New Job

So I sort of got layed off/put on the on-call list a couple of weeks ago. Last Friday, I got a call to come in for an interview where I work for a different job. Although I was working with troubled teens, this new job would be working with troubled young adults-18 and older. So I go in on Monday, they ask me to come back and do a "shadow" a couple of hours later and then the next morning they call me and tell me that I got the job!!! COOL! So I worked Monday night (shadowing), Tuesday night, and Wednesday morning. These "adults" are freakin' crazy!! I feel like I need to watch every move they make. I am having a hard time transitioning from structured babysitting, to just babysitting!! I have to let them get in trouble so they can learn from their mistakes!! Much easier said than done!! Trust me!

My little brother might possibly be moving down to St. George to live with me and Charlie so that he can get a new start and get away from all the bad people in Utah County that he has been known to hang out with! I am excited and scared at the same time because I want him to finish high school/GED but have bugged him too much that if he were to live with us, and having my number 1 rule be for him to finish might disuade him from coming? Either way I guess I kinda want him to come down!

So after Charlie got home from his little retreat, he was both tired and relieved that it was over. After all he had to endure almost 24 hours with Kim (4th grade teacher). He claims that overall it was a really good trip, minus the stabs and rude comments by Kim. The day after they came back, Kim admitted that she thought Charlie was funny and pretty much the life of the party. Interesting!! Other than that things went well! He also said that the school only uses like 15-20% of the program and he uses like 80-90%. So I think he will keep doing what he is doing! He seems to be getting results and that's all that matters!

movin' on up

Charlie got asked a couple of weeks ago to go on a little over-night retreat for his school. He will be going to an elementary school in Manti to observe a literacy program called "Treasures" that they have been using this last year. The only thing that seems to bother him about this trip is the fact that he will be in a car for +/- 5 hours with a fellow teacher that he can't stand. It will be a humbling experience for him to say the least.

School starts

So school starts on Monday!! My last semester begins! I am so excited I can't even express it. 4 short months and I will have my bachelor's degree...wahoo!

Grades

Since the semester is finally over-WHEW-I am greatly anticipating my grades. I am so afraid to look at them!! Anyone else have this fear?? I know that I didn't do as well as I could have, I think that I have this mental block thing going on because my creativity level is like zero. I do know three class grades-B-, B+, B+!! They aren't too bad but the other two grades, well, I don't really want to know!

Christmas is coming!!

It's my turn to put on the Parteeeeee. Let's hope it's good! This will be the first party (other than my wedding) that I will have put together. We reserved two rooms at Noah's in American Fork, Ut. One of the rooms will be for eating and the other for playing pool. I am so excited. I have to work Saturday night so as soon as I get off we will be on our way up North to Provo. I also get to see my MOMMY!! I haven't seen her since...August I think! It's been too long! I think that will be the best gift I could have, to be with my family. Christmas here we come!!

Semester is almost over

This fall semester is almost over and I am soooooo ecstatic. One more to go!! This semester has been really hard. My mind has been re-wired to think more mathematically then creatively. Though I have struggled getting back into the swing of things it is definitely worth it. I will be done with my bachelor's on May 1st. (that's graduation) I am so excited. I have many people in my life who have stuck by my side and encouraged me to finish what I started. I owe them so much. I will be eternally greatful to those that have pushed me, through blood and tears, to get it done.

Because the economy sucks so bad and I married a teacher, we have pretty much no money. So I got a job, (finally) at Red Rock Canyon School. I work Graveyard and so far I like it. I mean it's not my dream job but I think it will be ok just to get by!! I will be taking 18 credits next semester and I am hoping to work and finish school, since I am seeing this job as temporary!

I will hopefully be accepted into the Alternate Route to Licensure program to get my teaching credential, which allows you up to three years to complete but are paid teacher's wages. Charlie and I will then have the same time off and can go up to Provo and spend time with both of our families. And maybe start having kids or something.

A day in the life...

So I am taking a grant and proposal writing class, and from about the third week of school I immediately notice that this teacher has favorites!! Which does not include me. Well, I was having technical issues printing my proposal that was due Thursday night, she e-mails me this nasty letter and basically chews me out and tells me that I am singlehandedly responsible for three people's grades, (including myself). If you think that is unfair, our Peer review is taking place a week later, plus I have no chance to revise or edit!! This teacher has been reading out of the book the entire semester, and acts like she has never even written a grant. I want to know why this teacher is teaching something she has little to no experience with??

My baby love!!

Literally his favorite spot!!!

Leave me alone!!!!!

Mommy it's time to wake up!! Daddy says so!! (Charlie took this when I wasn't feeling the best, thanks hon!!)

Halloween

Charlie doesn't look very happy right here and this picture makes him look a little bit larger than he really is. He shouldn't have puffed out the shirt!! Oh well, we'll get a better picture next year I guess. I asked him to put it on so I could take a picture but he didn't want to so you'll just have to wait.

To everyone who doesn't already know, I made this dress!! In about 3 days. I also made Charlie's outfit last year in about 2 because he didn't have one.

Yes I am a little slow at getting pictures up but here they are!!!!! : )

I don't think I look that great!

Powderpuff 2008-Senior Year in College!!

I just uploaded these to the computer. The game was October 9th, 2008 the day before the Homecoming game. It was a nice warm breezy day and we (the freshman/senior) team got whooped!!!!!!!!! We didn't even score!! Sad I know. It was fun overall! I am glad it's over, I don't think I could've lasted much longer, those girls were kind of immature! Charlie was the only one that came to cheer me on! Where was everyone else huh?? I know, I know, in Utah County!! Grrrrrrh!

Better late then Never-Powderpuff 2008

what a day!

So I thought today was going to be a pretty good day. I was on time and ready to go!! But I guess the world thought differently! I got pulled over, registration expired, and low and behold I can't find my driver's license!! Yeah!! So I get a ticket!! I go home instead of going to class because by then I was freaking out about my license!! I turned both car and house upside down to no avail!! UUUGH!!!!

Still searching for my wallet which contains driver's license!!

The week and half after my birthday!!

Well, I forgot to write about my lovely birthday because I was soo involved doing well, .... nothing! Charlie was so sweet he came home with flowers and a cinnamon roll with a candle in it and sang "Happy Birthday"!!! Then we went to dinner and came home and went to bed. Exciting I know! We were planning on going to Provo to celebrate with both families but since we are short on income we decided to stay home in St. George. Bummer! It was nice but boring! I should have done like a tone of homework but instead I made two dresses and watched a lot of T.V.! I think I became a couch potato because now that's all I want to do!! AAAAAAAAAAH bad Shanin!!!! LOL

Then life resumed and now I need to do homework! Ugh!

Happy Birthday to me Tomorrow!!

So my birthday is tomorrow and I was kind of freaking out about it, though I still can't figure out why!! Crazy I know! I am starting to get over my anxiety about getting older and with the help of my family they continue to tell me that I am doing what I should be and that I should not be afraid or anxious about getting older!! After all I am only going to be 26 which is not 40!! So I guess it will be ok, for now!! Ask me next year!

I always forget to write about Charlie and since this is supposed to be both of our blog, here is a little about him.

Charlie has been doing great teaching his little third graders!! The kids put on different short plays last week, and after watching the video he recorded, it's absolutely adorable and makes me want to be a teacher!! He also decided that this year he will be home around 5, as opposed to last year where he stayed until about 7-8pm every day. It's good to have him home earlier cause then we can have dinner together and at a decent hour!

One week till my birthday

Yes the dreaded day is approaching a little too quickly for my liking, but I don't have a choice. I guess I could pretend that that day doesn't exist but unfortuneately it does and everyone who knows when my birthday is will probably not let me forget it. You are probably wondering why I am dreading my birthday when it should be an exciting day, well, to be honest I really do not want to be 26!! Actually I don't want to get any older at all! But there again I have no choice. I believe my mother has this issue where she hates the fact that she is getting older and has more gray hair (that she gets dyed rather well and frequently) though her sister has three maybe four times more gray hair. I feel like my life is passing before my eyes and I can't slow it down. This year has gone by so fast that I have no idea what's going on. (I probably just confused everyone, cause I just confused myself.)

I think I have too many aspirations that I can't accomplish as fast as I'd like. I see everyone around me growing and fulfilling their dreams and here I am not even graduated from college, no job, no kids (but that's kind of a good thing, BUT I desperately want them), no social life, a couple of friends, you know I feel like my life is going nowhere fast!! UGH!

Any suggestions?

Me and Sarah

Yes this picture is correct. I took the picture of the reflection pool. It was taken around christmas.