Ketchup (or catching-up)
Yikes! My last post was before Halloween. It’s time to update my three readers!
My first semester of teacher prep went very well. I received stellar ratings from my practicum advisor and my cooperating teacher. My Cooperating teacher, Mrs. Heiser, was a kinders teacher with a big heart and an oceanful of patience. She taught me so much about how to learn from my mistakes, and to learn from the kids that I teach. More and more I see myself less as the a teacher, and more as a student who simply gets to lead the lessons. Sure, I will be in charge in my classroom, and there are many times when my students will be far from helpful, but so often my students help me to look at life in a much simpler way than I normally would. i loved the eager minds of my little kinders. They really do want to learn at that point in life. I am still terrified to be a teacher, scared of the responsibility, but those who are not scared worry me too. I think it’s healthy to fear a responsibility this big. I have confidence in my abilities, but I understand that the role of “teacher” should never be taken lightly. I am in the process of putting together my teachers college applications. Prayer would be greatly appreciated, as I will have to leave UNL and go to UNK or UNO if I am not accepted. 
(No, UNL will not kick me out, but I will want to go to a different program, rather than reapply after another semester.)
I am a senior now, but I have two years left. i have recently put a lot of thought into how to spend the next two years. I have made several new friends that I am excited to know more, and I am also happy that some old friends will be moving closer to lincoln. I am ready for a new chapter in my life, complete with new surroundings, new people, and new experiences. not to leave the old behinds, but to add new in.
I have missed riding a lot lately, which is nothing new, but I am hoping that my summer at home will provide me with more opportunities to borrow horses and catch a few pony rides 
I also get to spend some time in England this summer! My aunt and uncle have been living there for years, and we have never gotten to make the trip. I have always had a lot of interest in visiting, and my uncle offered up some of his frequent flyer miles, so my ticket will be free. I hope to travel around a little while Im there, but I would be content with just seeing my family and the base that they live on.
I am so stinking proud of my brother, I thought I should mention it. He is at Doane this year, triple jumping with the track team. He loves it, and I love watching him. It is so cool to watch him continue to grow and become such a cool young man (i feel super old saying that, dont judge me!) But seriously, he is awesome.
I miss my far away friends, Steve and Laura in particular. I think a trip to Greensboro is in the works this summer
God has been giving me huge opportunities lately. i got a job at the YMCA where i go to an elementary school in the mornings before school. I love it. I get a free Y membership, more childcare experience, and a break from my job at american eagle, which I am totally burnt out on. this job has also provided new friends and its so much fun!
I am so thankful for my parents, who have been super supportive while I apply to the teachers college. i took some time of from work to focus on school, and they supported me both emotionally and financially. I love them so much!
I have a lot more to say, but it will have to wait since I am headed to class. (entomology, the study of bugs.) but, i am going to try to make blogging a daily thing, so you will hear from me more this semester.
Love,
Kels
