Life here has been absolute "you know what". I have been so busy and so tired. The new job for me is VERY stressful. My coworkers are stressed, so it's hard for me to not be stressed. The children that I teach are cute, smart and require tons of energy. I am giving violin lessons to 12 students per week. I am to start two orchestras in the next couple of months. I started school yesterday. Thank goodness I have a loving and helpful husband. When I got home from class yesterday, Tom and the girls had been cleaning house all morning. It realy helps me feel more relaxed, knowing that I don't have tons to do at home.
I passed my PLACE exam with flying colors. After passing the test, I could then sign up for school. After I signed up for school, the same day I got my test results, I was told that I was two weeks behind in my studies. I had Monday through Friday to catch up on two weeks of work and do a 2-3 page paper. I did it, but I am still tired from the week. It feels weird to be back in college again, especially since the instructors are my age. It feels good to stimulate my mind once more. It's strange to think about the turns my life has taken and continues to take. God has plans for me to prosper in ways that I never would have thought of.
We are excited about the coming weekend. It is Labor Day and the big Balloon Fest. We are all looking forward to going. The Tingles are coming for a visit and we hope to get in some time with the Clyatt's and the Basses. I can't wait for my birthday as Jen is coming for a visit. I can't think of a better present.
I won't promise to blog more this week, as I just don't know what is going to happen, but I wanted to catch everyone up for now.
Happy week.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Sunday, August 10, 2008
BBQ
We are back from Dillon. Tom placed 17th out of 60 entries for his brisket. It was super yummy and we were very proud of him. His sauces placed somewhere in the middle of the pack with the brisket sauce coming in 11 or 12. The girls did well also. Laura placed 12 out of 20. Becca did not do as well, but we couldn't figure out why as she did exactly the same recipe as Laura. It was cooked the exact same way at the same time. I suppose it depends on the judge.
I hope to post pictures later this week. I am so glad we did it and we are honored to be part of Buzz's Boar. As a team, we raked in enough money to cover all costs. We sold pulled pork, hot dogs, a little brisket, and bbq chili. When we ran out of meat, we started making up desserts. I had some small pecan pies that I picked up at Wal Mart for 2.00. They were six individual pies. We cut them in to fourths and sold them as samples. Each sample cost a dollar. Those pies went from costing 2.00 to selling for 24.00. We did this with a peach cake from King Soopers and a bowl of brownie bites. By the way, the brownies went from costing 3.00 to netting 33.00. Not bad. Laura and Becca worked very hard slinging bbq. We all worked hard and so now we are very tired.
Next week, I think I can finally get my head cleared enough to tackle the school stuff. I worry that I don't understand all that I am supposed to do, but I just remind myself of that whale that I am trying so hard to eat.
TTFN
I hope to post pictures later this week. I am so glad we did it and we are honored to be part of Buzz's Boar. As a team, we raked in enough money to cover all costs. We sold pulled pork, hot dogs, a little brisket, and bbq chili. When we ran out of meat, we started making up desserts. I had some small pecan pies that I picked up at Wal Mart for 2.00. They were six individual pies. We cut them in to fourths and sold them as samples. Each sample cost a dollar. Those pies went from costing 2.00 to selling for 24.00. We did this with a peach cake from King Soopers and a bowl of brownie bites. By the way, the brownies went from costing 3.00 to netting 33.00. Not bad. Laura and Becca worked very hard slinging bbq. We all worked hard and so now we are very tired.
Next week, I think I can finally get my head cleared enough to tackle the school stuff. I worry that I don't understand all that I am supposed to do, but I just remind myself of that whale that I am trying so hard to eat.
TTFN
Friday, August 8, 2008
Dillon
I only have a couple minutes to update you on our adventures. Tom and the girls left at 6 am this morning, headed to Dillon.
The girls will compete in the Kid Q this afternoon. They are both making stuffed chicken thighs. The thighs are stuffed with basil, sun dried tomatoes, and goat cheese. It is really yummy. I hope that it is yummy enough for a prize.
Tom was his usual nervous self before he left. It's probably a good thing that I will be at school today as he makes me crazy when he gets this way. I know it is just nerves, but he really gets worked up over this. He wants his best and doesn't want to let the team down.
As I said, I am off to school today and then to Dillon. I won't arrive until 8 or 9 tonight. At least I am not off to a whopping test this weekend. Work is VERY stressful right now. There is SOOO much paperwork and I just don't know what it all is. I know it will come. I know I am supposed to have this job, so I know I can handle it.
I hope all of you have a super duper weekend and I will write to tell you how we all did in the BBQ contest.
The girls will compete in the Kid Q this afternoon. They are both making stuffed chicken thighs. The thighs are stuffed with basil, sun dried tomatoes, and goat cheese. It is really yummy. I hope that it is yummy enough for a prize.
Tom was his usual nervous self before he left. It's probably a good thing that I will be at school today as he makes me crazy when he gets this way. I know it is just nerves, but he really gets worked up over this. He wants his best and doesn't want to let the team down.
As I said, I am off to school today and then to Dillon. I won't arrive until 8 or 9 tonight. At least I am not off to a whopping test this weekend. Work is VERY stressful right now. There is SOOO much paperwork and I just don't know what it all is. I know it will come. I know I am supposed to have this job, so I know I can handle it.
I hope all of you have a super duper weekend and I will write to tell you how we all did in the BBQ contest.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Eating a Whale
First of all, here is a big birthday shoutout to two of the brightest stars in my life. Laura's and Tom's birthday was Friday. We celebrated by going out to dinner in Denver on Friday night as I had to take the big test Saturday morning, in Arvada. The dinner was delicious except for the waitress spilling a glass of Sprite in Becca's lap. That sort of put a damper on things. Ha ha. Saturday, after the test, we came home and had a pizza/cake party with Laura's friends, Faith and Alex. Tom, myself, Laura, Alex, Becca and her friend Lexie, all went to Elitch Gardens today to top off the celebrations. The water park felt so good since it has been over 90 degrees in Denver for over 21 days. We are ready for cooler weather.
I have to say thank you, thank you for all of your prayers and support concerning my job and the PLACE test. I took it Saturday morning and I walked away feeling really good about it. It wasn't as bad as I had feared, but I studied really hard for it. I am so glad that it is over.
It still feels very overwhelming with all the school stuff going on right now. Wednesday is our first day of school. I know that I would kick myself later if I didn't mention the special time I shared with Laura and Becca on Thursday night. They came and helped me put together my classroom. As I look at the walls in my room, I have a little bit of Laura and Becca there with me. My room. My very own classroom. I was soooo tired, but the moment my room was done was a biggie. I had tears as I thought about the miracle of that room. I was flat out told that I would not get this job. God flat out told me I would. A month ago, my dreams of becoming a teacher were in the distant future. God had other plans. I plan to take each bit of paper and each little thing, one step at a time. I was meant to have this job, so I have decided to not complain and just jump in. All that I can do is my best. I hope to get pictures of the classroom in as soon as I can.
I had a lovely conversation with my sister, Jennifer, today. I love her and I was so glad to hear from her.
I won't promise daily blogs, but I will do my best, this week. I wish all of you the best as you each prepare for school to start.
I have to say thank you, thank you for all of your prayers and support concerning my job and the PLACE test. I took it Saturday morning and I walked away feeling really good about it. It wasn't as bad as I had feared, but I studied really hard for it. I am so glad that it is over.
It still feels very overwhelming with all the school stuff going on right now. Wednesday is our first day of school. I know that I would kick myself later if I didn't mention the special time I shared with Laura and Becca on Thursday night. They came and helped me put together my classroom. As I look at the walls in my room, I have a little bit of Laura and Becca there with me. My room. My very own classroom. I was soooo tired, but the moment my room was done was a biggie. I had tears as I thought about the miracle of that room. I was flat out told that I would not get this job. God flat out told me I would. A month ago, my dreams of becoming a teacher were in the distant future. God had other plans. I plan to take each bit of paper and each little thing, one step at a time. I was meant to have this job, so I have decided to not complain and just jump in. All that I can do is my best. I hope to get pictures of the classroom in as soon as I can.
I had a lovely conversation with my sister, Jennifer, today. I love her and I was so glad to hear from her.
I won't promise daily blogs, but I will do my best, this week. I wish all of you the best as you each prepare for school to start.
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