Currently Listening Continuum By John Mayer see related

I just finished my second week of student teaching in Salem.  As intimidated by some of the classes as I am, there are times that I actually feel that I'm in the right profession.    During the first week, each class was allowed to ask me 3 questions...and I was highly entertained: 

kids:'Ms. Williams, how old are you?' me:'I'm 57!'  kids:'But you don't look older than my grandma!'-

kids:'How old are your kids?' me:'I don't have any kids.' kids:'Not yet!'

I'll have more fun questions later.  For those of you keeping score, this is a school that is 70/80% hispanic...and many of the younger ones don't even fully understand english yet.  Looks like I may need to brush up on a little bit of my spanish.  However, one thing that I wasn't expecting: I already love them!  Weird isn't it?  The younger ones ALWAYS smile at me, no matter what.  They are all so incredibly smart and they catch on to things so fast!  I'm actually excited to share and learn music with them. 

Who'd thunk it?

The perk of being a music nerd...lyrics seem to explain me better than I can speak.  Especially today...So Joss Stone pretty much sum's it up.  By the way, the song's called 'Right to be Wrong'.

I've got a right to be wrong
My mistakes will make me strong
I'm stepping out into the great unknown
I'm feeling wings though I've never flown
I've got a mind of my own
I'm flesh and blood to the bone
I'm not made of stone
Got a right to be wrong
So just leave me alone

I've got a right to be wrong
I've been held down too long
I've got to break free
So I can finally breathe
I've got a right to be wrong
Got to sing my own song
I might be singing out of key
But it sure feels good to me
Got a right to be wrong
So just leave me alone

You're entitled to your opinion
But it's really my decision
I can't turn back I'm on a mission
If you care don't you dare blur my vision
Let me be all that I can be
Don't smother me with negativity
Whatever's out there waiting for me
I'm going to faced it willingly

I've got a right to be wrong
My mistakes will make me strong
I'm stepping out into the great unknown
I'm feeling wings though I've never flown
I've got a mind of my own
Flesh and blood to the bone
See, I'm not made of stone
I've got a right to be wrong
So just leave me alone

I've got a right to be wrong
I've been held down to long
I've got to break free
So I can finally breathe
I've got a right to be wrong
Got to sing my own song
I might be singing out of key
But it sure feels good to me
I've got a right to be wrong
So just leave me alone

Summer has been over for too long!!  I've now relived elementary, middle and high school music classes...and let me tell you...I have a huge new respect (not that I didn't before) for music teachers...and teachers in general.  Not cause the kids are horrible or anything...quite the opposite.  I just didn't realize how many factors that you have to not only think about as a teacher...but you have to actaully DEAL with them!  After my first day as a GRAD student...I'm definitely a bit overwhelmed and intimidated...but overall...I'm actually kinda excited!  Weird...i know.  Leah asked me today if I was excited to be back at OSU...and truthfully...I really am!  I haven't really thought about it that much since I decided to come back...but I'm so happy that I didn't stay at CSU and so blessed that my family and friends have supported my decision to do this! 

Anywhoo...other than beginning class and finishing up the september student teaching/observing experience....I'm still attempting to earn some money to pay for rent and what not.  If you're at any of the home football games this year...I guarantee you will find me working at the AC during our home game tailgaters...unless by some fluke my boss decides to give me the day off...but I wouldn't count on it.  I don't work much as it is...but funny story...my supervisor told me that I should consider being a supervisor..hhahahaa...I laughed too!  Yeah, the pay would be higher, but timewise I'm not sure if I could manage it. 

My rambling is up for the day...

Laters,

Alli

I feel like I have one week of 'summer' left!  Student teaching starts soon...Can you imagine me being a grade school music teacher?  I'm seeing it more and more with each passing day...it's creepy.  I was online researching children's songs...and I kept wondering to myself, 'do kids really enjoy these?'  I may have to invent some cool songs...hey, I might even arrange some!!  Does anyone remember their favorite kid's song...or what it was when you were little?  I am trying to remember what songs I learned when I was in grade school...and then realizing how long ago it really was!  I'm soooo old at 22!!  But yet...way to young for things...weird how that works.

anyways...I need to tap into my 'inner child' so to speak...so don't be surprised if you find out that I've been watching the disney channel for a little 'homework'.  I don't get the whole fuzzy and pink aspect of disney shows.  Will someone please explain that?

Check me out...I am random...and thank God for that.

much love,

alli