Saturday, April 2, 2011
Final Blog
Since I have one more blog left to do I was thinking about what I could write about this week. I came up with an idea of what I could have blogged about so that I would not have been drawing blanks each week. I love to cook. I try at least one new recipe a week. I thought I could have posted the recipe I tried and write about if it was good or bad and any changes I would make!
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Blogging
I thought for my last blog (at least I think it is our last week of blogging) I would write about what I think about our blogging assignment. I found it very difficult to come up with something to write each week. I guess I don't find myself very interesting! I think it would be easier if I followed something regularly (for ex. a sports team) and blogged about their wins/loses, progress, etc. each week.
I think a blog would be an intersting option for students in assignments. If my students have access to computers in my science classroom I could see myself using blogs in place of a scientific journal.
Overall it was challenging to blog each week, but I am happy I know something about blogging now!
I think a blog would be an intersting option for students in assignments. If my students have access to computers in my science classroom I could see myself using blogs in place of a scientific journal.
Overall it was challenging to blog each week, but I am happy I know something about blogging now!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
E-portfolio progress
So far the e-portfolio is a lot easier to create than I thought it would be. (However I am making mine simple, if I was trying fancier things it would be more difficult.) I found it was very useful to have what I wanted to include planned out ahead of time. To make things go along faster when I was at the school working on it, I spent the night before writing out the text I would be including and finding any documents and pics I would be using. I found this helped a lot when I was working on dreamweaver. It kept the frustration levels down because I knew exactly where I was going and what I wanted to get done that day.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Running
If you are a runner or want to be this website has 100 great tips... http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/09/12/100-beginner-running-tips/
I can't wait for the slush and water to dry up and get back to running outside!
I can't wait for the slush and water to dry up and get back to running outside!
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Boring
I feel as though I have nothing exciting to blog about now that I am home from my trip and back to the books. I have spent the last week finishing up a unit plan that I left until the last minute. I can not believe it is March and my final assignments are all due soon! Well I better get back to more homework...
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Bad Luck
Although my trip was amazing I had my fair share of bad luck.
The trip down was fine. The next day we were supposed to have a driver pick us up at 9 am to take us to my auntie and uncle's house. Two hours later I emailed my auntie to tell her he hadn't shown up yet. She called him and he thought it was the 18th not the 16th he was supposed to come get us. He came and we arrived about six hours late.
A couple of days later we were at the beach. My auntie and uncle were supposed to pick us up an hour or two after they dropped us off. When they came to get us they never saw we were sitting under a tree. They searched every beach in the area and never found us. Five hours later we walked to the highway and luckily they happened to be driving by. Normally it wouldn't be bad to be stuck on a beach that long, but it was plus 40 and we had no water.
The next day we were going hiking in Corcovado National Park. The tour bus was supposed to meet us at 6 am. Apparently they got the wrong restaurant where they were supposed to get us. We waited 2 hours on the highway. The tour company had another bus going out at that time and they picked us up.
We never had any more bad luck until our flights home. We made it to Calgary where we realized our luggage was missing. Then we went to get on the plane and people were sitting in our seats. Air Canada told us Continental didn't check us in at Houston so they sold our seats to people waiting on standby. So we, not them had to get off the plane and wait. Luckily we made it on the next plane that night. We got home at 3 am. We were supposed to get home at 8:30. I had none of my stuff to get ready for school that morning but went anyway. Our luggage came the next day!
The trip down was fine. The next day we were supposed to have a driver pick us up at 9 am to take us to my auntie and uncle's house. Two hours later I emailed my auntie to tell her he hadn't shown up yet. She called him and he thought it was the 18th not the 16th he was supposed to come get us. He came and we arrived about six hours late.
A couple of days later we were at the beach. My auntie and uncle were supposed to pick us up an hour or two after they dropped us off. When they came to get us they never saw we were sitting under a tree. They searched every beach in the area and never found us. Five hours later we walked to the highway and luckily they happened to be driving by. Normally it wouldn't be bad to be stuck on a beach that long, but it was plus 40 and we had no water.
The next day we were going hiking in Corcovado National Park. The tour bus was supposed to meet us at 6 am. Apparently they got the wrong restaurant where they were supposed to get us. We waited 2 hours on the highway. The tour company had another bus going out at that time and they picked us up.
We never had any more bad luck until our flights home. We made it to Calgary where we realized our luggage was missing. Then we went to get on the plane and people were sitting in our seats. Air Canada told us Continental didn't check us in at Houston so they sold our seats to people waiting on standby. So we, not them had to get off the plane and wait. Luckily we made it on the next plane that night. We got home at 3 am. We were supposed to get home at 8:30. I had none of my stuff to get ready for school that morning but went anyway. Our luggage came the next day!
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Email Home
Hey all I will work my way backwards on what we have done. Temperatures have been about 25-30 degrees everyday. Feels like 40 sometimes!
Today: We went white water rafting. It was a class II-IV river, which is about moderate level. It was a lot of fun and great views. We saw a lot of squirrel monkeys in one spot. We were with some crazy couple and toppled right off the start. Devin never fell out but I had to get in the Universal Raft Position and flow down the river. I stopped on a rock and they picked me up. The man in the crazy couple fell out again after lunch. His wife continuously freaked out the whole trip. I think she was bipolar. One minute she loved it the next she was swearing and wanting to quit. Another down side to the trip would be my burn. My legs are very very red and sore. I hope they will be better in the morning.
Wednesday: We went to Corcovado National Park. It involved a boat ride through the mangroves, the ocean, and then a hike through the park and on the beach. We saw black rays in the ocean. We saw birds, spiders, ants, racoons type animals fighting, and caimans (small type crocodiles). The best birds were the flock of scarlet macaws on the beach. Those are the big red, blue, and yellow looking parrots. We had another crazy family with us on that tour.
Tuesday: We got dropped off at the beach while Tony and Linda went into town. They were supposed to come get us two hours later. When Linda came she could not see us on the beach. They went on a hunt along the coast for us. We were sitting in the trees the whole time where we were supposed to get picked up. Five hours after we were dropped off Tony found us. We were happy to get home!
Monday: Tim, ziplining is going in a harness hooked to a cable from platform to platform through the trees. It was fun but I could not figure out how to work the handbrake. On the second platform I tried to use it and did not succeed so the guide had to jump off the platform on the cable. I hit him then we both hit the tree. Once I figured it out things were fine. Once again, we had an overly optimistic family along.
Today: We went white water rafting. It was a class II-IV river, which is about moderate level. It was a lot of fun and great views. We saw a lot of squirrel monkeys in one spot. We were with some crazy couple and toppled right off the start. Devin never fell out but I had to get in the Universal Raft Position and flow down the river. I stopped on a rock and they picked me up. The man in the crazy couple fell out again after lunch. His wife continuously freaked out the whole trip. I think she was bipolar. One minute she loved it the next she was swearing and wanting to quit. Another down side to the trip would be my burn. My legs are very very red and sore. I hope they will be better in the morning.
Wednesday: We went to Corcovado National Park. It involved a boat ride through the mangroves, the ocean, and then a hike through the park and on the beach. We saw black rays in the ocean. We saw birds, spiders, ants, racoons type animals fighting, and caimans (small type crocodiles). The best birds were the flock of scarlet macaws on the beach. Those are the big red, blue, and yellow looking parrots. We had another crazy family with us on that tour.
Tuesday: We got dropped off at the beach while Tony and Linda went into town. They were supposed to come get us two hours later. When Linda came she could not see us on the beach. They went on a hunt along the coast for us. We were sitting in the trees the whole time where we were supposed to get picked up. Five hours after we were dropped off Tony found us. We were happy to get home!
Monday: Tim, ziplining is going in a harness hooked to a cable from platform to platform through the trees. It was fun but I could not figure out how to work the handbrake. On the second platform I tried to use it and did not succeed so the guide had to jump off the platform on the cable. I hit him then we both hit the tree. Once I figured it out things were fine. Once again, we had an overly optimistic family along.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Costa Rica Blog 1
I went rappelling today. We went down four waterfalls. The tallest one was about eighty feet. I didn't think I was afraid of heights but I was. We are going to go down ten more another day. There are also a lot of geckos here that I am very afraid of. They are in the house at night so I can't sleep! We started killing some of them last night. They killed about 25 around the house. Sick!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
The Bachelor
If anyone caught the Bachelor last night (haha) that is exactly where I will be going in one week! Brad and the ladies were at Volcan Arenal in Costa Rica. It is one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Now on to my rant about the Bachelor. I am guessing not a lot of people in our class watch it. The only reason I do is to distract me from two hours of homework on monday nights. Okay, I will admit it can be mildly intertaining.
However the concept of meeting the love of your life on a tv show that lasts a couple of weeks is a load of sh*t. The women are showered with gifts and taken on trips to some of the most beautiful and exotic places on the world. The "chosen one" gets a huge diamond on her left hand. It is like living in a fantasy for a couple of weeks...
... but all fantasies must come to an end. What happens once they return home to their real lives and the "honeymoon stage" is over? They could potentially end up hating the person they have agreed to marry! Followed by the tabloids going crazy and the embarassment of the world knowing the mess you are in.
Also, my rant would not be complete if I did not include how pathetic the women are who have been eliminated from the show balling their eyes out like they really loved this guy after a week of knowing him. Get real!
Now on to my rant about the Bachelor. I am guessing not a lot of people in our class watch it. The only reason I do is to distract me from two hours of homework on monday nights. Okay, I will admit it can be mildly intertaining.
However the concept of meeting the love of your life on a tv show that lasts a couple of weeks is a load of sh*t. The women are showered with gifts and taken on trips to some of the most beautiful and exotic places on the world. The "chosen one" gets a huge diamond on her left hand. It is like living in a fantasy for a couple of weeks...
... but all fantasies must come to an end. What happens once they return home to their real lives and the "honeymoon stage" is over? They could potentially end up hating the person they have agreed to marry! Followed by the tabloids going crazy and the embarassment of the world knowing the mess you are in.
Also, my rant would not be complete if I did not include how pathetic the women are who have been eliminated from the show balling their eyes out like they really loved this guy after a week of knowing him. Get real!
E-Portfolio Part 1
I have chosen to complete an e-portfolio because I think it will be a great personal resource for myself. I can organize my accomplishments, thoughts, etc. and continue to update it throughout my internship and career. I would also like to be able to teach my students how to create an e-portfolio.
As far as professional uses go I would like to think I will use my e-portfolio when applying for a job. I could also use it to introduce "who I am" to my employer, my collegues, and maybe even my student's parents. Again, I would like to see students creating e-potfolios in my class.
I plan on including my school history and achievements, work history and achievements, co-curricular activites including volunteer work, travel, beliefs and values regarding education, short and long term goals, personal reflections, and a one-page printable resume.
Rough draft of e-portfolio appearance:
(links to the left) (name of e-portfolio- center)
Education (picture of myself or educational picture- center below name)
Career (introduction to my e-portfolio and who I am- center below picture)
Co-curricular
Travel
Beliefs and Values
Short and Long-term Goals
Personal Reflection
Resume
I am concerned about my lack of computer skills to actually construct the e-portfolio. To overcome this I will learn about the construction process and ask for help when needed. I am also concerned about how long the process will take. I want to be sure that I organize my time so I will be able to include everything I want by the due date. To overcome this I will break my e-portfolio down and the amount of time I have after I get a feel for how long it takes to construct one.
I am very excited about this project and look forward to getting a start on it!
As far as professional uses go I would like to think I will use my e-portfolio when applying for a job. I could also use it to introduce "who I am" to my employer, my collegues, and maybe even my student's parents. Again, I would like to see students creating e-potfolios in my class.
I plan on including my school history and achievements, work history and achievements, co-curricular activites including volunteer work, travel, beliefs and values regarding education, short and long term goals, personal reflections, and a one-page printable resume.
Rough draft of e-portfolio appearance:
(links to the left) (name of e-portfolio- center)
Education (picture of myself or educational picture- center below name)
Career (introduction to my e-portfolio and who I am- center below picture)
Co-curricular
Travel
Beliefs and Values
Short and Long-term Goals
Personal Reflection
Resume
I am concerned about my lack of computer skills to actually construct the e-portfolio. To overcome this I will learn about the construction process and ask for help when needed. I am also concerned about how long the process will take. I want to be sure that I organize my time so I will be able to include everything I want by the due date. To overcome this I will break my e-portfolio down and the amount of time I have after I get a feel for how long it takes to construct one.
I am very excited about this project and look forward to getting a start on it!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
To tell or not to tell...
After class today I noticed that I had a nice black smudge of mascara under my eye. I managed to make it through the Tim Hortons line, through arts, commerce, and my first class in the education building without anyone telling me.
This reminded me of a blond moment I had in my third year of university. I was on my way home after a chem lab. I walked to Place Riel and waited there for twenty minutes before getting on the bus. After I got off the bus and was walking to my house, I noticed I still had my chem goggles on. I was wearing those ugly things for at least forty minutes without anyone saying anything.
I would rather be told that I look like an idiot and have one minute of embarassment than walk around all day looking like one.
Now I have to admit I would never say anything to anyone else in a similair situation (ie. having something in your teeth) unless I knew them well.
I wonder how many people out there would tell a complete stranger. I sure wouldn't! I'd just stand by and laugh at the poor fool wearing their chem goggles home!
This reminded me of a blond moment I had in my third year of university. I was on my way home after a chem lab. I walked to Place Riel and waited there for twenty minutes before getting on the bus. After I got off the bus and was walking to my house, I noticed I still had my chem goggles on. I was wearing those ugly things for at least forty minutes without anyone saying anything.
I would rather be told that I look like an idiot and have one minute of embarassment than walk around all day looking like one.
Now I have to admit I would never say anything to anyone else in a similair situation (ie. having something in your teeth) unless I knew them well.
I wonder how many people out there would tell a complete stranger. I sure wouldn't! I'd just stand by and laugh at the poor fool wearing their chem goggles home!
Welcome To My Blog!
Welcome to my very first blog. Note my super creative name I came up with "Melissa's ECMM 470 Blog". It's out of this world.
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