Happiness♥: February 2010

Thursday, February 25, 2010

What song have you been listening toO?? Why does it move you.?

Nelly Furtado is a wonderful singer who has many songs
that I love. One song that absolutely captures my attention is "In God's hands" which is a song that describes a relationship that is fading due to the lack of respect for themselves and their love. Although it's fading aways it's going back to the person who is the founder and creater of love which is God. A part of the song goes...

We didn't respect it
We went and neglected it
We didn't deserve it
But I never expected this
Our love floated out the window
Our love floated out the back door
Our love floated up in the sky to heaven
It's part of a plan
It's back in God's hands
Back in God's hands

No that their love is gone, she wishes their relationship would've lasted longer. Even if they had it back she knew that they did not understand what they had. It's better of if it's given back.

It didn't last
It's a thing of the past
Oh we didn't understandJust what we had
Oh I want it backJust what we had
Oh I want it back
Oh just what we had

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Connection Ashley is my Observation ;) 2.23.10 NUMBER 2

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My cousin Ashley is a good candidate for observation and today I was looking at her while I was putting a music video on my computer and she started to dance like the dancers. I was fascinated by how close to the moves she was. After the video was over she told me to play it again and again. Since I had allot of homework I told Ashley every time she wanted to play the video she would have to press the play button which was an arrow. She then played the music video again and again on her own. Although it was very annoying hearing the same song numerous amount of times I was impressed by how much she had learned. She was like a sponge taken in everything. I love the fact that Ashley is a child that is open to new things and likes to learn voluntarily. Most kids are made to learn something but Ashely does it on her own. I hope most of my future students will be as open as Ashley. I know not all of my students will probably be like Ashely but I'll keep my hopes up.

Field Trip #2 2.21.10

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Today was suppose to be my field trip to my sponsor at the Lindenwold Middle School. I was so happy because my best friend was going to pick me up from school so that I did not have to walk to my sponsors where abouts. Leaving early from fitness day which is a big deal is very difficult since it is a huge grade of mine so the ride given to me was a big load off of me. Also I got the chance to go home and change rather than look like the students at the Middle School since both the Middle and High school wear the same uniforms. As I walked up to the entrance of the middle school, I had to wait a couple of minutes to sign in and the lady at the little office always asks me why I'm here and who I want to see. I always replied Ms. Carney and she calls her to see if she's in her classroom. The lady calls Ms. Carney a couple of times and says to me Ms. Carney is not picking up the phone. Therefore, I wait a couple more minutes and she calls again, but no answer. Then I guess she remembers something and checks something in her computer. Then she says to me that she believes that all fifth grade classes are in an assembly and that she's sorry. Therefore, I assumed I was not allowed to enter and see the assembly. I was very upset because I felt so ready and I was let down. Although I was upset my day was not all bad. After that I received a ride generously even to me by my best friend again. I went home and started my homework and was invited by my mother to go to a restaurant. I ate Chinese food which was delicious and I finished my day early and went straight to bed. I hope next week will go better.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

MY View ON LIFE 40 Words 2.23.10

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I believe life is beautiful because there are so many things that make it so amazingly wonderful. For example experiencing a laugh, a baby, moments with friends, excitment. Every single feeling and experience is priceless. Life surrounds it's self in plants, animals, humans and even things we can not see. Although life starts by some cell or particle, I believe it's started by God and yourself. Without life there would be nothing. The World would be a still thing with no movement, no creativity, no love, no action. I love my life because it's good and there are people around me that make my life so much of a better one. Friends, family, acquaintances, teachers etc. they are all a part of me. My life is something I would describe busy, fun, tiresome, exciting, and surprising and Ifeel that this a life that I should value and want to use for the good for others. I believe life is a wonderful thing that all people should make good use of. I've noticed that many people take for granted their lives and throw it away. I know it's their life and they should choose how they want to live , but I believe it should be lived making a better life for others. Life is only for a moment and it does not last for forever and so things should not be unappreciated or put to side.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Who inspires you?

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The one and only person who inspires me every single day of my life has always been my lovely mother. She listens, takes care of me, loves me and wishes me the best all the time. Of course any other mother would do the same but my mother is very understanding and kind to me. I love her most because she has a good heart and she helps everyone in the need of guidance. It's odd that sometimes I feel so undeserving of such a wonderful person. I appreciate her, love her, cherish her and all I ever want to do is make her happy all the time. She's been so strong for me and everyone who has ever needed someone to be strong for them. I've seen mothers come to my house to talk to my mother to obtain some assistance on raising their own children. Although I was not a perfect daughter I was raised just right. My mother always told other mothers that love has to do much with children being better people. Also understanding was something that all children want from their parents. My mother always showed me she loved me and understood me, that is why I feel that I'm a good person. I feel good about myself because I care about everything. And I'm very conscious about the things I do. I do not like to lie and if I do my conscious kills me. Therefore, she raised me very well because children who do not care about anything or do not feel any guilt about the bad things they do. Those kids do not love or care about anything not even themselves.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

FaVE QuoTe. Happiness is a JOurney not a destination.

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My favorite quote has always been that " Happiness is a journey not a destination" because it made me see that its not where you end up in life, it's the growth and memories that make you realize how good of a life you've had. For example, a business man works hard to have a successful business, obtain money, create new ideas and in the end his time will end and his only idea of happiness was just the result of his happiness not the process. Where will that money go, the hard work, the effort? The process of his success or his idea of happiness was suppose to be the journey through his happiness in his life. Rather than making a destination to happiness he shoulder smiled everyday because his life was already good. He should have already been happy because of his journey through his life. Life can not be seen as a plan,destination or end result. Unexpected things happen and those are the times when you have to cherish and grow in the moments of unpredictable paths. Life is not a game or a planner in your black berry. Life is full of twists and turns. Sometimes you'll find that wanting to be happy is like a chasing a butterfly, when you do not have to chase anyone or anything to be happy, it's there already. All one has to do is look around and be thankful. Nothing is ever perfect or horrible. I have always thought that I needed to have money or fame to be happy. I needed to satisfy my craving for satisfaction of attention and love. I had a plan to become famous and be filthy rich so I could achieve my destination to happiness. Happiness was already there, my family, friends, memories, experiences, and dreams. God gave me a wonderful life. I was healthy, loved, talented, and had a clean life. Every bad moment made the good things even better. My life was a gift that was beautiful. I was blessed with opportunities and privileges. What more did I need? My journey was full of smiles, tears, laughs, mistakes, achievements, failures. Happiness is the definition to my journey. Happiness can only been realized if the person has gone through everything mentioned. Appreciation has much to do with happiness and dealing with the bad times. Therefore, enjoy life and every aspect of it.

Project CONNectIONs. : ) 2.11.10 NUMBER 1

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Today my cousin came over my house and she was singing a song that had to deal with colors and numbers. Ashely, my cousin was dancing around my house and pointing to things in my house. I asked her if the song she was singing was so that she could remember her colors and numbers. she said yes. I told her if she likes to go to school, she smiled and nodded yes. She explained to me that she has two teachers, one is named Ms. Olivia and the other Ms. Page. Ashley explained to me that her teachers are really nice to her and that she likes it when they teach her games and songs to memorize colors and numbers. Ashley says that she has lots of fun in school and told me she was sad because today there was no school. I told her I did not have school either and I'm upset to. I asked my aunt if she ever practices with Ashley since she does not speak English very well. My aunt said she does not understand when Ashley sings to her and so she just acts like she listens but she has no clue what she's saying. My aunts says it's frustrating when Ashley needs help on some of her homework when she herself has no clue what it's about. I told my aunt that she has to try because I had the same problem with my mother. I'd ask my mother about things from school and she couldn't help me. I realized that it's difficult for children to learn things sometimes because either their parents do not put input into their children's learning or can't because they themselves do not understand. Ashley has a hard time learning the difference between English and Spanish because at home all they speak is Spanish and when Ashley speaks English no one understands her. Ashley gets very confused at times. I had the same problem when I was younger. As a soon to be teacher I believe I have to understand students and be patient with their learning pace. Teacher's have to deal with many things and I think I have to think about many things that make it harder for children to learn so that I can relate to them and learn from things like that to better my teaching.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Field Trip Visit #1 2.8.10

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Yesterday was a day I really enjoyed. Even though I was walking through the snow to get to my sponsor, I liked being alone and getting a chance to think about what my Sponsor had for me today. As I reached the Middle School, passed memories ran through my head about the times I had in the Middle school. So many things had changed and I love the fact that some of my past teachers remembered me. I never thought they would even recognized me. I guess my appearance was not much of a difference since 7th grade. I felt so welcomed and I felt happy as soon as I reached Ms. Carney's class. The students were already doing there work and concentrating on what they were doing.

My students as well as Ms. Carney's were adorable and they had so much energy in their eyes. Although some were confused on some things, they soon understood the task at hand. I sat with some of the students to see what they were up to and some were working on power points. Others were working on worksheets. I accomplished some trust from a few of them. As I came up to some of them, they would explain to me what they had to fix in their power points without me even asking. I met Roberto, Javier, and Raul who are students in Ms. Carney's class. They were funny and I liked that they were comfortable talking to me and asking me questions.

As Yocelin started presenting her power point, I remembered how I felt when I had to do presentations in my early years. Although I did not present often or have the opportunity to present with smart boards, it was still difficult for me to speak publicly. Yocelin had a clear voice and was pretty creative with some of her slides. I think for being in 5th grade she did very well. So far I'm learning allot and I love my Field Trip's to the Middle school.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Sponsor INFO ♥

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I'm positive I will be seeing my sponsor every Monday. Walking to my sponsor's location is great for me. It is not far away at all. I think from LHS to LMS it's about a 15 minute walk. I have already meet with my sponsor and we have come to the conclusion that Mondays work best because that is when she starts new lessons. Mondays are awesome for me too because that is also when most of my classes also begin new lessons and work. Therefore, both of us would be refreshed and ready to start something new. So far my experience with my sponsor and her teaching has captivated my interest. I believe she teaches very well and observing and being a part of her class has much for me to learn from. Hopefully I will gain many ideas and share my ideas as well with Ms. Carney(SPONSOR).

Happiness♥