A few weeks ago I re posted a giveaway from Carly at the www.collegeprepster.com and I WON. I never win anything!! I won a fantastic pair of earrings from the Knotty Monkey! I will do an update post soon I promise!
peace and blessings,
kjo
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Marley Lilly Giveaway
Marley Lilly GIVEAWAY
Marley Lilly is a fabulous online store that offers literally everything.
And it's pretty much all monogram-able (did I just make up a word?) & a girl's dream!!
I for one have my eye on this cell phone case for Christmas...Mom you reading this?
So, they are amazing and giving away one scarf to one of my readers!!
You can pick from any of them! & customize the colors/monogram/etc.
Entries
[You can leave them all in one comment]
Required: Follow my blog of course! & leave a comment with which scarf you want =]
Also put in your comment if you...
Tweet about @marleylilly [1 entry]
Follow Marleylilly on Twitter [1 entry]
Follow Marleylilly on Facebook [1 entry]
Pin their products on Pinterest (Pin buttons on every page!) [1 entry]
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Follow Marleylilly on Facebook [1 entry]
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Blog about my giveaway = 4 extra entries!! (provide link)
Good Luck!
Contest ends in a week!
Contest ends in a week!
Thursday, December 1, 2011
The Things They Don't Teach You in Teacher Ed. pt. 1
Hello Blogland,
As I sit observing my second to last freshman world history class I have been thinking about what the past several months have meant to me, what I have learned, and what I want the world to know.
In August, I was thrown into a school enviroment that is essentially an intercity school that is unaware it is innercity. The once thriving 80% white neighborhood school is now approximately 20 % white and the rest is a widely entertaining ethnic blend of African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Hispanic-Americans and just about every other nationality you can imagine. It is a wonderfully diverse enviroment that allows a person to see children of all races and nationalities coming from literally every walk of life. The extremely wealthy, the middle class, the working class, and the poorest of the poor there is in the world. It is literally a microcosm of the world right here under one roof. Its truly fasicnating to watch in action. While this kind of diversity was at first very uncomfortable for me I am now incredibly proud to say that I have very little comfort zone and I think that is how we need to live . Not only have I met terrible and mean spirited children I have met wonderful and loving children as well. Many of whom come from the most terrible circumstances imaginable.
These children have taught me that there is more to life than material possessions (not that I didn't already know that), they have taught me that the happiest moments sometimes in life is to get an A on a test you thought you failed or finally grasping a concept that has just been presented to the student. Those moments are in fact truly wonderful and awe inspiring.
I often complain at the end of the long day about spending the day at "the zoo" but I really and truly do appreciate and cherish almost every moment I spend with my kids.
I think that is all for now folks, Ill probably way in tomorrow once its all over, and I'll be an emotional wreck but I think I can hang in there until then.
As I sit observing my second to last freshman world history class I have been thinking about what the past several months have meant to me, what I have learned, and what I want the world to know.
In August, I was thrown into a school enviroment that is essentially an intercity school that is unaware it is innercity. The once thriving 80% white neighborhood school is now approximately 20 % white and the rest is a widely entertaining ethnic blend of African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Hispanic-Americans and just about every other nationality you can imagine. It is a wonderfully diverse enviroment that allows a person to see children of all races and nationalities coming from literally every walk of life. The extremely wealthy, the middle class, the working class, and the poorest of the poor there is in the world. It is literally a microcosm of the world right here under one roof. Its truly fasicnating to watch in action. While this kind of diversity was at first very uncomfortable for me I am now incredibly proud to say that I have very little comfort zone and I think that is how we need to live . Not only have I met terrible and mean spirited children I have met wonderful and loving children as well. Many of whom come from the most terrible circumstances imaginable.
These children have taught me that there is more to life than material possessions (not that I didn't already know that), they have taught me that the happiest moments sometimes in life is to get an A on a test you thought you failed or finally grasping a concept that has just been presented to the student. Those moments are in fact truly wonderful and awe inspiring.
I often complain at the end of the long day about spending the day at "the zoo" but I really and truly do appreciate and cherish almost every moment I spend with my kids.
I think that is all for now folks, Ill probably way in tomorrow once its all over, and I'll be an emotional wreck but I think I can hang in there until then.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
college prepster giveaway
GIVEAWAY :: Knotty Monkeys
Knotty Monkeys has added COLLEGE COLORS!!! I think this is brilliant. Perfect for game days.
These silk knot earrings are a fresh and fun accessory that will compliment a variety of outfits. The knots sit atop gold and multiple colored flowers. The combinations of knots and flowers are endless! Any combination you choose will complete that preppy or classic look you have pulled together.
I love my navy pair so much. They are too perfect.
Want to win a pair of Knotty Monkeys earrings from The College Collection???
How to enter:
Required first entry: Follow College Prep and go to Knotty Monkeys and tell me what your college colors are in the comment!
Additional Entries:
1 Entry: "Like" Knotty Monkeys on Facebook
1 Entry: Follow Knotty Monkeys on Twitter
2 Entries: Tweet or blog about the giveaway!
(If you choose to Tweet, please include @CollegePrepster, @KnottyMonkeys, and a link back to the post... and if you choose to blog, please include the link to your post in your comment.)
Additional Entries:
1 Entry: "Like" Knotty Monkeys on Facebook
1 Entry: Follow Knotty Monkeys on Twitter
2 Entries: Tweet or blog about the giveaway!
(If you choose to Tweet, please include @CollegePrepster, @KnottyMonkeys, and a link back to the post... and if you choose to blog, please include the link to your post in your comment.)
Let me know which entries you completed in ONE comment please!
Giveaway ends Friday December 2 at noontime!
xoxo
PS Also free shipping (standard and US only) on all orders from Knotty Monkeys during November and December!!! Stuff those stockings!!
Monday, November 7, 2011
Have You Lost Your Mind? Why No I Haven't.
Hello Blogland,
Today I am jumping on my soap box per usual but it should hopefully be a little entertaining. Last night I was at a gathering of members of my pledge class when one of the girls parents dropped by for a little visit. Upon determining The Redhead's brother was playing football against the school I am student teaching at Red's momasked me if I had lost my mind. I replied as politely as possible with "Ma'm what do you mean have I lost my mind?" She replied "well education is a terrible field to be in and my goodness that school is quite terrifying" First off, no I have not lost my mind I am absolutely obsessed and in love with teaching. Now do not mistake that I love all of my students, in fact that is the oppossite several of them are about to drive me over the edge but for the most part I love each of them dearly. So no I have not lost my mind by jumping into the wide world of education. And let's get serious the school Im at is legit like not that bad. Iactually love it. and with that being said. We all need to have more faith in education... after all its bringing us the accomplishments of tomorrow.
Today I am jumping on my soap box per usual but it should hopefully be a little entertaining. Last night I was at a gathering of members of my pledge class when one of the girls parents dropped by for a little visit. Upon determining The Redhead's brother was playing football against the school I am student teaching at Red's momasked me if I had lost my mind. I replied as politely as possible with "Ma'm what do you mean have I lost my mind?" She replied "well education is a terrible field to be in and my goodness that school is quite terrifying" First off, no I have not lost my mind I am absolutely obsessed and in love with teaching. Now do not mistake that I love all of my students, in fact that is the oppossite several of them are about to drive me over the edge but for the most part I love each of them dearly. So no I have not lost my mind by jumping into the wide world of education. And let's get serious the school Im at is legit like not that bad. Iactually love it. and with that being said. We all need to have more faith in education... after all its bringing us the accomplishments of tomorrow.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Woah oh We're Halfway There Woah Oh
Well Bloggers,
I can't believe it I'm a little over half way down with my student teaching. Where has the time gone? It seems like just yesterday I was panicking over the start of this adventure and my first meeting with Coach. Shortly after my first encounters of the student teaching kind my fears were rested aside I continued to dive head first into the cut throat world of public education. Now that I am well over half down, I spend my days with my head frantically spinning when I think of what lies ahead in my life journey. With applications and requirements for Grad school, registration for next semester, and no idea where my life is going, I'm more than a little stressed out. And since I become incredibly depressed when I think about leaving my students at the beginning of December, I have decided to place a lot of faith into God's hands and sit back, relax, and enjoy the last half of student teaching. I have learned so many lessons that I never dreamed of learning. I have seen poverty and desperation on a level that I never even realized existed in the US, I have seen children overcome hurdles and obstacles that no one let alone a teenager should face. I have seen children make leaps and bounds of progress solely because for the first time someone has been paying attention to them. I have also learned about homecomings, and bad first dates, celebrated college acceptances and 16th Birthdays. I have watched the kids eyes light up when I tell them the whole class passed hte exam. The Good most certainly outweighs the bad and I honestly wouldn't trade it for anything. So while I am not sure where my life is heading or where I will be in the future, for now I know that I am happy and excited to be an educator.
I pose this questions to you my blog reading friends, are you genuinely, deep down excited about what you will be doing each day with your major?
Peace and Blessings,
Kjo
I can't believe it I'm a little over half way down with my student teaching. Where has the time gone? It seems like just yesterday I was panicking over the start of this adventure and my first meeting with Coach. Shortly after my first encounters of the student teaching kind my fears were rested aside I continued to dive head first into the cut throat world of public education. Now that I am well over half down, I spend my days with my head frantically spinning when I think of what lies ahead in my life journey. With applications and requirements for Grad school, registration for next semester, and no idea where my life is going, I'm more than a little stressed out. And since I become incredibly depressed when I think about leaving my students at the beginning of December, I have decided to place a lot of faith into God's hands and sit back, relax, and enjoy the last half of student teaching. I have learned so many lessons that I never dreamed of learning. I have seen poverty and desperation on a level that I never even realized existed in the US, I have seen children overcome hurdles and obstacles that no one let alone a teenager should face. I have seen children make leaps and bounds of progress solely because for the first time someone has been paying attention to them. I have also learned about homecomings, and bad first dates, celebrated college acceptances and 16th Birthdays. I have watched the kids eyes light up when I tell them the whole class passed hte exam. The Good most certainly outweighs the bad and I honestly wouldn't trade it for anything. So while I am not sure where my life is heading or where I will be in the future, for now I know that I am happy and excited to be an educator.
I pose this questions to you my blog reading friends, are you genuinely, deep down excited about what you will be doing each day with your major?
Peace and Blessings,
Kjo
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
On my Soap Box
Hello Blogland,
If I were an actual avid blogger instead just trying to kee my friends updated on my life I would be linking up for Truthful Tuesday, which is kind of what this because it is one of my favorite parts of blogland. However, today I will be jumping on top of my soap box and not getting down for many many paragraphs.
Today's SoapBox is about acting like the 21-22 year old adults my age demographic is. I'm not making a blast at badgerland in fact I'm completely in reference to my So. Ill companions. I had a large extended group of girls that I would have considered my group, crew, posse, whatever you want to call it throughout most of high school. I'm not saying that we were all best friends or sister or that we all really even liked each other that much but we were considred a group of girls. You know what I'm talking about we were all in massive parties before dances and powder puff and large group photos before dances that were later captiond besties for life and friends til the end. And I'm not gonna lie some of these girls are insanely pretty. But we were different than every other group of "those girls" we had one thing that made us different than all of those who came before and probably those who would come after us. What is that you might ask? WE WERE and still ARE NICE. We are nice girls. We were never rude to someones face, never openly thought we were better than someone, never disrespectful or bitchy. In fact we were friendly and open about hanging out with people, talking to people, and in general pretty much were walking rays of sunshine about 80% of the time. However, we were always made to be the bad guys. Whatever the past is in the past right? Wrong.
Fast forward to 2011. When any of my friends or myself run into people from high school they normally ignore us as if we arent there. It would be one thing if we had personally victimized them however we did. In fact they personally vicitimize us on a daily basis in high school and now.
So if you happen to stumble upon this blog and think it might be about you... well it probably is. So fyi grow up and say hello to the people you have known practically your whole life. We don't bite and we never have so get over yourself.
If I were an actual avid blogger instead just trying to kee my friends updated on my life I would be linking up for Truthful Tuesday, which is kind of what this because it is one of my favorite parts of blogland. However, today I will be jumping on top of my soap box and not getting down for many many paragraphs.
Today's SoapBox is about acting like the 21-22 year old adults my age demographic is. I'm not making a blast at badgerland in fact I'm completely in reference to my So. Ill companions. I had a large extended group of girls that I would have considered my group, crew, posse, whatever you want to call it throughout most of high school. I'm not saying that we were all best friends or sister or that we all really even liked each other that much but we were considred a group of girls. You know what I'm talking about we were all in massive parties before dances and powder puff and large group photos before dances that were later captiond besties for life and friends til the end. And I'm not gonna lie some of these girls are insanely pretty. But we were different than every other group of "those girls" we had one thing that made us different than all of those who came before and probably those who would come after us. What is that you might ask? WE WERE and still ARE NICE. We are nice girls. We were never rude to someones face, never openly thought we were better than someone, never disrespectful or bitchy. In fact we were friendly and open about hanging out with people, talking to people, and in general pretty much were walking rays of sunshine about 80% of the time. However, we were always made to be the bad guys. Whatever the past is in the past right? Wrong.
Fast forward to 2011. When any of my friends or myself run into people from high school they normally ignore us as if we arent there. It would be one thing if we had personally victimized them however we did. In fact they personally vicitimize us on a daily basis in high school and now.
So if you happen to stumble upon this blog and think it might be about you... well it probably is. So fyi grow up and say hello to the people you have known practically your whole life. We don't bite and we never have so get over yourself.
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