My Boss says to me...

Lost photos from the fair - here's to the last weekend of debauchery.

"Patti the more I learn about you the more I love you."  Bosslady said this after I told her I had borrowed the red velvet ropes from the floor of the Senate of the State Capitol.  Here's just a glimpse - and yes everyone walked the red carpet.

Today was open house and I was ready - though it was a sprint to the finish line yesterday.  It was supposed to be a rodeo day.  Instead of us being on the Ranch we all starred in our own Western.
The best/hardest part of my job is done.  Tomorrow I need to just go in and get my paper stuff done.  It's odd to think of how much I do have to do and it's all happening at a desk.  Oh and here's me and those awesome parents I wrote about not too long ago.

And boy do I have to learn my bible for this job yesterday a goggle searched:  "bible verses:  stars" and copy and pasted into my parent letter.

How to be Cool...

Well the last two weeks I have submersed myself into the new job.  And it is truly amazing.  I can't say what else is happening, because I don't know what is.  Here though is a good idea of what I've been trying to figure out.   Stay tuned cause things might be happening.

Time to get Grumbly

Once Upon a short time ago Dad was mowing the lawn.
A rock escaped from its resting spot when the blades knocked it through.
It ricocheted onto the back windshield of my car.
Which brought on the sudden rain of shattered black glass.
Then I made my sad face.

So here it goes

Yesterday my friends were awesome.  I had a fantastic laid back friday night complete with Grilling, Patio Chairs, Abita, and some Mosquitos.  More over the conversation rolled on for 6 hours, no music no tv - just good old fashioned fellowship.

Today is saw a movie...
In the first minute a very intense woman told me "You need to shhhhhhhh."  Also during the entire 2 hour movie she never once let go of the grip she had of her husband/boyfriend's hand.  I bet she judged me outside of my demographic of being a 28 year old spinster.

Yes I feel like using that word at the moment.

Today I found out one of my former journalism students got married.  She's 21 and in love and blah blah blah.  How!?!?!?  has someone who I taught gotten to this point.  True my first crew of students are the marrying age in these parts.  Why me though?

So this is what I did today...

Got Up, Showered, Visited the Stylist, Saw an old friend randomly, and then I met this adorable person!

Ladies and Gents meet Sidney Owens.  We have been waiting a very long time for her to get here.

And now for something that happens once very 25 years - I held a baby...the first time since my brother was born in September of 1984.

Wondering...

Can Almonds go stale?

Oh and I saw Toy Story 3 with the brother - and yes, I cried.

Where have I been?

I just a ate a bologna sandwich - why cause its Monday and in Camp Land thats what you eat for Monday's lunch.

I miss camp land - I was in the woods - doing my camp thing

Spending fabulous time with people like this

Now I truly did what J-man said to do - go to a place where there is love for one another.  Now I need Baby Sidney to come on Thursday for more love.

I have this stuck in my head and its the wee hours of the morning....






So I got my car back - with the 15% off coupon, $1700+ - grrrrr - Anyway a new riend is in the group fold. Carly teacher friend from school has joined the crew seamlessly!


On the otherhand, I can tell my mom is excited about my new Posh job - cause she's spent boo-coos on new clothes for me 'for school' these last few days. And tonight my dad hand me money for no reason at all. Even at 28 I'm spoiled rotten.


Thanks Mom and Dad, Love you

Hello Summer

Car in for service today - $1500 dollars later - whatttt?

Apparently with the brakes, radiator, axle leek and regular 60,000 maintenance - there goes my fun times for a couple of months.

So what if I did...

I was jumping up and down on the bed...it is my assistant's last day.  Yehaw!  I can't believe for how long I have been counting down until June 3rd and now it is almost here.

Yesterday was not with out its drama as everyday at that place has to have something.  To put it mildly, why would i try to steal from a place I dislike so much?  That last thing I want to do is give them more fuel to be in touch with me.

Anywho - I'm going to lay out by the pool today on my lunch break and buy myself a survival present this afternoon.

Besides I already have a phone date with NYC teacher friend for tomorrow about 4 so we can drink together a thousand miles away.  As he's celebrating the end of full classes.

No Students

Steppenwolf's Magic Carpet Ride was being sung by Chantity as she left today - perfect end to the school year.


She would have been the last one - I was sad to see her leave.


Oh well, she is on to bigger and different things.


- I now have 3 full days of work and its all teacher stuff - so this should be interesting.

revelations...

Today was an eye opening experience.

Late this afternoon - "Draco" showed out something awful.  And everyone was the brunt end of it.

It was a classic scene - but I did get to leave work an hour early.

I'm here

Hullo, My name is Patti.

I've been in a funk.

Most days I am trying to work to get my head in a place where I have my things ready for the next day.

I'm counting down the hours.  Hour by hour I tick off the blocks in my mind - hoping I will make it to the end.

I might count today as a decent day.  Maybe...

Blame it on the...

9:00 pm - Patti and TJ intertwined on the kitchen floor of Ross and Liz's apartment eating Klondike bars.

What happened before that?
- Jello Shots, Beer, and a whole lotta crawfish, potatoes and Washer rounds!

I don't remember the last time I laughed that hard for no reason.

How did I not work in The Black Eyed Peas?

the little things we do by lauren

Fill in the Blank Friday!

1. One song that always takes me back to my youth is - Deep Blue Something's Breakfast at Tiffany's

2. My first concert ever was Crystal Gayle - Opryland

3. If I could create my dream music festival I'd want these bands to be there:  no idea...

4. The best make-out/"boot knocking" song ever is - Steal My Kisses - Ben Harper - its subtle and sweet

5. The Best concert I've ever been to was - I cant say I've been to a best cause I dont go to them - expensive and I live in the middle of nowhere

6. A memorable musical moment for me was - The day I discovered XM radio

7. The song on my iPod that's getting the most play these days is - Anything by Jason Mraz as they way it has been for almost 10 years. Live at Java Joe's anyone?

it came...

I received my - you suck - letter at work today.

I took it and got over it.  I know I did it, so I should take it like a big girl and move on.

In other news...

reading scores yesterday = awesome
language scores today = fml

We'll see what tomorrow's math holds.
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Dinner at Sal and Mookie's tonight - you know you eat there often when your server (Matt!) writes your name on your leftovers.

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I called things off with Artman last night - I wasn't with his flow at all and at this point anything else would be leading him on.  He took it well and drama free!

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One question that I wouldn't mind having answered - Why am I broke this month already?

Peace and love

so you know a bit more about me...

Fill in the Blank Friday sponsored by Lauren


1. The first thing I do in the morning is go to the bathroom, then I may hit the snooze button.

2. Every night before bed turn out the light and then glance at the status of the alarm clock.

3. My favorite thing to do when I'm having a bad day is try to do something for the next day, so 'I'll be ahead.'

4. Something that makes me cringe is roadkill.

5. Social situations are filled with the am 'I'm I dressed okay? and then enjoyed usually.

6. I like to collect reindeer for Christmas time.

7. Weekends are for doing some of things I have to, mostly what I want to, and closed out with the school work.

Beard Burn

I have 34 days of work left.  Friday was filed with a heart to heart with Lord Voldemort and Benedict Arnold.

I saw Ryan pole vault and it was great - that kid needs me I have a feeling.  For a 16 year old He has a lot going on.  His mom was really nice to chat with at the meet as well.

Artman and I went to the art exhibit!  It was the grant project exhibit and we had a nice time.  And he went for the kiss.  He blasted his excitement publicly.  I found it quite amusing.  So much so T.J. copied it and we joked about it.

J. also was out and told me he is moving in two weeks - its like December of 2008 all over again.  So I did a little misbehavin' last night.  It was totally worth it.  I figure at this rate I have nothing to lose.

Home and almost caught up on Project Runway!  This will be a wonderful, fantastic weekend - it has to be.

well

today was much better...

on a scale from 0 to 10 it was a 6 maybe a 7 if you are an optimist.

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I hate my job...that is all.

Spaghetti Squash

I cooked tonight, mark your calendars.  Not even like in the microwave and it was a vegetable!  Woot it was exciting.

This past weekend I went to visit Stephanie in Atlanta!  I played sick, paid way to much at the doctor, but it was so worth it.  I had a great weekend and I hope she had a great birthday.  We shopped a tiny bit, ate well, saw a Braves Game, went to Lookout Mountain (kicked my butt), and went to Sun Dial.  Bonus was a evening with Dorothy and a Diet Coke with Tiara.  I love living the posh life.

My students were heathens and tore the room apart, spilt glitter all over everything and ruined more than one item.  On the other hand my TA worked her booty off and I got a bit of sweet revenge.  I don't know where anything is in my room, but its awesome knowing its all cleaned up!

Artman is texting regularly.  At one point I just stopped texting back cause it was silly stuff.  All great but its a lot all at once on one front.

We had a long girls discussion Saturday night - a relationship to work needs respect, companionship, and compassion.  Other stuff can be worked out, but those are givens.

Well with  J.  I know I'm lacking the Respect...which solves problems.
Artman it just may be the passion.

Papers to grade - loves...

I'll leave you on the Friday fill ins and owe you a glimpse into the purse post.

1. The strangest thing I've ever eaten was Emu burger.
2. My best friend is a rockstar and she'd swim to the moon for me, or beat up a mean boy and she could do it too.
3. If I could live in a different era it would be the 1960's because I'm really a hippie on the inside.
4. I like to wear sunglasses, drink diet coke and wish that I could wave a magic wand that gets my schoolwork done.
5. If you only know one thing about me it should be I'm a person who takes care of others.
6. My favorite book of all time is Little Women.
7. The one beauty product I couldn't live without is chapstick.
8. Blogging is an outlet for me to tell the things that matter to be memories/opinions/wants/needs.
9. If I could star in a movie with any actor/actress I would want to work with I'd be the voice of a character with Mike Meyers - I have no desire to be in the public eye.
10. One of the best feelings in the world someone taking hold of your hand when you least expect it.

Monday Night Fail

I should be...

Instead I'm...

and...

No Go...

So I'm home from ice cream with Artman.  Get together #4, Date #4 whatever you want to call it.

There was no kiss, not on the cheek, hand, lips, nada.

Why not - I had showered, brushed my teeth, not worn brightly colored lipstick.  We had a great time.

No smooch.

I've never tried so hard before in my life, as I stepped back into his personal space.  What is the deal, yo?

Tips suggestions?  How do you get a guy to kiss you?  As it is not usually a problem for me.

And I don't want to force it like, hold an easter egg ransom.  This will cost you a kiss... as you don't want a first kiss with someone to be forced.  Cutes-y stuff like that is for when you want to initiate the first make-out session in my book.

Drop it like a hot potato

I'm watching Empire Records - I always forget how awesome this movie is until I watch it again.  I am thankful to have made it through another week at school.  44 days, I have to make it.  Sort of like how they need to get back their 9,000 dollars.

My friend Sarah has been in town.  I love Creecy, she is fantabulous - I loved dancing, flirting, and being myself with her.  After so many years of trying to grow up and be more ladylike sometimes it is just nice to revert to the 22 year old ways of inhibitions for a few minutes.  At the end of the evening I was given a sob story by J.  I really am tired of the jerking and pulling.  If Artman would go ahead and kiss me I know the spell over the Cajun would be broken.  I'm sure of it.

Yesterday was another prime example of why I am spoiled rotten.  My mom is far to good to me.  The easter bunny brought me this trollbead for my bracelet.

Last night I wen to Easter Vigil.  The first time I have attended Mass since June.  It was a moving experience, it might not change my.  Then again it will always be there the next time I go.  Natalie did go through with RCIA and I was there to witness that.  Thumbs up for me in the friend category.

Afterwards I got sympathetic looks in the instance of 'Where is J.?'  I explained my reasonings and got a few chuckles.  Life will go on without him though I might be a little less lip happy though.

Crawfish is on the way!  Yay, for Easter traditions.

This week is going to be a whirlwind, I pretty much have an idea of where I will be every moment.  And I am excited about it.

Will Artman go in for it today at the outing or not, my faithful readers, lets find out.

Thursday, Thursday

So LiLu @ Liv it, Luv it has this TMI series on Thursday.

Here's my story...bear with me if it is not TMI - btw its a little gross.

Yesterday C.B. was having a great day - he normally is my terror child.  So he was playing at recess for once- rather than in time out.  Out of nowhere he comes running at me screaming.  Teacher comes out and realizes a. he's hurt and b. it's his mouth.   That usually equals teeth with five year olds.

Nope.  it's his tongue - He's bitten all the way through his tongue.  It's gross - so we move inside at a fast speed and the blood is dripping all over my pants and right shoe - sparing yall the first aid and treatment so finally he gets picked up and is gone, and now I'm left standing in the office gross.  I looked at principal and mention that I need to change.  She gives me a look like - HOW. As I know she wont let me leave.

I say I have running shorts in the car and spare sneakers in the room - given the okay I switch and am now one the happiest people in the building.

Here's the kicker...why do I have spare running shorts in the car?  Because they were my potential Sunday morning wear home clothes in case J. asked me to spend the night.

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In other news date with Artman - it was #3...still no kiss, I really thought he would go for it tonight, and nothing - and I'd say I went in at least 20%.

School tomorrow I hope that it goes quickly.

and here is the rest of the story

The weather is beautiful.

I received a whole new level of schooling in report card etiquette today and I was frightened when I walked out of the meeting.  I did learn something about one of my co-workers - RC is amazing for doing what she does and I know I could never handle her work load.

Yesterday I was part of this healthy exercise movement - I've not quite figured out what part I will play, but it should be interesting.  See badge on the left side for more info.

As my assistant has come back from vacation I am reminded as to why my life is as hectic as it is.  I really wish my assistant was not Benedict Arnold.

My brother started moving out today - I will sad to see him go but again the bathroom will be all mine!

Last friday was our turn to wear pink - here is the crew...

Today's funniest comment from school goes to...
VinShae tells Tatyanna - "Shut your big fat mouth" all while she is turned around backwards in her chair with her feet up in the air.

Now part of my job is to hold whatever gets handed to me - since we've had nice weather we have been recessing it up...
Monday's goods :  home made handcuffs (toy car tires and broken mardi gras beads) - 7 quarters, one green apple airhead, a belt and one 'treasure map' (a family picture by Alboni)

Tuesday was left to a collection of dandelions and buttercups

books, glorious books

tbr my blogger friend from London had these questions on his blog and I'm copying them.  As I am a nerd.

Hardback or paperback?
It depends on the book type, there's nothing like the crack of the spine of a brand new hardcover, but the jacket is frivolous.

Waterstones, Borders or Amazon?
Borders for an actual book - why? I get a discount

Bookmark or dog-ear?
dog-earred books show you that books are loved

A-Z by author, or A-Z by title, or random?
Oh so random... really it's by size slightly - my taller books go ont he bottom shelf as that's the way the shelves are made

Keep, throw away, or sell?
I keep it if I like it, or pass it along to a friend - never throw away as that is a waste - I'm also the person who leaves it in a plane seat pocket or a hotel nightstand

Short story or novel?
Novel - short stories always leave me wanting more

Buy or borrow?
I buy and pass along - rarely use the library as I don't like waiting I like to browse and take home.

Tidy ending or cliffhanger?
Tidy ending - but can be happy or sad or angsty - dont make me need more in one second.

Morning reading, afternoon reading, or nighttime reading?
Nighttime

Favourite series?
LM Montgomery - Anne of Green Gables

Favourite children’s book?
New - new Fancy Nancy et all - I want to be her!

Favourite YA book?
The View from Saturday by E. L. Konigsburg

Favourite book no one has heard of?
Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin

Favourite books read last year?
White Oleander

Favourite book to re-read?
The Diary of Anne Frank and Little Women

Do you ever smell books?
Course - I love it.

What are you reading right now?
re-reading - Ya-Ya's in Bloom

What are you reading next?
The Help

How much is too much?

I dislike my job.  That is not new news to anyone who has read this blog before.  I dislike my 'clients' more or less, we have our good moments, but most days I am disgruntled towards each one at some point.  I dislike my 'company', and well there is Lord Voldemort lording over us all.

However I do like some of my co-workers.
My team mates are some of the funniest people I have ever met and each have very distinct personalities.  And some of my down the hall neighbors are hilarious.

That one fact I know is not enough to stay at a job.  I have done my research and have found a new one.  I just have to do this one until my contract is fulfilled.

Seeing though that I have found and new one and the silver lining it sitting there and waiting for me - Do I have the right to complain about work?

To some degree I think yes.  When someone asks me "How was work?" do I lie and say peachy keen or do I give them the real goods.  I usually play the middle of the road.  Sugar coat the outlook a bit and get on with it.  As do they really want to know I count the minutes of every day in intervals of five?  I constantly say to myself - 5 more minutes - I can do five more minutes.  I think the other K teacher does hers in one minute intervals.  Some days it is nice to know I'm not alone in personal torture chamber.  And no I don't want to hear the old cliche - What doesn't kill only makes us stronger - well I'm worn out and sick and tired.

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In other news...

Here are my Friday fill-ins a lil late. Thanks to Lauren @ the little things we do...

1. The best piece of advice I was ever given was  sometimes you et the bar and sometimes the bar eats you.
2. If I had a million dollars to give to one charity I would give it to American Cancer Society.
3. If I got to choose my "last meal" it would be grilled cheese, dill pickles, tomato soup, and vanilla ice cream with lots of sprinkles
4. My hair is one of a kind curly mass of dark brownness - no one could attempt to use my id.
5. If at first you don't succeed decide if it is worth trying again.
6. I have always been very observant, I can probably tell you what the photos on your desk were, or if your polish is chipped.
7. Oh....and by the way....I didn't get to meet the sister, but it was the other sister - and we did have date #2 today.

So lemme catch you up...

Thank you lovely bloggers for my comments about the toxic person.  I have since filled in the BFF since she is home from the honeymoon, and she has offer to kick his butt should he choose to come near me again.  I'm sure most of you would do the same.

Now what you have all been waiting for the update on my fabulous life...

Friday Afternoon - I clean the apartment for Liz and Ross, I did a great service.  And J. ended the silent treatment with a few text msgs.  THIS is prior to him hearing 'Patti has a date" so at least I know the competition isn't what drove him back.

Friday Night - Date night - average - good time, nothing monumental.  it was rather normal.  I could nitpick it to death, but that would be counter productive.  he is not letting up though.  There is no silent treatment on this front.

Saturday Morning - parade set up and some drinking
Saturday Afternoon - parade and some more drinking, and one trip to the bathroom where my skirt might have gotten tangled up in the back, but caught before anyone else could see...
Saturday Evening - crawfish and some more drinking

At some point into the evening I was dubbed 'the lady of St. Piere'...which St.Pierre was promptly googled and discovered to be a city in Newfoundland.

Saturday Night - Abandon drinking and just attempt to stay awake long enough that J may make an appearance.  Did not occur, but I shall survive.  As I did in the surprise monsoon I walked 3 blocks in.

Sunday - Awake in enough time to shower, teach ACT class, see some SNOW, and then write lesson plans.

Monday - was school, and more school, and some random time killing on the internet, and not a lot of homework.  I may be screwed come Wednesday night, when I have to produce a lot of things in no time at all.

The most important product of Monday - a message asking if I want to meet the sister.  The sister who is also a teacher, the one who had the nephew that I hear a billion things about, the one that I have to impress.  Oh good lord, save me now.  Now contact for seven days, and now I'm meeting the sister...Does that mean you like me?  You really like me?

With that I leave you my newest worry and hope - at least for the next 24 hours.

My friday fill ins

Lauren @ the little things we do...

Provides the Friday fill ins

1. Today I am wearing a Mississippi State t-shirt (beat UNC) blue jeans and flip flops. It will most likely change two more times.

2. My favorite childhood food was grilled cheese and my favorite food now is still grilled cheese.

3. A day that I am too busy to shave my legs is a day that I am too busy.

4. The last movie I saw was Alice in Wonderland and the next movie I want to see is Brooklyn's Finest - I'm going tonight!

5. My favorite smell is strawberry because, it is just that simple and unmistakable.

6. A weird little quirk I have is I constantly check my necklaces to make sure the clasp stays in the back.

7. When I take personality quizzes they always say I'm ENTJ - don't ask me what it means cause you could google it just as quickly as I could!

A toxic person

Back in January I posted about having a blind date.  It was a classic blind date, we met for coffee, talked for about and hour and a half.  I wasn't wowed and he didn't fit my "do I want to kiss him criteria".  I wished him a good night and went on about my business.

In the mean time I met someone else at my favorite watering hole.

It is now the end of February -  I ran into him again.  When he asked me if we could go out again - I told him, I was interested in someone else...

A few days later I got a very hurtful email accusing me of certain things.  I wrote back sort of apologizing - I did not intent to misrepresent myself.  He immediately wrote back and I decided to ignore it.  As he was correct we would not be good for one another, and I just wanted to drop the issue completely.

Now between Friday and today, I received two more flaming emails.  I do not deserve the nastiness this almost stranger is dishing out.

A stranger should not make me cry.

I did not respond to either one.  I have taken control and blocked him thanks to privacy settings.

The randomess that is in my head...

I'm VIP - I know this because our server came out to the deck to tell us our regular table was open at our usual watering hole (an Irish Pub) on St. Patrick's Day.

Brother gets his driver's license back tomorrow!  It should be a national holiday!

The boy has not called/texted/msg'ed since he dropped me off on my car Sunday.

Boy #2 - has made a strong effort this week.

I have been cold this spring break.  I want warm weather.  On the other hand I have seem so many old friends this time, it was been lovely.

The Sweet Potato Queens are in my city!   My city!  God Save the Sweet Potato Queens!

I wear the same outfit for a first date as I do when I go to the gynecologist.

The Wedding!

The Ushers and I at rehearsal...<3 Didi and TJ

The bride and groom toilet paper

The hard rockin' ring bearer Ezra

The happy couple the night before (Ross & Liz=Riz)

Mom and I

It is almost Go time!

After Party...

Already called her 'wifey' a half dozen times

The last time we all took a picture was like two years ago!

here we go...

I am a hapy person and will remain that way, and not let an almost stranger grind my nerves.  And I know I'm happy because someone told me so.

tbr - tbr-tangential

he reads a lot and I wish I could too.

And, following his instructions, I'm going to list 10 things that make me happy:

1. Wearing maroon - it screams my school support
2. Dancing - I really like to dance, wish i had more chances to do it
3. Flip flops - I've worked in a few wearing lately and want to do it all the time now
4. Callie Cat - she snuggles with me regularly, big kitty never does
5. Laughter - my Kindergarteners have some of the sweetest little laughs
6. Days spent in PJ's - like today nowhere to be, but I could change at a moments notice
7. Catching a lingering scent on a piece of clothing or in my car the day after something really good
8. Diet Coke - anywhere, anytime, with anyone/thing
9. Brushing my Teeth - i love brushing my teeth (preferrably with a pink toothbrush) - clean breath goes hand in hand with that.
10. Liz and Ross' wedding being over and them happy together forever!

Boiling Hot!

I have just received the second email from someone - who called me a liar.

It irks me something awful...when this person met me once and makes these claims.  I know better - why can he not keep his opinions to himself?

Friday's Fill In's

Friday's Fill in the Blank from Lauren

1. The best day ever was last year mid-May when I realized my life was just as it was supposed to be. No complaints, I have to take it and grow!


2. My favorite meal of the day is breakfast because I will drink coffee or a diet coke, and it is a simple pleasure I do not deny myself.


3. This weekend will be awesomeness, not only am I starting Spring Break, but Liz and Ross are getting married.


4. Never in my life have I used a lawnmower.


5. The only thing better than picking out two matching socks on the first try is the weather being nice enough to not need socks.


6. I could really do with some new bras.


7. The most recent thing I bought myself was yesterday afternoon's Martini for social time with Carly!

The Liz...

Liz is getting married! MY BFF is getting married Saturday and I truly cannot wait to stand next to her for this very special day!

drum roll please...

At 3:30 pm - peace out!

I've never looked more foward to a vacay than right now.

Here is to hoping I make it to 3:30.

here's the scoop

Once again at work two days in a row, I had my booty handed to me on a silver platter... 2 days until spring break - 57 days over all... The light is at the end of tunnel.

I love this song so much - it mellows me out major...




So the boy cancelled our date - very apologetic - for the third time.  I'm getting all these pep talks - don't give up, its not his fault, yadda yadda...I'm quickly meeting my statute of limitations.

I'm giving him another week before we have the come to Jesus Meeting, until then I'm limiting the on the fly kisses.

Is this the wrong time to mention I met another young man on Sunday?  I am a one woman USO.

Stuff it Sucka......

I have one little girl in my class who thinks she is the queen.  There is no telling her what to do - she asks on her own accord.  She has some small bits of right and wrong actions.  A snippet of daily conversations...

Wednesday - 

"T.  where are you supposed to be?"  for the 1 billionth time

"In my seat."

"Well then go there please."

"No."

get in the MF'ing "Chair now, T."

Thursday-

4 times after being told to get away from our desks.  

"T., why are you at Mrs.H's desk, again?"

"Cause I want to."

"T, get away from Mrs. H's desk."  for the love of God!  "T.  get out my paper clips, and pencils."

"No."

"Didn't we just talk about stealing with Mom and Mrs. G?"

"So."     

now I'm jut grumbly.

I'd like to channel Chris Farley via Tommy Boy.

   

The boy kissed my in public - in front of friends.  Many times...many times.  Am I a total goob if I say I cannot even remember the last time that happened?  Yes, as I have admitted recently that I was the victim of a very long dry spell.   Hello, you kissed me in front of my very two best friends and you know these people are my very best friends there's no turning back.

Go Big Red!  Today Forest plays in the MSHSAA State basketball Championship game.  Go Bearcats!  These seniors won it their freshmen year and I can't wait to see my Forest Family today at the Big House!

Since I've got a new job for next fall - Thursday I saw in print where I would be recommended for next year.  I sniggered and in my head said - "Stuff it Sucka!"

A Game!  Alisha at Dreamer in Detroit tagged me...

Here are the rules:

1. Open your 1st Photo folder.
2. Scroll to the 10th photo.
3. Post the photo and the story behind it.
4. Tag 5 or more people.

Meet the bottom half of George.  This was taken last February during snack time one day.  He had new shoes that ad the letter X, but he only wanted me to take a picture of his feet, so he is trying to dive behind me. George was a very cute little boy, I miss him this year.  He was one of those kids that was never ever annoying.

Now I pass along the tags!
Sam @ Simply Sam
Whitney @ diet coke and sarcasm
Paige @ little miss paige
Alex @ I'm kind of that girl   (read her continuing short story)
mrs. b @ Discovering Wildlife

Now for the Friday fill in from  Lauren @ the little things we do...

. One thing I MUST do before I die is attend an MSU football game in all other 11 SEC football stadiums - 2 done (UT and UGA), 9 to go .

2. I would rather walk around with toilet paper stuck to me than walk around with food stuck in my teeth any day.

3. If I could give my younger self one piece of advice it would be TEAL WIND PANTS were a bad idea .

4. If I won the lottery tomorrow I'd pay off my car .

5. The best surprise ever was finding my best friend in an expected situation .

6. My biggest fault is I don't stand up for myself nearly enough .

7. My biggest strength is my recovery abilities - you can kick me when I'm down, but I will get up and move on .

Still in love...

About two weeks ago I posted saying I was in love with life.

I still am.  It is not all as blissful as a week ago, but some parts of are amazing.

I have someone that wants to spend time with me, like two days in a row.
I have a two people who I can say - We are the three very best friends anyone could ever have had.
I have a finish line at work.
I have a goal to meet.

I am trying to do my work and make things go well.

I also am getting this one song stuck in my head all the time - about ten year's ago Savage's - Swing.  How where it is coming from I don't know - but its there and randomly during the day it comes creeping in.

Things I am looking forward to in the next 24 hour or 6 weeks...
Seeing J.
Seeing Steph and Hamer!
Liz's wedding
Spring Break
Hal & Mal's parade
Traveling to see Stephanie
NYC

So bloggers, what are you looking forward to?

When is Lent over so I can get some ice cream - not plan for it on a Sunday.

Hello it is 2010

Today there was an incident at work where I was the wrong end of racial prejudice.  Why can we all not get along?  I am there doing my job, to be my best, do my best, and better the future.  I am there giving your child what they need!

Why must we nitpick all the way down the color of skin this late in the game?

Grrrr, all the more reason for me to get a bad case of the stripes.

a letter to the cosmos

Dear Parallel Universe,

Thank you for taking me in.  I am loving right now that my life is completely different.  Please stick around as long as you like.  However when my real life catches back up to me please make it a soft blow back into reality.  As I would really appreciate the consideration since it will be a very hard fall.

Thanks, Patti

Our - strike that - My Song

I survived a lovely week at work - Honesty this week was one of the best I've had in a long time. I walked out of work twice this week smiling. Like the kind of expression you cannot hide. It is that kind of push that tells me - maybe I could do this again next year. Maybe...

Christopher came in Monday carrying a can of peaches, he spent the whole day with them.  It was a fun experience.

On the other front tomorrow is the day - Meet day - tomorrow at 330 pm CST. I am finding out if I am being dealt the private card or not. Will the offer be worth it - will I live the comforts of public service to turn tail and join the stereotype? I'm 99% sure I will. As it is a stereotype of rainbows and butterflies for a reason.

Lent was a great start, I actually do feel renewed. Is a great start
- Stick to the resolutions
- No ice cream
- Move Four days a week
- two drinks a week

I'm also working on my Floss daily goal - (see list on the left side of blog). Believe it or not I feel a difference. Now I am an avid toothbrusher - most days three times a day. The flossing regularly is new territory but I am glad I am doing it. I've yet to make it a full seven days though. Five is the new record.

Also of this week the cruse was broken - I woke up love hungover - and not of someone particular, just in general. And last night I stole my friend's boyfriend when J was out of town. We're friends as we've gone lots of places as a group - but it was our first solo event - it was fun.

Today I will get my school work done and it will go fantastically and I will sleep tonight in clean sheets with a new attitude towards life.

Fill - Ins once again from Simply Sam who got them from Lauren

1. If I could medal in an olympic event it would be  Speed Skating as it would be entirely OOC.

2. If I was stranded on a deserted island I'd take The Nortorn Anthology of American Literature and the never ending supply of diet coke and sunscreen.

3. Birds are my most irrational fear.

4. I'd rather eat carrots everyday, than have to listen to Marching Band Music  everyday.  

5. I am excited about my upcoming 8 weeks - I hope they turn out as well as I am imagining.

6. I should really be doing my schoolwork.

7. One of my favorite things in all the world is painting my toe nails, I think my feet are pretty even if they aren't picture pretty - because they serve a purpose and they do it well.  

a sparkly new word

So there is a word that has made more appearences on the 'net, in my real life, and on my tv in the past few weeks than in my entire life through Jan 1, 2010. Surely it would be a quintuple word score if it was possible in Scrabble.

doppelgänger


Why has this word gained so much popularity in the past few weeks?

Snow Day = Fun with Pictures

All of these have occurred in the past week

Chan pitching a fit...

Lacie's festive shrimp dip

Who Dat Dumpin' the Gatorade?

Samiya and Alicemissah make their Valentine mailboxes

Arianna D 

Christopher S shows off his handy work...

Today's Morning Snow

I promise the Friday maroon is on under the coat

Bulldog rainboots were designed for 3 inches of snow, yes those are my cupcake pjs

pink food coloring - seemed like a good idea

The Throw Me Somethin' Mister Snowman