Her name is Jenni!

I started my internship at the elementary school this week. It has been good. Tuesday I was in a second grade class, and I wanted to be in a third or fourth so a girl and I switched so now I am in third grade! I loved Thursday's class so much! The kids were so sweet and their teacher has wonderful classroom management. She did say this was a uniquely obedient class, but still this teacher is good at her management. I was talking to a student in the morning and she said, "My name is Gabrielle but I go by Gabby because I don't like the name Gabrielle." I found common ground and said, "I know how you feel, my name is Jennifer, but I like people to call me Jenni." So, the whole class the was whispering to her friends, "Her name is Jenni!" She felt special because she knew my first name instead of Mrs. Darst. I was able to read to them and observe reading and math. I enjoyed it a lot!

I was excited when I got my internship badge because it said Mrs. Darst! I haven't been able to use that name yet and now I do! It's exciting!

I guess I haven't updated in a while...so for those of you who do not know, Tim and I have been married now for six months! It's so wonderful!! I love him and he is my breath of fresh air after a long day of school, internships, and work! I love him so much!

On a much sadder note, a girl from the education department was killed in a car accident yesterday morning. She was in a few of my classes throughout my time here at ETBU. She was on her way to a school to do her student teaching and a truck had a blowout and hit her car and she died at the scene. It was so heartbreaking because not only is that tragic, but she is someone who I have interacted with and been around. She was the sweetest girl, a bit shy, but had an incredibly huge heart. I have a hard time understanding why. Anytime things like this happen, I struggle with what God wants to use this for. I mean, she was a senior, almost graduated, she was going to be a choir teacher, she had so much going for her, but God didn't intend on what we thought her future would be. What is even worse is that there was no speeding, alcohol, or anything wrong involved with the accident...it was all due to a blown tire and loss of control of the truck that hit her headon. It's a stupid accident. I can't imagine being in her parents place...getting a phone call that their daughter was taken from them. I know God always gets the glory and that He is always in control but sometimes it's just hard to see. Pray for their family.

Get Motivated

....I can't! I just cannot seem to get motivated about ANYTHING. Tim and I did not work out over the break at all, and when we went Monday both of us just about died. I am so out of shape after these few weeks and I honestly have NO drive to get in the gym again. Tuesday, we didn't go because I didn't have any water already refrigerated (yeah, it's dumb...but lukewarm Marshall water is gross! Plus, I didn't want to go so that was my excuse). Yesterday we didn't go because we do not have a working shower. They were fixing the shower, and the pipe broke OFF of the wall! So, it is in the process of being fixed right now. So, today we really are going...but I have no desire to which never makes for a good work out. Man, I stink at this. Tim and I both are obsessed with the Biggest Loser and usually that motivates me...but that didn't even do it this week! This time last year, fitting perfectly into my wedding dress was the motivation. I have a goal but no motivation. I would like to lose 8-10 pounds, but getting there sounds so hard. But...I can do it...I just need a kick in the rump.

School is starting Monday. I just ordered my books today and I am not excited about this semester...well I am excited about being in the classroom on Tuesdays and Thursdays but my other classes...eh. Again...I just need a swift kick to the rear.

I know that I shouldn't turn my blog into a complaining store, but that's what's up in my head right now. Thought I'd share.

Does anyone have any motivation techniques??

Scrabble at Midnight

This break has been good for me. We have been away from home for a long time, but I have spent a lot of time with my family, so it's worth it. Christmas was awesome- my mom got Tim and me and Wii! We bought Mario Kart a few days ago and it's so much fun! Christmas at my Granny and PaPa's house was good, too. We had a lot of good things happen and good surprises!

Tim is hunting with my dad right now. I didn't get to bring in the New Year with my hubs, but I have been spending time with my Maaaa. It's been a lot of fun. We played Mario Kart and Scrabble to pass time as we brought in the New Year. I never get time for just my mom and I so this has been wonderful! We went shopping and walking today and tonight we are going to watch Mamamia! I am excited :-)

Tim and I go back to work on Monday...boo hiss. I am not ready yet haha. Classes start the next week and goodness knows I am NOT ready for that yet. I haven't recovered from last semester!

I hope everyone has had a happy New Year!