Gosh, it is so weird to sit down and think about how
different things were when I last posted. Last week I was on cloud nine, unable
to eat or sleep regularly because I was so excited about being engaged!! Now, I
am finally back on solid ground and I have resumed my daily routine. It has
only been a week since I wrote the proposal story, yet it feels like it has
been so much longer! My schedule has still been very free and I feel like that
always makes time go slower. But now that I think about it, a lot has happened,
so I’ll fill you in, and then tell you about the exciting things that I have to
look forward to!
After Eric proposed to me, I was ready to plan the whole wedding that week! :P I was all over pinterest, gathering ideas and calling people about wedding venues. I looked at wedding planning timelines and budget worksheets and got to work! My lovely (and awesome!) cousin bought me this intense wedding planner. It is basically an organizational freak’s dream, so I love it. It was slightly overwhelming… and I was scared to write in it because it was so beautiful, I didn’t want to ruin it… but I’ve gotten over that, and I’m finding that it is super helpful! So far, I think planning a wedding is fun! Now don’t worry, I’m not under the allusion that it will always be this fun, as I understand that it becomes more stressful as the big day gets closer… BUT, so far it is neat to be inspired and talk about what will suit mine and Eric’s taste.
Eric and I are trying not to spend a lot of money on our wedding because that’s not what it’s about. My mom said something along the lines of… “Don’t become so consumed with planning one day that you forget to prepare for a lifetime of being married to one another.” (Isn’t my mom so wise?) With this advice in mind, I have to remind myself that no matter what color scheme we choose, or what center pieces we make, at the end of the day Eric and I will be married and that is what is most important. So, as the wedding gets closer and more and more decisions have to be made, please pray that everyone involved in the wedding stays flexible, patient, and stress-free. Also, pray that Eric and I focus on working towards a marriage that is Christ centered and kingdom focused. I’m typically not a “stressed out” kinda gal, but I know that it is easy to get distracted by details. You should have seen me the other day when the clock on the wall was just ever so slightly crooked… now that stressed me out!! :P Anyways, prayers throughout this whole process would be greatly appreciated. :]
Even though I had fun look at wedding stuff, the absolute HIGHLIGHT of the week was getting to see Jane Chungchungchungchung and my sisters Adriel and Kaitlyn!! :] Kaitlyn brought me a futon from home and on Saturday we went to Menards to get paint and other supplies. The chairs that we painted are beautiful. Oh my goodness. They are a sea foamy/teal color, and I don’t have a table yet, but it will be grayish/brown. We also hung up some pictures and posters. This place is totally feeling homier. Oh! Annnndd, how could I forget!? Kaitlyn, being the most wonderful sister that she is, bought me a DVD player and a tool kit, so now I can WATCH DVDS and be nifty! ;) Gosh, it was so fun to do crafts, watch movies, laugh and play with muh gurrrrls. I am so blessed to have such amazing women in my life. I bet this apartment had never seen so much fun until this weekend! ;)
Ok, so now the real work is beginning! On Tuesday I went to the Dream Center, a faith based not-for-profit organization in downtown Peoria, because they needed a math tutor, so I volunteered for the job. I was under the impression that I would be there for an hour or so, helping high school kids with their homework or any concepts that they didn’t understand. However, when I got there, the guy in charge asked me what my plan was for the day.
Say whaaa?
I didn’t have any plans… I thought he would give me instructions!! So I told him that, and he said, “Oh alright! No problem, we’ll just assess the kids today and see what we need to focus on this year.” As I continued to listen to him explain his vision for the time that I would have with the kids, I gathered that he wanted me to teach them, not tutor them. Basically, these sophomores/juniors in high school are at the Algebra level, but they could use some extra help and reinforcement with the basics. So, while that was quiiite the surprise, and I was a bit overwhelmed at first, I’m actually really excited about it now! My class will consist of 15 high school aged kids. I’m going to follow the curriculum that they are using in their schools to plan lessons and cater to them as individuals when they need me to slow down on something or challenge them to move ahead. I have a lot of resources to use. I’ll give them worksheets, have them work in groups, and hopefully get them to see that math can be really fun! I mostly want these kids to see that they are able to succeed. In all honesty, I am not responsible for their math education. Technically, that is the job of their high school teacher. What I do feel responsible for however, is building a healthy relationship with these kids, motivating them to work hard, and building their self-esteem. I have never taught math before, and I don’t really know what to expect out of all of this! So please pray that God’s hand is very present in this!
Praise the Lord, praise the Lorrrddd, dance classes start next week! I can’t waaiiiitt! I’m teaching Beg/Int Street Jazz on Mon/Thurs/Fri/Sat. We had our staff meeting this week, signed paperwork, and got our schedule, so the ball is rolling and there ain’t no stoppin’ us now! ;) I’m praying that God will do huge things in the lives of these kids! I’m praying that He’ll do huge things in me! And in the entire faculty! Seriously, in this past week, God has been blessing this ministry a ton! I can’t wait to tell you more about what that looks like for City Dance next time…
Ok, so keep me accountable to posting pictures of the apartment as it is getting more and more awesome… and writing more about City Dance’s exciting news! Eeee!
After Eric proposed to me, I was ready to plan the whole wedding that week! :P I was all over pinterest, gathering ideas and calling people about wedding venues. I looked at wedding planning timelines and budget worksheets and got to work! My lovely (and awesome!) cousin bought me this intense wedding planner. It is basically an organizational freak’s dream, so I love it. It was slightly overwhelming… and I was scared to write in it because it was so beautiful, I didn’t want to ruin it… but I’ve gotten over that, and I’m finding that it is super helpful! So far, I think planning a wedding is fun! Now don’t worry, I’m not under the allusion that it will always be this fun, as I understand that it becomes more stressful as the big day gets closer… BUT, so far it is neat to be inspired and talk about what will suit mine and Eric’s taste.
Eric and I are trying not to spend a lot of money on our wedding because that’s not what it’s about. My mom said something along the lines of… “Don’t become so consumed with planning one day that you forget to prepare for a lifetime of being married to one another.” (Isn’t my mom so wise?) With this advice in mind, I have to remind myself that no matter what color scheme we choose, or what center pieces we make, at the end of the day Eric and I will be married and that is what is most important. So, as the wedding gets closer and more and more decisions have to be made, please pray that everyone involved in the wedding stays flexible, patient, and stress-free. Also, pray that Eric and I focus on working towards a marriage that is Christ centered and kingdom focused. I’m typically not a “stressed out” kinda gal, but I know that it is easy to get distracted by details. You should have seen me the other day when the clock on the wall was just ever so slightly crooked… now that stressed me out!! :P Anyways, prayers throughout this whole process would be greatly appreciated. :]
Even though I had fun look at wedding stuff, the absolute HIGHLIGHT of the week was getting to see Jane Chungchungchungchung and my sisters Adriel and Kaitlyn!! :] Kaitlyn brought me a futon from home and on Saturday we went to Menards to get paint and other supplies. The chairs that we painted are beautiful. Oh my goodness. They are a sea foamy/teal color, and I don’t have a table yet, but it will be grayish/brown. We also hung up some pictures and posters. This place is totally feeling homier. Oh! Annnndd, how could I forget!? Kaitlyn, being the most wonderful sister that she is, bought me a DVD player and a tool kit, so now I can WATCH DVDS and be nifty! ;) Gosh, it was so fun to do crafts, watch movies, laugh and play with muh gurrrrls. I am so blessed to have such amazing women in my life. I bet this apartment had never seen so much fun until this weekend! ;)
Ok, so now the real work is beginning! On Tuesday I went to the Dream Center, a faith based not-for-profit organization in downtown Peoria, because they needed a math tutor, so I volunteered for the job. I was under the impression that I would be there for an hour or so, helping high school kids with their homework or any concepts that they didn’t understand. However, when I got there, the guy in charge asked me what my plan was for the day.
Say whaaa?
I didn’t have any plans… I thought he would give me instructions!! So I told him that, and he said, “Oh alright! No problem, we’ll just assess the kids today and see what we need to focus on this year.” As I continued to listen to him explain his vision for the time that I would have with the kids, I gathered that he wanted me to teach them, not tutor them. Basically, these sophomores/juniors in high school are at the Algebra level, but they could use some extra help and reinforcement with the basics. So, while that was quiiite the surprise, and I was a bit overwhelmed at first, I’m actually really excited about it now! My class will consist of 15 high school aged kids. I’m going to follow the curriculum that they are using in their schools to plan lessons and cater to them as individuals when they need me to slow down on something or challenge them to move ahead. I have a lot of resources to use. I’ll give them worksheets, have them work in groups, and hopefully get them to see that math can be really fun! I mostly want these kids to see that they are able to succeed. In all honesty, I am not responsible for their math education. Technically, that is the job of their high school teacher. What I do feel responsible for however, is building a healthy relationship with these kids, motivating them to work hard, and building their self-esteem. I have never taught math before, and I don’t really know what to expect out of all of this! So please pray that God’s hand is very present in this!
Praise the Lord, praise the Lorrrddd, dance classes start next week! I can’t waaiiiitt! I’m teaching Beg/Int Street Jazz on Mon/Thurs/Fri/Sat. We had our staff meeting this week, signed paperwork, and got our schedule, so the ball is rolling and there ain’t no stoppin’ us now! ;) I’m praying that God will do huge things in the lives of these kids! I’m praying that He’ll do huge things in me! And in the entire faculty! Seriously, in this past week, God has been blessing this ministry a ton! I can’t wait to tell you more about what that looks like for City Dance next time…
Ok, so keep me accountable to posting pictures of the apartment as it is getting more and more awesome… and writing more about City Dance’s exciting news! Eeee!
Until next time please continue to pray for:
- Financial provision! The paycheck starts coming in next week, so I am so thankful for that! I am currently applying for a part time job and waiting to hear back from a lot of places. It would be such a blessing if I were to get accepted so that I could have enough money to start paying off college loans and start saving!!
- Growth and community! Small groups at Richwoods church are starting up. I’m looking to make more great friends, grow in wisdom, knowledge and understanding of the bible, and deepen my relationship with my King!
- Recently, I’ve become really challenged by the idea of improving myself as a dancer by reading more books, watching more videos or dance clips, and basically taking it upon myself to make sure that I’m staying in the best shape that I can be in. I want to be able to teach these kids incredible dance technique and offer them tons of knowledge. But, in order to do that, I need to be challenging myself continually.
With things really picking up and lots to look forward to now, all I can say is… Let’s do this!! :]
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