This is the last week before student teaching and there is a general bad mood swinging through the doors of the ED building. People are grouchy, sick, grumpy, nervous and its really annoying being around such attitudes. Being sick is one thing, but we are here because we want to be. I encourage everybody to be optimistic and have a positive attitude about our first student teaching placement. enjoy it, make some mistakes (I fully expect to) learn from them, listen, work hard, and know that you are making a difference in some kids life. This week is full of assignments, tests, runny noses, etc. Next week will be better people!

This song makes me happy

have you ever failed at something that compromised your sense of self? this is the subject of our group presentation for one of our classes. I got a really bad grade on a paper a few years ago that was really important to me. It made me question my whole degree and what I was doing in school. I can totally relate to the question. it takes time to create a strong enough sense of self that a bit of failure cannot compromise your goals or derail you in any way.

happy Monday. a little Kings of Leon anybody?

Good morning Ladies and Gents. Whelp, my cold is in full swing and my nose is running like Forrest Gump in a football game. The hockey season is only 2 days in and already people are whining about fighting in hockey. Fighting is part of the game, people, let it go. If you want to watch a nice sport with whinny babies watch European soccer or American Basketball. I will admit that were fighting to be eliminated form the sport, most people would hardly  notice after a while, like the playoffs for example. It would certainly make room for the more skilled players. Having said that, hockey is the only sport which is self policing to a certain extent. I think that makes it unique from other sports. The game moves so fast and things happen in the heat of the moment sometimes a little prick like Sean Avery just needs to get his faced pounded a few times. That's the game, folks. Take it or leave it.  

 Last day of school before the weekend where Ill go back home and put in some hours for my Dad on the farm. Next week is going to be a long one with mid-terms and presentations. I haven't done a midterm in like 4 years. so we'll see how that goes.

One more week till student teaching. I was going over some curriculum material from my co teacher and I couldn't get through all of it as there was just so much. I don't feel nervous though, and I'm kind of nervous about not being nervous. I think once I am in there I'll learn much more than I expect.

Cheers for the weekend. here is some more K pop to get you there.

'Morning everybody! The cold season is upon us and unfortunately I too have become victim to the autumn bug. Not to worry, I got Halls, tea, and a few episodes of Sons of Anarchy to catch up on, so all is swell. I met my cooperating teacher yesterday and learned a bit about what Ill be teaching during my practicum. Ill be teaching mostly 'fiction' and whatever that encompasses. I cant wait to finally be in the classroom.  My cold got me up supper early this morning so I put on some tea and some Pearl Jam, here is what I was listening to this morning. Enjoy!