Summer is a great time to make smoothies! The other day I decided I wanted a smoothie. I went outside and picked what was left of mom and dad's strawberries. Then I moved to the raspberries and picked a bunch of them (there were more of those left than strawberries). I went inside and added some frozen saskatoons - I would have had to go for a walk to get enough saskatoons. The only drawback was that because the berries were warm, I had to add ice to make the smoothie cold.
Delicious summer treat.
Thursday, July 28, 2016
Saturday, July 23, 2016
When does this happen?
The best view I've ever had while playing piano. The acoustics were excellent too!
I wish I brought some music along.
Friday, May 13, 2016
Special Treat
After school today a parent gave me a cup of frozen blueberries. Frozen blueberries make a delicious snack at the end of the school week, and are especially appreciated when the classroom is around 74 degrees. (I have been thoroughly enjoying our beautiful weather)
I was blessed by the gift of frozen blueberries. It may seem like a small thing, but this mother and daughter took the time to know that I love frozen blueberries and then brought them simply because. I love gifts like that because they are completely unexpected and straight from the heart. The gift was more than just the blueberries, but also the gift of being known.
Thanks Margo and Taryn!
I was blessed by the gift of frozen blueberries. It may seem like a small thing, but this mother and daughter took the time to know that I love frozen blueberries and then brought them simply because. I love gifts like that because they are completely unexpected and straight from the heart. The gift was more than just the blueberries, but also the gift of being known.
Thanks Margo and Taryn!
Saturday, March 5, 2016
Productivity
This weekend I have a nice long list of things to do for school. I was anticipating a productive day. So, I slept in and actually noticed that sun can get into my window (under the carport) if it is at the right angle. Then, because the weather is beautiful I sat outside in the sun to do my devotions. I even thought that if I sat there too long I might get a sunburn.
After breakfast I put dinner in the crock pot - basically some beans, onion, garlic, and a ham bone (thanks to Green Eggs and Ham lunch at school). Then, because it was sunny and windy, when I thought it was supposed to be rainy, I decided I should mow the lawn. I knew it needed to be done, but wasn't expecting to be able to do it because of the weather. Now I smell like gas mostly (and maybe a little like fresh air), but I have a couple of windows open. I would love to spend the rest of the day outside. Looking out at the water made me miss sailing.
So, instead of school work, I have prepared dinner, mowed the lawn, and gotten some exercise (yay for multi-tasking). I feel like I have been productive, but sometimes productivity doesn't look like I expect it to.
Now, time to get down to my list of tasks for school.
After breakfast I put dinner in the crock pot - basically some beans, onion, garlic, and a ham bone (thanks to Green Eggs and Ham lunch at school). Then, because it was sunny and windy, when I thought it was supposed to be rainy, I decided I should mow the lawn. I knew it needed to be done, but wasn't expecting to be able to do it because of the weather. Now I smell like gas mostly (and maybe a little like fresh air), but I have a couple of windows open. I would love to spend the rest of the day outside. Looking out at the water made me miss sailing.
So, instead of school work, I have prepared dinner, mowed the lawn, and gotten some exercise (yay for multi-tasking). I feel like I have been productive, but sometimes productivity doesn't look like I expect it to.
Now, time to get down to my list of tasks for school.
Friday, January 8, 2016
Part of the Life of a Teacher
So...
It is just before 9pm, and I am eating dinner. Although I often eat later than some people, I try to finish eating before 8pm. Today is an exception.
This morning I was thinking that I would be able to leave school early because I didn't have much to do, then I would pick up a few groceries and head home to cook dinner. You have to understand that I don't actually cook that often - I usually reheat leftovers from the freezer.
It ended up being a busy day at school - not because of any specific thing, but probably because other than recesses, I don't have a break on Fridays. There were also a few random things that I ended up needing to do today - like analyzing placement tests that my new student took. I also had to do some extra photocopying and finding papers because I am getting another new student on Monday. This included a trip to another building to find a couple more chairs for my room.
I think it was around 5pm that I actually started my daily grading and planning - so I didn't leave school until after 6pm. The trip to the grocery store still happened. Thankfully I had a short list, though I did have to add a stop at Walmart because I needed a balloon for science.
I got home about an hour later and had to unload my stuff and put groceries away. I snacked a little while I did so, and then decided I was still going to cook something - even though I knew it had to bake an hour after some prep. Since I wasn't too hungry after my snack I decided to wait until it was finished. Hence I am just finishing my supper.
I did make a new batch of muffins while my dinner was in the oven. And, in case you were wondering, there is a difference between mild and medium rotel.
In a few minutes I will eat a fresh muffin, until then I have some clean-up to do. Then I need to convince my body it is not three hours earlier than it actually is so that I will go to bed.
It is just before 9pm, and I am eating dinner. Although I often eat later than some people, I try to finish eating before 8pm. Today is an exception.
This morning I was thinking that I would be able to leave school early because I didn't have much to do, then I would pick up a few groceries and head home to cook dinner. You have to understand that I don't actually cook that often - I usually reheat leftovers from the freezer.
It ended up being a busy day at school - not because of any specific thing, but probably because other than recesses, I don't have a break on Fridays. There were also a few random things that I ended up needing to do today - like analyzing placement tests that my new student took. I also had to do some extra photocopying and finding papers because I am getting another new student on Monday. This included a trip to another building to find a couple more chairs for my room.
I think it was around 5pm that I actually started my daily grading and planning - so I didn't leave school until after 6pm. The trip to the grocery store still happened. Thankfully I had a short list, though I did have to add a stop at Walmart because I needed a balloon for science.
I got home about an hour later and had to unload my stuff and put groceries away. I snacked a little while I did so, and then decided I was still going to cook something - even though I knew it had to bake an hour after some prep. Since I wasn't too hungry after my snack I decided to wait until it was finished. Hence I am just finishing my supper.
I did make a new batch of muffins while my dinner was in the oven. And, in case you were wondering, there is a difference between mild and medium rotel.
In a few minutes I will eat a fresh muffin, until then I have some clean-up to do. Then I need to convince my body it is not three hours earlier than it actually is so that I will go to bed.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Moment from today
This afternoon, during a discussion filled with questions and answers, I had one student raise her hand. She had more of a statement than a question, wanting to make sure that I knew it wasn't Bible class.
You see, we had started our Social Studies lesson, which mentioned Philadelphia and the meaning of the name. Which brought to mind Revelation and the letters to the 7 churches, so I mentioned it to the students. They were surprised to know that there was also a Philadelphia during Bible times.
From there they asked a whole variety of questions and we talked about the Old and New Testament, the different covenants, the law and grace, the languages in which the Bible was written, the fact that there are many languages in the world without any Bibles (which tied in to a missionary visitor we had share at school a few weeks ago), how Jesus could be from the line of Judah and still be an Israelite if Judah and Israel were two different countries, the fact that a number of men in the Bible had multiple wives, and a variety of other things.
The students seemed genuinely curious, but even if they were simply trying to get me off topic, I would gladly take the extra time to answer their questions about the Bible. So, when the one girl let reminded me it wasn't Bible class I told her I knew. I also told her that we can't separate God and the Bible out of the rest of life, they are an important part of all of life.
The students were surprised when it was recess time, not realizing that we had been discussing the Bible (instead of Socials) for almost half an hour. It was a great discussion and one that I will remember for a long time.
You see, we had started our Social Studies lesson, which mentioned Philadelphia and the meaning of the name. Which brought to mind Revelation and the letters to the 7 churches, so I mentioned it to the students. They were surprised to know that there was also a Philadelphia during Bible times.
From there they asked a whole variety of questions and we talked about the Old and New Testament, the different covenants, the law and grace, the languages in which the Bible was written, the fact that there are many languages in the world without any Bibles (which tied in to a missionary visitor we had share at school a few weeks ago), how Jesus could be from the line of Judah and still be an Israelite if Judah and Israel were two different countries, the fact that a number of men in the Bible had multiple wives, and a variety of other things.
The students seemed genuinely curious, but even if they were simply trying to get me off topic, I would gladly take the extra time to answer their questions about the Bible. So, when the one girl let reminded me it wasn't Bible class I told her I knew. I also told her that we can't separate God and the Bible out of the rest of life, they are an important part of all of life.
The students were surprised when it was recess time, not realizing that we had been discussing the Bible (instead of Socials) for almost half an hour. It was a great discussion and one that I will remember for a long time.
Monday, October 5, 2015
Christmas Music
I turned on Christmas music this evening.
I was feeling somewhat discouraged/sad after reading a few things. Christmas music seemed like just what I needed. Partly it was because I love Christmas music and it can be sentimental. More importantly, I needed to remember the truth and the hope of Christmas. No matter what is going on in the world, my hope is secure in Jesus, the Savior who came at Christmas over 2000 years ago. This is something worth celebrating any day! - even if it isn't 'Christmas season'.
I was feeling somewhat discouraged/sad after reading a few things. Christmas music seemed like just what I needed. Partly it was because I love Christmas music and it can be sentimental. More importantly, I needed to remember the truth and the hope of Christmas. No matter what is going on in the world, my hope is secure in Jesus, the Savior who came at Christmas over 2000 years ago. This is something worth celebrating any day! - even if it isn't 'Christmas season'.
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