Tuesday, 29. September 2009, 22:22:01
work
Tuesday, 29. September 2009, 17:31:48
crafts, work
I have to come up with an alternative to my scarecrow craft.
Possible ideas:
Wizard of Oz Scarecrow out of toilet tissue rolls
Materials Needed:
- 3 Craft Sticks
- Scrap Fabric or Felt
- Yarn
- Wiggle Eyes
- Markers
- Craft Glue
- Scissors
more info
Supplies:
- Terra Cotta Pots
- Paint
- Brushes
- Straw
more info
Monday, 28. September 2009, 18:38:20
Saturday night my purse was stolen. By 2 in the morning I had lost hundreds of dollars. It could have been much worse I suppose, but still I am beside myself. I am thankful that my keys were not in there. I am thankful that my phone, camera and makeup bag weren't in there. I lost jewelry I had made. I lost cards. I lost ... things.
Personally, professionally, academically ... there is a dark cloud that hovers above me. I dare not hope to keep my cheeks dry today, it is already much too late for that. I hope only to be able to hold it together this moment.
A small, somewhat silly child that knows no more of me than that I know of Plank and Ed, Edd and Eddy, sits playing at the computer. His laughter both inspires and saddens me. I envy his easy joy. I remember that there is laughter in the world, even if I myself cannot seem to smile.
Tuesday, 15. September 2009, 17:11:12
It's a quiet rainy day at the library and I can't help but feel melancholy. I both love and hate the arrival of fall. My allergies are beginning to remind me of my many weaknesses. Soon the leaves will begin to paint the landscape and I can't wait to capture nature's masterpieces with my camera.
We are moving. It's impossible not to trip over the boxes crowding the narrow apartment entryway. Our first apartment together. Well I suppose it was not really our first apartment. I basically moved in after Pensacola in July and we moved into this one in the fall. We are renting someone's house, but it seems he is practically paying us to maintain the home. We will move into a house and a situation that mirrors our relationship. We will have all the realities of homeownership without the legality of it. I wasn't excited at first. We had looked at lofts, beautiful lofts and then this house came into play. However, the prospect of making a house a home sounds lovely. I can't help but get excited at the prospect of picking out colors, painting and nesting. Mind you I never plan to have children that isn't the nesting I refer to, just the concept of settling in.
The library has begun to fill with whispers and shuffling. Every so often the babble of a toddler breaks the serenity and I am reminded that I am at work. It is so hard to for me to fake humanity. I have no small talk today. I really just want to remain quietly in my box, locked away from the world.
Friday, 11. September 2009, 21:22:48
work, crafts
9/11 - September Roses and World Peace - Peace Mala Bracelets
9/25 - Leaves with leaf rubbing ... we got templates from Oriental Trading (OT) in case there are no leaves to rub then ***If those don't come in in time
http://crafts.kaboose.com/leaf-stamps.html 
Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson
10/9 - Scarecrows - ordered those little scarecrow magnets
from OT 
The Scarecrow's Dance by Jane Yolen
10/23 Pumpkins - pumpkin tote bags
11/13 Give Thanks - ordered a recipe holder
from OT that has "Give Thanks!" on it
11/27 Family - make houses from cereal boxes with family photos in the windows
12/11 Green Santa - snowglobes
Friday, 11. September 2009, 20:46:25
work, crafts
Stories:
September Roses - Winter, Jeanette
Peace One Day - Gilley, Jeremy
The Golden Rule - Cooper, Ilene
I am America - Smith, Charles R
One World, One Day - Kerley, Barbara
Craft:
Peace Mala Friendship Bracelets
http://www.peacemala.org.uk/bow1.html Summary:
I had 4 children and 2 adults for the story and 6 children (3 parents) and 2 staff do the craft. One child was a little rambunctious and he inspired another participant to take part in the wild rumpus. The story portion lasted approximately 15 minutes and the craft portion lasted another 15. All went fairly well. I struggled some to hold their attention at times. I am happy with my book selection, however I need to remember the pace I had to keep. I guess a 30 minute program is fine but it felt short.
Saturday, 29. November 2008, 19:08:37
dateFri, Nov 28, 2008 at 9:21 AM
subjectRE: Final Interview--Revised Info
Hey Cassie,
Your interview went really well, but we picked a candidate with 8 years of experience and a Master’s Degree—they really wanted someone that already had his/her degree. I hope you get accepted into the program at VSU and get a great job soon!
Wednesday, 26. November 2008, 18:41:27
In the stillness I can hear the clock ticking like a steel door slamming in my face. Time offers no solice. Every minute waiting in anguish reminds me that I have not been chosen. Not yet atleast. I struggle to keep the tiniest spark of hope alive. My future hangs in the balance.
Monday, 9. June 2008, 21:19:01
So since my last post the school year ended, I took another test for another job, I fell totally in love and life is good. It's pretty wonderful. I have seen a few of the kids since the year ended. I hope they make good lives for themselves. I had grown so tired of working with kids, but just over two weeks into summer break I feel ready to do it all again. I suppose I would like teaching. I feel good. So good.
Wednesday, 14. May 2008, 18:45:35
------ Memo ------
They are dropping like flies. Another one down today. She is out for fighting. I don't know what else to say other than, its been a long year and it is swiftly drawing to a close. I care about these kids. I would love to pretend I don't. I would love to act all hard, but I can't even pretend. I hate the sound that goodbye makes.
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