Coworkers!

So I always new that working with kids meant working with parents as well. Sometimes working with parents can be the hardship, not so much the kids. But I guess I never knew that your coworkers could be the issue. I was pretty much scolded the other day for simply doing as I was told. In some ways it reminded me that I was only 24 and the new kid on the block. Sometimes it is not a plus to be young working with people that are much older than me. I find that I can at times be treated like a child.

I did receive an apology the next day for how I was talked to, and I do believe that it was sincere, but it took me aback that I was talked to like that at all. I wonder if it will happen again.

One main reason that spurred the confrontation was this child in my class. This girl is crazy. Her mood can change within a second. If she does not want to do something then she is not going to do it. It is as simple as that. The more you ask her, the harder it is and the more she shuts down. It is a constant battle. This last week she turned a corner into even more fierce behavior, where she was actual physical with students and with the teacher (which was the reason for the talk down to from my coworker). There really isn't a build up or a regression, she just shoots up and then sometimes within seconds she is fine again. It is crazy.

I was very much ready for the weekend and do not want to go back on Monday!!!

Such is life.

I should know by now that working with kids will always keep me laughing. They say the funniest things.

One of the 3 year olds that I work with in the afternoon said that her sister was going to get my eye out, then take my hand off, and my arms all because her sister is a stinky butt.

I was told I should dye my hair pink and then was proposed to by one of my five year olds.

Very interesting day.

We practiced for Grandparent's Day again, no vomit this time. success.

The kindies are learning the letter Uu, it seems that it is very difficult for them to distinguish the difference between the vowels. We sing lots of songs to try and get it into their minds. But we shall see if it pays off.

We do word families, tin, sin, bin, in, etc. And sight words such as here, the, a,. To teach them the word 'the' we always say in class "T-H-E spells the." One boy was in with a tutor today and when reading a sentence he had to ways say this when reading 'the.' for example T-H-E spells the hen is in T-H-E spells the pen.

Thought that was funny and goes to show that repetition can work, maybe not exactly as we would like it to.

I was told on Saturday that great people have great thoughts.

something to think about.

Money!!!

So as a college graduate I do not have a lot of money. I have been doing pretty good over the summer, but with student loans on the horizon I am starting to realize that the party is over.

I have to actually become an adult. Reality is around the corner and I need to actually budget. Well what I really need to do it find another job. I will not be able to live with the income that I am bringing in when my student loan bills start coming in.

Money can feel like a necessary evil. It is impossible to live a life in society without some form of income, but there are so many different ways you can go about that. Money can become everything, which I do not want. But I do want it to be a result of something that I really enjoy doing. Working with kids is something that I love, and I am not sure what to do for a part-time job. I could waitress, I could put in applications everywhere, but I feel as though some of the best results have happened because I have waited. I have not just jumped, but I have thought, contemplated and waited for the best move. Maybe not always the most financially rewarding, but rewarding in a way that is so much more transcendent.

I have been thinking about different ways that I can make extra money on my terms, using some of my gifts or interests in such a way that I can create a little income. One thing that I have thought about is being a personal shopper. Maybe go into a few different retirement homes and ask if at any time anyone would need a new outfit for some sort of special occasion.

I guess in some ways I don't want to be conventional, but I also wonder if I can afford to develop this, or if I need to just find something quick and painless.

As a recent university graduate, I am not sure if I can be picky with my jobs, but I also sometimes feel as though I have paid my dues with cleaning toilets, literally many toilets, and I guess I want to do something that I enjoy.

Maybe I have pride, maybe I just want to use my interests to make money.

We shall find out what is in store next!

Until then...

Finished Product

Here is my finished scarf!

It may look a bit weird, but with a nice pea-coat it is really cute!!! I am excited to wear it when it gets really cold outside!

A Door Fetish

While I was exploring I found some awesome doors, not sure what it is but I really like doors.

Exploring

So I had an idea to walk around my downtown on a Sunday afternoon. Then I ended up at a new cafe which I loved.

I started snapping pictures and this is what I came up with!!

so far...

So it has been a few weeks since I started with these kindergartners and I have realized, well I knew this before but it has been reinforced, that kids especially young kids are very blunt.

You know if they either like what you are wearing or if you made a huge mistake with that skirt/blouse combo. They will make very clear if your new haircut is fabulous or not. Or if you just decide to style your hair a little bit different, say curly, that day, they will let you know very quickly if it makes the cut. I wore my hair curly a few days ago, and the moment I sat down at the desk, I hear your hair is crazy. And then I say, was that very nice and they say no. I then said, to this little boy, what if I told you your hair was crazy. And the boy proceeds to say my hair is short it doesn't get crazy. Touche.

Well I also find it very funny when these children say things that are very grown up. For example this one kid who is sometimes quite difficult makes the comment my eye really hurts and I am beginning to feel like no one cares. It was hilarious and quite matter-a-fact.

I am for sure sick of saying stop hitting, kicking, biting and please stand in line quietly, stop touching each other hands to yourself.

Until then!