Project November Day 5

Day 5: Zombie Apocalypse Playlist

Put your music player of choice on shuffle and answer the questions.

Overall theme of the apocalypse: Wreck-It Ralph - soundtrack

What plays when you kill your first zombie: Softer to Me - Relient K

What plays when getting chased by the hoarde: Hakuna Matata - Disney's Greatest Hits

What plays when you have to kill a loved one: My Friends Over You - A New Found Glory

Song that plays when you find a group of survivors: Without You - Ben Rector

Song that plays when you meet the love interest: Old Fashioned Letters - Jason Reeves

Song that plays during the final stand: Dear Vienna - Owl City

Song that plays when you think you’ve survived it all: Be My Escape - Relient K

Song that plays when you discover a bite mark on yourself: I'm Taking You with Me - Relient K

Song that plays over the end credits: Never Gonna Let You Go - Ben Rector

Project November, Day 4

Day 4: Dear 16-year-old me...

First of all, drop Spanish 4 and start taking German. Immediately. Ten years from now you will be so glad you did.

Don't date that boy from camp. And definitely don't believe him when he says he loves you. He will break your heart and you will be crushed. You deserve so much better than a guy who listens to you vent about the worst day of your life and then dumps you. Over the PHONE.

Stop hoarding math credits. Nobody, and I mean nobody needs seven math credits to graduate high school. Why would you subject yourself to crying over Calculus homework every night when you already have all your required credits? Because you're a glutton for punishment. Here's an idea: why not take a science class? Ten years from now you may regret not doing this!!

You are a decent shotputter. Your coaches may be ignoring your potential, but keep at it. After four years of working your tail off, you will finally be deemed worthy of wearing that coveted T on your jacket. But you know what? Don't even bother buying that letterman jacket. It's a waste of money. You won't wear it after you graduate, and your parents will say, "We told you so."

Oh, and lighten up. The world will keep spinning even if you get an A-.

Love,
Future Me

P52 / 21 / bittersweet

I only have one picture this week, because I went to the 8th grade dinner and awards ceremony with my camera but no memory card. Fail. It's ok, though, because this picture captures everyone's personality so perfectly!!

P52 / 21 / bittersweet

These are my precious eighth graders. I have had the privilege of teaching seven of them for all three years of middle school!! They've come a long way (and so have I) and now all of them are heading off to the wonderful world of high school. They bring joy to my life and challenge me to be a better teacher. I am so very proud of their accomplishments and growth, but so very sad that I no longer get to have them in class and see them everyday.

#274: for dad

Today's pic of the day is for my dad (and anyone else who cares what car I'm driving these days).

show&tell #274: for dad

#234: ready for students!!

show&tell #234: ready for students!!

#224: weed eaters

This morning we had kids out at the school to weed the courtyard. Another step closer!!

show&tell #224: weed eaters

#221: another step closer

For the next week or two, my pic of the day will probaly be coming from my work at our new campus, getting everything set up for opening day. I did not partake in this project but instead documented the progress. Just one step closer to being a school!

show&tell #221: another step closer

#220: setting up and settling in

Today I spent a decent chunk of time at school organizing my new classroom. I love these colorful Ikea storage boxes, which I intended to label with my "vintage" Dymo labeler. Sadly, I discovered that the tape is so vintage it doesn't stick anymore! C'est la vie.

show&tell #220: setting up and settling in

#215: creative problem solving

show&tell #215: creative problem solving

This is the entryway inside my new apartment. The doors in this building are of the frosted glass variety, meaning someone standing in the hallway would be able to look into my apartment. The peeping Tom wouldn't see details, but shapes and colors, yes. I rigged up a solution with my fabric shower curtain and over-the-door hooks that fit perfectly in the space. The entryway also includes my shoe shrank, scarf rack, and full-length mirror. Coats and jackets must be hung in my bedroom for lack of hall space. Yay!

#214: new kitchen preview

Today I got settled into my new apartment. This is just a preview!

show&tell #214: new kitchen preview

#204: i'll miss this face...

...and the four others that come with him.

show&tell #204: i'll miss this face



[rawr]



#181: support a missionary

If you're interested in supporting a missionary in Germany (aka: me), shoot me an email at bertschirae@gmail.com. I'm offering these earrings as a "thank you" for donations of $25 or more sent to my mission, TeachBeyond. All proceeds will go towards my support funds for this upcoming school year. Various styles available, and I'll even pay for shipping!!

show&tell #181: support a missionary

#153: goodbye 430

Today I finished packing up my classroom! I'm excited to be done with that daunting task, but also sad because this is the first classroom that I taught in for two whole years straight and now I have to say goodbye to room 430. Watch for a pic of my new classroom to pop up sometime in early August...

show&tell #153: goodbye 430