Do something

I applied for and registered my teacher certification today and realized that it's finally Summer vacation.

I gotta do some shit.

#1. Craft some stuff

I have some old rainboots that are broken that I want to repurpose...soooomehoooowww. I also really want to learn how to sew. I'm not talking making my own clothing. Just fixing or sprucing up (buttons back on, sleeves adjusted, hemming, etc...).

#2. Read some serious shit

 These are just the books that I pulled from the books in my room. There are several more out in the living room. I've started 4 of these already and put them down in favor of other things for school.

Bottom to top:
- Maus II
- The House of Silk
- The Complete Original Illustrated Sherlock Holmes
- The Long Afternoon of the Earth
- The Witches of Eastwick
- Homo Zapiens
- From the Dust Returned





#3. Become Super Awesome Teacher-Lady

While I'm applying for jobs in every direction, I'm working on my own personal professional development. I've found Pinterest to be an excellent source of information, along with the monthly subscription to English Journal and English Bulletin.

In addition, when Jay and I were out in Carthage on a photo shoot in an old house, I found this little gem:

"A Progressive Course in English for Secondary Schools"

Oh you better believe it. I've perused it and I like what it has to say. It's like the 1910 version of Diana Hacker's writing guide.







Just today I've already started on #1! I made a magazine rack out of an old wire hanger. DO somethin'.