Be yourself, and no-one else.

"Be yourself, and no-one else!"
How cute is that? Spawn is obsessed with Anh Do's 'WeirDo' series, and one of the books has that line as a sing-song phrase. Subsequently, Spawn is now singing it, a lot. Not that I mind. It's such a powerful statement that more children need to absorb. So many children try so hard to conform to the interests of those they look up to. The result of this leads to children losing their individuality, their personality, their 'thing'. Everyone needs their 'thing'. The quirky aspect that makes them unique from every other pleb. So go forth and sing that line, Spawn. I will not stop you, not ever.

As an aside, procrastination is the devil. (Devil/Spawn: they're related topics!)
I have an assignment to complete by tomorrow. It isn't a particularly difficult essay, it just requires far more referencing than I like, which requires far more reading than I would prefer for such a topic. It is an interesting topic though. I am enjoying learning more about what I originally considered the 'hippie decades'. So much more complex than that.

I am articulating into my degree of choice next year. That's exciting! I cannot believe I finally made up my mind about teaching. I love how I went into this degree thinking, 'if nothing else, I will learn some fun facts to teach Spawn!' SO much more. Now I have a new career path to pursue, again. And I am passionate about it. I want to make a difference. The world is so complacent nowadays, and I don't want another generation of brats to roam these lands.
So primary teaching. I hope I can remember all the stuff I need to remember. FOUR YEARS. That's how much learning I need to do to become a teacher. At least the degree is becoming more complex now. Less questionable teachers out there to influence my child.

Finished classes for the year. Just need to finish this essay, complete two online quizzes, then study for two exams (only one of which being a hurdle exam). Easy peasy! ... Who am I kidding?! My brain is fried.

Peace out.

- L. x

P.S. Only 87 days until Christmas! And only 45 days or so until this family puts the tree up!! WOOO!!!!! 

Our old tree. We've since gone fairly 'traditional' with a side of crazy.

Studying is SO HARD.

For real. I know why kids are pushed to go straight to university from high school: who wants to go back to this torture after experiencing the freedom of the real world??? Well, aside from those wishing to further their knowledge, or pursue their dream career, like me. Except, the degree I'm undertaking will not result in accomplishing my dreams! We all know law is my thing. Or aviation. However, due to Spawn's diagnoses last year, I decided to take a cruisier path. Yes, I know teaching is anything BUT cruisy, but it's a lot less demanding than corporate law, most of the time. (I dread report writing already, and I'm only one semester in on a four year degree!!)

Anyway, teaching is hard! You have to cover such a variety of areas, all with their own way of teaching and terminology. Take this semester for example: I have the basic subjects, but then I have ecology *yawn* and children's literature! Such different styles, with so much fuzziness. I think that's one of the things I like most about law: it's so factual. Sure, legislation is open to interpretation, but it's easy. There's a lot less fuzzy business, and a lot more, 'this is how we're doing this!' Wah. What am I doing?!!! WHY AM I DOING TEACHING?!!!

I have three assessments due on Friday. I already submitted one, because it was easy. The other two, however, are a lot more complex, and of course, Spawn had to go and get sick! So now today is a write-off, hence me getting super stressed. I do not like leaving things to the last minute, yet that is what I seem to be doing this semester. Please, let me find the strength to get on top of this business for the rest of the degree! My sanity cannot take it! LOL.

Anyway, I just had to have a quick vent. Now I'm off to prep dinner. Perks of sick child, I guess. More time to make yummy meals, that will hopefully aide in ridding him of this illness (and prevent me from getting it).

Peace out!

L. xx