Tolerance

Tolerance. What comes to mind when you think of that word? For me, lately it is people wanting us to be tolerant of everything under the son....world religions, politics, you name it. And right now, the issue is of sexual orientation. For my English class, in one of the upcoming weeks, I am supposed to read a play "Angels in America" which is a "gay fantasy play" basically two homosexual men...foul language...details. I refuse. And, well, I was polite about it. I told my professor I am not comfortable with the material and asked for an alternative reading assignment, and that I would even do "extra" work to make up for the discussions on Web CT. Pretty much begged. Got nowhere. My professor said "I do not customize course content...you can take an F for that week if you choose" pretty much. Ridiculous. We as Christians are expected to always "tolerate" all of the garbage around us...not to offend anyone...not to judge anyone. Well, what about tolerating that I am a Christian and I do not want to read material I am not comfortable with. I am so outraged about this. I do not understand how in the world things are expected of us, but who respects that we are Christians and have a strong faith? I spoke with several people about this, and they agree that I am doing the right thing. Many have said I should speak to my cohort advisor about this because it is not fair. I may do that. I may wait to see if the one week's "F" affects my grade or not. I really want an "A" in the class and I have been working my tail off to get one, so it would really upset me if I couldn't get one because, basically, I am a Christian. Ok...that's off my chest. Had to say it. I love everyone, including homosexuals, but that doesn't mean I have to agree with their behavior. It's not right and I won't stand by it. On a happier note, tomorrow is FRIDAY! =) Whoo hoo! I soooo need the weekend to come. I need a break. Well, at least a break from going to work. Still have plenty to do at home, lesson plans, grading papers, Master's work. At least I can work on it on my pajamas.


Goodnight,
Nicole

Fall

Cooler weather on its' way, UGA football, fall festivals, yes...this is a happy time of year for me. I LOVE the fall. (Well, once the seasons change and my sinuses aren't so aggravated). I want a funnel cake. Random...yes, but I really do. I might just have to find a festival or go to a ballgame soon to get one. Okay, enough about that. So, what's going on with school and school (1. "school" as in teaching high school and 2. "school" as in my Masters degree classes.) First off, in my British Literature (Senior Language Arts) classes, we are working on SAT prep, vocabulary, grammar, personal essays, and starting the Anglo Saxon time period materials. In American Lit. (Junior Language Arts), we are working on grammar, persuasive essays (for the GHSWT), and starting with the Native American Literature (just finished origin myths).

Then, for my Piedmont classes, in EDUC 702, we are working on several things (this blog for one). We have our reflections #2 due Tuesday, as well as our Technology Connected Lesson Plan #2 and DVD of ourselves teaching for 30 minutes. Whew...gotta get busy! I did record myself teaching...that was nerve racking. I said "okay" as a filler word I believe a hundred times in the first 5 minutes. I was nervous. what can I say? :) As far as my English class goes, we are reading reading reading and posting posting posting! LOTS to do for that class.

As you can see, I am busy busy, so I must keep this short and sweet. Lots to do...grade papers, lesson plans, work on "my" work...the list goes on.

Happy Fall & talk soon,

Nicole

Yay for a 3 day weekend!

So...can I just say "Yay for a 3 day weekend!" Whoo hoo! I really need a 3 day weekend. I have so much work to do with my grad school work and my "work" work (lesson plans, grading papers, etc.) Not to mention, I am the assistant Sunday School teacher for the Young Adults class, and I will be teaching Sunday School for the next 2 Sundays. So, I have to study for that. And I have to work on a brochure or flyer for my husband for the youth group regarding their trip. So yes, a 3 day weekend would be much appropriate right now. Doesn't beat December's break, but it will have to do for now.


Not to sound whiny, I just have a lot to do, that's all. I feel like maybe on my blogs I sound like "poor pitiful me" alot. I really don't mean to. I am blessed. Truly I am. It just helps to sometimes get my thoughts out. This is a great way of doing just that. Nonetheless, maybe I should focus on some positives now...


Fall is coming! YAY! I really hope we have a long fall this year. I hate going from summer to practically winter with little room in between. I love love love cool weather and the leaves changing and football season. I love pumpkins and fall decorations and corn mazes. I love candy corn and the great selection of Halloween candy. I should've gotten married in the fall I love it so much, but just didn't work out where we could be off of work and school then. That is what we get for getting married so young. Trent was 21 and I was 22 (four years ago, August 5). We are thinking of celebrating our 5th anniversary in December. We really want to go back to Disney World (that is where we went on our honeymoon) and it is SUPER hot in August, so maybe we will get to go next December, not only to celebrate our 5 year anniversary, but also as a sort of "yay! I finished my Master's program" (*hopefully*).


Well, off to do more work...grade papers...etc. Story of my life. One day I will be less busy, right? No....next comes a baby or two, a possible Specialist's degree, work work work, etc. I need to learn to MAKE time for fun and relaxation. Oh, how does one do that? I shall certainly try.


Until next time,
Nicole