you can call me j-baller.

my second period class gave me a gangster nickname today, because i hate being called miss jones so much. they decided on j-baller.
i'm really loving my second period class, which is funny and awesome all at the same time. the first week i was convinced they were going to be the hardest class for me to get through, but it just took letting them get to know me and getting to know them. knowing your students improves your teaching so much more than i thought it did... it's incredible.

after tomorrow i will have completed three weeks. i have six weeks left, and only four more weeks of content lessons. i cannot believe how quickly this time has gone by. this is the most challenging thing i have ever done in my life. every day i walk away thinking i cant possibly learn or grow anymore, my heart cant possibly expand any more, and every day, it does. and i love it.

today we talked about uzziah, and his issue with pride. he was the king who experienced great fame and success, because the Lord was with him... then he got arrogant. he tried to go into the temple and burn incense, which is a job only meant for priests to do. the Lord struck him with leprosy. his pride was his downfall.
C.S. Lewis says that pride leads to every other vice, that a man that struggles and deals with pride cannot possibly know God. that is such a MONUMENTAL statement. if you struggle with pride, raise your hand. (ummm, me, yup. my hand is raised... and i'm pretty sure that if youre not raising your hand, youre either to prideful to do so, or just lying to yourself)
if you struggle with pride you cant possibly know God??? wow. that hit home to me. and it was so cool to see my students struggle and wrestle with that as well. it invoked a lot of awesome discussion. some of us may not struggle to the same extent or degree as uzziah did in his life, i mean... i've never been struck with leprosy, but i have certainly suffered other consequences from my pride...

i finished writing my test tonight. i'll review on monday, and give it to them on tuesday!
dr. c is visiting tomorrow. i'm wicked excited to see her. definitely.
praise the Lord it's the weekend. i need some serious sleep action.