Yes, yes...it has been a few days!
Today's question: What has been the most difficult thing you have had to forgive?
I think the hardest thing to forgive was a certain person. Something came into the picture of a past boyfriend. True or maybe not true, but it caused a lot of hard times. It has taken me years to finally get past it. I must say though that it does feel good to be able to truly forgive.
Fitness note: I am 20 days away from a half marathon! Eeeeek! My life is so crazy and I don't know what I'll get my last training in. That being said I am SUPER STOKED!!!
Life note: I have an interview tomorrow! A catholic school division, so lots new. WISH ME LUCK!!! I really hope I make a great impression! Thanks to all my friends who have helped me out in this process. I am sad/scared to be leaving my school, but the anticipation and excitement is there too! A new page for Mme Maralee!!!
See you tomorrow! :) xxx
Monday, April 30, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
Thing 17- Wishful Thinking
Okay, so the past couple days have been BUSY!!! I have an interview on Tuesday that I have been preparing for, which is the reason for a missed day on my blog!
Today's Question: What is the thing you most wish you were great at?
I have two answers for this. The first is more on an internal/personal level and the 2nd is a more light hearted/external level.
For the more light hearted one there are many ideas...mechanics, art, sports...but which do I wish most for...I have decided I most wish to be a performing artist. Not one that is famous with paparazzi following me all over, but I would love to do the shows in coffee shops or even a little bigger venues. That's one thing I miss most about my childhood, because I love performing. I am picturing me singing with a guitar strapped around my shoulder.
On a deeper level, I wish I was better at managing stress. Work stresses me out most days. I spend my evenings working or thinking about all the things I SHOULD be working on. I would love some skills on how to be better an managing stress. I think I would enjoy every day a lot more.
Menu: Supper tonight: Maple Glazed Salmon...it's super easy and so delicious! Try it out! You'll love it!
Ingredients
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1 lb salmon
1. Mix maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, garlic salt and pepper
2. Put salmon in baking dish and coat with syrup mixture. Cover the dish and marinate salmon in the refrigerator 3 minutes, turning once.
3. Preheat oven 400 F.
4. Place baking dish in oven and bake uncovered for 20 mins or until easily flaked with a fork.
Today's Question: What is the thing you most wish you were great at?
I have two answers for this. The first is more on an internal/personal level and the 2nd is a more light hearted/external level.
For the more light hearted one there are many ideas...mechanics, art, sports...but which do I wish most for...I have decided I most wish to be a performing artist. Not one that is famous with paparazzi following me all over, but I would love to do the shows in coffee shops or even a little bigger venues. That's one thing I miss most about my childhood, because I love performing. I am picturing me singing with a guitar strapped around my shoulder.
On a deeper level, I wish I was better at managing stress. Work stresses me out most days. I spend my evenings working or thinking about all the things I SHOULD be working on. I would love some skills on how to be better an managing stress. I think I would enjoy every day a lot more.
Menu: Supper tonight: Maple Glazed Salmon...it's super easy and so delicious! Try it out! You'll love it!
Ingredients
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1 lb salmon
1. Mix maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, garlic salt and pepper
2. Put salmon in baking dish and coat with syrup mixture. Cover the dish and marinate salmon in the refrigerator 3 minutes, turning once.
3. Preheat oven 400 F.
4. Place baking dish in oven and bake uncovered for 20 mins or until easily flaked with a fork.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Thing 16- Accomplishments
Wow! I am already more than half way done this 30 things challenge!
What are 5 of your greatest accomplishments?
1) Going to Kenya....this is something that changed my life! It took a lot of dedication to raise money in order to be able to get there. Once I got there, it changed my life! I have never experienced as many new experiences as I did in those 23 days. Something I will NEVER forget.
What are 5 of your greatest accomplishments?
1) Going to Kenya....this is something that changed my life! It took a lot of dedication to raise money in order to be able to get there. Once I got there, it changed my life! I have never experienced as many new experiences as I did in those 23 days. Something I will NEVER forget.
2) Getting a full-time teaching job straight out of university. I consider this a great accomplishment because I feel like I have accomplished so many things teaching and because of teaching! I even got to by a car that I actually am proud of owning!
3) Learning to play guitar. With a little help from my lil bro, a now ex boyfriend and lots of background knowledge with music I have been able to learn both chording and picking on the guitar. Its my friend that I bring everywhere with me! My guitar allows me some fun with friends, but also its a way of escape when I'm upset.
4) Changing light bulbs on my car. Okay some of you may be laughing! But listen here....I don't just have any ordinary car..You can just pull out the light and pop in a bulb...ask my friend Todd, my bro or my bf. You have to weasel your way into the depths of your car! Ha its a slow process...but after doing one on my own last month I feel like an accomplished woman!
5) Half Marathon. Okay so...I haven't actually accomplished this quite yet, but I will have in less than a month. I have had many little accomplishments throughout my training and that has given me both outer strength and courage! I can't wait to say I have done the half marathon!!
FUTURE GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS...can I just say that making it to the end of June is going to be the greatest accomplishment yet?! Haha just CANNOT wait for summer holidays!
Until tomorrow :) xxx
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Thing 15- Animals
If you were to be an animal, what would you be? A monkey!
I won't answer this in quite the depth that I teach my Grade 6s, but I will stick to giving you three reasons!
1) Monkeys get to act silly and play around! I love watching monkey videos, movies or live at the zoo. They are always bugging one another, just goofing off. In our society you are considered a lunatic if you do this all day!
2) Monkeys are adventurous! Think of a monkey in the wild! They get to swing from this branch to that, exploring the jungle! I LOVE exploring and would love to just be free to do just that!
3) Monkeys are nurturing! I love watching monkeys hug each other, or pick the dirt out of their partners back. Even though they are goofs, they really know how to love.
I don't know what it is but this week's theme for me and seems like a few others is : EXHAUSTION. Is it the millions of things going on in school, or the trying to find a job search with teaching, or the cloudy sky. Not sure but I could just curl up and sleep right now?! Well guess what?! Instead this Canadian girl's is going to shower up and watch a Disney Earth about...CHIMPANZEES! How fitting!!
Until tomorrow :) xox
I won't answer this in quite the depth that I teach my Grade 6s, but I will stick to giving you three reasons!
1) Monkeys get to act silly and play around! I love watching monkey videos, movies or live at the zoo. They are always bugging one another, just goofing off. In our society you are considered a lunatic if you do this all day!
2) Monkeys are adventurous! Think of a monkey in the wild! They get to swing from this branch to that, exploring the jungle! I LOVE exploring and would love to just be free to do just that!
3) Monkeys are nurturing! I love watching monkeys hug each other, or pick the dirt out of their partners back. Even though they are goofs, they really know how to love.
I don't know what it is but this week's theme for me and seems like a few others is : EXHAUSTION. Is it the millions of things going on in school, or the trying to find a job search with teaching, or the cloudy sky. Not sure but I could just curl up and sleep right now?! Well guess what?! Instead this Canadian girl's is going to shower up and watch a Disney Earth about...CHIMPANZEES! How fitting!!
Until tomorrow :) xox
Monday, April 23, 2012
Thing 14- Strengths
I must say I like this post better than yesterday's!
Describe 5 strengths you have.
1. I find joy in little things. For those who know me, it doesn't take much to make my day or to get me excited! I love that part of me.
2. I am organized. Teaching demands organization. Sometimes I don't feel organized at school. I think that is because there are SOO many things to organize!
3. I am positive. I always try to see the good in everything. I think finding in joy in little things helps one stay positive.
4. I am a good friend. I hope that is what my friends think anyways! Ha! I know I try hard to stay in contact with those both far and near, whether it's a text or visit.
5. Open- minded. I feel I am open-minded. I try to understand the other side of things and not to judge. My trip to Kenya I feel has helped me be more open-minded.
Okay...so this is harder than talking about my weaknesses!!
Today is vote day in Alberta!! My students loved their chance to vote!!
Until tomorrow!! xxx
Describe 5 strengths you have.
1. I find joy in little things. For those who know me, it doesn't take much to make my day or to get me excited! I love that part of me.
2. I am organized. Teaching demands organization. Sometimes I don't feel organized at school. I think that is because there are SOO many things to organize!
3. I am positive. I always try to see the good in everything. I think finding in joy in little things helps one stay positive.
4. I am a good friend. I hope that is what my friends think anyways! Ha! I know I try hard to stay in contact with those both far and near, whether it's a text or visit.
5. Open- minded. I feel I am open-minded. I try to understand the other side of things and not to judge. My trip to Kenya I feel has helped me be more open-minded.
Okay...so this is harder than talking about my weaknesses!!
Today is vote day in Alberta!! My students loved their chance to vote!!
Until tomorrow!! xxx
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Thing 13- Weaknesses
Wow! How about this! I get to tell you all the bad things about me today!
Describe 5 weaknesses you have.
1. I am not observant. As a teacher I consider this a big weakness. I didn't really notice this until I started hanging out with very observant people! ...Well there are two things that I am very observant about though..nice trucks and hot guys.
2. Perfectionist. I consider this both a strength and a weakness. I ensure that my work is done very well. I am probably harder on myself than others. This is a weakness though because usually this means I end up working more and sometimes I allow work to come in front of life.
3. I validate myself by the way people think of me. I am someone who has never cared what people think...I do my own thing and dress my own way. But I never feel good enough. I believe I have done a good job at something once someone has told me I have done a good job. If no one says nothing, then I self doubt.
4. I have a hard time making choices. Making decisions always take forever because I always think about my options. I am never sure which is the best route! I would love to be able to dive into things without worrying!
5. Trucks....I dream every day of buying one!! hahaha
Other than that...well I hope you all enjoyed the AMAZINGLY WARM spring day!!
Describe 5 weaknesses you have.
1. I am not observant. As a teacher I consider this a big weakness. I didn't really notice this until I started hanging out with very observant people! ...Well there are two things that I am very observant about though..nice trucks and hot guys.
2. Perfectionist. I consider this both a strength and a weakness. I ensure that my work is done very well. I am probably harder on myself than others. This is a weakness though because usually this means I end up working more and sometimes I allow work to come in front of life.
3. I validate myself by the way people think of me. I am someone who has never cared what people think...I do my own thing and dress my own way. But I never feel good enough. I believe I have done a good job at something once someone has told me I have done a good job. If no one says nothing, then I self doubt.
4. I have a hard time making choices. Making decisions always take forever because I always think about my options. I am never sure which is the best route! I would love to be able to dive into things without worrying!
5. Trucks....I dream every day of buying one!! hahaha
Other than that...well I hope you all enjoyed the AMAZINGLY WARM spring day!!
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Thing 12- A day in the life of...
BEWARE!!! You are going to be blown away by a Day in the Life of Canadian Girl! If you aren't good at handling intense moments...STOP READING NOW!!
My day starts with an alarm at 6..proceeded by 4 other alarms that conclude at 7:11. My goal is to be leaving at about the last alarm, but that doesn't always happen! Upon arriving to work I grab a coffee and then I work from around 7 :30 until 8:30 in my quiet class. At 8:35 the mayhem begins when 26 kids stampede into my classroom. My days are VERY structured...pee break at 10:15...lunch at 11:30...2nd pee break at 2:05 and the class clears out at 3:27...by 3:45 my class has returned to its serene environment.
Lately my after work schedule involves either the gym or a run. If I'm lucky Ill make supper...or grab something from the fridge and them I resume my work at home. This school work continues until I wear out..10:30 usually. I get to finish my day with my bedtime routine: Words with Friends, Scramble with Friends, Draw Something and Pinterest. If my babe is not working or hasn't fallen asleep then I get to finish my day off with a "highlight of my day" phone call.
Did you survive that insane day?! Haha I must say this is probably my most boring question to post yet.
FITNESS UPDATE: Today made a record of my fastest mile!! Yipee!!!! My lovely NikeIpod app says that in kilometers that was 5 mins and 37 seconds in a kilometer. Kind of a highlight to my running adventure so far!
Until tomorrow! xox
My day starts with an alarm at 6..proceeded by 4 other alarms that conclude at 7:11. My goal is to be leaving at about the last alarm, but that doesn't always happen! Upon arriving to work I grab a coffee and then I work from around 7 :30 until 8:30 in my quiet class. At 8:35 the mayhem begins when 26 kids stampede into my classroom. My days are VERY structured...pee break at 10:15...lunch at 11:30...2nd pee break at 2:05 and the class clears out at 3:27...by 3:45 my class has returned to its serene environment.
Lately my after work schedule involves either the gym or a run. If I'm lucky Ill make supper...or grab something from the fridge and them I resume my work at home. This school work continues until I wear out..10:30 usually. I get to finish my day with my bedtime routine: Words with Friends, Scramble with Friends, Draw Something and Pinterest. If my babe is not working or hasn't fallen asleep then I get to finish my day off with a "highlight of my day" phone call.
Did you survive that insane day?! Haha I must say this is probably my most boring question to post yet.
FITNESS UPDATE: Today made a record of my fastest mile!! Yipee!!!! My lovely NikeIpod app says that in kilometers that was 5 mins and 37 seconds in a kilometer. Kind of a highlight to my running adventure so far!
Until tomorrow! xox
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