Thoughts of the day

Well another day has come and gone. I'm in the mood to watch a movie, but that's nothing new to me. I decided to write a quick entry before I go about the rest of my evening.

As I was sitting in my physical geography class this morning I had a thought come to mind. I've been known to change my mind a lot, and I don't see why this idea should be any different. I had a thought of what I might want to major in. Now I know people change majors all the time and that's its perfectly okay, I am aware of this. However, I thought this one through and I may have some potential in this field. I've been telling myself the last month or two that I want to travel and help others in far away places, but that costs money and a ton of time on my part. Not that I'm not willing to give up my time to help others, if I could travel and help out I would do it. Going to Africa is one of my goals right now...I really really REALLY want to go! But I fear that my mom wouldn't like that idea. My dad would probably ask a dozen questions then give me a kiss and a hug and say good luck, but Mom, I dunno about. She's always said that she would love to go see certain places around the world, I mean who doesn't, but just once I'd like to take her somewhere, ANYWHERE. I understand living on a farm gives one limited time to travel and do the things that others are fortunate enough to do in a lifetime. But she got to go to Colorado two years ago with my brothers and sister, I didn't go because I had to stay behind and help my dad on the farm. I was totally bummed, but I had got to go to Orlando the previous summer or the summer before, but whatever I can see how that's fair. However, I'm older now and I have a better appreciation for certain things, or I think so anyway. She's wanted to go to the field in Pennsylvania where flight 93 crashed ever since she saw the movie, and I would love to spend a week in the summer going there with her, but she probably wouldn't do it. I know that time is an issue, but we're not getting any younger and who knows what tomorrow will bring. I guess in a way I seem rather, greedy, is that what I'm feeling? I'm not sure, but I would love to take a mother daughter vacation with her and my older sister someday.

NOW, back to my idea. I thought of majoring in Elementary Education maybe between 3rd-5th grade. I've always been really good with kids. I worked at a daycare, I baby-sat a lot growing up, and I was in boomerang in high school-a program that goes around to middle schools and teaches 5th graders the six pilars of character. I guess with all my experience with kids I tried to avoid them, but now that I realize I'm good with them, maybe that's my calling. I'm just kinda touching the topic but it's and idea nonetheless. I was pretty excited when I thought of it. My best friend is going to school for Elem. Ed. after switching from Animal Science. I was shocked but it fits her perfectly and she loves her job tutoring kids. I'm going to try and find an organization on campus or a program in town that maybe I could get involved in that would be a good experience/job to get me more knowledgeable about the subject. I'm pretty excited and wanted to share my news!

Anyway, before I watch my movie..hehehe...I have to figure out what to write my informative speech on for my oral comm. class. I have a few ideas but still not real sure. I was thinking maybe childhood obesity/nutrition at school. Just an idea. I have the rest of the night to figure it out. Ugh...school is SO not my cup of tea. All well...I'll live : )