Have you ever just wished someone would give you all the answers? I don't mean like "the answer to life is 42", but more as if there was never a problem you couldn't figure out. You always just knew what to do and how to do it. I suppose that could make life extremely boring, since you would never have to learn anything or be challenged. It would all just come easy. Where's the adventure in that?
It is a nice thought though....to not worry because you always know the answer or the solution, but it also has the potential to be a curse too. Knowing exactly how to solve a problem without having the tools to do so could drive you insane; especially if it was a dire situation.
Gives you something to think about, doesn't it? It's like if you were offered one wish, anything in the world and you wished you had all the answers. Then after walking around thinking you were the best thing since sliced bread, you come across a problem that you know how to solve but can't....physically can't. That could cause some serious mental instability. Definitely if it were a life or death situation that resulted in death, because there was nothing you could do. The guilt would overtake you. I guess that's why no one knows all the answers. It's too much responsibility. Not to mention, the lack of surprise and adventure.
Looking at it, I can picture the story that could ensue from it. Gives a good moral too: being happy with who you are and embracing the unknown, because it makes life interesting. It's a perspective that could use revisiting every once and a while to help keep you in check and open; open to possibilities and combating negativity. It's like a little epiphany that sets you straight again, when your in danger of falling.
I doubt they have a bumper sticker like this though. It would be very hard to read with how little the letters would be to fit it all. You could just put a label to it, that would remind you of the point, purpose of the story. A phrase or word to sum it all up or define what's being remembered. Something like "Carpe Diem" or just "42".
I think everyone should have something like that....a cue or expression that tells them to relax and take a deep breath because everything will be okay. It's "hakuna matata" with a little more meaning behind it.
-(I've definitely started to ramble. I did not see this turning into some philosophical word vomit, but I suppose that's what to call it.)
If you're reading this, then I challenge you to create your own reminder that will help you when you need it most. Something that has meaning to only you, but will give you perspective and keep you positive. I have mine. What's yours?
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
New Job
I've started a new job with the Inland Empire 66ers minor league baseball team. I wasn't sure what I would be getting myself into at first but I've been working here for a few weeks and I absolutely love it. The work is a little monotonous at times but the staff is amazing. I work in the box office and help sell tickets. I've been getting extra hours by coming in earlier in the day and helping out around the office. The staff is so much fun to be around and we just get along well. It was like we all clicked right away.
There are some perks to working with a minor league baseball team. I get some free tickets and meet some really interesting people. Although I will be working through the entire summer I know I am going to have fun. This seems like a job that I can come back to every summer for as long as I want to do it.
It just goes to show that when one door closes another opens. I wouldn't have been able to find this job if I was student teaching and I'm not student teaching because I couldn't pass my CSET. At first I was really upset that I was having to push my student teaching back to September but now everything is looking up.
Of all the sayings I have to say I like: "When life gives you lemons, grab some salt and tequila and have a party!"
There are some perks to working with a minor league baseball team. I get some free tickets and meet some really interesting people. Although I will be working through the entire summer I know I am going to have fun. This seems like a job that I can come back to every summer for as long as I want to do it.
It just goes to show that when one door closes another opens. I wouldn't have been able to find this job if I was student teaching and I'm not student teaching because I couldn't pass my CSET. At first I was really upset that I was having to push my student teaching back to September but now everything is looking up.
Of all the sayings I have to say I like: "When life gives you lemons, grab some salt and tequila and have a party!"
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Long time
Wow I can't believe how long its been since I've even been onto Blogger. Between teaching classes, coaching and then feeding my FanFiction addiction I haven't even thought about coming on here.
My teaching classes are finally over...for now. I'm officially ready to get to student teach but now I'm stuck in the limbo that is the CSET black hole. That damn test is going to be a thorn in my side. I have to pass my last section of the test before I can student teach and have until September to get that done. Along with that headache is the task of making sure all the other requirements are fulfilled before I can actual receive my credential, this includes taking a class on US history. I thought I was done with all that in High School. Social Studies has never been close to a fun subject for me, hence why I took it in summer school to get it out of the way. The classes themselves for the program were not difficult in the least. I actually had a lot of fun with my cohort. I'm going to miss them and hope that we will able to at least keep in some kind of touch to know how they are doing.
Coaching has been an exciting adventure. This year I got to coach the Freshmen Girls Basketball team all by myself. It was frustrating and exhilarating all at the same time. It was fun to watch the girls learn the game and get better each day. The excitement on their faces when they first scored a basket or their first win, is why I love coaching. I was actually able to coach them to a winning season. It was the only one in the three levels of the program to have a winning record, so that certainly helped my confidence. I also kept up with being an assistant to the varsity team. They on the other hand did not have such a great season. They had one of the worst records since the school was opened, but I have to give it to the girls...they never quit. They even made it into the playoffs, although it only lasted a game. I'm a bit torn when it comes to coaching. I love it above everything else that I do but I'm not sure if I'm ready to take on a whole program and head coaching job. I still have a lot to learn and what the job entails. I just hope that I can learn it soon and fast. The opportunity to take over may come sooner than later.
Lastly, FanFiction's pull on me seems to be never ending. I can't help but always go on their at least once a day. I know my family thinks I'm ridiculous but I've always loved to read and the variety that is on FF is so enticing. I can't even keep count of how many stories I've read, let alone how many I'm in the middle of reading because they haven't been finished yet. I love to be able to see all the different variations people create just by going off of a series of books. (If you haven't already figured it out from my previous posts, I'm talking about Twilight) There has to be millions of stories and none of them are the same. Even those that have the same idea, the authors seem to view events and personalities different. It's not only an addiction to Twilight but also an addiction to imagination and creativity. I find myself in awe of some of the authors. Their writing styles and ability to create such vivid alternate worlds leave me completely fascinated. I don't know if I'll ever get tired of reading it.
Well I should probably get out of bed and dressed for the day. Hopefully I will be on here a little more often and have more to write about when I start my new job for the summer.
My teaching classes are finally over...for now. I'm officially ready to get to student teach but now I'm stuck in the limbo that is the CSET black hole. That damn test is going to be a thorn in my side. I have to pass my last section of the test before I can student teach and have until September to get that done. Along with that headache is the task of making sure all the other requirements are fulfilled before I can actual receive my credential, this includes taking a class on US history. I thought I was done with all that in High School. Social Studies has never been close to a fun subject for me, hence why I took it in summer school to get it out of the way. The classes themselves for the program were not difficult in the least. I actually had a lot of fun with my cohort. I'm going to miss them and hope that we will able to at least keep in some kind of touch to know how they are doing.
Coaching has been an exciting adventure. This year I got to coach the Freshmen Girls Basketball team all by myself. It was frustrating and exhilarating all at the same time. It was fun to watch the girls learn the game and get better each day. The excitement on their faces when they first scored a basket or their first win, is why I love coaching. I was actually able to coach them to a winning season. It was the only one in the three levels of the program to have a winning record, so that certainly helped my confidence. I also kept up with being an assistant to the varsity team. They on the other hand did not have such a great season. They had one of the worst records since the school was opened, but I have to give it to the girls...they never quit. They even made it into the playoffs, although it only lasted a game. I'm a bit torn when it comes to coaching. I love it above everything else that I do but I'm not sure if I'm ready to take on a whole program and head coaching job. I still have a lot to learn and what the job entails. I just hope that I can learn it soon and fast. The opportunity to take over may come sooner than later.
Lastly, FanFiction's pull on me seems to be never ending. I can't help but always go on their at least once a day. I know my family thinks I'm ridiculous but I've always loved to read and the variety that is on FF is so enticing. I can't even keep count of how many stories I've read, let alone how many I'm in the middle of reading because they haven't been finished yet. I love to be able to see all the different variations people create just by going off of a series of books. (If you haven't already figured it out from my previous posts, I'm talking about Twilight) There has to be millions of stories and none of them are the same. Even those that have the same idea, the authors seem to view events and personalities different. It's not only an addiction to Twilight but also an addiction to imagination and creativity. I find myself in awe of some of the authors. Their writing styles and ability to create such vivid alternate worlds leave me completely fascinated. I don't know if I'll ever get tired of reading it.
Well I should probably get out of bed and dressed for the day. Hopefully I will be on here a little more often and have more to write about when I start my new job for the summer.
Movie night
Going out with the family for a movie night. I love when we get to go out and just be a family. With the $2 theater so close it gets to happen a lot more often than it used to.
I found out that there is 2 drive-in theaters nearby and some really good movies coming soon to them. For $7 you get to see 2 movies. I can't wait to go!! I've always wanted to go to a drive-in theater and soon I'm going to.
It's nice to be able to go out on a whim and just hang out. I haven't done it in so long, because everyone has been so busy, including myself. I feel like my mind has just been working overtime and was getting burned out. Now I get some extremely needed chillaxin' time.
I must have forgotten to post this when I wrote it months ago. So here it is. It's short, just a little blurb I felt like letting loose.
I found out that there is 2 drive-in theaters nearby and some really good movies coming soon to them. For $7 you get to see 2 movies. I can't wait to go!! I've always wanted to go to a drive-in theater and soon I'm going to.
It's nice to be able to go out on a whim and just hang out. I haven't done it in so long, because everyone has been so busy, including myself. I feel like my mind has just been working overtime and was getting burned out. Now I get some extremely needed chillaxin' time.
I must have forgotten to post this when I wrote it months ago. So here it is. It's short, just a little blurb I felt like letting loose.
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