Sarah's So-Called Blog

Shred

2009-03-11T20:39:00.000-07:00

So, yesterday, I started this workout DVD called the the 30 day Shred from Jillian Michaels. It says you're supposed to lose 20 pounds in 30 days. I've only done it 2 days but I can already feel that this is going to work. I feel good about myself for doing this and I feel with my determination and Matt staying on my case like my mom used to do about my homework when I was in high school, I feel like this is going to work.

I just need something to jump start my weight loss. I've been messing with the same 2-3 pounds for far too long. I'll try to keep you updated on my progress!

New look

2009-02-16T16:29:00.001-08:00

So, I gave my blog a makeover! What do you think?

Yay! Christmas break!!!

2008-12-19T20:08:00.000-08:00

Well, I am happy to announce that I've officially made it through 5 months of this school year! I think that's quite an accomplishment. I do however want to point out the improvements that have occurred this year with our kids. At the beginning of the year, they did NOT want to sit on the carpet for lesson, etc. All they would do is get up and wonder but now, they sit without us having to go catch them. They do still have some trouble in other areas but I think that's just because they are 2. I may complain a lot about certain things but I really do love and care for those kids.

But now, I look forward to spending break with my family. I may not say this much but I really do miss my family and I wish that I didn't live so far away from them. It doesn't always make my heart happy. I love them and I don't know where I'd be without them. I glad I have someone like Matt to make me happy. I also have many good friends here in Memphis. They make my life happy (especially Laurel and the fact that she introduced me to Edward Cullen lol). Anyway, all this is to say that my life is blessed with loving friends and family....and I wouldn't want it any other way! :)

Strawberry Pizza

2008-09-09T17:52:00.000-07:00

This is like the best dessert ever. It's kind of messy to make but totally worth it!

1 package Sugar cookie dough
1 (8 oz.) package Cream Cheese
2 cups Powdered Sugar
1 (8 oz.) Whipped Cream (homemade or bought)
1 package Strawberry Glaze
1-2 pints Strawberries (Fresh) - Sliced

Crust: Spray a pizza pan with Pam. Press one roll of sugar cookie dough into pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until cookie is lightly browned. Let cool.
Filling: Cream together one 8-ounce package of cream cheese and two cups powdered sugar, then fold in 8 ounces of homemade or bought whipped cream topping. Spread this over the cooled crust.
Topping: Combine 1 or 2 pints or fresh sliced strawberries with a container of strawberry glaze. Spread on top of cream cheese layer. Chill and serve

If you make this, let me know what everyone thinks of it!!

2008-08-31T17:14:00.000-07:00

Well, the new school year has started and I think I'm finally getting back into the swing of things at Harding. The thing that's new for me is that I'm in the 2s class this year. This is a whole new ballgame for me because last year, I was in the transition classroom. The kids in there had already been there a year and pretty much knew everything (i.e. the rules, manners, etc.). Now, we have children brand new to school and we're having to start teaching them how to play nice, how to say "please" and "thank you."

I think the most challenging part for me is that we have an 18 month old in our class. If there is a teacher that works with Harding, they are allowed to send their child with us when they are just 18 months. She is a sweet little girl but she has taken a liking to me. This started on day one! We were told before she came that she knew how to sleep on a mat. Well, that first day was SO not true. If you layed her down on the mat she wouldn't just cry, she'd scream at the top of her lungs. So I ended up holding her. Finally, I got the idea to slowly lay down on the mat (still holding her as though I was sitting up), then I rolled over, and then eventually I was free. But by this time, there was only about 20 or 30 min left of nap time. I had casually said something about this to our director and she came in and got her to lay on the mat. She still cried but at least she was staying down. She finally went to sleep and later I was sure to thank our director. Oh, I forgot to mention that on the first day, I was naive enough to hold her all day and I went to bed with extremely sore biceps. Not fun at all. But ever since those first 2 days, things have been much better. Everybody at work says I'm getting my practice in for when I'm a mom.

So, this weekend we were able to come to Georgia. It's been really great being back in my hometown where I actually KNOW where everything is. That's one thing I don't like about Memphis, it's so big and even after a year I'm still confused when going to certain places. I better get used to it because Matt's saying he wants to get his doctorate at the University of Memphis. It sounds like we'll be in Memphis for a while.

Anyway, I went shopping with my mom yesterday. We went to Old Navy first and I tried on one pair of jeans and saw how I looked and said no to Old Navy jeans. Then we went to Goody's because mom wanted me to just try on gaucho pants (I think I spelled that right). Okay, so they don't look so bad on me and I got a black pair and a brown pair. I also found couple of good pairs of jeans that fit me pretty good AND they were only $15 each!! I got a few shirts as well. So, all in all it was a productive shopping trip. I also had fun this weekend being with my family.

Until next time...be safe and don't let Gustaf get you!

Summer Time

2008-06-18T14:37:00.000-07:00

Well, I'm in my 2nd week of summer camp at school. It's so much more relaxed and it's more fun as well. The only compliants that I have is on Monday's and Wednesday's we have to get them changed so they go swimming. That's always fun to see them splashing and have a good time. The good thing is that on swimming days, they all sleep really well because they wear themselves out. Another good thing about summer is that there isn't as many kids in each class. The most we've had in our class so far is 9 and that's been great! Anyway, Matt and I have our one year anniversary so I should have another post coming soon! See you then! :)

I miss sleep

2008-05-03T19:28:00.000-07:00

How come I get up at 7:30 on the one morning a week I get to sleep in. How unfair. I guess I'm just tired of quietly walking around our room getting ready while Matt sleeps! *sigh* However, I do get Memorial Day off coming up! woohoo! I'm going to try to take pictures of the kids in my class and I'll post them soon!

Spring Break in Memphis

2008-03-15T16:34:00.000-07:00

This week, I was on spring break. Matt and I had looked at different things we could do during our spring break. We looked at Gatlinburg and different places in Orlando but we ultimately decided to stay at home in Memphis.

Monday, we went on the VIP tour of Graceland. On this tour, we got to see the mansion plus a bonus room that other people don't get to see, his army museum, his costumes, his cars, his airplanes. It was really fun. We went to all these places and the last place we went to was to see his cars. We got pictures of everything and then our very last picture before we went to the gift shop was cut off by a security guard because our camera has video recording capabilities! I mean, who's digital camera doesn't these days?!

Then on Tuesday, we went to the Memphis Zoo. This was fun because we had gotten our tickets and was all ready to use them but for some reason, they were letting Tennessee residents in for free that day! So we decided to save our tickets for another day! Anyway, this was a lot of fun. We got to see the feline cat animals, the reptiles, animals of the night, the fishies, and we even got to see the sea lion show! Much fun! AND no uptight security guards! lol

The rest of the week, I just relaxed! Wednesday, I got my hair cut. Thursday, I was by myself because Matt went to work but then Laurel invited me to eat lunch with her and Sean. I had French Dip for the first time. How crazy! Friday, I went to Wal-Mart to get my oil changed and to the bank. How exciting!

Anyway, I'm kinda sad that it's now Saturday and I have to go to work Monday. But I'm looking forward to Friday because I get that day off AND my parents are coming to visit us for the weekend.

That's all for me! :)

New Beginnings are fun but are sometimes scary

2007-08-19T10:22:00.000-07:00

Well, last week, I started my first week of school with the children. I am in the Rainbow classroom. This is what they call the transition room. We have children that are 2 and I think they will all be 3 by the end of the year. I was kinda nervous about working with children this young because they are so impressionable. This is also around the age where they ask "why?" I always try to come up with an answer but if I say something like, "This block is blue" and they ask me why it is blue. You don't always know what to say.

There are also somethings that I've had to learn and remember about the procedures of Harding Academy Early Childhood. But I know that if I keep working hard, I will be able to get it right! Anyway, I'll keep you all updated! Have a good day! :)

Let's Get This Party Started

2007-07-26T08:12:00.001-07:00

Hey there Blogger world! My name is Sarah. Welcome to my blog. I'll probably use this blog to tell stories of my life or funny things that happen to me. I promise to try my best not to make it boring or mundane. But, I'm going to use this blog to tell a little bit about what's going on in my life at this moment. Like I said, my name is Sarah. I recently married the man of my dreams, Matt, on June 30, 2007. We've almost made it to the 1 month mark and we're still going pretty well. After our honeymoon to Jamaica, we moved to Memphis, TN where Matt will attend Harding Graduate School of Religion. Right now, I'm currently waiting on a call from Harding Academy. A week ago last Monday (two Monday's ago), I interviewed for a teacher assistant position. I really want this job for many reasons (1) it's a wonderful job in a Christian School which is way different from the last job I had and (2) if I get this job, I'll be able to walk to work since I live like 5 minutes away. Anyway, that's all I have for say for now. Later! :)