Ejercicio

I like the idea of this assignment.  It is very original, and helps us to get to know one another.  Being an online class, I enjoy getting to know my classmates and their goals.

This year I hope to keep my goal to exercise at least three times a week.  When I exercise it helps me clear my head, but I tend to put it off because I'm busy working, cooking, cleaning, or doing homework.  I hope to include Isabella in my exercise routine.  We go to my old high school, and run around the track together.  We go to the park to swing and slide.  This Summer we can take walks down the beach, and swim in our neighbors pool.  Anything to be more Active!

This is an example of some exercises I "attempt" in my workout videos.

Dancing with these girls is a great workout.  This weekend my friend had a camo birthday party, and we danced the night away!!!

Concentrado

Concentrado

Focused

 

 

This year my main goal is to stay focused. I want to stay focused in my work, school, home life, and church life. It is so hard to stay focused in one area without getting off track and thinking about other things. I want to be able to focus in on what I am doing and complete whatever task is on hand. If I am doing homework I want to focus and get it done. If I am at work with a customer I want to give my full attention and not be distracted by other worldly things. I cannot wait to see how I do this year with my goal. Good luck to everyone else as well.

 

 



Equilibrio (Balance)

Equilibrio

(Balance)

Great Day of Halibut Fishing this summer.

The church that I attended in Wilmington (which my wife and I now attend online) had the tradition of making a sort-of New Year's resolution. Instead of actually making an actual resolution, we pick 1 word to focus on for the entire year. (It's called My One Word, Twitter: #mow) This word is usually based around the idea of helping us achieve a closer relationship to God, which in the long run, will help us to be the man/woman that God designed us to be.

A beautiful day on the boat this summer. (Petersburg, Alaska)

This year, I have chosen the word balance. I am working at school everyday from 7:45am-3pm, coaching the high school cheerleaders from 3pm-6pm, and then I get to see my wife for 3-4 hours each night. We usually attend high school games on Friday and Saturday nights, then have church services on Sundays. I am also taking an online class with intentions of receiving my K-12 teaching license, moving back to Wilmington, NC in early June, but most importantly, our first child is due on February 13, so I will become a Dad for the first time in my life.

Hanging from a gill net hammock on a camping trip this summer. (Petersburg, Alaska) 

Needless to say, somehow, I am going to have to need some balance. I believe that as I focus on the word balance, I will keep a consistent relationship with God, who will ultimately enable me to balance my life the way He needs it to be. 

Elizabeth Hester

Hello everyone! My name is Elizabeth.  I am a senior in the UNC-W Extension Education Program.  I love spending time with my family and friends.  I also enjoy writing, singing, and playing music.  I enjoyed taking Spanish I and since spending more time in the classroom more, I recognize that knowing more Spanish will be beneficial to me.  I look forward to learning a lot in this class as well.  Best wishes to everyone and I look forward to interacting with you all.

Anita Whitman

Hello!!!! My name is Anita Whitman. I am the proud mommy of three entergetic little boys. I have been married for 8 1/2 years to a wonderful farmer.  We live in a very small community in Duplin County where my husband farms. We LOVE our country life!!! I am enrolled totally online and hope to obtain my BA in Elementary Education someday. I am only working toward my degree part-time, because I feel that family comes first and I do not want to miss out on anything when it come to my boys.

                                                              My three sweet boys!


My family and I enjoy going to the beach, laying by the pool, fishing, vacating, heading to baseball games, attending church and just spending quality time with each other.

                                      The whole family had just finished a nice walk on the beach.

                                                                 The hubby and me!

                                                             "Families Are Forever"

Ashley Myles

I am 21 years old. I live at Wrightsville Beach with my 5 best friends  I love art and I like to run, swim, and anything that involves the beach. I hate being landlocked.  I am a senior at UNCW majoring in International Studies. However, I am considering teaching English abroad after I graduate in May. This summer I traveled to Costa Rica where I studied Spanish and was able to teach English in primary schools there. It was an amazing experience. I loved speaking Spanish in an actual Spanish speaking country. I am also considering teaching ESL when I get done traveling. I'm sad college is ending, but ready to move on to this new chapter in life!

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Chasity Taylor

Hola amigos!
Mi nombre es Chasity Taylor. I am 19 years old from Pleasant Garden, North Carolina.

Back home, my dad and I recently got a new pet puppy. Meet Ryder.

I have a VERY interesting hobby. As a matter of fact its my passion in life. On weekends, I travel the country as a professional wrestler. (Like WWE) This is a recent photo of me in the ring for a match.

OH! And I also have a pet pig, Geoffrey :)

Keri Rickey

Hello all! I am Keri. This is a picture of my husband and I. We have been married for 17 years this June.

 

Together, we have 3 amazing kids.

 

We also have a house full of furry babies. Currently, that is 5 dogs and 2 cats all rescues.

This is Te'o our newest rescue.

 I currently work as an Instructional Assistant for a moderate to severe AU room. I love my job! I have discovered a passion for special education and know I want to dedicate my life to educating children especially special needs children.

 

My teaching motto

 

Dustin Crump

Amsterdam, The Netherlands. 2009.

¡Hola! My name is Dustin Crump. I am 25 years old and my hometown is Boone, North Carolina. I moved to Wilmington when I was 20 years old and attended Cape Fear Community College. After,  I transferred to UNC Wilmington and graduated with my BA in December of 2012.

Our Wedding. Topsail Island, NC. 2013.

After my wife and I got married in March, we decided to take and adventure. So, we drove across the country to her hometown which is where we are currently living. The town is named Petersburg and it is a small island located in southeast Alaska off the coast of Canada.

Mt. Rainier, Washington 2013

Since we have been here, I have been working as an Instructor's Assistant rotating between the Special Ed. and ESL departments at the middle school. I love my job so much that I decided to return to school so that I can teach.

Downtown Seattle, Washington 2010

About me? I am a Chicago Bears fan. I love to run. It's "my thing". I also like to read books when I have time to relax. Drinking coffee, hot tea, and water is a daily pleasure. I love food. My favorite food has to be either dark chocolate or smoked gouda cheese (not together). I also love vegetables. Traveling is amazing... but just too expensive! I have been to many different states in the US and have also traveled to Canada, The Netherlands, and Spain. (I actually lived in Spain for 3.5 months where I completed a study abroad program while at UNCW.) I love the Spanish language and the many different cultures. It has become my passion, along with working with middle schoolers.

Parque Güell, Barcelona 2011

Soon, I plan to become a middle school Spanish teacher. I want to achieve at least an MA in Spanish, and my dream is to either teach in a dual immersion middle school or become a college professor of Spanish/Education. 

Lastly, my wife and I are expecting our first child to arrive on February 13, 2014! We are extremely excited to bring Ella Claire into the world!

I am stoked to be taking this class and cannot wait to read about/get to know the other students and Dr. Trujillo!

Carole Craft

I live in Beulaville with my daughter, Isabella, and my boyfriend, Dylan.  When it is warm enough we like to go camping and fishing on our new boat.  The first picture is of Dylan, and my dog, Oscar.  The next picture is of us at my family's Ugly Christmas Sweater Party.  When we have time (and the money) we like to travel.  The next two pictures are of Pilot Mountain, and the three of us in Morgantown, WV.  I am really excited about this class.  I have really grown a passion for the Spanish language!

Jorge Trujillo

I hope you're having a good start of semester. I'm very happy that I have the opportunity to do again what I like the best. I enjoy teaching and witnessing the product of your hard work. I was born in 1975, I have a great family, my wife, Beth; our daughter, Sophie Grace; and our 3 cats, Puddin, PuMcain and Gandolf (Gandi). I like to spend time in my garden and working of little projects in the house like painting or cleaning. These are some pictures of my life. Enjoy :) The cat at the top is my brother's cat, a sunset in Chiapas, México, my family, and the picture of a clock tower in the community college where I work full time (James Sprunt Community College)

Kristina Cortes

My name is Kristina Cortes. I am 24 years old. I have a husband his name is Chris and together we have 4 kids. I enjoy the movies, shopping, baking, going to church, making crafts, and spending time with my family. I am really excited about taking this Spanish course. I hope to engage even more within this language to have that relationship with students and parents who do not speak English.