I have lost my motivation to continue my blog. Hopefully, a muse appears soon. Or else this semester will be very long. Someone please send me inspiration and motivation!?!

Ms. Anderson

Hold on to whatever makes you happy no matter what it takes.

Hmm.

I am starting to think that I was too over zealous with this blogging idea. Every day blogging is very difficult when there are a million other things happening. BUT as a teacher that is something I will need to accept. I will be very busy all the time and will not have enough time in the day to get it all done. I must become more organized in order to be more productive. Thought of the day: Be organized and prepared while being flexible.

Ms. Anderson

Like Old Times.

Tonight I get to relive the good ole days and play indoor soccer. This time around will be very different, but I hope we can still dominate control of the ball. More than anything, I just want to have fun and enjoy the game of soccer once more. I have missed it so much more than I had realized.

Ms. Anderson

a lost puppy is a sad puppy

Bliss.

Today was a phenomenal day. I have never felt so alive and happy. I am surrounded by all the right people. I am excited to see how the semester will go.

XO.

Ms. Anderson

New Book.

Today, I added a new book to the many I am currently reading--- Everything a New Elementary School Teacher Needs to Know by Otis Kriegel. Hopefully, it will allow for a more successful student teaching experience.
The other books I am reading include: A Tale of Two Cities and Tuck Everlasting.
Hoping to enjoy many great reads this coming year. More to come!

Ms. Anderson

Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep continuing needs, is good for him. - Maya Angelou

The Journey.

Making decisions is always a difficult task especially whenever another person is involved. Sometimes it is best to let someone go and to move on so that each of you can find your true match. Yes, the time spent together may have been incredible and you will miss that a lot but prolonging the inevitable is hurting both of you. It is so hard to let go of someone who makes you smile, but you need to find the one person who truly makes you happy. 

A relationship should be grounded and centered on God. With him at the center of the relationship, great things will come and the relationship will prosper. I am glad that I have realized this and can strive to find that certain someone who also believes the same way I do. 

Letting someone go is never easy, but it allows you to become one step closer to true love. There is no sense in holding one another back. If you value their friendship, hold on to it. Let them know that you value them. Always be honest and true. Never settle for less. Stay true to yourself and stand strong. Stand up for what you believe in and one day Mr. Right will be sent from God to you. The journey plagued with heartbreak and tear stained pillows is totally worth it in the end.

Ms. Anderson

Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired. - Robert Frost

Summer Vacation.

Seeing that the temperature for the next few days is going to be in the single digits, I found it fitting to plan for my summer vacation. This year we are going to Universal Studios and then Mexico! I am so beyond excited. Better start saving now. I am so ready to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and another country! I solemnly swear that I will be up to no good. haha...

Ms. Anderson

You've Got Me.

I can't get you out of my head.

I can't believe I let you go-- that is my biggest regret.

I should have given you the time you deserved.

BUT what's meant to be will be.

Ms. Anderson

Make the most of your regrets; never smother your sorrow, but tend and cherish it till it comes to have a separate and integral interest. To regret deeply is to live afresh. -Henry David Thoreau

My Soul's Journey.

Recently, I have become obsessed with the Big Bang Theory sitcom. The show is phenomenal and I greatly enjoy reading the notes left by the producer at the end of every episode. This blog was inspired by Chuck Lorre Productions #196 as it speaks to the new year...

to let go off the fear and anger which imprisons my heart,
to relinquish all unrealistic expectations and live joyfully in the world as it is
to be free of stress and hatred that holds my mind captive.
to see God in all things
to reach my goals and become the best teacher, student, sister, daughter and friend that I can be.
This is my soul's journey.

Ms. Anderson

Goals.

I have high hopes for this year and have many things on my to do list. These things encompass all aspects of my life.
Academically, I plan to present at two more conferences, form a council for the Tennessee Reading Association at APSU, maintain my GPA, obtain my teaching license, take and hopefully excel on the GRE and get accepted to a wonderful graduate program (to gain understanding that wisdom may be vouchsafed to me).
Socially, I look forward to cultivating acquaintances with many whom I meet and spending time studying the perfecting of my relationships with my sisters.
Physically, I plan to be a healthier me (to develop and prize health and vigor of body).
Emotionally, I plan to let go of unnecessary hatred, stress and anxiety.
This coming year is going to be a big one.

Ms. Anderson

“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” -Mother Teresa