Melissa's expert advice (haha)

Wow...I am what you call a Blogger failure. I just always forget and occupy myself with other things in my life. Like my 3 grade classes......which I like 2 out 3 classes....my last one is AWFUL. I cant wait for May 6 when it's over....and hopefully I won't fail it between now and then cause this professor is all over the place!!!
In other news....my mother LOVES to make me feel oh so good about the job hunt (and I mean this in the most sarcastic fashion ever). Translation.. I am screwed...especially with the major budget cuts. She actually said, "I wonder if you should even continue towards your Masters." That sure makes me feel good when she's confirming my fear that I am paying all this money and it won't make a difference. I guess what is probably going to happen is I am going to be doing a job I hate...like working in a day care where I am not teaching...just babysitting, changing diapers, and making virtually nowhere near what I should be with my degree.
So all of you future college students out there...DO NOT attend school for elementary teaching. People are not retiring and schools are simply not hiring. I suggest do something that has a great need...like medical field (if you can handle the intensity of those classes) or social work. Or if you are wanting to teach badly...go for Special Education. I could never do it..as this was confirmed when I was tricked into subbing in a Learning support room last week. However, I believe there are people at there that have a special gift and could really help children out.
Another bit of advice....if you are planning on getting married....ELOPE or do Justice of the PEace. It will save you the ridiculousness that you have to go through and a lot of money. I of course...am referring to the ridculousness that I have encountered via St. Ferdinand's. Seriously...I don't ask for much..all I want is Abbie to sing at my wedding...and that is such a huge issue. Good Gravy.
Last, and this is one I struggle to remember....but don't lose faith in the power of prayer. I will admit...I have my moments of self doubt and I think that I can pray about lots of things and nothing comes of it and that it's a waste of time. However...recently I've been reading an inspirational book that tells about people's real experiences with the power of prayer. Recently, I kinda experienced a small miracle of my own. I said a prayer in church that my aunt and uncle sell their house soon so they can move, and sure enough they sold it the very next day!! Now if only my prayers could be answered about employment...however....I believe that for some reason there's a purpose to it all. Maybe God decided that he wants me to do something else in my life that I couldn't do if I had my own classroom...or possibly he wants me to work on my patience (which is severely lacking). In the end, I can't complain. I am the happiest I've ever been , my friends and family are safe and healthy, and I get to marry my best best friend in the whole entire world in October.
Anyhow.....I have to get back to my schoolwork after procrastinating a bit...later!!