April 12 was my last day of student teaching at Spring Oaks Middle School. The day was completely bittersweet for me. Saying goodbye to my students was hard, but the hugs and notes that I got were priceless. Finishing the student teaching journey was a huge accomplishment for me. The end of it brings me one step closer to graduating and going to Louisiana to keep changing kids' lives!
One things from student teaching that can't be ignored is how much my perspective widened on another culture. The Spring Oaks student population is 85% Hispanic and it completely opened my eyes to an amazing way of life. First off, the language. I learned to love Spanish so much, especially the cuss words 8th graders like to throw around (they only think I didn't know). The language, the music (YouTube "Trival music"), the emphasis on family, and of course - the food. One of my favorite things on the last day of my student teaching was when one of my students brought his accordion from home to play some original Spanish tunes for me. I even got to try it out for myself!
All in all, it was a fabulous last day. I brought home plenty of sweet posters and notes, but here is one of my favorites:
So now that student teaching is over, it's been all about relaxing and having fun! I have about 3 weeks until I graduate so I have a lot planned. Last weekend, my Dad and I went on one of our traditional father-daughter trips to South Texas to go hunting. We go every year in December and April. Although I've shot many animals there, I got to add something new to the list this time: my first turkey! Now for all ya'll sitting back wondering how I could do that to an animal, don't worry - we are going to cook it - think of it as Thanksgiving in April!
Check out the bird:
Pretty cool, right?
If anyone knows me, they know I LOVE crawfish. It's a good thing I'm moving to Louisiana, because I will be able to eat crawfish allllll spring when I get there. Today, there was a crawfish festival in Kemah (little town on the Texas boardwalk), so I went with some friends to get some cajun food and listen to zydeco music. I even got my face painted and got to hang out with my best friend, Lauren.
Well, I think that's about it for now! I will try to stay more consistent with my posting and not be so broad in my posts. I'm still trying to figure this whole blog thing out.
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