I was going through my belongings and I found a journaling jar that I did back in 2015. It was really fun to read through all of the notes, but takes up a lot of room so I wanted to put it on a digital platform.
January
1.1 I started the drive to Las Vegas today, visiting Kaylee and Dylan in Blackfoot, and I saw Chelsea Bowen at Cafe Rio. I spent the night at Emily's (cousin) house.
1.2 I arrived in Las Vegas! I also met Kelsey and Sabrina, who stopped by to meet all the student teachers.
1.5 First day of student teaching at Wiener Elementary. Feeling overwhelmed but excited. There are 600 job openings in Vegas...
1.7 Found out I work at Wiener Elementary with the mascot being a whale. So I am a "Wiener Whale"....
1.13 Students were so excited for the Science lesson, and talking about it all day. Love these kids so much!
1.15 Mario was wearing knee high "Groot" socks from Guardians of the Galaxy today.
1.17 I went to visit Mikaela (from BYUI) in Arizona this weekend. I got to ride a horse and even trollop! I am hoping next time I will gallop. The sunset was beautiful.
1.18 Bagdad (Arizona) is beautiful, and it was great to be in a small town and hear about the amazing school that Mikaela works at.
1.19 I went out to dinner with Uncle Michael at the Venetian. We ate macaroons that were delicious. We also ate steaks, fancy drinks, and a diet coke from a swanky bottle.
1.20 It was a GREAT day! My first observation by Shannon went great, I am feeling so positive about being a teacher. I also went to the Las Vegas temple, and grocery shopping with Sarah Ricks.
1.22 Roman, a little boy with Autism, made me laugh SO many times today- I love that kid so much!
1.23 A little fart snuck out of me while teaching clocks. Mario and Ethan said "Eew it stinks" and " who farted?" and Ryder smiles, almost proudly, and says "I did it". They saw me laughing even though I tried so hard to hide it.
1.24 I feel more like I have a place here in Vegas! I played ultimate frisbee with some people, then finished up my Social Studies Unit. I played Cards Against Humanity with a bunch of new guys- I think I have finally found a new group of friends!
February
2.2 It is Abby's birthday! Some girls at church found out I like longboarding/went to China and they think I'm cool. I also got a sweet note from Brie. Overall a great day!
2.5 Went on a date with Alec Parker, we went to a candy/soda shop.
2.6 Taylor's mom just offered to buy me a ticket into Disneyland! This time next week I will be there! Also I am so close to finishing my resume which will be a relief to be done with.
2.7 We went hiking at night. We saw the stars out at Boulder City. We went to China town! It was great, now I know where to go to get legit Chinese food. We even hit up a grocery store where I found white rabbit candy.
2.10 I bought pretty pens and made my valentines for my kids. I also passed my 2nd observation with Shannon! I am working on organization.
2.12 Awesome day. Valentine's Day party with lots of cute valentines and feeling love. Bound for CA tomorrow to see Taylor!
March
- Hanging out with Lara Dill! And hearing all about her awkwardness with a boy that every girl has an awkward moment with
3.5 I was in the classroom alone for the first time finally! It felt good, and I loved it!
3.14 Mini road trip to Utah! Janessa, Masey and I spent the night in St George at Janessa's uncles house.
3.15 Today I hiked Zion National Park with Janessa and Masey. It was AWESOME. We hiked 9.5 miles, doing 5 hikes. I love Utah. Much less hot than Vegas. I am very tired and sunburnt but very happy.
3.17 I am 23! It was a great day. Keli Yohannes got me a birthday cake and had all the kids sign a card. Later I went to Red Robin with Sarah and Caren. Sarah even woke up early and got me donuts form Krispy Kreme!
3.19 I went to a job fair in Provo and interviewed with a few places. I am feeling really excited for my future!
3.21 I went to a concert with Masey, Caren, and Megan.Canaan Smith and Dan + Shay. It was FANTASTIC. I am such a hopeless romantic for a country boy. It felt great to get out and enjoy where I live in the moment!
3.27 Texas! Jane is Pregnant! Whataburger, and just hanging out with Jane and Joe.
3.28 Food Fest! My first food truck experience. We walked through French Quarters of New Orleans. It is an area with so much history and culture. And I got to cross off another state off the bucket list :) I love the south!
Quotes from students:
When I get out of the shower, I like to wipe the mirror. " Ah, now I have something pretty to look at" -Seria
"You're half flash woman!"
" Last week your hair was curly, this week it's smooth"- Alex
May
5.18 Dallas- we went to see Pitch Perfect 2 at the movie theaters and later went longboarding being the YMCA.
5.20 I moved to Mt Carmel Junction Utah to work at Zion Mountain Ranch. I am feeling a little terrified at the moment!
5.21 I made a fire at Clearcreek (where I live) with Megan, Allora, and Jonathan and just talked. Excellent night sky.
5.25 After work I went ziplining with Alorra and saw some of the locals. It was really pretty and fun to go in between all the trees.
5.28 One of the campers who has been here a few days (Jett) called me spunky last night. It was kind of fun and a random compliment.
June
6.3 A German lady paid for a pop with a 2$ bill. I exchanged it and am going to send it to Mom! Also, there was a wicked moon tonight, hanging low over the mountains and a brilliant shade of orange.
6.5 Met a guy from New Zealand who had a wicked accent. He is moving to WA! And he gave me a tip which was cool.
6.17 Went to my first teacher training today! I became better friends with the first grade team. I am so excited to teach with these ladies. They even added me on Facebook, they all seem so friendly.
6.19
An adorable couple from West Virginia bought me a popsicle today- it was SO hot! I loved them, they were so nice.
6.29 Nick, Allora, Bobbi and I went to the pond and went swimming, jumping off the dock. Then we watched a movie on the deck under the stars.
July
7.5 Bobbi, Brandt and I went fishing and I caught my first fish!I caught three at the upper pond!
7.7 Bobbi and I sat outside on the front porch and read. Beautiful, quiet, and peaceful. I read about WWII brides.
7.10 Brandt went after some buffalo and I got a pic of me pretty close with no fence! It was kind of scary because they started walking towards us, but so cool!
7.26 I went to Seattle with Taunie and her girls. I just love hanging out with them. After dinner and walking around downtown we drove to Anacortes. We ended up not having reservations so stayed in this mildly sketch hotel that night and went whale watching the next day. I saw minky whales- it was so cool!
7.30 I went to Applebees with the CO-AG crew. It was so much fun!Bryson, Dylan, Jonathan, Mariah, Brandi, and Brandon sat by me. Afterwards I spent the night at Brandi's.
August
8.2 I went to Abby's house and watched Frozen with Peyton and Callie. Then we played Five Crown, after eating a delicious dinner.
Aaaaand I definitely peetered off after that point. But I love the days that I did record!I may do this in the future, it was fun.
