I have recently read "The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch, and I have to say it is a MUST READ. I originally came across the book in Costco, and thumbed through it. I decided to check it out from the library, but it was on reserve for a while. I finally had the opportunity to read it, and it made me cry. What's more, he succumbed to his cancer about 2 weeks ago, which made the story that much more impactful. If you are interested in a truly inspiring book, this is one to read.
Also, I have read "The QBQ: The Question Behind the Question" by Dan Miller. This one I read back in May, but it is a book that I constantly think about, and has changed the way I view a lot of situations in my life. It is a book about self-accountability. If you have EVER fallen into victim thinking (you know, "Why did this happen to me? Why can't things ever go right for me? When will it be my turn to win?"), then you need to read this book!
I love it when GREAT books come across my path. It is amazing to me that someone else's written words can change my life. I hope they change yours, too.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
What's New
Wow! So much has been going on since I last blogged. We are keeping very busy around here.
I have been working at my chiropractor's office for a couple of weeks now. I do not spend too much time there, however, as he is still relatively quiet. I do go help out on Tuesday's, which is his busiest day. I am learning all about running a doctor's office, and it is nice to be learning something new and different. Right now, I am being "paid" with free chiropractic care for the family, which is very helpful, as it is one less expense for us.
I also have been working on my web site, www.theprofessionalsub.com, which keeps me pretty busy. Most of the things I have been working on are not on the site yet, so you will just have to bear with me on that. I am hoping, however, that this site will be making money within a year, which I feel is fairly realistic.
Additionally, we have listed some of our hand made items on Etsy.com. My store is www.davisonfamily.etsy.com. We only have a few things listed so far, but we are working on that as well.
That brings us to school! We are one week away from the new school year beginning here. Andrew is moving into 4th grade, and he has my friend Melanie Holland for a teacher. I know from working with her that she will do a good job, but I worry about Math and Science. She is weak in those areas, and she is adopting a math program called Excel Math that I do not like. It is a lot of worksheets that Andrew could teach, because it is a highly scripted program. That is not teaching to me, but I do not get a say in the method she uses.
Mandy is so excited about going into 1st grade! She has been counting down the days until school begins. Every morning and evening, she double checks the days remaining. They go back on Tuesday, the 19th. She has Mrs. Gwinn for a teacher this year. Mrs. Gwinn has adored Mandy, so I am sure she will have a great year. She is one of those teachers that you hope your child will have, because she is so encouraging of all the children in her class.
One more thing...ANDREW MADE HORIZONS!!! OK, so you have no idea what that is. Horizons is the name for the academically gifted and talented program in our school district. At the beginning of the summer, we received a letter that Andrew did not qualify, though he missed by 2 points in each of the 2 possible areas for making it. On Saturday, we received a letter that he made it, based on Spring testing results, namely the PACT test. We are so happy for him, as he has many friends that are also in Horizons. It will be great for him.
Well, that's about it for now. Talk to you all again soon!
I have been working at my chiropractor's office for a couple of weeks now. I do not spend too much time there, however, as he is still relatively quiet. I do go help out on Tuesday's, which is his busiest day. I am learning all about running a doctor's office, and it is nice to be learning something new and different. Right now, I am being "paid" with free chiropractic care for the family, which is very helpful, as it is one less expense for us.
I also have been working on my web site, www.theprofessionalsub.com, which keeps me pretty busy. Most of the things I have been working on are not on the site yet, so you will just have to bear with me on that. I am hoping, however, that this site will be making money within a year, which I feel is fairly realistic.
Additionally, we have listed some of our hand made items on Etsy.com. My store is www.davisonfamily.etsy.com. We only have a few things listed so far, but we are working on that as well.
That brings us to school! We are one week away from the new school year beginning here. Andrew is moving into 4th grade, and he has my friend Melanie Holland for a teacher. I know from working with her that she will do a good job, but I worry about Math and Science. She is weak in those areas, and she is adopting a math program called Excel Math that I do not like. It is a lot of worksheets that Andrew could teach, because it is a highly scripted program. That is not teaching to me, but I do not get a say in the method she uses.
Mandy is so excited about going into 1st grade! She has been counting down the days until school begins. Every morning and evening, she double checks the days remaining. They go back on Tuesday, the 19th. She has Mrs. Gwinn for a teacher this year. Mrs. Gwinn has adored Mandy, so I am sure she will have a great year. She is one of those teachers that you hope your child will have, because she is so encouraging of all the children in her class.
One more thing...ANDREW MADE HORIZONS!!! OK, so you have no idea what that is. Horizons is the name for the academically gifted and talented program in our school district. At the beginning of the summer, we received a letter that Andrew did not qualify, though he missed by 2 points in each of the 2 possible areas for making it. On Saturday, we received a letter that he made it, based on Spring testing results, namely the PACT test. We are so happy for him, as he has many friends that are also in Horizons. It will be great for him.
Well, that's about it for now. Talk to you all again soon!
Friday, August 1, 2008
New Web Site up and running
Please check out my new web site and try out all of its features. I would appreciate it if you would let me know what you like and do not like about the site. If something does not work correctly on your computer, I need to know. Thanks a million for your help!
Jess
Jess
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