For when my head gets full

My Boss says to me...

2010-08-08T22:17:00.000-05:00

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...

2010-08-04T01:13:00.000-05:00

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

2010-07-05T17:36:00.001-05:00

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

2010-07-03T23:41:00.001-05:00

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...

2010-07-01T19:35:00.000-05:00

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...

2010-06-30T15:34:00.000-05:00

Can Almonds go stale?

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

Where have I been?

2010-06-28T11:31:00.000-05:00

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.

2010-06-09T02:15:00.000-05:00

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

2010-06-04T13:37:00.001-05:00

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...

2010-06-02T06:37:00.000-05:00

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

2010-05-31T16:23:00.000-05:00

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...

2010-05-19T16:07:00.000-05:00

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

2010-05-17T19:41:00.000-05:00

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...

2010-04-25T12:39:00.000-05:00

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?

2010-04-23T22:16:00.000-05:00

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...

2010-04-21T19:46:00.000-05:00

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...

2010-04-18T22:52:00.000-05:00

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

2010-04-17T08:52:00.000-05:00

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

2010-04-15T20:52:00.002-05:00

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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2010-04-14T19:00:00.001-05:00

I hate my job...that is all.

Spaghetti Squash

2010-04-12T21:12:00.000-05:00

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

2010-04-05T20:36:00.000-05:00

I should be...

Instead I'm...

and...

No Go...

2010-04-04T19:38:00.000-05:00

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

2010-04-04T12:45:00.000-05:00

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

2010-04-01T21:53:00.007-05:00

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

2010-03-30T21:15:00.000-05:00

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

2010-03-28T19:47:00.001-05:00

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?

2010-03-27T18:06:00.001-05:00

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...

2010-03-22T22:15:00.001-05:00

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

2010-03-19T11:26:00.000-05:00

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

2010-03-18T20:04:00.000-05:00

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...

2010-03-18T14:24:00.000-05:00

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!

2010-03-15T18:35:00.000-05:00

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...

2010-03-15T14:27:00.001-05:00

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:

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

Boiling Hot!

2010-03-15T11:33:00.000-05:00

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

2010-03-12T07:12:00.000-06:00

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...

2010-03-11T20:23:00.001-06:00

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...

2010-03-11T06:02:00.000-06:00

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

2010-03-09T19:41:00.001-06:00

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......

2010-03-05T08:18:00.001-06:00

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...

2010-03-02T21:30:00.000-06:00

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

2010-02-24T22:42:00.001-06:00

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

2010-02-22T19:33:00.000-06:00

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

2010-02-21T13:50:00.000-06:00

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

2010-02-13T20:35:00.001-06:00

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

2010-02-12T14:19:00.000-06:00

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

Fill In Friday

2010-02-12T13:36:00.002-06:00

Topics from Sam! Who got them from Lauren

1. I am hoping my Valentine's day this year includes, a surprise of some sort.

2. My biggest guilty pleasure is twitter.

3. I am most proud of following through with things lately.

4. If I could choose one outfit to live in it would be my cowboy boots, jeans, and my live t-shirt from the Sydney Opera House.

5. People are unpredictable.

6. I would rather be at school than lose a day of spring break.

7. I love diet coke more than coffee.

Arrrrrrrrgggggggggg

2010-02-12T06:44:00.003-06:00

Snow Day - there goes my spring break...@#$%^&@#$%^^&^%$#@. Use your imagination.

My school officially sucks.

and they did it.

2010-02-07T22:22:00.001-06:00

I am thinking since people have worn out the 'That's what she said.' phrase it is time for a new one.

"but the Saints won the super bowl."

As in...
"The shuttle didn't launch last night but the Saints won the super bowl."

"I asked her to marry me and she threw the ring back in my face but the Saints won the super bowl."

"I might have sold that A-Rod rookie card for $7.00 but the Saints won the super bowl."

"They just ran out of the special but the Saints won the super bowl."

"UNC might not make it to the Final four but the Saints won the super bowl."

"I dropped my cell phone in the street but the Saints won the super bowl."

"Our dog died but the Saints won the super bowl."

I had one of those kind of weeks where my feet just take me on to the next step. I hope this ride slows down, or IMMA BE in big trouble soon. Yes - But the Saints won the super bowl!

picture pages, picture pages - time to do a picture page with you!

2010-02-01T22:27:00.002-06:00

My January...

Happy New Year!

And the next day when you can't find your keys, check your boots...

A little firecracker at school with 5 year olds

Apples to Apples after those football games

A clean closet!

Writing some lessons

King Cake and Coffee - the breakfast of Champions

And my February start... Kairmarious, Chantity, and Arianna D. - easily my three with the most personality - forgive my appearance as it is Monday and the end of K Day

Sunday To Do List

2010-01-31T08:58:00.001-06:00

What I hope to accomplish today...

Clean Bathrooms
Wash Towels and Sheets
Sweep Kitchen -- blech
Dust and Vacuum
Finish K Portfolios
Start and do as much as possible TST Tier III forms times 2
Lesson Plans - Thursday and Friday Math
St. A application
Type a new philosophy of education
Email Jonathan
Text Uri

edit: no wonder I'm exhausted - hasta luego

I love these people

2010-01-31T00:45:00.001-06:00

friends, friends, friends

the fill-ins

2010-01-30T12:58:00.006-06:00

I copied this from Sam at Simply Sam

1. If I weren't a teacher I'd love to be a publisher .
2. When I'm super upset I complain and scowl .
3. My favorite thing about myself is my ability to improvise .
4. If I found a $100 in the pocket of last winter's coat I'd spend it on pocket it so I could make it to the end of the month .
5. Even though some people might consider this a flaw, I love early bedtime .
6. I love the way I feel after I have all passing grades on student's tests (it has happened twice) .
7. I love my hair most when it's not hanging in my face .

it feels good to be a gangster

2010-01-30T11:41:00.002-06:00

I saw snow today for the third time this winter - I don't remember the last time this happened in the 'Sip

My freshman year roommate - the lovely Katy L. Jefferson is a blonde shag wearing size of a toothpick girl who was just as goofy as myself. She told me once she wanted this song to play every time she walked into a room. I miss her so much.

On to last night's escapades. I was a player, as Liz called me. It was priceless, There was flirting, there was hand holding there was 'kneesing". For the first time ever I was hit on before the BFF. The classic moment was when the dance partner from last week came in and broke up the closeness. I know I turned three shades of red. Then an hour and half later when I was told by Kareem, 'don't get all shy about it'. I call it practically monumental. Although I think my friends are making a bigger deal out of boy with the red truck than what is actually happening. He'll be at the Superbowl though so its all a question of whether or not we have a run in over the week. Can I mention that 'boy toy' already sent me a text?

Does it make me a social reject if I have had more make attention in one month than I did all of last year?

My mom is better. She is up, she is moving a 20 foot path and she is not in near as much pain. The doctor visit to get the bandages off her leg is Monday and I am hoping for the best.

And now I am about to go spend the day with my Grandma and enjoy it.

I must say my mood is much improved! What has put you in a good mood for the weekend?

where is the warning...

2010-01-26T17:28:00.000-06:00

I am in foul mood - I have beef with about everyone I've come in contact with today.

I really wish I could just tell someone off and make things better, but I will be nice and bite my tongue as it will help no one if I say something in the moment.

*grumble, grumble, work, grumble grumble, dad, grumble, grumble, brother, grumble, grumble*

Marshmallows

2010-01-24T22:47:00.000-06:00

I bite my tongue at the subject of my brother right now as I know it is always a case of if you cannot say anything nice, do not say anything at all. And if I type it out and put it for all the world to see, it is something that cannot be taken back.

Thursday was one of those mediocre days that you know existed, but you remember nothing specific. I do know that everything I did worked at an hour behind its normal completion time which quite abnormal for moi. Friday was a different story it was one of those days where everything I did was timed perfectly. I got everything I could imagined accomplished with to much of a stress. Even schoolwork wise my class got it all done, which is usually a rarity. Best news was that on the reading test - everyone passed. Lowest score was a 72. Epic accomplishment in my life.

Thursday night was the opportunity I took to confess my match secret to core friends. Ones who I knew would not judge or ask for an explanation. Which leads us into the blind date.

I think for a blind date it went extremely well. He was very very normal. Not the coolest, but not social reject. Besides he was nervous, very very nervous - more outwardly nervous than I can ever remember being. In the car I gave my self pep talk and took as smooth as possible. Now on the point of a real date: Am I interested in finding out more about him, nope. Did I find myself attracted to him, not in the least (no pull at all for even the simplest kiss). Did he give me any hints that he was interested, not at all. Do I think I'll go out with him again, if I do it'd be a shock. But I did it - I had a date.

On the flip side the boy with the smile that made me melt like an 11 year old with her new issue of Teen Bop with a Jonas Brothers expose has fallen silent. Perhaps it is for the best, as he might have been too pretty a match for me.

Afterwards I went out with the BFF and another female friend and enjoyed the girl talk. Later as the boys all peeled off from their newspaper jobs, I danced with a sexy example of a man. If given the opportunity to express this thought at another time, I will.

On a more important personal note. I've gotten an eye infection, surely somehow relates to my K's. No contacts all week and eye drops every six hours - grumbles about the glasses.

Now looking forward to Monday. It is yet another four day week for me as My mom is set for some surgery on Tuesday. Which needs to be included with a mention that my grandmother is here for two weeks. It shall be an interesting time.

To all my blogger friends, positive thoughts for a new week.

Alicemissah Strikes again

2010-01-20T21:12:00.001-06:00

One of my Kindergarteners informed me today that I looked like Wendy Williams...

The Wednesday Scoop

2010-01-20T20:38:00.001-06:00

Please meet Alisha at dreamerindetroit

She made my yucky yesterday into a pretty one! Thank you fellow sprinkle lover.

The rules to this award are as follows:
1. Thank the person who gave you the award
2. Paste the award on your blog
3. Link the person who nominated you for the award
4. Tell 7 interesting things about yourself

5) Nominate 7 bloggers.

6) Post links to the 7 blogs I nominate. - Did That Here!

Now you need to seven things about moi...
1 - I really really want an English Bulldog, like my Uni mascot. I already have the perfect named picked out whether it be male or female - Oktibbeha 'ocah-tib-be-ha' - the county were you find the great Mississippi State University.
2 - I dislike being the center of attention on all days but one - my birthday.
3 - I don't like food items on my plate to touch - there should be a buffer zone at all times.
4 - Patterns on clothes scare me, as I am afraid I won't match.
5 - I've never ever once had a Valentine.
6 - I love scary movies - the more supernatural elements the better.
7 - If I was stranded on a deserted island the first two things I would want are sunglasses and diet coke. The rest of life is just details...

On to the important details if you so care...

Job - We went back to school after the no water crisis on Tuesday. Today I only worked half a day as I had my job interview. I loved the school, loved the people. Oh I want it so bad. I was told to call in two weeks, if I had not heard from her in that time period. As of right now I have one school related item to get done tonight. I think I can do it, and sleep at a normal time.

Friends - PR party tomorrow night woot woot.

The Blind Date - That did not occur - shortly before I started to prep we were put under severe storm warnings, email from him notified me of this as I was oblivious. Tentatively rescheduled for sometime this weekend - we shall see as I got a "I really do want to meet you." Whatevah...

Cheers to a quick Thursday and Friday.

Huh?

2010-01-19T21:42:00.003-06:00

What was I thinking?

A Job Interview and a Blind Date on the same day?

Hump Day has just become oh so much more exciting...

The Day is Done...

2010-01-17T22:56:00.003-06:00

And at bedtime...

~~Cleaning the closet~~
Dusting all of the book shelves
~~Vacuum the bedrooms and hallway~~

Fold Clothes
Dust
Email x 3

~~Fill out and Return insurance form~~

Sunday To Do List

2010-01-17T12:10:00.000-06:00

Today I hope to accomplish...

Cleaning the closet
Dusting all of the book shelves
Vacuum the bedrooms and hallway
Fold Clothes
Dust
Email x 3
Fill out and Return insurance form

Saints Game...

2010-01-16T09:48:00.000-06:00

So there is a football game today that has the boys all worked up. And they are going to dress out some player that just rejoined the team.

Who Dat? Saints got their Deuce back - its got to be fun time I do believe.

Day 4 of Undefined Work Closure

2010-01-14T12:47:00.000-06:00

At least I have something to do at 4:00 today.

triumph over technology

2010-01-13T20:30:00.000-06:00

I have triumphed over technology! I found the television remote in the laptop bag.

Wednesday Why...

2010-01-13T19:28:00.000-06:00

Why do I feel like the free Starbucks coupon means I have to order something fancy in the venti size?

Why don't I start on next week's stuff?

Why don't I print out my resume?

Why am I watching American Idol?

Why aren't I trying to find the TV remote?

A missed opportunity

2010-01-11T19:54:00.001-06:00

Dear cute boy at Borders, I'm sorry I was on the aisle with my mom. When I ditched her to make a round, you had moved. Stalling as best I could I kept looking. Seventeen minutes later I finally check out, and as I'm walking out the door I see you again. There is no way I can come back to Borders in such a short time. Sorry, as I might have spoken had we been within 3 feet or each other. Thanks for the smile.

Love, the curly headed girl in the purple coat

What did get done...

2010-01-10T22:40:00.000-06:00

~~Take down Christmas Tree~~
~~Fill Out Report Cards~~
~~Update Resume~~
~~Fill in Grade Book~~
Vacuum
Make Math Test
~~Put Clothes Away~~
Write Social Studies Lesson Plans

--- ~~Made stuff for this week's lessons~~

--- ~~Spent EEF money~~

Sunday To Do List

2010-01-10T10:26:00.001-06:00

In the next twelve hours I will...

Take down Christmas Tree
Fill Out Report Cards
Update Resume
Fill in Grade Book
Vacuum
Make Math Test
Put Clothes Away
Write Social Studies Lesson Plans

The Friday Pretty

2010-01-09T00:31:00.004-06:00

Thank you Mr. Pilot Man Dalton. I think it is pretty and fun. Apparently someone wants to know more about me.

For all those I awarded, here are the rules:

1) Thank the person who nominated you for this award.

2) Copy the award & place it on your blog.

3) Link to the person who nominated you for this award.

4) Tell us 7 interesting things about yourself.

5) Nominate 7 bloggers.

6) Post links to the 7 blogs I nominate.

My things...

1. Berries no Cherries - I despise all cherry type things. Bad experiences from childhood has given me a life long cherry ban. Thinking about the fruit makes me shudder.

2. Permanent - I like sharpie markers, they fit my career perfectly, and I carry one with me at all times. I do not deface things, but chances are if I'm out to dinner, I've signed my receipt in green or blue sharpie.

3. Shower power - I like to take showers. Taking a soak does very little for me.

4. Picture Books - I get excited over children's literature. My classroom's library has about 350 titles.

5. Reindeer - I have a cute little reindeer collection I put out during Christmas time. My mom adds to it very year, and there is not a single Rudolph depicted reindeer in the bunch. Glowing noses need not apply.

6. Textual - I think in fonts. Often I can look at something and name its typeface, or mentally I assign an appropriate typeface to an event. My favorites are Venetian style fonts.

7. Name Game - I don't name things. My car, computer, iPod, kindle, bed, and what not are nameless.

Now for those I'd like to pass it on to...though I think I read them more often than they read me.

The Glamourous Life in Purple would not be complete with the beautiful award - she's still sticking to her resolutions.

A southern girl like myself Steph - her work related stories are entertaining to say the least.

The girl Andrea - witty and to the point reading

The girl is trying her best to make it in a new city - Paige

Jessie at A Punctuated Life gives awesome eye candy posts

The girl who posted about the $750 cupcake and drinking black coffee - Jen

There is also this girl Lilly - who makes me want to live/love in the big city.

My Wednesday night fog

2010-01-06T21:29:00.002-06:00

Late wednesday nights, my hair has become the victim of barrettes and bobby pins, my computer is humming, my fingers have lost feelings in the tips, and I rub my eyes to see past the haze of being a involuntary workaholic.

So there is this vicious cycle to my life. It goes as so...

Every Thursday at 12-noon lesson plans, helping hand interventions, and all attachments are due. Every second week this includes common assessment in reading, language, and math.

For those of you that are in or remember college - This equates to a 10 page report due once a week.

Sometimes I want to cry about it. Somedays I think - "What would happen if we just didn't do it." However that would directly negate one of those work resolutions. Never fear though it gets done, but not with out the extended effort by myself and cohort Anna. We get our pretty 20 pages in. Tonight's effort ended with only two cups of coffee and not once pressing next on the iPod.

One of these days I will lead a revolution where we all go back to the bartering system.

Channeling Adam Sandler

2010-01-03T21:02:00.003-06:00

Oh, Back to School...

I've have taken a 16 day hiatus and it has been nice.

Now as I need to sleep to meet my smiling twenty over zealous five years olds I am pondering the school year. before we got out the principal shared with us 'professional reads' from a text you use when trying to become nationally board certified. All were about being the best and loving your job, ways to do a better job, in broad schemes you could adapt.

Ta da ladies and gentleman now I will give you the wants list for school days 86-180

I will be excited to see every child everyday
I will spend more time with them reading
I will try to be a better listener to my students
I will try to ask their opinion more often
I will carry through with my ~~bribes~~ promises
I will want this job next year
I will not earn a sneer from Lord Voldemort

That is all, please return your chair back tables to their upright positions and do not access your cellular telephones until the captain has turned off the fasten seat belt light.

Thinking not doing

2010-01-03T17:41:00.003-06:00

Sometimes I think about kissing so much my lips tremble. It has been so long.

Something you warm up with...

2010-01-01T21:13:00.004-06:00

The first day of this new year has been excellent, moreover it has been an excellent last day of vacation! As Monday its back to school. A night of cajun-y coastal favorites, lots of picture taking, watching the ball drop twice (Eastern and Central), Taboo (Something you warm up with...- A sexy lady!), throwing chocolate cookie 'ninja' stars, and a club all to ourselves. It says a lot when you sleep only three hours of the day. I'll say this year already holds lots of potential! Now if only I had started the year with a clean bedroom. And my New Years kiss was the same person I had one with in 2005!

Here's a glimpse of the mad ninja star skills.

I was bad

2009-12-31T17:11:00.001-06:00

I was bad in my spending tendencies yesterday, but I am going to look so nice, when the time comes.

You know it is a big news day...

2009-12-31T12:04:00.001-06:00

The noon news just reported that Waffle House is open all 24 hours of New Years Day.

Late Night = Long

2009-12-30T01:36:00.005-06:00

So I'm trying to remember that line from 'When Harry Met Sally' - It's the last day of the last decade - blah blah blah.

Last night I saw people that spread my social circle over the entire decade, which is odd in the past nine days I've seen more people and spoken to more than I'd have ever imagined. And there's been some mulling in my mind. No real decisions just straight up facts.

I could relish on what did not happen and I could celebrate what did happen. Really though for me a New Year is just another day on the calendar when I wake up and can do something. I almost think that we should celebrate Leap Year Days too. "Whoa a whole extra day to make a difference!"

I went to a speech one time given by Hyrum Smith - or the guy from Franklin Covey - they make planners. He said something that sticks with me always - "Time is merely measured Chaos." I have to use my Chaos appropriately. Will I do that? Some days I do a mighty fine job and others, I know I wasted some of my precious seconds. I'm realistic enough to know my organized chaos overall is used wisely.

One label I could give 2009, the year I didn't kiss anyone. Are you shocked? In hindsight I am, but not surprised after reflection. Where did the men go or what was wrong with me? Though tonight I as I did go see 'New Moon' with the BFF, I realized I am smart enough to know life isn't like the movie or book. It was fiction. But is it wrong to want a little of that? I sure hope not.

One label could be the year I made an effort. I tried to be nice to lots of people. I will continue to be nice. More importantly I want to keep those that mean something close to me. Stop making excuses. I loved visiting with Jess again, I need to see Stephanie again, and I need to love my family - more than I do.

The year I found my career. I had one grown up job in one small place. I liked it, but I knew there was more. I found more and with it came a lot more stuff. I have learned that I can be hardworking and fight for what I want. Though the bossman might not like it if I do. I've said it once and I'll probably say it again. I have to fight for my students since they cant fight for themselves.

While the dynamo is still working I need to finish up as kitty is looking at me to lay down and go to sleep. I do feel energized recently as I've been learning from people across the 'interwebs' that I can get out of sharing as much as I put in. So if you read this - my final label - 'Thank you'

and good night!

guilty of being a PerezHilton junkie

2009-12-28T12:40:00.003-06:00

So I do read gossip rags, but this video was posted on Perez's blog and it was awesomesauce...

My Love Mraz and my pull for The Black Eyed Peas, Beyonce, Kanye, and the weekend of Lady Gaga overload...are some of the ways I want to remember 2009.

Hello Draco

2009-12-26T20:29:00.001-06:00

Tom Felton on the HBP Special Features = HOT!

There is rain and wind

2009-12-24T13:06:00.001-06:00

But I know I am safe

...and that this is a pathetic excuse for a blog post.

Oy, its day six of sixteen.

Three things I am certain of

2009-12-20T21:51:00.002-06:00

1 - I made chocolate pudding and didn't burn it.

2 -There are not enough bobby pins to tame my bangs.

3 - I have lost someone who used to be one of my closest friends and I am surprisingly okay with it.

Christmas Notes and you know when...

2009-12-20T02:01:00.002-06:00

Thursday at school was the Christmas Program - we had a guest sing "O Holy Night" and I cried as did one of my 5 year olds Ariana.

Also Thursday I realized I taught in the 'hood when...
The PTA gave the teachers Captain D's gift certificates! I was excited seeing as how the PTO at Forest never gave me anything before, and Wells Church gave us cookies!
Also each grade sang a Holiday song or two and the only two Caucasian students in the whole school were both in grades that sang Kwanzaa songs.

Language Test

2009-12-15T22:36:00.001-06:00

On the language exam today they had to fill out a bubble map about colors. Christopher copies the names of the crayon brand off his crayons - 'Crayola' and 'Roseart'

Brilliant!

Now what...

2009-12-15T21:13:00.002-06:00

It is nine pm and I have finished all my school work. I'm not sure what to do with myself.

Is that a problem? Should it be?

Well I've established a few things

2009-12-09T21:26:00.005-06:00

#1 - Chantity made me a card that called me Dr. instead of Miss - odd to say the least but it just didn't feel right.

#2 - Kamarious made the entire school laugh today the Nutcracker - lets just say he throughly enjoys the 'blue girl that spins.'

#3 - I have realized that at my work I question things more than others do. I'm not sure if that puts me on a hit list or a 'wow she's doing her job' list.

#4 - I have no reason to but any cute blinky/flashy countdown things on my blog. Really what do I have to promote except the end of the school year, and really thats only exciting to me. Not that I would ever put anything that blinks on a blog, just as I wound never use comic sans.

Oh and I think I need new contacts - they should have a countdown widget thing for that...

David's Bridal is the Sam's Club of Weddings

2009-12-06T09:47:00.002-06:00

Regina said, "Put some make-up on before you go out tonight."

Kamarious, "Look, I've got on two pairs of pants."

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The snow almost put in the Christmas spirit.

A pick 6 what

2009-11-28T14:10:00.002-06:00

If you want to approach someone you may be attracted to don't belittle their answers to your questions.

At this moment my Christmas Spirit is at an all time low.

And when did my feelings lose impact in certain matters.

This and more on the six o'clock news.

I have Tim Tams!

2009-11-24T20:16:00.001-06:00

I only use Coffee Mate in my coffee, unless I can sit and enjoy it. It is not worth the calories to drink on the fly.

Effin Bama, go back to T-town

2009-11-14T10:13:00.001-06:00

I might actually hold a real baby in June or July. It is just wow...

Laugh or Cry

2009-11-11T18:58:00.001-06:00

Spotted in real life - Mimi from The Drew Carey Show

I'm meeting individual needs

2009-11-10T20:20:00.002-06:00

"There is a whole lot of issues over there."

and truthfully I do need reclaim my natural life.

Well my birthday is going to be at Chuck E Cheese

2009-10-19T21:31:00.002-05:00

My boss told me today, "Relax and just do what you do."

There is a time and purpose...I just have to find it

2009-10-18T23:24:00.001-05:00

Somedays are disenchanted.

While other times, I feel like I'm completely behind.