Half way through the week

So it is Wednesday, the week is half over and my head is so full. It is information overload. In the last three days we have gone over 2 major projects that we will be required to complete. There are two more to discuss, then we have all the lesson plans, the reflections, the teaching, and two papers. I think I will be completing this semester by the skin of my teeth. I am trying to keep things in prospective but at the moment it is really hard. Monday starts my first day with my kids and I can't wait.

Update: My grandfather has come down with a bad cold with possible allergies thrown in. He has started antibiotics and getting lots of rest. My grandmother is really worried because of what happened last time. I am hoping that the antibiotics will kick in and he will start to get better.

Update: I have a date on Friday. I am really excited, it has been over a year since I was on a date. He wants to meet at a bar for beer and pizza. I am not sure how I feel about that meeting place but as my friends would say "he could be an axe murderer so a neutral place is the best." I think my friends are a little over protective. So I will let you know how it goes on Friday.

I need to get going because I have a ton of reading, so until next time.......

First Day of Class

So today was the first day of class. What can I say about having a one hour break and then getting done at 12:30. LOVE IT!! However, it will not be like that again until Friday. So what can I say at this point, not much. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Well, I know that will change tomorrow when my supervisor goes over all the projects that will have to be completed. I am really excited about what is in store for all of us in the coming semester.

So here is some exciting news. I got a call on Saturday from one of the guys I have been talking to on Eharmony. I am really excited about the possibilities that are out there. He seems like a really nice guy. He has never been married, has no children, and has a JOB!!! It is the little things that make a girl happy. The plan is to meet sometime this week for dinner or something. I was a little confused that we did not go ahead and set a day and time to meet when we spoke. Some of my friends are concerned that he may be crazy or an axe murderer. I say as long as you meet in a public place and someone knows where you are then you can be really safe in meeting a complete stranger. I will have to let you all know how it turns out. This will be the first "date" that I have had in over a year. I think I am due.

UPDATE: my grandfather continues to get stronger everyday. He is really amazing. We have been greatly blessed by his recovery and all that he has been through. He is working know to start driving again. He has not been behind the wheel in over three months. We are waiting for some blood tests to determine where he is in the cancer issue. If all is well, he will start a medication that will maintain his status of remission. IF, there is something wrong then I am not sure what will happen next.

I will keep you all posted about the date and what we hear about my grandfather. Until next time.........

My name

So a friend of mine had this on her blog and I thought I would take a look. I am not so sure that it is all me. Take a look and see what you think.

What Stephanie Means

You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong. You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know. You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do. You are a seeker. You often find yourself restless - and you have a lot of questions about life. You tend to travel often, to fairly random locations. You're most comfortable when you're far away from home. You are quite passionate and easily tempted. Your impulses sometimes get you into trouble. You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together. You are influential and persuasive. You tend to have a lot of power over people. Generally, you use your powers for good. You excel at solving other people's problems. Occasionally, you do get a little selfish and persuade people to do things that are only in your interest. You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out. Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia. Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person. You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality. You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people. You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts. You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals. You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing. You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long. You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.

What's" Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

My days are getting few.

It is a Thursday and I have to start the fall semester on Monday. I will be spending the first full week of the semester in orientation. (fun, fun) I am not sure what we could possibly talk about from 9-3 five days in a row. Then on the 25th I get to start in the classroom. I can't wait. I never thought that I would say I can't wait to go back to school, but I can't. The summer has gone really fast and I'm hoping that this next year will go just as fast.

There are no real updates to give today. I have just been taking it easy for the last few days and enjoying every minute. I really need to be getting my office in order but laying around sounds so much better at the moment. I know that starting Monday my time will not be my own. I'll let you all know how the first few days go.

Monday

I came home to Champaign for a few days. My grandfather had some appointments today so I came home to go with them. It is always better when more then one person can hear what the Dr's say. So some good news, no more chemo for now. They are going to run extensive tests to see where he stands in the cancer. Once we know that we can go from there. He has been really tired. He hasn't been sleeping so hopefully we can get that under control. I think that are happy to have me here for a few days. It is nice to be here and I can be helpful with things around the house. Some things my grandmother can't do by herself.

Not much is happening on the eharmony front. I'm not sure that I will keep up with it. What is the deal with guys? They start talking with you then it's days before you hear anything again. Oh well, I guess that means that they aren't the right ones.

An update on the ex front. Not much to say he did text me the other day just to see how things were going. I just answered his questions and let it go at that. I really am done with helping him deal with his issues. I did enough of that when we were together and I don't have to be obligated to do that any more. I have enough issues of my own. Like I ran into a guy that I knew when I was dating my ex. We have been talking these last 24 hours. He is married and he just told me that he always thought I was hot. I think he may just be saying that. I am not sure how I fee about talking with him in this way when he is married. I'll keep you updated on that situation.

I am enjoying the couple of days off I have before I have to go back to school. I have one week from today and it's back to the grind. I can't wait to get going. This semester should be good, tons of work but it's just that much closer to being done. I can't believe that this time next year I will be getting my classroom ready.


Well, dinner should be my next thought. So until next time.....

278 and counting

278, That is how many days until I graduate from ISU. I can't believe that time has gone so fast. I am anxious to get started with my field base. My only worry is that there will be so much to do in the coming semester and making sure that I give enough time to each project. I think that once I know what each assignment will be it will be better.
So I only have one more paper to finish and I will have my early childhood endorsement. Everyone tells me that the more I have the more marketable I will be. I guess we'll see when it comes time for me to get a job.

So here is a little up date. My grandfather is doing really well. He is starting to go up stairs and soon will be able to get rid of the hospital bed downstairs. I am heading home at the end of the week to stay with my grandparents. Next Monday he has an appointment with his oncologist. I am a little concerned about what we might find. Just before he left the hospital his IGG was 2170. Normal is between 583-1761. With the type of cancer that he has he will never be cured and the only thing we can hope for is remission. He could have a bone marrow transplant however with his age and blood type the likelihood that it will work is very small.

I can't believe that I did this but I have joined eharmony. I have done this in the past but lately it seemed that every time I turned on the TV there was a commercial about it. So I said why not. So far I have been contacted by a few guys. I am not real sure how I feel about doing this but where can you meet a nice guy that has some morals and values and doesn't just want to into your pants. At my age when all of my friends are married and have children or there are my school friends and I love them but they are 21 and 22. Not really ready to settle down and still think that going out several nights a week and getting drunk and making "bad life decisions" is the way to go. Don't get me wrong I love going out and having a good time but I am the "mom" of the group. The one that wants to make sure everyone gets home safely.
So back to the web dating. How do you really know what you are getting when you do this? I know that I am being as honest as I can be. I don't want to give it all away or there would be no need to meet them in person. Then there is this: discontinuing conversation based on statements made and never meeting the person. I have to say I am guilty of this but I don't think I can go out with 20 plus guys in a short time just to see if what they are saying is true. Oh well, I'll let you know how it goes.

So here is a little up date on the ex. We had not spoken in almost a month, then the other night he texted me. I guess it is easier then actually calling me. He says he is doing a little better. He actually asked me how I was. Shocker!!! He NEVER asks me that. So, this is the deal, I am not and will not be contacting him.

I think I will leave it here for now. I have a paper and a presentation to complete.

Until next time.......