Oh my lanta, it has been a while since I've updated the ole blog. oops. School has literally consumed my life this semester. I am counting down weeks until I am done (and get to start my next phase @ U of H). I am SO ready to be there. Ready for a change. I have been a student (on/off) @ HCC since 2004. I am ready for a change in scenery. Ready to dive into classes that I will appreciate, things that really interest me. Classes that will ignite my passion for history.
Cancer scares me. Every time I get the "phone call" from my dad telling me that he has to get another "test" to see whats going on with his cancer, it honestly freaks me out. Friday he will be getting a colonoscopy to see if his cancer has spread to his colon area. I sometimes forget he even has cancer. I mean, he doesn't look sick. His "humor" hasn't changed since he was diagnosed in 2003. He does still like to play the cancer card (especially when he "needs" something like a beer..) but again he doesn't look sick. He has been through so much these past few years, I am just so blessed that he has made it this long. So if y'all could keep him in y'alls thoughts/prayers I would really appreaciate it.
Not only have I been busy with school, but with work and giving tours at the Holocaust museum. Work has been great! I love the two little girls I take care of. I leave EVERYDAY with a huge smile on my face, telling my friends some new phrase or something funny the two year old said to me. She is awesome, and makes me laugh.. all the time. I leave exhausted too, wondering how these two awesome girls have so much energy. But then I remember a key thing that they get to do that I don't get to do anymore.. NAP. Oh the joy of even laying down for a short 10 minutes with my eyes closed. With that little powernap it can turn exhaustion into energy (and of course my love for coffee will help me wake up as well).
I love giving tours at the Holocaust Museum, especially to middle school students. I gave a tour last week to a group of 7th grade students who were part of their school's leadership program. I had three boys who either always wanted to ask a question or participate in a question that I had asked the group. I LOVE THAT! They left (I hope) with a better understanding of what the museum represents and what they can do to help prevent hatred and prejudice from occurring. I also end my tours by asking the students, "What role will you chose? When you see something wrong going on in school, will you be the student that walks by and does nothing, or are you going to be the students that will have that voice and speak up?" I hope they become the students that will stand up for what they believe is right.
Ok, that is what has been going on in my life. Until next time-
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