- Personal growth - I like looking back at my blogs to see how I've grown as a person. Before I started blogging online, I used to write in journals and it dates back to when I was in the 6th grade. Sometimes I cannot believe how immature and inconsiderate I used to be. Sometimes I feel like slapping my past self. Of course, the content of my blogs changed tremendously... and that's the beauty of writing through the years.
- Experiences - I truly believe that without experiences and truly learning from them, one cannot grow. Breakups, heartaches, accomplishments, happiness, failures, and successes are all important topics to write (or talk) about. After taking several psychology classes, I have learned that it is healthier in the long run to express your feelings than to hold it in. It keeps one healthy physically and psychologically. Because I write about my experiences, I believe it contributed to my overall happiness and contentment with my life.
I finally declared my major last month and after thinking it through and through, I've decided to major in Child and Adolescent Development. I have 14 classes left to take before I can get my Bachelor's Degree. My goal? To graduate by Fall of 2012. Then afterwards, I will continue school to get my teaching credential. Realistically, I will most likely be finished with school at age 28.
Work/PreschoolDue to the budget cuts in California, the city of Milpitas decided to cut the Preschool program where I work. It's truly sad that they had to cut it. It's now up to the people in the community to save the Preschool program... otherwise, I need to find another job :( On a brighter note, working there made me realize how much I love working with children! Working at this preschool is the MAIN reason why I decided to major in Child and Adolescent Development. It makes me happy to see a kid improve. My co-teacher Ms. Diane taught me a lot about teaching kids and I've acquired her teaching style. She's awesome and I'm truly going to miss her and all the kids when this school year is over. I strongly dislike how some people generalize kids as "brats." I think those who have an overall negative opinion of kids simply don't have the patience to understand them. Truth: Kids are fun little people :) They have their own personalities and they are fun to talk to. They're always down to learn and try new things. What I've learned? Make learning creatively fun and positive without being forceful and super strict - that's the only way you'll gain respect from children.
Redecorated our room
Earlier this month, Brian and I were determined to change our room. We've been talking about it for so long but we've never had time to finally do it. His old closet was pretty much falling apart. It had the capability to store a lot but it was hard to organize things with his old closet. So Brian and I went to IKEA several times. We bought some black furniture, we painted his room dark grey, bought some lighting, and reorganized EVERYTHING. So now the room is almost complete! All we need now is a bed frame and maybe some wall shelves. So now..... I love coming home :)
