Why does it seem that every time I looked at the clock tonight when I was studying, it was an hour later? I just studied for 2.5 hours...and it felt like an hour or an hour and a half......that's strange, and I'm not sure in a good way.  I could lose track of time too easily this way.

I finally finished my portfolio for student teaching!!  I've been working on it since...ohh...October?  Anyway, it feels good to have it done.  I decided not to proof read for the 10th time because I'm just tired of it.  I'm sure I'll pass...

Only 2 weeks left of student teaching!! I loved this semester, but I'm also ready to just go back to school and finish it out.  Anyone know of a job opening for music teachers next year?

I suppose an update is in order seeing that I am over halfway done with my first placement.  To sum it up, I love it! :) I'm sure this is not a surprise to anyone.  I have successfully taken over full-time teaching K-5 for one week, made more than a few students cry (not really my fault), gotten a cold from my students, and started losing my voice.  One of the exciting things that happened today was how eager my 5th graders were to come to class!  I started a computer project with them and they were asking their classroom teacher to come early to my class!  They don't show their excitement to me as much, so it was fun hearing that story.  I also have a kindergartner who comes up to me EVERY class (so at least twice a week) and says "I still have my music card!" I give out Good News cards to 2 students who do a good job in class.  Most of the kids are great at the school - there's always exceptions everywhere you go though. 

It's hard to summarize 6 weeks of student teaching...except to say it's going well and I'm looking forward to getting a real job next year.