Mood:  chatty

Considering that it has been about a whole year since I last updated this, I seriously doubt that anyone will read it... oh well.  I have been inspired recently by family and friends who are doing a much better job of blogging than I have.  With that said, I'm not sure how long this renewed vigor will last.  Besides, nothing incredibly interesting happens to me.  They have in the past, but it seems like my days are consumed by the rigors of life--working, cleaning, reading, writing.  I guess that is natural. 

So, an update is in order.  I have been working at Barnes and Noble now for 7 months.  I was promoted to Cafe Lead which basically means I help run the cafe.  I have health insurance finally.  Whoo hoo.  I also have resources to go back to school.  All through Barnes and Noble.  

Christmas will be a struggle.  I have very limited resources.  Very limited.  I also can't go home for Christmas.  It looks like I'll get to go home end of January and beginning of February.  

On the bright side, I have been learning a lot about myself and my Heavenly Father.   Things I hope to be able to share with others.  Along that line, I have started a fiction book based in reality that I hope will touch the hearts of those who read it, even if it doesn't get published.  

Well, that's about all for now.  I hope each of you is well.  :)

Posted by texasgal07 at 12:10 PM CST

Updated: Thursday, 11 December 2008 12:30 PM CST

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So, I think I've decided what I want to do with my life.  I am pretty sure I want to be a Christian counsellor.  Not sure how I would work that, but I definitely don't want to be a school secretary for the rest of my life.   Sorry, that's kind of misleading.  I don't want to be a Christian counsellor because I don't want to be a school secretary.  Rather, I think my gifts may lie in the realm of counselling.  

When I first started college, that was what I wanted to do.  Maybe I was on the right track at that point.  I'll pray about it, a lot more.  

If it is the path I take, I just have to figure out Grad School.  I should look for one that excells in Psychology, preferably one that is Christian.  Anywho, those are my thoughts this fine evening.  :)  (I'd welcome feedback should you have it.)  

Posted by texasgal07 at 9:20 PM CST

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Hello all,

 Just a quick request for prayer.  Not doing as well as I ought to be...  

Thanks. 

Posted by texasgal07 at 12:34 PM CST

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Wow, so I had no idea it had been this long since I wrote.  Sorry about that. (I probably don't have any friends reading this anymore.  Ha)

Anyway, since I last wrote, some drastic changes have taken place.  For example, I am no longer teaching at Good Shepherd School.  Long story that.  I'll sum it up by saying that I was miserable in second grade.  The kids were atrocious.  I remember one vivid day I was standing there trying to get a kid to stop lying on the floor.  It was crazy.  If I teach again, I hope it will be in English somewhere with kids older than 7.  I just don't GET 7 year olds.  Anyway, God provided a place for me in the school office.  I am now the secretary.  Don't get me wrong, it's got its challenges.  However, I'm not as miserable as I was.  I thought I was going to have to work a second job, but I tweaked my budget and that's not really necessary.  Right now I'm trying to figure out health insurance.  It's hard with a pre-existing condition, but I'm sure that God will provide in some way. 

Last night as I was lying in bed, I thought how nice it would be to go home, at least for the summer.  I miss my family and friends.  That's not to say I don't have friends down here.  I have several great friends.  I  just  think I may have had enough lonliness for a while.  So we'll see what happens.  Maybe I'll be back in Jersey in June.  Pray for wisdom for me. 

I'm also not sure what I should do about my future.  My mind thinks, wow I'm gonna be 23 in April.  My mom had been married for three years by that time.  Good grief, I feel like an old maid.  Although I will say, God knows what He is doing.   Anyway I'll just have to be patient.  And keep praying.  Anyway, with nobody I'm really accountable to, besides God, I'm thinking about going for a Grad degree in English.  Although I'm not really sure why at this point.  Hopefully I'll figure that out. 

Ok, so I need to dwell in the future.  Which means I've got a room to clean, supper to cook, and a party to go to.  Life goes on.

Posted by texasgal07 at 4:53 PM CST

Updated: Friday, 25 January 2008 6:45 PM CST

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Hello all.

 Sorry I haven't updated this in... well... almost a month.  It's been ridiculously busy between getting settled in, going through orientation, and then the first week of school. 

Everything right now is going well.   We had today off for Labor Day, which was quite nice.  It's been a long weekend.  My lesson plans only took my two hours this past time as opposed to the 8 or so hours they took me last week.  I was told by the administration not to work today, so I didn't.  Tomorrow, I'll be at the school bright and early to finish photocopying and sorting flashcards for use.  Bright and early means approximately 6:45am....  CRAZY!!!

This week is another 4 day week, which is nice just getting into the swing of school.  Next week will be my first 5 day week.  It's amazing how difficult it is to get through material with the kids.  Some of them need a lot of work...  I'm hoping to finish much of what I've planned for this week. 

So far, one of my favorite times has been storytime.  Everyday I read to the kids for about 25 minutes.  We started with Paddington Bear.  It's great fun.  

I'm still considering Grad School at Covenant College.  I'm just waiting for a packet from them.   I would start in May if I began this year.  I'm still praying that God would guide and direct me. 

Well, it's just about  time to go.  Till next time... 

Posted by texasgal07 at 6:14 PM CDT

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Well, it's now evening and the car is fixed!!!  We actually were blessed to find a Christian mechanic who was very nice.  He only charged us $7 for his labor.  Amazing!!!

We are looking at an early morning tomorrow.  We hope to leave by 7am.  We are greatly looking forward to the pool at our next stop.

Today was largely uneventful, but nice.  We went to an art festival here in Abingdon and got some souvenirs.  We had lunch at a nice little cafe off the main street.  The afternoon went somewhat slowly.  It's hard when there is very little work to do.  We watched Little House on the Prairie and MASH.

I actually heard from a very dear friend today and am looking forward to her call shortly.  

Hope each of you is well.

 :)

Posted by texasgal07 at 7:46 PM CDT

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Well, unfortunately, things have gotten a little complicated.  Dad is at the garage hopefully getting the car fixed.  Depending on when they can fix it, we'll leave today or tomorrow.  At this point they are still looking for the part to fix the car.  We shall see what happens... 

 Meanwhile, I have been reading, studying phonics for school, and watching Frasier....

And now for the update.  Dad just got back from the garage.  We are here for another day while the car gets fixed.  Hopefully all works out well.

 Until later...

Posted by texasgal07 at 9:57 AM CDT

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Well, in case anyone wants an update, I shall try to write a little tonight.

 I left NJ today amidst blessings and words of wisdom and kindness from almost all I know.  Thank you to everyone who has supported me with love. 

We left at 8:00am this morning and just arrived at our first overnight stop a little while ago.   I'm praying that nothing gets stolen from our very packed car.  :/  We leave tomorrow around 7:00am in anticipation of the pool awaiting us at our next stop.  Tomorrow is the shortest leg of our trip.  Wednesday is the longest and last.  

 We've had a little bit of a problem with the transmission of the car, so hopefully everything holds together and the car makes it to TX.  If not, this could get complicated.  

 Alrighty, I'm tired and gonna hit the hay.  

 Goodnight!

Posted by texasgal07 at 8:37 PM CDT

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So, I have 11 days till I move to Texas.  Crazy!!! 

It's hard finding things to do these days.  ShopRite cut back on my hours.  Saturday is my last day there.  I suppose I could find stuff to do if I put my mind to it, but I have no motivation.  I'm realizing how goal oriented I am.  With nothing to shoot toward I become a bump on a log. 

Anyway, next week is family vacation for the first half of the week and saying final goodbyes the second half.  Monday, August 6th, Dad and I leave for Texas.  

...

I've put some thought toward my future recently.  In addition to teaching in Texas, I'm thinking about grad school at Covenant College in GA.  They have a pretty neat three year Master of Education program.  You teach and do research and reading throughout the year, and then in the summer, head to GA for three weeks of classes.  It seems like it will work the best for Grad school.  

 Until next time...

Posted by texasgal07 at 4:48 PM CDT

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I got a really good going away present today.  A woman I know took the time to embroider a runner for my dresser and two handtowels.  They are beautiful.

I've been so blessed by the people who have supported me as I make this huge step.  Thank you everyone!!!

Please continue to pray that God would provide for me health insurance for me in TX. 

Posted by texasgal07 at 6:44 PM CDT

Updated: Wednesday, 25 July 2007 12:45 PM CDT

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