Today was my orientation into the Student Teaching Program! We met with the Director over the department to learn more about what is expected of us and what we can expect from this semester. We were hit with alot of information along with alot of warnings of what would happen if we did not make it through the semester, which was a bit overwhelming.

Two weeks ago I was informed of a gun that my uncle was selling. This gun belonged to my grandfather who passed away in Sept 04. It was a Winchester 30-30. My dad informed me that my uncle was selling it because he wanted a different type of gun for this hunting season. Because I wanted to keep the gun in our family, my boyfriend suggested we go buy it from my uncle that day.

It's official!!! I passed the PLT (principles of teaching and learning) with a score of 180!!! I needed atleast a 172. It took me 4 times to pass this test but i did it and that's what matters. This is a state test that is required for teaching candidates before they can student teach. I now will be able to student teach in the fall and graduate in dec!

Last Monday I went to the court hearing with my mom for the guy's trial who killed my grandparents in a car accident almost two years ago. I learned that day this guy just has some nerve. Not only did the guy stare at my family continuously throughout the court proceeding, he also walked by us non-stop and had the nerve to stand next to us when he would walk back past.

So I've posted in another blog about the dog I was given as a birthday present this year. Turns out I have a pretty smart dog on my hands....He's smart in that he seems to able to escape out of the pen no matter what we do to keep him inside it lol.

Today turned out to be a great day! I was woke up this morning early by my folks and my youngest niece to be wished a Happy Birthday. Their wishes were met with a sound relaying my excitement at being up so early. When I got to church those who were aware that it was my birthday greeted me as they saw me to extend their wishes that it be a great one.