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A guy who I used to know has been married for a little over a year, and he and his wife just had a baby. It's wonderful for them, but crazy! He is younger than me! These days it seems everyone I know is getting engaged, married, and starting a family. And as much as I want all that, it is beginning to seem a bit cliche.~
The job search process is incredibly draining! It may seem stupid, but here is the interview question I hate the most: "What makes you the best candidate for this position?" I always end up saying something dumb. In reality, the first year of teaching seems really intimidating right now and I can't promise to be the best thing since sliced bread, but I know I will try my best. Here is what I want to say: I am going to be an amazing teacher because I have 3 boxes in my room full of children's books, 2 Rubbermaid tubs of craft supplies, 2 boxes of books and notes from my education classes, 1 box of free teaching resources, 1 Rubbermaid tub of stuffed animals, animal pillows for my reading center, a car rug in case I teach preschool and need it for the block area, materials (including a real hornet's nest) for the science center, math center, and bins with pencils and letters for the writing table. I love collecting teaching supplies and am so excited to use them. I can't go somewhere without buying new children's books. I read the Magic Tree House before I go to bed because it is interesting and I want to make sure I give my kids quality literature. I refer to former students I've student taught as "my kids." I remember their names, faces, and personalities. When kids tell me stories, I listen and I care. I love teachable moments. I love funny kid stories. I have helped kids who struggled in math and reading. I have taught kids in Kenya who lived in extreme poverty, some of which spoke little English. When children first meet me, they can sense that I am warm and caring. Teaching has become my life. And that is why you should hire me. ~
I will leave you with this thought:
"A little less conversation, a little more action please; All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me"
-- Elvis Presley
I visited a Hindu temple on Monday. It was amazing! the entire Mandir, as it is called, was made from hand-carved marble, limestone, and wood. The labor, time, and expense that went into this building are phenomenal. 
There were men working inside the temple to maintain it and offer food and sacrifices to the gods. The devotion of these people really struck me. As Christians, do we display this kind of reverence and devotion for God and for the place of worship?
There were men working inside the temple to maintain it and offer food and sacrifices to the gods. The devotion of these people really struck me. As Christians, do we display this kind of reverence and devotion for God and for the place of worship?I will leave you with this thought:
"A little less conversation, a little more action please; All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me"
-- Elvis Presley
