Journal # 1 100 Things that Make me HAPPY!

1.     God & Parents

2.     Siblings

3.     Grandparents

4.     Rest of my family (auncles, aunts, cousins, etc)

5.     Boyfriend

6.     My sweet home

7.     Family reunions

8.     Friends

9.     Babies

10.   My glasses

11.   Breakfast

12.   School

13.   CSUSM

14.   My bed

15.   My car

16.   A song that is called “yo tengo tu amor,” by 7

17.   Present life

18.   Laughing

19.   Winter break

20.   A nap

21.   Sleep

22.   Wake up late

23.   Water

24.   My mom’s food

25.   Junk food

26.   An advice

27.   A joke

28.   Drive long distance

29.   An energy drink (I get hyper)

30.   Water melon

31.   Summer

32.   San Diego’s weather

33.   My lab top

34.   TV

35.   My job

36.   My debit card

37.   My credit card

38.   A face to face conversation

39.   Panda express

40.   Music

41.   A party

42.   Exercising

43.   Strawberry ice-cream

44.   Someone’s smile

45.   Oaxaca’s food

46.   Italian food

47.   The beach

48.   The movie theaters

49.   Harry Potter’s movies

50.   An action movie

51.   Disney movies

52.   A hot chocolate

53.   Texting

54.   Facebook

55.   Mexico

56.   Tacos

57.   Tortas & smothies from “Que Tortas” if you live in Escondido visit this place

58.   Reading

59.   Writing

60.   Helping others

61.   DULCE, my boss

62.   My customer service

63.   The San Diego zoo

64.   Adrenaline

65.   Six flags

66.   Halloween

67.   January

68.   Sushi ((caterpillar rolls))

69.   Weekends

70.   Hiking

71.   Nature

72.   Bright days

73.   Peace

74.   Rain

75.   Red

76.   Colorful colors

77.   Day offs from work

78.   My culture

79.   Cartoons

80.   My childhood memories

81.   Candies

82.   Animals

83.   Shopping

84.   Dancing

85.   Friday nights

86.   English/ Spanish

87.   Bonfires

88.   Rock concerts

89.   Multitasking

90.   Puppies

91.   My name

92.   Holydays

93.   Camping

94.   Stars

95.   Heights

96.   Freedom

97.   Free time

98.   A hot shower

99.   Walk

100.Time when I finish HW

Introduction Letter!!!!

My name is Ana Estevez, and I lived in Vista, CA.  I came from a big family of seven members, and all I can say is that I LOVE THEM.  I was born in the beautiful southern state of Oaxaca Mexico, and sixteen years later I moved to the United States.  I received all my education from K to some part of high school in my native country.  My education career in the United States began in Orange Glen High School, and it continued in Palomar Community College. I just recently finish my AA degree in Liberal Studies, and now my plan is to obtain my BA and teacher license in CSUSM.  I had spent the last years of my life learning English, but I still have to work in my accent = )  That is the main reason why I don’t speak much in class, but I’m encouraging myself to change such habit.  My dream of becoming a teacher began as a kid and although it has been hard I’m in my half way to reach my goal.

Where am I at the technology continuum? All I can say is that it exists. I’m not a huge fun of technology, and I only know the basic of computers skills.  As a future educator I have on mind that I have to expand my knowledge in all areas to help 21first century kids, and I cannot leave technology behind.  I have a lab top which I don’t use often, but other than that I am amazed with all the technology innovations. Currently, I used more my phone than a computer because I can access any website from it.  I know I will learn a lot this semester, and I am excited about this class.

              To be honest, I applied to CSUSM without knowing the mission of the College of Education community.  The part that speaks most to me is the commitment to diversity, and educational equity.  In a school classroom, we as future educator will deal with kids that learn in differently. Our job will be to pass our knowledge, and teach all students equally without distinguishing anyone.  Every kid has the right learn in their own way, and our job will be to find a way to help him or her.