Blog #1

1. What are your favorite things to do when you aren't in school or doing homework?

I love to spend any free time with my new husband Rob. We love to do anything outside, especially snow skiing in the winter and spending time on the water in the summer.

2. When have you been really proud of yourself? Please explain why you felt that way.

I felt so proud of the way I have lived my life 3 weeks ago when I walked out of the Salt Lake Temple as a married woman. Marrying in the temple has always been a huge goal of mine and finally seeing that happen. It was the perfect day and everything I had ever dreamed of.

3. What are you really good at in school? How do you know?

I have never excelled in 1 subject, but I do really enjoy reading. I love to read!

4. What background, talent, skill and interest do you have in each of these:

a) music- I play the piano. I started playing when I was in 1st grade

b) visual arts-

c) dance- I started taking dancing lesson's when I was 2 years old. I loved tap dance!

d) theater- I have never acted in any sort of play, but I enjoy going to shows and living vicariously through the actors.

5. What is hard for you? What makes it hard?

I have a hard time opening up to people and letting people really get to know me. I am not sure why this is so hard, but it is how I have been my entire life.

6. What is your favorite children's book, and why is it your favorite?

My favorite children's book is When the Relatives Came. This is my favorite book because I have some cousins who live in Wyoming. We love these cousins. They are a pretty big family so when they come to stay it is just like the book. People are sleeping everywhere and there are always hugs going around. The house always seems empty and quiet when they leave.

7. What is your favorite TV show, when you can spare the time to watch?

The Amazing Race! I love this show, it is my dream to be on it some day.

8. What movie could you watch again and again?

Remember the Titans. I love this movie, it has great music and such a good story line.

9. What are some things you really care about?

My family. I am really close with my family and I would do anything for them.

10. What will set you apart as a teacher?

I feel like I have always been able to connect with children. It has always been my dream to become a teacher and help those students who are less fortunate.

11. What else should I know about you as a person and a student that could help me be a better teacher? What would you like me to know about you that I haven't asked about?