This week

Back working at Edmonds Community College again, I'm quite enjoying it. :) I like to file-not being sarcastic. I like filing, it's mindless and simple. Not thinking necessary, I already know my numbers and letters so I'm golden! ;) And the people are fun, working with people who you enjoy being with is amazing. And compared to teaching it's so simple and easy, I don't have to worry about anything after I leave to office, no planning, no work at home. When I walk out those doors I am out, not consumed with thoughts of what I will do there tomorrow. Mind you I am still teaching, so I still have planning but it's only two classes for two more days. Crazy how fast it has gone by. I cannot believe my last day teaching is Friday. I really do enjoy the kids, today as I left, walking down the hall with all the "Hi Ms. Nestor" or "Hey Nestoria" (not sure why I'm called that...) makes me sad to leave, but the commute makes me glad to not have to go back. I will miss it though--which is a great thing seeing that I want to do this the rest of my life. There are some precious kids in my classes, and I think there always will be, there will always be those kids that drive me crazy, but there will also be the ones that always make me smile, or the ones who look interested when they started out my time there rolling their eyes at everything I said or we did!! Some of them have opened their lives to me if even in a very small way, in a simple conversation. This truly is a rewarding career. =)

That is what is happening this week in my life. This is a transition week, and transitions are always interesting.

Scar

My bandages finally came off! I have a cool scar:



I know it's a lame picture but it's an odd angle to take!!! ;)

Not a super big scar but still kinda cool, And over really far so summer will be the only time it's seen. (And don't worry, I was wearing a tube top)

Two Weeks Left

It is crazy to think that I have been at Hazen for over 4 months now and now I have only through next week as a full time teacher and then a week of part time and then I'm out. The 4th of June. Finishing Latin America this week, China next week (Seniors: Current World Issues) and then done with them. For my Juniors: Cuba this week, Vietnam War and attitude of the U.S. (in relation to the war) through the 70's next week. A day on Nixon. Then the 80's the week after and I'm done. I'd like to fit some 90's in too cause that's just interesting cause they were alive then and they really want to learn about it. :) So, I know what I'm teaching, the only question is HOW do I teach that and how do I make it INTERESTING!! I love history and it is such a passion for me I just don't want to waste this time I have if there's even the slightest chance that I could get some kids interested in history.

As crazy as these kids drive me, I will miss them. I'm definitely coming to graduation. And as crazy as this seems I think I'll come a few days after I'm done just to see the kids. (Especially since I will have no responsibilities there!!!!)

As much as I do like it (MOST days), I an burnt out, very tired and ready to be done with school. I get on the kids' cases about slacking off cause we're so close to the end but it's all I can do to continue on full throttle. ;-p I have to keep reminding myself I'm not actually done yet. But, two weeks... Only two weeks more. I can do two weeks. I can make it through two more weeks of this. By the grace of God!! and some good ole Ace of Base, Simon & Garfunkel and Hillsong. Life is good. =)

a sureal story

Got the pacemaker in yesterday morning. It feels so strange thinking about what happened in the last 30 some hours...Never thought I'd have done such a thing as I just did. Had very nice nurses, and I'll have a cool scare. ;) Already played Dutch Blitz a couple of times so I'll live. =)

April 30th

That's when I'm getting it!!!!! The only real bummer is that I have to stay in the hospital overnight... ;)

Pacemaker

I have decided to get the pacemaker. I have prayer a lot about it, and I feel that is what God is directing me to do. So I will get it in the next month or so. Best part is, I get to be pampered! ;)

Vasovagal Syncope

I have Vasovagal Syncope. It is an issue with the heart where the heart stops and after a while picks back up and starts again. We found out while doing an EEG to check on my seizures. Had a seizure and the Neurologist found that my heart stopped for 70 seconds. This apparently is not good. He then proceeded to send me to a Cardiologist to find a solution to this problem. They found that what has been happening all along is that my heart has been stopping which stops blood flow to the brain which then causes me to seize. The Cardiologist talked with a few other doctors and came to the conclusion that I need a pacemaker. This is not something I particularly want because there are risks involved with having a pacemaker. The main risk is having to replace the wires if they ever break--which they most likely will in my lifetime because I am so young. All in all, I do not want the pacemaker because I am stuck with this machine in my body for the rest of my life, but on the other hand I do not want to go through life worried about my heart stopping! In weighing the risks the doctors find that there is more rick of me hurting myself through my heart stopping unexpectedly as opposed to the risk of being damaged during a surgery.

It is a strange feeling to have to make a life changing decision on my own. I know I have other people to help me with it and to give me theri opinions, but as my brother pointed out, they do not have to live with this fro the rest of their lives, I do so ultimately I have to make the choice...

Ms. Nestor

There's something cool about having kids raise there hands and say, "Ms. Nestor, I have a question". I think I like this situation I find myself in.

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Amy and E

E chattin' with someone! (She LOVES the phone!)

From the baby shower, Marissa, Mads and E.

She's like the doggie!!

Michelle Tsang's B-Day Party at the Hewetts!

SURPRISE!!!!! Happy Birthday Michelle (my twin). This is also from long ago but just found the pictures, so here they are! Love you twin!

She found a bug

Eat!

Birthday Girl

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Evan Baby Shower! I know it's way past due...

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Great grandma, Matt (Bonnie--cousin's hubby) and E

Marissa and I with E

Random people, no E

Brittney's mom with E

Sarah (my cousin) and I with E

That was a long time ago, but here they are anyways! :)

Teaching

It has been so much fun bring at the high school. While I'm at Northwest half the time I want to quit and do not want to teach anymore, but it's not that way at the high school. I love being around the kids, talking to them, leading discussion!! (Although it's mildly scary!!) My supervising teacher was out sick the other day so I got to lead every thing, it was a blast! Some classes definitely went better than others...but it was still fun and I'm glad to be doing it! I made an assignment for them yesterday, that was so much fun! Poor kids, I have fun making projects for them to do! Hehehe :)

Funny Story...

I went back to EdCC today... ;) Anyhoo, I laughed when my boss asked me to come in...But I really think this is my last day now!

Last Day

Today is my 4th last day at Edmonds Community College. I keep quitting or getting laid off and then they keep hiring me back again, it's kinda funny. ;) But I think today it might be my real last day because I'm starting student teaching/observing so I think this is it. :( I love working here because the people in Enrollment Services are so awesome, so it is a sad day. But that's ok, it's better to have a wonderful job ( that I've been at for 4 years) and mourn my last day than to have hated my job these past 4 years and rejoice over my last day! God's been good to me through this job and I am very grateful for the time I've had here and look forward to where God will have me next! :)