I'm baaaaack!!!

I'm back. On a whim, I have decided to reactivate my blog. I don't really have much to say at the moment, but I will. A few things have changed since I last posted. One, I have finally earned my master's degree in reading instruction. I am also now certified to teach ECE-5, and I'm happy to say that I'm going to be teaching kindergarten this school year! I want to document my experiences as I go through the year. I'm sure I will have many funny and head-scratching moments in days to come. This blog will most likely focus around my trials, lessons, thoughts, and experiences in a few main areas: fitness, finances, food, friends, family, and teaching! I tend to be very random, so I'm sure it will be more than that. Anyway, I hope to have a planned post up for you (if anyone reads), or just myself, very soon! Fluttering by Faith, Erin

Just a girl, fluttering through life by faith...

Well, my first blog post...an experiment. I didn't really think this through a whole lot. I just keep hearing about how much I post on facebook and how "chatty" I am on it. I was told twice today alone that I say alot on facebook. I was joking when I said I should start a blog (who would read it anyway?), but I thought, why not give it a try! I like writing, I like talking, I like posting my thoughts on facebook.

So, what will this blog be about? I definitely won't confine it to one specific subject. It will probably be a mix of thoughts about teaching, grad school, church, friends and family, everyday life. I've started this new journey of learning how to eat and cook fresh and healthy, so I'll probably post links and information I discover on that journey. I like to bookmark websites alot and share things I found, so it will probably include that, too. I have a TON of education resources that I use. Anyway, like I said, I didn't really think this through...just thought I'd give it a try and it would help reduce the amount of chatter I put on facebook.

So, if you think I might have something interesting to say, share, or funny stories to tell, follow me! If not, I won't be offended. The good thing about a blog is that one can speak and not know if other's aren't listening. I'm a pretty funny gal and I speak my mind. I do much better when writing because I can actually censor it.

Just in case you don't know me, here's a little about me. I'm a single, Christian woman who teaches first grade in an inner-city school. I am in grad school online at Grand Canyon University. My master's will be in curriculum and instruction in (elementary) reading. Basically, after Feb. '12, I can be a reading specialist or reading coach. I thoroughly enjoy my classes, even though I procrastinate on homework alot. So far, I have made a 99, 99, 99, and 98% in my courses (yes, I'm bragging)! My faith is important to me. I live a "clean" life (no drugs, alcohol, clubbing, bars, smoking, etc.) I have an amazing group of friends who accept me as I am, yet help me be better than I am. I am a member of Shreveport Community Church. I will not be preachy, just share what God has put on my heart, maybe share line or two from a sermon that stuck with me, or share a lesson from personal experience. I have grown alot in the last 10 years and lately, I've been presented with the opportunities to try to help others from my what I have learned. I have a 9 year old miniature schnauzer, Annabelle, who is my child. She's diabetic, has horrible allergies, and cataracts. But, she's still a happy, spoiled princess.

I think I'll stop here; this is more than enough for my first blog. Stick around and I welcome all feedback!

Erin