tracerace11

Hey guys. Couple questions:

1. I haven't bought Madden in the last 3 years or so (used to buy it every year), is this a good version to jump back into? Does the defense actually feel fun to play again? That is a huge reason why I left.

2. Noticing a ton of guys on XBone... you guys still interested in a Connected Franchise? If I bought the game, I would love to do that. Let me know guys. Thanks!

I do enjoy teaching and coaching. And I might miss it full time, but wherever I go I plan on doing math and coding camps (have two planned this summer) so I still can have those moments to teach. I also figure I will go on and coach soccer for either a club team or rec team just so I can continue coaching the game I love. Teaching will never leave, but I think teaching as a profession is tedious and too frustrating now. Children learn so much outside of school now from camps and other opportunities, and I think that is where I would rather go. Saying all that, I have been at 3 different schools this week, whether it be interviewing or conducting interviews (crazy, I just have 3 years experience, and I am the one conducting interviews). So I may be teaching for the next year or couple of years, but I see teaching opportunities outside a school environment.

BTW, hold the faith man. We are helping students. It may not be exactly what we thought it would be, but an influence is an influence. I am thankful for the years and opportunities I have had to help students not only in math, but also in real life situations and planning. But this is my first full time job, so maybe getting away from it all might bring me back, or might allow me to find new opportunities to help and teach others.

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone on here for their comments on this. I just happened upon my blog when checking out my profile to make some changes.

First, dang I sound pathetic lol. Man I sound like a freaking wuss. Oh well, this sounds like a time where I was seriously stressed out, and needed to vent. So thanks for allowing me that and not judging too harshly (you may have judged harshly, but thanks for not blasting it my way).

Second, I might should have disconnected my Twitter, but I didn't. I am kind of glad I didn't in a weird way. People need to see what teachers can sometimes go through (especially new ones where they are expected to take on every single thing for free and just the saying "Welcome to education.")

Thought I would give an update. I am still teaching, and still doing great at it. I actually have other schools trying to get me to come on. Some of these schools are where I grew up (and they pay more). I am considering that, but in the back of my mind, I know that I will not be in education for another 5 years.

I have already started working in web design/ development. I have been learning and working at a furious pace for the last month and a half (didn't have time in the middle of the school year with all I do). I have been throught Code Academy's HTML, CSS, Javascript, jQuery, and PHP tracks. I have also activated a month trial at Team Treehouse, and am going through the front end development track. I am really enjoying it. I have already made michaelshermantucker.com with what little I know.

I would say this to those looking at going into teaching... go for it. If anything, you will really learn how to work hard and not for money (btw, teachers and coaches get paid dirt, it is ridiculous). It also depends on the state you teach in. Just go with what you want, it is worth the experience.

Thanks again guys, and sorry for sounding like a freaking wuss almost a year ago.

Where are the options to buy a yearly membership without using Paypal? I am not seeing where those options are anymore. Each item has the Paypal option in the title. Thanks,

@turtlebird95: I didn't know that this would cross play with PC users. That's really cool.

Are there any duders playing this on his or her Android device? This game is pretty awesome, especially for the three dollar price tag I paid for it last week. Name is tracerace11.

To hear these pronunciations one more time live....

Too soon..... thoughts and prayers go to friends and family.

I only listened to Ryan every week for 3 hours. This was sufficient time to come to know him. It is almost like having a weekly phone conversation with someone, minus the part where I talk back. Now I will wait for the next Bombcast for the familiar voice I have come to love...

As altering and mind blowing as it is for me, I know it is even worse for those close to Ryan. There is not much we can do to offer comfort. In a few days will be the one year anniversary of the passing away of my mother-in-law. I still remember the call like it was yesterday. That feeling will never go away. Sure, it will get easier with each day that goes by, then weeks and months. But there will always be reminders of the affects these loved ones had on everyone's life. Don't throw those moments away, but cherish them. Be grateful to have known those individuals in the capacity that we did. In the end, that love is what makes life worth while.

Ryan is only 9 years older than me. My mother-in-law was about 20 years older than me. While this all sinks in my head and sobers my mind, I turn my head and see my 7 month old daughter. Cherish your loved ones, and realize you never know what is next in your life.

@jjweatherman: the problem is 1) nothing is pulling up, so may not be working. And 2) I would like to see blog posts for all time, not just recent activity. But this helps a lot, didn't know I could that, so thanks.

Where do I go to see the blogs of those I am following? I don't want to see everyone's blogs, I only want to see those I am folow I ng. Thanks.