Lemme see you shake your tailfeather....

And here is a bird that should maybe go on DWTS he has so much rhythm!

Thanks go out to my mom for sending this great video on to me.

The Importance of Being Earnest

It hit me today after my interview. "What hit?" you may ask. Well, the wave of peace. Yeah, that's right, the wave of peace. I will admit I still was and am slightly jittery, but it's jitters over nothing, which is quite frustrating. However, I just keep have to remind myself that yes, this interview was important, but in the big scheme of things, it really isn't.

The real important thing is to be earnestly seeking the Lord and what His Will is for our lives - a lot tougher than it sounds. I'm learning that there is more and more of a struggle as I become bogged down with 'the adult world' and all the things that suddenly become super-important as we grow up. Christ was right when he said we must have the heart of a child to enter the kingdom; everything is so much simpler and wondrous when I look through the eyes of a child. So what is left but to give it all up to God and to wait on Him?

“We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.” Psalm 33:20-21.

Growing UP

I know it's been a while since I had the time (or deep thoughts for that matter) to write a post that wasn't something I thought was "cute" or grabbed from someone else... so here it is!

On the way home following more wonderful car issues, (For those of you out of the loop I had a flat tire two weeks ago and today my engine stalled for a long while. Luckily I stalled in the bus lot outside of the school, so two of the bus drivers came over to look at the car and we got it all sorted out. God provides in funny ways. Now I have some bus driver friends!) Anyway, on the way home, I got to thinking. "Thinking?" you say. "Yes," I answer, "thinking. Lots and lots of thinking thoughts."

And my thinking thoughts can be basically summed up as follows: I am starting to understand the entire scary thing of growing up. I'm starting to really feel the pressure. Yet, at the same time, I know that the Lord will provide and guide me no matter what!

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." - Isaiah 41:40

Also, I finally get why old people (Please excuse me if you fall into that category - everyone is old in relation to someone. I myself was called old last week by one of my students....) I finally understand why old people go crazy and dance all silly-like when they hear songs from when they were young. Everything can be a trigger for memories - songs in particular; and these silly people (my parents included), of whom I was and still can occasionally be embarrassed, are all young at heart and decide to remain so. I only hope I can too!

Graduation

THE FIRST REALIZATIONS THAT YOU'RE NOT IN COLLEGE ANYMORE - also applies to student teaching....

© Marty DeAngelo, Writer's World, Inc.

http://www.delanet.com/~martytdx/humor.htm

* You're waking up at 6 am instead of going to bed.
* College sweatshirts are 'casual' instead of dress up.
* Your parents charge rent.
* It's 'getting late' when it's 9:30 p.m.
* Three words: Student Loan Payments.
* You make thousands of dollars a year - and still can't afford that dream Porsche.
* THEN, discussing with your friends: GPA's, spring break plans, and tonsil hockey; NOW: mutual funds, interest rates, and wedding plans.
* Naps are no longer available between noon and 6 p.m.
* Sneakers are now 'weekend shoes'.
* Your salary is less than your tuition.
* Your potted plants stay alive.
* Mac & Cheese no longer counts as a well-balanced meal.
* You haven't seen a soap opera in over a year.
* You have to file for your own taxes.
* You hear your favorite song on the elevator at work.
* You carry an umbrella.
* "Twenty-something" means over-qualified, under-paid and not married.
* Your friends marry instead of hook-up; and divorce instead of break-up.
* You start watching the weather channel.
* You go from 130 days of vacation time to 7.
* You stop confusing 401K plan with 10K run.
* Your car insurance goes down.
* You refer to college students as kids.
* Your parents start making casual remarks about grandchildren.
* You get your news from sources other than USA Today, ESPN Sportscenter, and MTV News.
* You wear more ties in a week than you even owned while in college.
* You find yourself reminiscing fondly of 2-hour Calculus exams.
* You empathize with the characters from 'Friends.'
* METABOLISM SLOWDOWN
* You actually eat breakfast foods at breakfast time.
* Grocery lists actually contain relatively healthy food.
* Over 90% of the time you spend in front of a computer is for real work, not video games.
* Golf is beginning to seem a lot less silly.