I am very angry and frustrated with one particular person. I met you, and was instantly proud to have met you and greatful for your service for our country. (I kinda have a sweet spot for those people). I enjoyed having conversations and BSing at work. But...that has now changed.
I'm angry at what you did. Though I'm not sure it is the truth so therefore I will not say exactly what that was. I'm angry at the acts you did. THose acts I would be angry with in anyone. But what PISSES me off the most, is you are a Soldier. Someone who a TON of people respect and appreciate and then you go do this. How stinking RUDE. And very un-American like. I'm soooo disappointed. I wanna puke.
I regret giving you the time of day.
I hope you have fun in jail. And not good fun.
I hope you realize that you disappointed a lot of people.
I hope I never see you again.
I want Minnesota to know, that not all of our National Guardsmen and women are like this.
I know some of this may be harsh. But its how I feel.
I'm angry.
Ok on a funny note though. I went to a local petting zoo and pumpkin patch place with the after school program. Quote of the day from one of the kids (I honestly do not know what one): "Look at the penis on that thing!!" Mind you, I was in a group of Kindgergarteners and 1st graders. I laughed a LOT.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
1 year ago today!
Holy moly! Two posts in one day!
Holy moly! It has been a year already!!
I figured I would share with all my readers, not sure how many of you that is, some pictures from our wedding day. We tried to make it as unique and traditional as we could. A day that was totally us. And it sure was! Enjoy!
Best year of my life. Can't wait for more to come!
Holy moly! It has been a year already!!
I figured I would share with all my readers, not sure how many of you that is, some pictures from our wedding day. We tried to make it as unique and traditional as we could. A day that was totally us. And it sure was! Enjoy!
Abby peeking at me walking down the hill. Seeing eachother for the first time!
A favorite of mine!
Beautiful little girl. Great bonus in my package deal!
My handsome man!
The wedding party
Oh Neil...
Two best uncles a girl can have. Lucky to have them both give me away. Miss you Uncle Jeff!
The above photos are courtesy of Renee Massingham Photography. Look her up on Facebook!
Our friend Melissa got this great shot! Look her up too. Melissa Lee Photography on Facebook!
Best year of my life. Can't wait for more to come!
9/11
September 11th, 2001, a day that no one will forget. Sometimes I can't tell you what I did two days ago or last weekend, but I can forsurely tell you what I was doing on Tuesday, September 11th, 2001 around 9 a.m.
I was a freshman in High School, sitting in Mrs. Piepenburg's 9th grade science class, when she must have recieved an email or something and she immediately stopped class and turned on the tv. The whole rest of the day was spent with a school full of kids, confused, concerned, scared etc. I'm pretty sure we watched the news in every single one of our classes, and the horror when the second plane hit. Juat a werid emotion was in the school, from students to staff.
I have had the opprotunity to visit Ground Zero in NYC twice since then. The first time I believe was the summer after it happened. I was on a missions trip through chuch and we went there as one of out site seeing outings. Words can not explain the feeling and the air right when you came close and could see the devistation. You instantly cried. Didn't matter if you knew anyone that was injured or killed, you just cried. We stood there for a long time, just looking, praying, and crying. I look back at my pictures now and wow, we have come a long way.
I then traveled to NYC in 2008 I believe. And what a difference. I still got the overwhelming feeling to cry, (but I hid it cause I was in college ya know and no one else was crying). At this time they had started building some things, and huge posters were hung with what the new memorial was going to look like and what the new twin towers were going to look like. They were then working on a new subway system underground. A lot of progress in just a few short years.
I wish I had my pictures of this, or at least in digital form. Its amazing to see how things have changed. I can not wait for the day I get back to NYC, because I AM going back sometime. My dream, Christmas in NYC.
So here is to all those that lost their lives on that unforgettable day, To all the firefighters, policemen/women, rescue workers, and today for all the troops that have and are fighting for our country. May you know how appreciative we are of your sacrafices each day. That goes to the families also!
I was a freshman in High School, sitting in Mrs. Piepenburg's 9th grade science class, when she must have recieved an email or something and she immediately stopped class and turned on the tv. The whole rest of the day was spent with a school full of kids, confused, concerned, scared etc. I'm pretty sure we watched the news in every single one of our classes, and the horror when the second plane hit. Juat a werid emotion was in the school, from students to staff.
I have had the opprotunity to visit Ground Zero in NYC twice since then. The first time I believe was the summer after it happened. I was on a missions trip through chuch and we went there as one of out site seeing outings. Words can not explain the feeling and the air right when you came close and could see the devistation. You instantly cried. Didn't matter if you knew anyone that was injured or killed, you just cried. We stood there for a long time, just looking, praying, and crying. I look back at my pictures now and wow, we have come a long way.
I then traveled to NYC in 2008 I believe. And what a difference. I still got the overwhelming feeling to cry, (but I hid it cause I was in college ya know and no one else was crying). At this time they had started building some things, and huge posters were hung with what the new memorial was going to look like and what the new twin towers were going to look like. They were then working on a new subway system underground. A lot of progress in just a few short years.
I wish I had my pictures of this, or at least in digital form. Its amazing to see how things have changed. I can not wait for the day I get back to NYC, because I AM going back sometime. My dream, Christmas in NYC.
So here is to all those that lost their lives on that unforgettable day, To all the firefighters, policemen/women, rescue workers, and today for all the troops that have and are fighting for our country. May you know how appreciative we are of your sacrafices each day. That goes to the families also!
Friday, September 9, 2011
Really????/ Really...
Thought of the day : Some people don't, and will not change. So do something.
And if you so choose to stay with that person that will not change. THEN DEAL WITH IT. because you are the one that made the choice to stay. Not me. So therefore, even though I have open ears, I do NOT want to hear about how that certain someone has now treated you like crap and angered you. And if you do so mention it to me, in no way will I repeat the thought of the day to you. This person is a person of a vicious cycle, his nice "spirt" is gone, which I knew it would, and was replaced with his a$$wholeish self again. I knew it would be a matter of time. And I knew it would be a time when the beverages were involved again. So again, I am done. I have no care anymore. I have no remorse. And I expect someone to do the same if I were in that situation. You can do it on your own. It will be hard. But your life is hard now. Why not get rid of one hard. He isnt worth it.
Thanks for letting me be on my soapbox. And frankly don't care if this gets people mad at me. I'm over it.
And if you so choose to stay with that person that will not change. THEN DEAL WITH IT. because you are the one that made the choice to stay. Not me. So therefore, even though I have open ears, I do NOT want to hear about how that certain someone has now treated you like crap and angered you. And if you do so mention it to me, in no way will I repeat the thought of the day to you. This person is a person of a vicious cycle, his nice "spirt" is gone, which I knew it would, and was replaced with his a$$wholeish self again. I knew it would be a matter of time. And I knew it would be a time when the beverages were involved again. So again, I am done. I have no care anymore. I have no remorse. And I expect someone to do the same if I were in that situation. You can do it on your own. It will be hard. But your life is hard now. Why not get rid of one hard. He isnt worth it.
Thanks for letting me be on my soapbox. And frankly don't care if this gets people mad at me. I'm over it.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Good choice
Today, affirmed the fact that I want to be a teacher.
While at Bennigans today a little boy that I had in my class when I student taught came in with his family. He was sooo excited to see me. The look on his face was priceless. Oh how I missed this little guy and his smile and "Hi Mrs. Koopman!" What an adorable child.
His first question: "Are you going to come back and teach us?"
How sad to tell him no! This little guy had his troubles in school and an interesting family background, but to know that I connected with him in a way where he wanted me back just melted my heart!
After talking to his mother for a while, who also remembered me, I found out that he became a little sad when he got back to school from Christmas break and I wasn't there. He came home many times saying he wished I was back and he wanted to see me again. He continued to talk about me the whole rest of the year and this summer.
This is what teaching is all about. Making an impact on a childs life in anyway possible. I somehow did this with this kid. I'm glad I was the one that could great him with a hug, smile, and the security that he needed. Teaching is about learning, but it is also about making a child's life the best it can be.
Now that they know I work there, they said they were going to come in more just so he could see me. :)
He was almost out the door to leave when he turned around, came to me, and gave me a big hug. This made my day.
I'm happy to be starting school again Tuesday. Time to make another child's life happy and safe, even if it is only when I am with him.
While at Bennigans today a little boy that I had in my class when I student taught came in with his family. He was sooo excited to see me. The look on his face was priceless. Oh how I missed this little guy and his smile and "Hi Mrs. Koopman!" What an adorable child.
His first question: "Are you going to come back and teach us?"
How sad to tell him no! This little guy had his troubles in school and an interesting family background, but to know that I connected with him in a way where he wanted me back just melted my heart!
After talking to his mother for a while, who also remembered me, I found out that he became a little sad when he got back to school from Christmas break and I wasn't there. He came home many times saying he wished I was back and he wanted to see me again. He continued to talk about me the whole rest of the year and this summer.
This is what teaching is all about. Making an impact on a childs life in anyway possible. I somehow did this with this kid. I'm glad I was the one that could great him with a hug, smile, and the security that he needed. Teaching is about learning, but it is also about making a child's life the best it can be.
Now that they know I work there, they said they were going to come in more just so he could see me. :)
He was almost out the door to leave when he turned around, came to me, and gave me a big hug. This made my day.
I'm happy to be starting school again Tuesday. Time to make another child's life happy and safe, even if it is only when I am with him.
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