The Bubbly blogger

Family is fun. We played badminton baseball (a made up game combining the two sports)  and the regular game badminton. Family is supportive. We had a girls day on Saturday at the restaurant "Mad Hatter". We went around the table and encouraged each other. We laughed and admired the unique setting of the restaurant. Then they came over and saw my new place. Family is close. Sunday, we had a barbecue. That night we tried to teach my 3 year old cousin how to play kickball. Then we played badminton in the rain. Monday we had another barbecue and sat outside for this one. All my sisters were able to make it this night so we got a picture together. Family is familiar. Saturday afternoon Abbey and I went thrifting and then hung out with our cousin Augie, as seen in the picture below. Overall it was a great weekend with lots of family time making memories as we played games and chatted. Thankful that God gave me such a great family and love the fact that we a...

Today was my last day at my job.  I was a long term sub in second grade. What was great about this job was that I was able to work to with small groups of students in the morning and teach second grade in the afternoon. If you don't remember this is at the same school I was a long term sub in first grade. They asked me to come back to teach second grade. In the above picture, this was my group of students on the field trip to underwater world. The fact that I made it through this job with his strength and grace is a testament to his faithfulness. This job stretched me beyond what I thought I "could handle." Man did I need to rely on Him everyday. My drive to work everyday consisted of prayers of grace for the students and patience for the ones that are the hardest to love... sometimes it seemed they were all diffcult to love, I saw so much attitude and disrespect. I was shocked.There was even a lack of support from the other second grade teachers.  But if you think ab...

 I love longboarding!! I bought one similar to the one above on Amazon a couple of months ago. I started practicing on small streets in neighborhoods. Now I go every other night with my roomie Alexi.  It is such great exercise.  The reason I share this new hobby with you guys is because now that I am in my twenties and out of college I have been taking more risks. I used to let fear get in the way of trying new things. Now that I see how risk = reward and risk = trusting God I take more risks,  There is such a freedom that comes with taking risks. It doesn't matter if you fail or succeed. Trying is the best part.  Watch out... here comes another clique : Practice makes perfect. But its is true. When you longboard you have to move your foot so that there is equal weight on both feet. Its called the "windmill effect" I just learned how to do it tonight and it makes boarding so much easier.  I conclude with the encouragement that you c...

Say what does your post mean? It means that I am off on a new adventure. I am living an apartment with two awesome roommates, Alexi and Kassandra. We have almost been here for two weeks. I am loving every minute of it. Since I love lists, here is one on why I love living an apartment. 10. Independence 9. Location... so close to church 8. Own room, bathroom and yes walk-in closet 7. Making meals for myself 6. 2 fun roommates 5. Next to many schools in Osseo district (if you remember this is the district in which I am trying to get a job in.) 4. Buy my own groceries 3. Live by own rules... meaning I can eat wherever I want. 2. Decorate my own place 1.  NEVER HAVE TO SHARE CLOTHES WITH SISTERS AGAIN!!! I will post pics of my place soon and tell funny stories (longboarding wipeout)  as I enjoy the adventure of apartment living.  Stay soon for more posts

It has been a long time since I have blogged.  Decided to write again receiving inspiration from other fellow bloggers, Alexi at http://www.alexirae.com/  and Mandy Hale at  http://thesinglewoman.net/category/blog/   God has blessed me with this beautiful relationship status: single. For a long time I dreaded it and mostly it happens around holiday i.e. Christmas and Valentines day.  Now that I have turned 24 I see this season as a blessing rather than the curse that the world wants me to think it is. I  love this season I am in because I am in the season of trust and surprise. I don't where I will be tomorrow but I love that God does. I know that in April I will be a second grade long term substitute teacher.  I know that May 1st I will get to move into a 3 BR apartment with 2 amazing friends. I know that God will bring me to my own classroom again and if he allows it will be in the Fall. I know that I will have a summer job but I don't know wher...

Questions linger without answers. People ask me " When do I start? What will I be doing? What are my hours? What location?  What is your salary?"  To be honest I ask myself those questions and strongly desire answers.  The answer is " I don't know. Only God knows." Trust is a lesson that can be learned over and over again when you think you are fully trusting.  I have a type A personality and need to know all the answers so I can adjust my schedule accordingly.  This past week I accepted two jobs: a part time barista job at Caribou Coffee ( my favorite place) and a long term sub position working with small groups of students at edinbrook elementary. Both these jobs required me to take the step of faith and trust that God is in control and knows all the details.  I  was lacking peace and control and didn't know what to do about the two jobs before I accepted them because I didn't have much information to make my decision on. I realized Go...

Yesterday I went to Nickelodeon Universe with my friend Adelyn. We bought wristbands so we could go on all the rides.  I have never smiled or screamed as much as I did yesterday when I went on Avatar Airbender, Pepsi Orange rollercoaster, the logchute or the Rock Bottom roller coaster. It was a much needed break from days of job searching and interviews. Here are some pictures from our day at the Mall of America. Sometimes you just need a day to go on a fun outing and forget about everything you are going through and focusing on the fun that is right in front of you.