So it says I haven't updated in 32 weeks. It seems like that long too. Well I know I said this last time but I do need to force myself to update much more. Christin has motivated me immensely lol.

So I'm trying to see what's gone on in the past 32 weeks. Hmm...

I started Nutrisystem and I love it! It's gone well. I've lost 10 lbs in 3 weeks. The food has been good, which I didn't expect and I eat ALL day long. That's the best part, plus dessert every night :) I'm still learning how to eat right though on the days I don't eat the actual food. I still try to follow the right amount of carbs, fats, dairys, fruits and veggies. It's a pretty simple process. It makes me eat all of my vegetables and fruits, plus drink my water. That's a great thing.

So I finally graduated with my undergrad degree! On December 13, 2009 I believe it was. Now I'm doing my Masters in Elementary Ed. So I'm still a full time student. No job for me yet lol. It was me, mom and dad, Michael and Lauren. Good times!

And I just realized I haven't blogged about student teaching yet. UGH and Yay! So after I left the amazing Apison, I went to the craptastic school in Cleveland that I won't name. Anyway, the school wasn't necessarily bad, it was my 2nd grade teacher. The thought of the entire experience still irritates me. So in a nutshell, I didn't like my teacher who also didn't like me. I didn't like my PIR who tortured my life and then my teacher took her side. So I went down to UTC and had a meeting with Raus, Rutledge and my mom. I decided to go to another school in the fall and redo my 2nd placement. The only bad part was that I had 8 days left at my school :( It was that bad.

Anyway, I held my breath for a great school and grade. I was beyond blessed and got McConnell Elementary in Hixson (almost Soddy Daisy) and was suppose to have 1st grade. Well luckily, UTC or McConnell messed up and I ended up with KINDERGARTEN! I thought that it was too good to be true and just knew that they would move me because I needed an upper grade to complete my student teaching. Well Rutledge said I could stay there as long as I did some observation hours in the upper grades. So needless to say I had the most amazing teacher that helped me tremendously every day and loved having me. The kids were just as precious as Pre-K too. And just a few weeks ago she basically told me I was her favorite student teacher ever. She's had like 20 in her career so I felt very honored and made my mental state so much calmer since leaving my old school on such bad terms. It felt like a weight was lifted that told me, "No Cortney, it's not you, it's them. You weren't wrong." Ah. So needless to say, things went well with my PIR too. I had an amazing time at McConnell, met lots of new friends and teachers there. Even more so than at Apison. God is good.

I believe I will be getting a kitten soon! YAY! It will be named Elvis :) I'll put a pic up when I get him or her.

OH and we definitely went on our first family cruise to Cozumel, Mexico and Grand Cayman Islands this past October. 4 nights, 5 days. We flew there bright and early from Chattanooga to Ft. Lauderdale. Got on the boat and it rocked from then on. Adam was sick the entire trip because we walked around like drunks the whole time since the boat wouldn't quit rocking. Overall we had a good trip, it just wasn't as thrilling as I thought it would be. I wish now I had blogged about it when I got back :( Mexico was my favorite. Beautiful beaches and water. And tequila :) I even found my name spelled correctly into a handmade bracelet! Beautiful!

Hmm..I'm trying to ponder if there has been any other BIG things happening in 2009...I'll re-blog later if I remember any!