i am and continue to be fascinated by all the [legal] ways that you can stalk people these days. i mean blogging is fantastic. i read blogs of people i don't even know (it's okay to say that, right?!). then there's facebook (and as one of my friends said, "i'm glad he didn't make his profile private so we can see all his information!" i laughed for days). or you could just do a plain old google search.
you may now add twitter to the list. i had heard of twitter from mark batterson's blog, but my ultra cool and hip dad showed me how to use it. i love it! you can now follow me on twitter and hear all the fascinating details of every single day of my life. all you need to do is click on 'follow me on twitter' on the sidebar and you'll get texts with updates from yours truly.
aren't you excited?
follow me...i need friends!
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
was it the dark circles under my eyes that gave it away?
i have had way too many people tell me that i look tired this week. monday as i was walking into the building, one of the teachers stopped me and said, "bethany! you look so tired!" not a good sign.
this morning, another teacher that i haven't really seen all week asked, "so how have you been? you look tired."
then today as i was giving a test, one of my students stopped me and asked, "miss hernandez, are you tired?" when i asked if they could tell, the entire class responded with a resounding "YES!" giggle, giggle, giggle. (first graders giggle a lot.)
maybe the fact that i closed my eyes and put my head down tipped them off. i guess i'll never know.
p.s. for those of you on the edge of your seat waiting to see if my kids earned cupcakes tomorrow, the answer is ...yes. but mostly because i want a cupcake too.
this morning, another teacher that i haven't really seen all week asked, "so how have you been? you look tired."
then today as i was giving a test, one of my students stopped me and asked, "miss hernandez, are you tired?" when i asked if they could tell, the entire class responded with a resounding "YES!" giggle, giggle, giggle. (first graders giggle a lot.)
maybe the fact that i closed my eyes and put my head down tipped them off. i guess i'll never know.
p.s. for those of you on the edge of your seat waiting to see if my kids earned cupcakes tomorrow, the answer is ...yes. but mostly because i want a cupcake too.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
keep 'em coming
i wasn't about to post another whiney blog, but i thought of something today that i really wanted to share.
about 2 years ago, some of us chi alphans went to kentucky for the first world missions summit. it was an amazing trip, and i still remember the missionaries we met and the way that God moved during those days. the first service took place in the evening, and before it even started, we got there early to get good seats. we were sitting in the second row (right behind thomas trask, i might add) and i decided to use the time to pray for the summit. i began to pray that God would use me how He wanted to use me. i didn't hear an audible voice, but i did feel that God was calling me to work with chi alpha. sounds silly, especially since i was already doing that, at least to a certain extent. but this was different. God was calling me to take a more active approach in the ministry. the next morning, our group had gotten some drinks from the starbucks inside the convention center (isn't God good?) and then sat to plan our day. as we were looking at the different classes that were offered, lennon mentioned in an offhanded way, "if any of you heathens (he really does love us) want to work with chi alpha, go to this class."
i sat there for awhile, and then asked, "are you serious?" when he said yes, i told him about my experience the night before. that jump started my involvement in chi alpha. i was already involved, but after that, i was even more involved.
then student teaching and teaching happened. i had to quit my job to focus on student teaching, which was very necessary. but since then, i feel like i've lost part of my identity. i loved everything i was doing in chi alpha. and then it stopped, partly because i became a teacher.
i will never regret my choice to be a teacher. and i will never sacrifice my students' education because i'm having an identity crisis. but the past few days, i have wondered about my calling. did God forget about me? is this what He wants for me now? did i just imagine being called into the ministry?
in the midst of this wondering, i came across an incredible post by mark batterson, "released from and called to". (click here if you want to read it, but you gotta scroll down some. for some reason i couldn't link just that post.) it was so freeing. i believe with all my heart that right now i am to be a teacher. i love what i do. i love my students. i have lots of cute stories because of it. =) and if this is what God has for me, then i'm happy. but if i end up being more involved in the ministry, then it will happen in God's timing. and He will make me aware of that, especially through my circumstances. i can rest knowing that God has it all taken care of.
about 2 years ago, some of us chi alphans went to kentucky for the first world missions summit. it was an amazing trip, and i still remember the missionaries we met and the way that God moved during those days. the first service took place in the evening, and before it even started, we got there early to get good seats. we were sitting in the second row (right behind thomas trask, i might add) and i decided to use the time to pray for the summit. i began to pray that God would use me how He wanted to use me. i didn't hear an audible voice, but i did feel that God was calling me to work with chi alpha. sounds silly, especially since i was already doing that, at least to a certain extent. but this was different. God was calling me to take a more active approach in the ministry. the next morning, our group had gotten some drinks from the starbucks inside the convention center (isn't God good?) and then sat to plan our day. as we were looking at the different classes that were offered, lennon mentioned in an offhanded way, "if any of you heathens (he really does love us) want to work with chi alpha, go to this class."
i sat there for awhile, and then asked, "are you serious?" when he said yes, i told him about my experience the night before. that jump started my involvement in chi alpha. i was already involved, but after that, i was even more involved.
then student teaching and teaching happened. i had to quit my job to focus on student teaching, which was very necessary. but since then, i feel like i've lost part of my identity. i loved everything i was doing in chi alpha. and then it stopped, partly because i became a teacher.
i will never regret my choice to be a teacher. and i will never sacrifice my students' education because i'm having an identity crisis. but the past few days, i have wondered about my calling. did God forget about me? is this what He wants for me now? did i just imagine being called into the ministry?
in the midst of this wondering, i came across an incredible post by mark batterson, "released from and called to". (click here if you want to read it, but you gotta scroll down some. for some reason i couldn't link just that post.) it was so freeing. i believe with all my heart that right now i am to be a teacher. i love what i do. i love my students. i have lots of cute stories because of it. =) and if this is what God has for me, then i'm happy. but if i end up being more involved in the ministry, then it will happen in God's timing. and He will make me aware of that, especially through my circumstances. i can rest knowing that God has it all taken care of.
Monday, January 26, 2009
revelation
at this point in time, i have questions in pretty much every area of my life. some of it is a little personal to share on a blog for everyone to read, but i know that many of you have been there, done that, blah blah blah.
the thing is that i don't think i could ever put into words exactly what i'm feeling. oh, i've tried with some friends, but the conversations ended with me feeling like i didn't really get across what i was trying to say.
suffice it to say that i am completely lost. tonight as i drove to my parents, revelation by third day came on the radio. this song embodies every feeling, every thought, everything relative to what has been on my mind. i especially love that the lyrics are right on the screen for you to see. i think the one that i identify with the most is "i haven't got a clue." oh yeah...
the thing is that i don't think i could ever put into words exactly what i'm feeling. oh, i've tried with some friends, but the conversations ended with me feeling like i didn't really get across what i was trying to say.
suffice it to say that i am completely lost. tonight as i drove to my parents, revelation by third day came on the radio. this song embodies every feeling, every thought, everything relative to what has been on my mind. i especially love that the lyrics are right on the screen for you to see. i think the one that i identify with the most is "i haven't got a clue." oh yeah...
fantastic
fantastic. that is my word for the day. pretty much because i had the most fantastic day today. it wasn't just any one thing, but many things that united to make a happy, happy bethany today.
the day actually started out a little rough, but something happened to my little darlings right after lunch/recess because they were the most angelic kids i have ever seen. i was explaining their work to them, and i noticed that all eyes were on me (rarely happens) with no one talking (never happens). some even had their hands folded on their desks. such angels. i told them that if they could stay still and not talk, even during our other activities for the day, then they would all get something from the treasure box. one girl raised her hand and asked, "so basically, you want us to be perfect?" i nodded my head, to which she emphatically replied, "okay!" okay...
they were actually full of questions, such as what if everyone except for one person is quiet? what if we whisper? what if we stay quiet the whole week? do we get an even bigger prize?
i told them we should take it one day at a time. trust me, a whole week is a little ambitious. but yes, they do get a surprise if they stay quiet the whole week. haha.
anyhoo, right after school i had an appointment to get my nails done. they look fantastic! i love getting them done; makes me feel like the princess that i am. =) after my appointment, i headed over to my wita's house to have dinner, then cake and ice cream for my little cousin Lexie's birthday. today she turned the big 6. that's right, folks, 6. of course, spending any amount of time with my family is always fun. crazy, but fun.
now i blog. the dishes are washed, the coffee is set for tomorrow, and i am getting sleepy. an early bedtime would be the fantastic ending to a fantastic day.
the day actually started out a little rough, but something happened to my little darlings right after lunch/recess because they were the most angelic kids i have ever seen. i was explaining their work to them, and i noticed that all eyes were on me (rarely happens) with no one talking (never happens). some even had their hands folded on their desks. such angels. i told them that if they could stay still and not talk, even during our other activities for the day, then they would all get something from the treasure box. one girl raised her hand and asked, "so basically, you want us to be perfect?" i nodded my head, to which she emphatically replied, "okay!" okay...
they were actually full of questions, such as what if everyone except for one person is quiet? what if we whisper? what if we stay quiet the whole week? do we get an even bigger prize?
i told them we should take it one day at a time. trust me, a whole week is a little ambitious. but yes, they do get a surprise if they stay quiet the whole week. haha.
anyhoo, right after school i had an appointment to get my nails done. they look fantastic! i love getting them done; makes me feel like the princess that i am. =) after my appointment, i headed over to my wita's house to have dinner, then cake and ice cream for my little cousin Lexie's birthday. today she turned the big 6. that's right, folks, 6. of course, spending any amount of time with my family is always fun. crazy, but fun.
now i blog. the dishes are washed, the coffee is set for tomorrow, and i am getting sleepy. an early bedtime would be the fantastic ending to a fantastic day.
Friday, January 23, 2009
junior high humor
today we ended out the week with another friday night basketball night. ryan, hannah, and micah all had games, and of course i love to watch. i had invited pauline, since we hadn't seen each other in awhile. but i was pleasantly surprised when i looked up and saw two other friends walk through the door. i was so happy to see them! like pauline, i hadn't seen them in about two weeks, and i was really needing some girl time.
well we definitely got girl time tonight! as a matter of fact, i missed most of the game because i was talking. (yes, i know-that gets on people's nerves). we were talking and laughing and pretty much acting like a group of jr. high girls. then we went to eat at logans where the jr. high humor continued. i can't talk about it though. i've been sworn to secrecy.
now my bed is calling my name. sweet dreams. =)
well we definitely got girl time tonight! as a matter of fact, i missed most of the game because i was talking. (yes, i know-that gets on people's nerves). we were talking and laughing and pretty much acting like a group of jr. high girls. then we went to eat at logans where the jr. high humor continued. i can't talk about it though. i've been sworn to secrecy.
now my bed is calling my name. sweet dreams. =)
Thursday, January 22, 2009
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