have in the classroom so all the kiddos could enjoy them!

The mom said, I found out your birthday was last week and "G" was really bummed that she missed it and wanted to do something for you, so we made you some sweets and G made you a card!

The card reads "Happy Birthday - I relly relly wotid (wanted) to give you this card."

♥

While the students indulged in their tasty treat, they began singing happy birthday :)

One of the best/funniest moments of the day: 

First graders perception on age. 

Student: "Miss C, Miss C, how old are you?!?!?"

My reply: "older than you ;)"

Student A: "I bet she is 35!"

Student B: "Are you in your forties?"

Student C: "Guys, she is in her twenties, duh! She's in college!"

Student D: "ugh, what is college?!" 

(yes. she was totally serious!)

...too funny! 

In first grade, they want to know everything and anything about you while craving any teacher attention they can get!

Regardless of whether it was my "real birthday" or not...it absolutely made my morning!

Usually I treasure my coffee fix, but today. Today was even better.

What makes your morning worthwhile?

xoxo

-erinj0

Sunday Spotlight

Since most Sundays are pretty lazy days for the majority of people, I thought a "Sunday Spotlight" would be a fitting post
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I am absolutely and utterly obsessed with the acoustic music and beautiful talent of singer/songwriter...  
Tyler Ward

♥photo credit

Who is he: If you haven't already heard the works of this fabulous singer, he is an independent singer and songwriters who writes his own songs and does amazing acoustic covers.

Where you can find him:  YouTube - Facebook - Website

With all the technology and voice software out there now-a-days, it's hard to hear the real, raw talent that people may (or may not) have. I can't speak for anyone else (obviously) - but it's SO refreshing to hear people who can actually sing and don't need that extra "oomph" per say...Tyler Ward is that person... he is a down to earth guy who has pure, raw talent.

Don't believe me? See for yourself and let me know if you love him as much as I do!

Can you tell I'm slightly obsessed?
Don't judge...
:)

- Okay, but really -
Here are some of my favorites
There are too many, so I will just limit it to three!

{Tyler Ward ft. Eppic - Home (Original)}

His collaboration with Eppic is probably my favorite :)

{Tyler Ward - The Rescue (Original) Fan Song}

 This video is so touching and can relate 
to many different people for multiple reasons...


{Goo Goo Dolls- Name (Tyler Ward Acoustic Cover)}

Oldie, but a goodie :)
Nothing fancy, just good plain talent and amazing vocals.


...and just one more, as I know you all will get a kick out of this video!
I saw it today on his youtube account and it made me laugh :)

What do you all think...any favorite songs?

Who is your favorite artist...

Let me know!

xoxo