So sadly, my "it's the most wonderful time of year" mood was dampened this year by the flu...yes, I got the flu. My mom had it first, then my dad, then me. I'm still not completely over it, but finally have energy to things around my room that have been waiting for me this whole break.
My friend says that this sickness was pent up stress from the fall semester...every time she and I go home for break we get sick...it's like our bodies know that it isn't possible to get sick during the school year, so they wait until we can relax and they hit us with sickness...right in the face. Thankfully I have a whole week and a half left of break to really relax and prepare myself for MY LAST SEMESTER IN COLLEGE! :)
So leave me be flu bug....consider yourself beaten down by my little white blood cells and the Great Physician who control's them! Ha ha!
Thursday, December 29, 2005
Monday, December 05, 2005
My Teacher Poem
So after talking to my friend Kyle, I decided to put my most recent poem I have written (meaning last fall to be exact--shows how much I enjoy writing them) up on my blog. It was for a class assignment and was supposed to show our passion for teaching. Keep in mind that at this point in my life, I had decided to switch majors from education to plain literature...so most of the language in the poem, if referring to teaching is sarcastic in nature. But, I tried to keep to what I am passionate about, and that is literature and writing. So, without anymore explaining...here is my teacher poem....
Fantasia
written: Nov. 4, 2004
Learning is the fire that shines in my classroom.
It lights the way for students on the road to success,
Uncovering patches of doubt and fear.
The burning flames purify and refine understanding,
Shaping it into strong, shining silver.
Minds and souls like moths, fragile, but able to fly above preconceptions.
Drawn to glow of literature and the warmth of the written word.
Blossoming authors can be seen here,
Budding and sprouting diction, syntax, and imagination.
A strong, bold tiger lily helps a passionate daffodil find her voice
A creeping caterpillar chews the bits and pieces of a writer’s craft,
Morphing into a butterfly born to freely write.
So many unique creatures.
Fire and wildflowers.
Moths and caterpillars.
Coloring the world with the fragrance of life long learning.
Sorta hilarious to read after being out of the program so long...I'm soo happy I switched majors! (Even though I still encourage people to write...I just can't do it as my career!) Now it's a matter of continuous prayer as I seek what God wants me to do with my life!! :)
Fantasia
written: Nov. 4, 2004
Learning is the fire that shines in my classroom.
It lights the way for students on the road to success,
Uncovering patches of doubt and fear.
The burning flames purify and refine understanding,
Shaping it into strong, shining silver.
Minds and souls like moths, fragile, but able to fly above preconceptions.
Drawn to glow of literature and the warmth of the written word.
Blossoming authors can be seen here,
Budding and sprouting diction, syntax, and imagination.
A strong, bold tiger lily helps a passionate daffodil find her voice
A creeping caterpillar chews the bits and pieces of a writer’s craft,
Morphing into a butterfly born to freely write.
So many unique creatures.
Fire and wildflowers.
Moths and caterpillars.
Coloring the world with the fragrance of life long learning.
Sorta hilarious to read after being out of the program so long...I'm soo happy I switched majors! (Even though I still encourage people to write...I just can't do it as my career!) Now it's a matter of continuous prayer as I seek what God wants me to do with my life!! :)
Bill O'Reilly makes me smile :)
It's always nice to see the news media come along side the Christians every once and awhile. It gives me hope for the future...
Hey, It's the Solstice Buying Season
By: Bill O'Reilly for BillOReilly.com
Thursday, Dec 01, 2005
Corporate America should get down on its knees and thank God that the baby Jesus was born two thousand plus years ago. Okay, how many people did I offend with that first sentence? Let's see, I mentioned praying to God, the baby Jesus, and even hinted at the celebration of Christmas. Totally out of line, don't you think?
The federal holiday of Christmas is once again under siege this year by secular forces that want to wipe out any public display of America's Judeo-Christian traditions. And what a problematic situation this has become, especially for big business. Sears and Kmart will absolutely not mention the word "Christmas" in advertising this year. Wal-Mart will not either, along with scores of other retail stores. The reason these operations give for avoiding the C-word is that they don't want to offend anyone by mentioning a holiday they might not celebrate. These stores believe the greeting "Happy Holidays" is more "inclusive," although I'm sure there are some Americans who don't believe in any holidays, so what about them?
Frankly, the executives who have banished Christmas from their advertising are insane. By doing that, they are offending tens of millions of traditional Americans who respect the Christmas season and want it called exactly what it is - Christmas.
Back in 1870, President U.S. Grant signed a law making Christmas a holiday for all American citizens. That's why you have the day off. That's why no mail is delivered. Santa is the only designated delivery guy on December 25. Can I say Santa? Is that inclusive?
There is a huge backlash brewing on this Christmas deal. Judging from reaction to my reporting on television and radio, millions of Americans have had enough of denigrating the birth of Jesus. The holiday honors peace and generosity in the name of a great philosopher who has had a tremendous influence on the USA. Eighty-five percent of Americans call themselves Christians and believe me, many of them are not happy with "Happy Holidays" as the imposed greeting of the season.
Federated Department Stores (that's Macys, Bloomingdales and others) learned its lesson last year when it pushed the "Merry Christmas" greeting out the door and sales suffered. This year Federated is back in the Christmas spirit, so to speak, using "Merry Christmas" along with other seasonal greetings to advertise stuff.
It's all so blatantly dumb. All these corporate geniuses have to do is incorporate all the greetings into the store brochures and displays. Most Christians are more than happy to acknowledge Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Happy Winter Time or whatever. Use them all, and to all a good night.
But no. The incredibly dense grinches that run many American companies are so infected with political correctness, so afraid somebody might complain about the word 'Christmas,' that they throw the baby Jesus out with the bathwater.
Well, humbug. You do that - I'm shopping elsewhere. Three wise men once came bearing gifts to honor a baby who would grow up to bring a great message to the world. If corporate chieftains are not wise enough to honor that message as well, they don't deserve any Christmas cheer. Simple as that.
Hey, It's the Solstice Buying Season
By: Bill O'Reilly for BillOReilly.com
Thursday, Dec 01, 2005
Corporate America should get down on its knees and thank God that the baby Jesus was born two thousand plus years ago. Okay, how many people did I offend with that first sentence? Let's see, I mentioned praying to God, the baby Jesus, and even hinted at the celebration of Christmas. Totally out of line, don't you think?
The federal holiday of Christmas is once again under siege this year by secular forces that want to wipe out any public display of America's Judeo-Christian traditions. And what a problematic situation this has become, especially for big business. Sears and Kmart will absolutely not mention the word "Christmas" in advertising this year. Wal-Mart will not either, along with scores of other retail stores. The reason these operations give for avoiding the C-word is that they don't want to offend anyone by mentioning a holiday they might not celebrate. These stores believe the greeting "Happy Holidays" is more "inclusive," although I'm sure there are some Americans who don't believe in any holidays, so what about them?
Frankly, the executives who have banished Christmas from their advertising are insane. By doing that, they are offending tens of millions of traditional Americans who respect the Christmas season and want it called exactly what it is - Christmas.
Back in 1870, President U.S. Grant signed a law making Christmas a holiday for all American citizens. That's why you have the day off. That's why no mail is delivered. Santa is the only designated delivery guy on December 25. Can I say Santa? Is that inclusive?
There is a huge backlash brewing on this Christmas deal. Judging from reaction to my reporting on television and radio, millions of Americans have had enough of denigrating the birth of Jesus. The holiday honors peace and generosity in the name of a great philosopher who has had a tremendous influence on the USA. Eighty-five percent of Americans call themselves Christians and believe me, many of them are not happy with "Happy Holidays" as the imposed greeting of the season.
Federated Department Stores (that's Macys, Bloomingdales and others) learned its lesson last year when it pushed the "Merry Christmas" greeting out the door and sales suffered. This year Federated is back in the Christmas spirit, so to speak, using "Merry Christmas" along with other seasonal greetings to advertise stuff.
It's all so blatantly dumb. All these corporate geniuses have to do is incorporate all the greetings into the store brochures and displays. Most Christians are more than happy to acknowledge Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Happy Winter Time or whatever. Use them all, and to all a good night.
But no. The incredibly dense grinches that run many American companies are so infected with political correctness, so afraid somebody might complain about the word 'Christmas,' that they throw the baby Jesus out with the bathwater.
Well, humbug. You do that - I'm shopping elsewhere. Three wise men once came bearing gifts to honor a baby who would grow up to bring a great message to the world. If corporate chieftains are not wise enough to honor that message as well, they don't deserve any Christmas cheer. Simple as that.
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