I taught my first MLK lesson today. Can you say proud? I can. I was so proud of myself for being able to teach this lesson. He was such an awesome man. Awesome is my new word so deal with it. You should hear me say it (LMAO). Student teaching is fun but hard work. I am so happy that I got a strong cooperative teacher to help me along this journey. She gives me great advice on what I am doing well and what I could do a little better.
What are you going to do the celebrate MLK day? I originally planned to volunteer somewhere but, I don't think that is going to happen. Then, I decided to take advantage of the museums in the area. So, if my money and weather agree Jordan and I will be downtown Chicago taking in the sights and sounds of the city.
This year will mark the 55th anniversary of the Rosa Parks incident. Can you believe it has been 55 years? Yes, we have a black President and black people own businesses but has much changed? I live in an area where my son and I are still considered a minority and I have to drink through 4 towns just to find a barber to cut his hair. So, I ask again have we truly over come? I think we have chosen to settle for what we have and if someone breaks through we are happy to here about it. As a people we don't have a strong leader, mission, or plan. Jesse Jackson needs to sit his ass down and Al Sharpton needs to come to grips with the death of James Brown and cut his damn hair. (Jokes people)! For real we need a strong African American voice and I ask is Obama that person?
Are you Black or African American? Do you say Black or African American?
I have had some struggles with this question. I am Black. I like to say Black people and I want other people to call me black. I think people are trying to hard to be politically correct when the say African American. If you call me colored I will have to whoop your ass but, I can deal with black.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Sunday, January 10, 2010
God's got a blessing...
Whoa! 2010 has just started and I am having an amazing year. For those of you that don't know I quit my job to pursue my reality. Yes, I am a Teacher! I have been on this journey for nearly 3 years and on May 1, 2010 I will finally reach my goal. So I hope you will follow me through to Destination Graduation.
I have a great class. My students range in color, size, backgrounds, and funny. I never thought I would have this much fun. I have some of the brightest student you could imagine in a third grade class. I taught my first lesson on my second day in the class. Before you ask it was Social Studies. Tomorrow, January 10 I will officially teach reading and give the spelling pre-test. This is huge. Y'all know I am scared. I have the worst country accent ever and these proper speaking kids are going to die laughing at my country ass. The scary part is that I have to make-up sentences for these words. I only have country ghetto experiences so this should be priceless. I might tape it and put it on YouTube! Just kidding.
Movies... (cell phones off it is movie time)
I have seen everythang that is out at the show(Thanks to the over $300 worth of AMC movie gifts card I got for Christmas) so all I can say is it is movie time. I am waiting for the new Denzel movie which is out this Friday. I will be middle-middle in the movie theatre waiting for him to kick butt in "The book of Eli." They are promoting this movie with two titles I swear because I saw a damn billboard that says "Deliver Us." Which one is it Hollywood? Any way be on the look out for my rating on this one. I am predicting a run and go see it at full price rating.
Music...
I am soooooooooo damn tired of GUCCI. If this dude is added to another track I am going to scream. Him and Drake need to set they ass down. You mean to tell me can't no body else say the hook? It is worst than Lil Wayne high, drank, and crazy ass; crack singing/rapping every song on the radio. I have been so disappointed lately with the music that is being released. Monica please hurry up and drop your CD and teach this fools how to do a come back.
Lastly,
I am single again. Don't shed a tear because it is a good thang. 2010 will bring me a new career, new blessings, and my new man (husband). God knows the desires of my heart and I want a husband so I will get it. Don't try to hook me up because you don't know my type only God can provide this man to me. When I started this blog thang I told you to love yourself. That is what I am taking this time to do fall in love with me all over again. If you are in this same boat make some changes, clean yourself up, stay positive, and let God do the rest.
I have a great class. My students range in color, size, backgrounds, and funny. I never thought I would have this much fun. I have some of the brightest student you could imagine in a third grade class. I taught my first lesson on my second day in the class. Before you ask it was Social Studies. Tomorrow, January 10 I will officially teach reading and give the spelling pre-test. This is huge. Y'all know I am scared. I have the worst country accent ever and these proper speaking kids are going to die laughing at my country ass. The scary part is that I have to make-up sentences for these words. I only have country ghetto experiences so this should be priceless. I might tape it and put it on YouTube! Just kidding.
Movies... (cell phones off it is movie time)
I have seen everythang that is out at the show(Thanks to the over $300 worth of AMC movie gifts card I got for Christmas) so all I can say is it is movie time. I am waiting for the new Denzel movie which is out this Friday. I will be middle-middle in the movie theatre waiting for him to kick butt in "The book of Eli." They are promoting this movie with two titles I swear because I saw a damn billboard that says "Deliver Us." Which one is it Hollywood? Any way be on the look out for my rating on this one. I am predicting a run and go see it at full price rating.
Music...
I am soooooooooo damn tired of GUCCI. If this dude is added to another track I am going to scream. Him and Drake need to set they ass down. You mean to tell me can't no body else say the hook? It is worst than Lil Wayne high, drank, and crazy ass; crack singing/rapping every song on the radio. I have been so disappointed lately with the music that is being released. Monica please hurry up and drop your CD and teach this fools how to do a come back.
Lastly,
I am single again. Don't shed a tear because it is a good thang. 2010 will bring me a new career, new blessings, and my new man (husband). God knows the desires of my heart and I want a husband so I will get it. Don't try to hook me up because you don't know my type only God can provide this man to me. When I started this blog thang I told you to love yourself. That is what I am taking this time to do fall in love with me all over again. If you are in this same boat make some changes, clean yourself up, stay positive, and let God do the rest.
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