November 6, 2009
I received some exciting news today. I was asked by my environmental teacher to lead a project we are working on in renewable energy!!! As we all know (or should know), the world is in great need of climate change and renewable energy is a great way to fix our climate problem. In less than 4 weeks, there will be a HUGE, world-wide climate meeting in Copenhagen in which I recommend you all pay great attention to because this will be our final meeting to distinguish the changes we need to make in order to sustain our climate for many future generations to come. Check out the following website for more information on the COP 15 meeting:
http://en.cop15.dk/
More pictures from my trip to Germany are on the way so stay tuned…..
November 5, 2009
As you have seen, I have had to take a little break from my regular, daily blogging….however, going foward, I will do my best to update you with the latest and greatest including those “off the wall” thoughts I sometimes have 
As of right now, I am at school typing this message because my Internet at home SUCKS! In a few weeks, I am having it upgraded and will be able to finally post pictures onto my blog. For now, I am lucky if I have the patience to write a short message since my Internet is as slow as you can imagine.
I have enjoyed this week very much as it was my first week to teach as an actual teacher and not as a substitute! My 4th and 5th graders are amazing and are learning to be respectful and studious. I couldnt ask for more
Last week, we had a “fall break” and I spent most of it preparing lessons and raking leaves. As of this morning, we got our first hit of snow…..boo! On the positive side, the snow is quite beautiful….but from inside a warm and cozy house, under a warm blanket and a hot cup of choco in my hands!
November 2, 2009
I finally have Internet access again therefore I will be blogging again. Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
October 23, 2009
TGIF! I love Fridays. I love them because it is the beginning of relaxation after an eventful week at work. I wish you all a wonderful Friday around the world!
October 21, 2009
Naturally, right when I couldn’t be stopped, technology hits me with the truth…the truth that I too can be hit with a virus. Boo!
Of course, my spirits remain high and positive because I am grateful for so many things right now! Therefore, there will be a brief intermission on Germany, picture posts until my computer is fixed. As of right now, I am writing to you from school (where I am substituting) so I will try to write a few posts with updates in between my computer dilemma. More good news….apparently, I have done such a great job with these kids that I have been offered a permanent position for the rest of the calender year!!!! I will be teaching 4th and 5th graders a combination of math, history and science…yeah!!!!! Teaching is rather rewarding and I am glad it fell into my lap. Naturally, I am working with photography on the side and can’t wait to show you what I have done…stay tuned…it is coming whether you like it or not!
October 18, 2009
At last! I am finally posting pictures from my trip to Hamburg, Germany last week….woo woo!!!! Please note, these are not “professional” pictures meaning, I did not use my Canon 400D EOS. Instead, I brought and used my handy dandy, Samsung S1050 compact camera for our on-the-go adventures. It has a 5x optical zoom lens (7.8-39 mm), 10.1 mega pixels, and even records movies! After all, I never post by BEST images on this blog because I would not want anyone to steal the images without my consent. I save those for my professional portfolio and upcoming exhibitions. But, as they say in the photography world, it doesn’t really matter what camera one uses, as long as the image is captured and enjoyed!
I will be posting pictures from my trip over the next few days since I took over 400 images throughout the 5 days we (my brother, Justin, and I) were in Hamburg. I will not be posting all of the images, but definitely the ones that I think you will find interesting, funny, or educational. Hope you enjoy! I know I did
As you have probably guessed, Day 1 in Germany was spent traveling by train, bus, plane, then train again, subway and eventually by foot. Carolin S. is my friend who lives in Hamburg and literally was the “hostess with the mostest”. Tomorrow’s pictures are Day 2 in Germany and I promise there are not as many “Me” pictures as Day 1 Stay tuned for more…..you won’t regret it!
October 12, 2009
Starting last week (and all through this week), I have had the ultimate enjoyment of tending to 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th graders at a prestigious, international school in the Stockholm region. My very first day was….well, let’s put it this way….it was challenging, but once we all got to know each other and understood the level of respect within a classroom, I have never felt more loved than I do right now.
If you keep up with my blog, I was in Germany a few days last week as well as over the weekend. When I returned to school today, all of my kids ran up to me with the biggest hugs and smiles I had ever seen! They were excited to hear that I would be their substitute teacher for the remaining week and wished I could remain at the school forever. I assured them that the possibility was always open and that we would absolutely remain good friends as students and teacher. It feels good that I have made such an important impression in their lives, especially one they respect and know they can turn to in time of need. I couldn’t be happier!!!
With the permission of the 9th graders, I have the following images of my students….students who appreciate a good time as well as good teachings!
I dedicate this post to all of my students and hope we continue to grow and make a difference in this world together.
October 9, 2009
Hey everyone!
I am currently in Hamburg, Germany therefore I will be unable to blog until Sunday, however, you can rest assure that there will be some great photos and stories coming your way….stay tuned!
p.s. I will be a substitute teacher next week as well so there will be plenty to catch up on! I substituted Monday and Tuesday of this week and took some pictures to share with you. I have to say that schools in Sweden are WAY different than American schools. I will share those stories as well as pictures when I return.
October 4, 2009
Hey every0ne!
Sorry for being MIA (Missing In Action) the last few days. I have been moving to a new apartment and spent some time with the in-laws this weekend. Don’t worry! Pictures of the new place are coming sooner than you think along with more updates on the latest and greatest adventures of ME!
Stay tuned….
September 25, 2009
Do you see the spider in the above picture?
