I'm going to start working again! I'm excited to start doing something and earning some money. But, I'm very scared to go back into the classroom. Especially as a substitute! On Monday I'll be subbing for a 5th Grade classroom at Ewa Elementary School until September 13th (when I move to the YWAM base in Honolulu). I've always been in primary, so this will be very different for me. I'll probably have to have some of the students teach, especially math. Fifth Grade! I'm a little freaked out. But, I'll be glad to get some experience in the upper grades.
So, please pray for me to not pee my pants or anything. Because, that's what I feel like doing. Wow, YWAM starts in like, 3 1/2 weeks. AAHH, that's crazy!!!
Anyways, I added some people's blogs to my links. Jesse, who just got married (yay), Andrew and Andrea, my cousins with cute kids, and Ona-Lysa, cute girl in Australia going to school with Hillsongs! (Is she not one of the luckiest girls ever, or what?)
I love you all, please say a prayer for me as I prepare to teach 5th graders (SCARY) and prepare my heart for YWAM.
Mahalo!
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Monday, August 08, 2005
God is so cool!
Don't you just love it when God reminds you how cool he is? I was driving home tonight and was thinking about people in my life and how they handle relationships. Particularly about the people that seem to always be having a relationship with someone, and not really being single. You know who I'm talking about, those people who seem to always have a boyfriend or girlfriend, or some type of prospective.
Then I started thinking about myself. (You all know how into dating I was) I remember when I was younger and how I couldn't wait to have a husband. Then, I remember catching myself. I knew that I needed to have a strong relationship with God. So, I would pray that my desire was for a relationship with God and not with a man. But, that's natural. That's what we were created for. First to serve God. God designed women to be a companion to man. Isn't that what Adam asked for? I don't know, I'm just thinking out loud, or typing what I'm thinking.
Well, as I was driving I started to remember about when I was younger and how I had a hard time accepting that I was loved. I would think that when I met this perfect man that God had for me, I would finally feel loved and everything would run smoothly.
I will never forget the time I felt God's love for me, Rebekah Lynn Brooks, for the first time at 16. (That's another story). And it's been a long process, but I know that the Creator of the world loves me. How huge is that? I started to remember about all the times that God provides for me. He's so awesome! And I didn't even realize it till tonight about this whole love thing, I've been able to feel loved by my God, and because of that accept it when other people tell me they love me. I've been able to live my life contendedly and without regret. I'm finally comfortable with who I am and how God created me. Of course I still wanted a husband, but I was ok with how my life was going and didn't long for it to be different. I didn't feel as if I had this huge void in my life and couldn't continue the same. (Ok, I'm a little dramatic)
And now, God brings this man into my life. I realized that God is the provider for my life and he is the center of my life. So now, he brings me the man of my dreams.
Why am I typing this on my blog for the whole world to see? I don't know. If you happen to stumble across my blog and you're one of those people who for some reason are always in some type of dating relationship, this is my advice to you (because I am the oh wise one of dating:)). Take a year or two off. Find out who you really are. And if a year freaks you out or you find it hard, try to figure out why. Fill your life with God's love first!
Does this mean my life is perfect and I never have doubts or fears. Of course not, I'm human. But, I do know that I'm thankful to God for how he has always been with me and that I've had the awesome pleasure of knowing Him my whole life. I'm thankful that his timing is perfect and that He's in control of my life and not me! Yay God! He knows me better than myself. He knows when and what I'm ready for. I'm thankful that I've had the pleasure of being single for 23 years. Because I would not be who I am today if it were not for that. I would probably still be trying to figure out what kind of a person I am.
Then I started thinking about myself. (You all know how into dating I was) I remember when I was younger and how I couldn't wait to have a husband. Then, I remember catching myself. I knew that I needed to have a strong relationship with God. So, I would pray that my desire was for a relationship with God and not with a man. But, that's natural. That's what we were created for. First to serve God. God designed women to be a companion to man. Isn't that what Adam asked for? I don't know, I'm just thinking out loud, or typing what I'm thinking.
Well, as I was driving I started to remember about when I was younger and how I had a hard time accepting that I was loved. I would think that when I met this perfect man that God had for me, I would finally feel loved and everything would run smoothly.
I will never forget the time I felt God's love for me, Rebekah Lynn Brooks, for the first time at 16. (That's another story). And it's been a long process, but I know that the Creator of the world loves me. How huge is that? I started to remember about all the times that God provides for me. He's so awesome! And I didn't even realize it till tonight about this whole love thing, I've been able to feel loved by my God, and because of that accept it when other people tell me they love me. I've been able to live my life contendedly and without regret. I'm finally comfortable with who I am and how God created me. Of course I still wanted a husband, but I was ok with how my life was going and didn't long for it to be different. I didn't feel as if I had this huge void in my life and couldn't continue the same. (Ok, I'm a little dramatic)
And now, God brings this man into my life. I realized that God is the provider for my life and he is the center of my life. So now, he brings me the man of my dreams.
Why am I typing this on my blog for the whole world to see? I don't know. If you happen to stumble across my blog and you're one of those people who for some reason are always in some type of dating relationship, this is my advice to you (because I am the oh wise one of dating:)). Take a year or two off. Find out who you really are. And if a year freaks you out or you find it hard, try to figure out why. Fill your life with God's love first!
Does this mean my life is perfect and I never have doubts or fears. Of course not, I'm human. But, I do know that I'm thankful to God for how he has always been with me and that I've had the awesome pleasure of knowing Him my whole life. I'm thankful that his timing is perfect and that He's in control of my life and not me! Yay God! He knows me better than myself. He knows when and what I'm ready for. I'm thankful that I've had the pleasure of being single for 23 years. Because I would not be who I am today if it were not for that. I would probably still be trying to figure out what kind of a person I am.
Sweet, Sweet Sound
While at Pinehaven I got to dance a hula for their church. I danced to "I Love You Lord." I actually learned it in Washington when I was in COP. I was very excited to dance for them, but also very nervous because I have never danced by myself before. It was such a blessing to dance for them. I felt very honored. I was able to represent hula and Hawaii to these people, many for the first time. It was such a great experience, probably one of my most memorable moments of Pinhaven. So many people came up to me and commented on how they have never seen anything like that before. One boy said that he knew nothing about Hawaii and had never seen anything about Hawaii, he said "that thing you did was cool." Their first representation of hula was with worship to God and in a respectable manner. I am so thankful to God for allowing me this opportunity. At the end of our stay we put on a "service" for the students and they wanted me to dance again. So, I danced to "Shout To The Lord," while the other church that was there sang it accapela. That was really special! This little girl from Washington (of all places) was deemed Miss Aloha (Miss Congeniality) by our coordinator when we returned home. She said that I represented the Aloha spirit the whole time while at Pinhaven. I felt so honored.
Pinehaven Missions Trip
Aloha mi familia! (Yes, I'm tri-lingual.)
I just got back from a week-long mission's trip with my church. It was to a little town called St. Ignatiaus, Montana. Actually, it was to a ranch called Pinehaven in this town. This ranch is ginormous! I don't remember how many acres it was, but it was large and in charge. Anyways, it's a ranch for mostly Jr. High-Highschool ages. Although, there were some that were younger than that too. It was set up by a Christian missionary and his wife that came to Montana to preach to the Native Americans. They then set up this ranch for kids who are not doing so hot in their home situations. It's now run by this couple and their son and his wife. So, the kids come from all over the country and stay here, work on the ranch, live on the ranch, and go to school on the ranch until the people in charge feel that they're ready to return home. Some stay till they graduate, others leave earlier. There are about 6 houses right now with about 12 students in each. These become their families while at the ranch. Each house has house parents (who usually have their own biological children). They get up early, do chores, go to school, at 12:00 everyone stops and comes home for lunch, then go back to either work or school, then come home at 6:00 for dinner. It's really great! It gives these students a routine, and family life. They were held responsible for their actions, which is what a lot of kids need.
You could tell that God was working in this place. The staff and parents there had such a caring and loving attitude. And it was all for the kids. It was so awesome! Even the way the ranch is run is totally blessed by God. People donate things all the time, tractors, heavy machinery, even fire trucks! They milk their own cows, (yes, I got to milk a cow and even hand feed a baby cow!!) and someone was going to donate the milking machine, but Bob Larson (the head hancho) wanted the kids to continue doing it themselves because it was good discipline. It was amazing to see God's work in this place.
This was a different kind of missions trip for me. The other missions trips I've been on have been to third world countries where they're so excited for the missionaries to come and put on their show! But, it wasn't like that at all here. We were just another church coming to work. To work hard! In the summer they have all different churches come to help out on the ranch. So some of us picked berries (with the bears), built drawers, built fences, put up siding on the new barn, and chopped and stacked firewood. I was on the firewood committee. I was a logger for a week. Yep, I'm tough!! We would go up into the woods and chop down the trees. Ok, I didn't chop any trees, but I watched them fall! Then we ran it through a wood chomper! So, I didn't chop wood either. But, I got to run the machine a couple times. Rick, the head of our team, told me I was turning into a real wilderness woman. (What can I say, ladies is p.... too, go'on brush ya shoulda's off!) So, we threw wood to each other (or at each other as I often was being thrown at), and stacked it, unloaded it, stacked it. We stocked them up through the winter and into 2007. (I think) I got the dirtiest, I've ever been in my entire life! My face was so gross! At lunch (or supper) we would come in and wash our face and arms and hands, and still be so dirty. Then at dinner we would be even dirtier! My toes would be black through my socks and shoes. My arms were constantly scratched and had pitch on them. I am so HARDCORE! :)
It was great fun! I also got to drive a tractor, I'm a born natural! And run the wood chomper and was given the nickname Chomper Chick! (Why do I always get nicknames on mission trips?) We also got to go on a horse ride! I was very, very nervous. I did not want to go down hill, and it freaked me out! But, I had a really good horse that went nice and slow. Everyone tried to get me to make her go faster, but hello! I didn't want her to go faster, are they crazy! But, at the end of the trip I did trot her and now I'm a professional horse rider as well. (Just jokin' :)
It was an awesome trip and I would love to go back someday. Montana is a beautiful state. God, is so cool! We live in an awesome country that has so much diversity! Every state I've been in (I'm so diverse) is so different and amazing in it's own ways. I'm so thankful for where I live and that God cares about us and made this awesome creation!
E Hui Hou!
I just got back from a week-long mission's trip with my church. It was to a little town called St. Ignatiaus, Montana. Actually, it was to a ranch called Pinehaven in this town. This ranch is ginormous! I don't remember how many acres it was, but it was large and in charge. Anyways, it's a ranch for mostly Jr. High-Highschool ages. Although, there were some that were younger than that too. It was set up by a Christian missionary and his wife that came to Montana to preach to the Native Americans. They then set up this ranch for kids who are not doing so hot in their home situations. It's now run by this couple and their son and his wife. So, the kids come from all over the country and stay here, work on the ranch, live on the ranch, and go to school on the ranch until the people in charge feel that they're ready to return home. Some stay till they graduate, others leave earlier. There are about 6 houses right now with about 12 students in each. These become their families while at the ranch. Each house has house parents (who usually have their own biological children). They get up early, do chores, go to school, at 12:00 everyone stops and comes home for lunch, then go back to either work or school, then come home at 6:00 for dinner. It's really great! It gives these students a routine, and family life. They were held responsible for their actions, which is what a lot of kids need.
You could tell that God was working in this place. The staff and parents there had such a caring and loving attitude. And it was all for the kids. It was so awesome! Even the way the ranch is run is totally blessed by God. People donate things all the time, tractors, heavy machinery, even fire trucks! They milk their own cows, (yes, I got to milk a cow and even hand feed a baby cow!!) and someone was going to donate the milking machine, but Bob Larson (the head hancho) wanted the kids to continue doing it themselves because it was good discipline. It was amazing to see God's work in this place.
This was a different kind of missions trip for me. The other missions trips I've been on have been to third world countries where they're so excited for the missionaries to come and put on their show! But, it wasn't like that at all here. We were just another church coming to work. To work hard! In the summer they have all different churches come to help out on the ranch. So some of us picked berries (with the bears), built drawers, built fences, put up siding on the new barn, and chopped and stacked firewood. I was on the firewood committee. I was a logger for a week. Yep, I'm tough!! We would go up into the woods and chop down the trees. Ok, I didn't chop any trees, but I watched them fall! Then we ran it through a wood chomper! So, I didn't chop wood either. But, I got to run the machine a couple times. Rick, the head of our team, told me I was turning into a real wilderness woman. (What can I say, ladies is p.... too, go'on brush ya shoulda's off!) So, we threw wood to each other (or at each other as I often was being thrown at), and stacked it, unloaded it, stacked it. We stocked them up through the winter and into 2007. (I think) I got the dirtiest, I've ever been in my entire life! My face was so gross! At lunch (or supper) we would come in and wash our face and arms and hands, and still be so dirty. Then at dinner we would be even dirtier! My toes would be black through my socks and shoes. My arms were constantly scratched and had pitch on them. I am so HARDCORE! :)
It was great fun! I also got to drive a tractor, I'm a born natural! And run the wood chomper and was given the nickname Chomper Chick! (Why do I always get nicknames on mission trips?) We also got to go on a horse ride! I was very, very nervous. I did not want to go down hill, and it freaked me out! But, I had a really good horse that went nice and slow. Everyone tried to get me to make her go faster, but hello! I didn't want her to go faster, are they crazy! But, at the end of the trip I did trot her and now I'm a professional horse rider as well. (Just jokin' :)
It was an awesome trip and I would love to go back someday. Montana is a beautiful state. God, is so cool! We live in an awesome country that has so much diversity! Every state I've been in (I'm so diverse) is so different and amazing in it's own ways. I'm so thankful for where I live and that God cares about us and made this awesome creation!
E Hui Hou!
Saturday, July 09, 2005
It's all fun and games till someone gets hurt.
OK, seriously, I'm not as conceited as my email says I am. Quite a lot has happened in my little life since the last time I put a post on this little blogger thing. Let's see, where do I start? Well, I went home for my little sister's graduation. It's so weird that she's graduated and is going to start college soon. She's one of the cutest girls in the whole world! Then I brought home a bunch of the family to see our home. It was very intense! Grandma came, I'm so glad she was able to come. Then there was my sister, my mom, Aunt Sandee, Aunt Jacki, Aunt Judi, Brianna, and Brittany all living in our house (which is pretty big) with me Aunt Boni, Tamara, and our roommate Sarah. Yes it was very, very, intense! A houseful of women, you can only guess what happened next...Our Uncle Fester came to visit us as well. Then the house got really small, really fast. He always takes up more room then he is welcomed! Everyone was amazed with the size of our family, but we kept telling them, this is a very small portion of the fam. I just want to let you all know that I'm glad you came and saw our home. I love sharing it with my family. Things didn't always go as planned, but I still enjoyed having you all here and in my home!
Shortly after the fam left I had my last week of school. Whoa, has that been hard to deal with. I'm waiting for substitute papers to go through, so as of right now I'm jobless. It is so scary! I've never really been without a job since I was sixteen. I got my last paycheck on the 5th, so it hasn't really been that long, but it's so scary not knowing what's going to happen next. I started to get in a funk and really freak out about a lot of things. I started to worry about the job situation and other things going on in my life and it was making me a little depressed. Then I talked to Auntie Omi! She's the bomb! She reassured me that everything always works out and God takes care of us. I already knew this of course because there's been many other times in my life that I had to rely on God and his plans for me. I'm so glad he's in control and not me. I didn't instantly feel better when I got off the phone with her, but it was nice to talk to her and have that reassurance from someone else other than myself. Later on in the day I realized that I hadn't been spending time with God and that's why I was feeling all jacked up! I was letting all these other issues cloud my mind, and letting fear and my worries take over. After that realization I was instantly feeling better. God is so cool, I've never had that quick of an attitude adjustment in my life! I was able to smile and laugh again. It was like this huge burden had been lifted from my shoulders!!! (Oh, I'm so cliche!) It's been so nice to enjoy my life again! I hate it when we get so wrapped up in our lives that we forget our focus.
Recently I sent out letters to everyone about my upcoming YWAM thing. So a lot of you will be getting letters. (If I don't have your address you need to email it to me) I can't believe it's coming so quickly! I begin school in September. Wow! That's in like less than 2 months. I'm very excited to see what God's going to do! Also, at the end of this month I'm going on a short term mission trip with my church to Pinehaven. That's a children's ranch in Montana. That's in like a couple weeks! Crazy! I'll write more about that after we go.
Oh let's see...what else...Oh yes, as some of you know, I do have a boyfriend! I know, I'm growing up so fast! I met him at my church. He works with the Kingdom Kids (elementary age) at church. And no Nicole, I'm not giving out Social Security Numbers. We've been "dating" for like 3 months, I think. I don't know, we're not really good with dates and that stuff. So, when the family came they all got to meet him. He was a little nervous because he knows how important my families' opinions are to me. But, I told him not to worry. And there was no need. Everyone approved of him. Even my sister told him he was good enough for me. Hello, that's ginormous coming from my sister! That's all the information I'm giving out for now. Just a little bit at a time!
OK, this is getting way too long. I shall write more later. Maybe another month or two?
You stay classy Washington. I'm Rebekah Lynn?
Shortly after the fam left I had my last week of school. Whoa, has that been hard to deal with. I'm waiting for substitute papers to go through, so as of right now I'm jobless. It is so scary! I've never really been without a job since I was sixteen. I got my last paycheck on the 5th, so it hasn't really been that long, but it's so scary not knowing what's going to happen next. I started to get in a funk and really freak out about a lot of things. I started to worry about the job situation and other things going on in my life and it was making me a little depressed. Then I talked to Auntie Omi! She's the bomb! She reassured me that everything always works out and God takes care of us. I already knew this of course because there's been many other times in my life that I had to rely on God and his plans for me. I'm so glad he's in control and not me. I didn't instantly feel better when I got off the phone with her, but it was nice to talk to her and have that reassurance from someone else other than myself. Later on in the day I realized that I hadn't been spending time with God and that's why I was feeling all jacked up! I was letting all these other issues cloud my mind, and letting fear and my worries take over. After that realization I was instantly feeling better. God is so cool, I've never had that quick of an attitude adjustment in my life! I was able to smile and laugh again. It was like this huge burden had been lifted from my shoulders!!! (Oh, I'm so cliche!) It's been so nice to enjoy my life again! I hate it when we get so wrapped up in our lives that we forget our focus.
Recently I sent out letters to everyone about my upcoming YWAM thing. So a lot of you will be getting letters. (If I don't have your address you need to email it to me) I can't believe it's coming so quickly! I begin school in September. Wow! That's in like less than 2 months. I'm very excited to see what God's going to do! Also, at the end of this month I'm going on a short term mission trip with my church to Pinehaven. That's a children's ranch in Montana. That's in like a couple weeks! Crazy! I'll write more about that after we go.
Oh let's see...what else...Oh yes, as some of you know, I do have a boyfriend! I know, I'm growing up so fast! I met him at my church. He works with the Kingdom Kids (elementary age) at church. And no Nicole, I'm not giving out Social Security Numbers. We've been "dating" for like 3 months, I think. I don't know, we're not really good with dates and that stuff. So, when the family came they all got to meet him. He was a little nervous because he knows how important my families' opinions are to me. But, I told him not to worry. And there was no need. Everyone approved of him. Even my sister told him he was good enough for me. Hello, that's ginormous coming from my sister! That's all the information I'm giving out for now. Just a little bit at a time!
OK, this is getting way too long. I shall write more later. Maybe another month or two?
You stay classy Washington. I'm Rebekah Lynn?
Friday, July 08, 2005
Leah's so big!
Whoa!!! Hey-O!!! I've got pictures!!! And they're sexy!!!! Don't act like you're not impressed! Just walk it off!.
Thursday, May 19, 2005
Links
Well, I've changed my whole world so that I can have links on my blog. And now I do. I'm so big. I'm slowly getting the hang of this. Maybe one day I'll be able to start putting pictures on. I wanted to add links so that you all could see my church and the YWAM base that I'll be at. And of course my lovely cousins who got me started on this whole thing. But, for now you have to visit Tamara's blog for pictures.
I only have 8 more days of school left with my students! It's so scary and very exciting at the same time! I just gave them their writing assessment today and I'm a little scared to grade them. I'm afraid they didn't do well. Then everyone will know what a horrible teacher I really am!!! Oh, well, almost all of them are reading above grade level! I don't really know how that happened. They were all good readers before starting second grade.
Anyways, I'll write more later! I was just really excited about the whole links thing!
Aloha Nui Loa!
I only have 8 more days of school left with my students! It's so scary and very exciting at the same time! I just gave them their writing assessment today and I'm a little scared to grade them. I'm afraid they didn't do well. Then everyone will know what a horrible teacher I really am!!! Oh, well, almost all of them are reading above grade level! I don't really know how that happened. They were all good readers before starting second grade.
Anyways, I'll write more later! I was just really excited about the whole links thing!
Aloha Nui Loa!
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
HIM Conference
HIM Conference
I am so proud of myself! I figured out how to add a link to my post. Isn't that exciting? I'm so big! I did it during our computer lab time in school. Yep, I use my time wisely!
Anyhoo, I went to the HIM (Hawaiian Island Ministries) Conference on the weekend of April 7th. It was awesome! We took the youth and all spent the night together. That was a little crazy, but it was totally awesome.
I went to this one session about transitions. It was so what I needed! I even cried during the session. Hello! I'm not a cryer! (Well, sometimes I am) I also realized that sometimes I put situations before God. For instance, I get so involved with what I'm going through, like moving. I got so involved in myself that I lose focus on God. Or other kinds of transitions like, quitting teaching. Then I get all stressed out and emotional, when I realize that I'm putting my worries before God. INTENSE!
At one of the General sessions one of the speakers talked about Africa and the missions work that went on there. I don't know, listening to that confirmed my decision to join YWAM. I would get worried that I was doing it for my own reasons. But, as I was listening I felt so excited about what was going on. I knew that my decision to go into the mission field was what I wanted to do. I just got a peace in my heart that it was what God wanted me to do too.
Let's see, there was more awesomeness that happened, but I can't remember it all because I'm typing this 2000 years after it happened. Luckily, I got c.d.'s of the ones that really spoke to me.
Oh, the last one I went to was about Mentoring and Rites of Passage. It was so cool! It's perfect for parents and people that are involved in the Youth Ministry. The speaker talked about how in our culture we don't really have definiate ritual rites of passage. Things like getting your license aren't enough. So, he gave examples of how him and his wife do procedures with their kids when they're going through a rite of passage. Does that make sense? Ok, I'm not good with the words. But, it was so cool. I think every parent or wannabe parent needs to hear it. So, you can just go to the link above and buy the cd! :)
Anyways, it was a great weekend! I had a lot of fun! And had a lot of growing experiences.
Tuesday, April 05, 2005
I've decided to add a little something else to my little blog thing. I'm sitting on our back porch in the hammock watching Tamara paint. It's really romantic! Especially with the lovely mosquitoes nestling me with their noses and the romantic noises of our roommate screaming at her yipping dog. Ah, the romances of the tropical island's of Hawai'i.
I just got back from the hospital after getting a Tetanus shot. I was really scared because I'm not too fond of needles. But, I think the whole body piercing experiences have helped me overcome that fear. I didn't even feel it. It was nothing like the nostril cavity or the bella! The reason for the Tetanus shot? I have lock-jaw. Just jokin'. For those of you who don't know yet I am in the process of applying for a Discipleship Training School (DTS) with Youth With A Mission (YWAM). ( www.ywamhonolulu.com )If accepted, this will take place in September. I will have three months of lecture here in Honolulu, and then three months of outreach somewhere in Asia. This is something I've wanted to do for a very long time. I'm really excited. But very, very, very nervous. Today I filled out my resignation form for school. I wasn't too sad at all. My job will end in June. Right now I'm thinking of being a sub for a little while. The only thing is that I have to take a two-week course and pay $100. How dumb is that? Hello, I'm already a teacher and have taught my own class!
Anyways, today was my first day back with the kids. Going back to school was not fun! I had such an awesome break. It made it very difficult to come back. The day went ok. However, last night I was about to cry at every second. I had about 5 million things to do right after school, so I didn't have any time to set up my classroom. I was so stressed out!!! My classroom was not set up and I had no idea what I was going to teach. Then I would start to think about the other 5 million things I have to do to prepare my students and myself in finishing the school year; and all the other things I need to do to prepare myself for the DTS thing in September and this other mission trip I want to do with my church in July. And to top it all off I'm getting observed this week for my PEP-T!. AAHHH!!! I'm hyperventilating just thinking about it all!
Anyways, I talked to a couple friends before I went to bed and they made me feel a lot better. I was in a good mood when I went to bed, so that made it all better. Then, I got up at about 4:15 this morning and went into school. Despite all my stresses last night, I was able to survive the day. My kids are "rascals" but they're cute. And they're lucky they are!
Well, I should go know so that I can plan for the next day. I really like to wait till the last minute so that I have a nervous breakdown every day before school. It is really exciting and gets the adrenaline pumping.
I love you all and don't really know how to sign off on one of these things since I'm not really writing a letter. Weird!
A Hui Hou
I just got back from the hospital after getting a Tetanus shot. I was really scared because I'm not too fond of needles. But, I think the whole body piercing experiences have helped me overcome that fear. I didn't even feel it. It was nothing like the nostril cavity or the bella! The reason for the Tetanus shot? I have lock-jaw. Just jokin'. For those of you who don't know yet I am in the process of applying for a Discipleship Training School (DTS) with Youth With A Mission (YWAM). ( www.ywamhonolulu.com )If accepted, this will take place in September. I will have three months of lecture here in Honolulu, and then three months of outreach somewhere in Asia. This is something I've wanted to do for a very long time. I'm really excited. But very, very, very nervous. Today I filled out my resignation form for school. I wasn't too sad at all. My job will end in June. Right now I'm thinking of being a sub for a little while. The only thing is that I have to take a two-week course and pay $100. How dumb is that? Hello, I'm already a teacher and have taught my own class!
Anyways, today was my first day back with the kids. Going back to school was not fun! I had such an awesome break. It made it very difficult to come back. The day went ok. However, last night I was about to cry at every second. I had about 5 million things to do right after school, so I didn't have any time to set up my classroom. I was so stressed out!!! My classroom was not set up and I had no idea what I was going to teach. Then I would start to think about the other 5 million things I have to do to prepare my students and myself in finishing the school year; and all the other things I need to do to prepare myself for the DTS thing in September and this other mission trip I want to do with my church in July. And to top it all off I'm getting observed this week for my PEP-T!. AAHHH!!! I'm hyperventilating just thinking about it all!
Anyways, I talked to a couple friends before I went to bed and they made me feel a lot better. I was in a good mood when I went to bed, so that made it all better. Then, I got up at about 4:15 this morning and went into school. Despite all my stresses last night, I was able to survive the day. My kids are "rascals" but they're cute. And they're lucky they are!
Well, I should go know so that I can plan for the next day. I really like to wait till the last minute so that I have a nervous breakdown every day before school. It is really exciting and gets the adrenaline pumping.
I love you all and don't really know how to sign off on one of these things since I'm not really writing a letter. Weird!
A Hui Hou
Saturday, April 02, 2005
My Own Blog!
Aloha! Well, I am not as organized as Tamara, nor do write as exciting things as she, but I will do my best. I haven't figured out how to do the picture thing yet. So, there are no pictures. But, there will be soon! I will try to keep things updated.
Right now we are listening to this great album called Equator by this new artist, Carlos Torres. I don't know, maybe some of you have heard of him. He's all right. But, it's making me miss home very much! Auntie just made some awesome soup! It's so great having her here. We eat actual meals now. It's really fun!
I have to go to bed now because Tamara and I have to be at church at 6:30! Our church is now meeting in the nearby elementary school (sound familiar?) and we help set it up in the mornings. Basically we are really dedicated Christians that are going to have lots of jewels on our crowns in heaven.
I just wanted to get this thing set up and let you all know that I have a blog now! So, you can check up on me every once in awhile. However, I start school again on Monday and my life will resume it's usual business (I don't know if I'm spelling that right).
Anyhoo,
Aloha nui loa!
Oyasuminasi
Right now we are listening to this great album called Equator by this new artist, Carlos Torres. I don't know, maybe some of you have heard of him. He's all right. But, it's making me miss home very much! Auntie just made some awesome soup! It's so great having her here. We eat actual meals now. It's really fun!
I have to go to bed now because Tamara and I have to be at church at 6:30! Our church is now meeting in the nearby elementary school (sound familiar?) and we help set it up in the mornings. Basically we are really dedicated Christians that are going to have lots of jewels on our crowns in heaven.
I just wanted to get this thing set up and let you all know that I have a blog now! So, you can check up on me every once in awhile. However, I start school again on Monday and my life will resume it's usual business (I don't know if I'm spelling that right).
Anyhoo,
Aloha nui loa!
Oyasuminasi
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