Harry Kindergarten is my hero:
In other news, I fell down today while walking my dog. Thank goodness no one else was around to see me...and that the grass stain is only on my knee, not my pants (yay for wearing short pajamas out). I'm as graceful as always.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Monday, January 3, 2011
So lately, and by lately I mean the past year or so, I've noticed my posts have lacked the witty voice that once accompanied my emails to friends and family in college. Apparently, when not exercised enough, my wittiness fades. While I'd love to say that today will be the day that my writing voice returns, today instead will be the day I pore over GRE test prep materials to plan how I will study for this lovely exam, and so I leave you with a link to read some enjoyable education-related blogginess:
http://itsnotallflowersandsausages.blogspot.com/
Happy 2011!
http://itsnotallflowersandsausages.blogspot.com/
Happy 2011!
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
24, Jewelry, Steak, Family...I'm a spoiled and lucky girl :)
Well, it's been quite a week and a half (almost!) at home. I took my first red-eye flight for a looooong day of travel on Monday the 20th. I was, as usual, the girl making weird faces as I attempted to get my ears to pop throughout my flights. I also was, as usual, the girl who passed out on each plane. One fellow passenger even complimented me on my ability to sleep--"I wish I could sleep as well as you do on planes," said the kind stranger. It was a great feat indeed given the screaming baby behind me on my way from Dallas to Fort Myers...and the six-year old kicking my seat.
When my travels ended, however, I found myself in sunny Florida, and I was aching to get out of my boots! 70 degree weather? Yes, please! So I popped on some flip-flops and my sunnies and took care of one urgent task: Doing nothing. I don't even remember what I did on that first day here...I may or may not having taken a long nap--I don't recall and don't really care; all I know is that it was amazing.
The follow day I did leave the house with quite the goal: stock the pantry and fridge. Apart from the giant bottle of vodka, some orange juice, (I know what you're thinking: screwdrivers!...but my dad only drinks vodka straight), and the biggest box of Cheez-Its imaginable, our house had little in it. So I skipped into Publix, the grocery store around here, and looking completely out of place since I was wearing a color other than beige and I'm under the age of 60, and stocked a grocery cart with all kinds of good stuff. From my favorite Triscuits to pom juice to margarita mix of course, my cart was filled to the brim with excellent finds.
...alright...I started off eager to write...now, not so much. We're watching 24...and it is getting GOOD. Jack may or may not kill Nina in the next episode. My focus is split. More to (maybe) come later.
When my travels ended, however, I found myself in sunny Florida, and I was aching to get out of my boots! 70 degree weather? Yes, please! So I popped on some flip-flops and my sunnies and took care of one urgent task: Doing nothing. I don't even remember what I did on that first day here...I may or may not having taken a long nap--I don't recall and don't really care; all I know is that it was amazing.
The follow day I did leave the house with quite the goal: stock the pantry and fridge. Apart from the giant bottle of vodka, some orange juice, (I know what you're thinking: screwdrivers!...but my dad only drinks vodka straight), and the biggest box of Cheez-Its imaginable, our house had little in it. So I skipped into Publix, the grocery store around here, and looking completely out of place since I was wearing a color other than beige and I'm under the age of 60, and stocked a grocery cart with all kinds of good stuff. From my favorite Triscuits to pom juice to margarita mix of course, my cart was filled to the brim with excellent finds.
...alright...I started off eager to write...now, not so much. We're watching 24...and it is getting GOOD. Jack may or may not kill Nina in the next episode. My focus is split. More to (maybe) come later.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Remember when...
What happens if you can't remember when...? I am SO excited to go home in a week to see my parents--I can't wait to be away from work, away from everything, away and ready to relax! As previous posts have explained, the past months have been absurd. I was looking through photos on my computer of past Christmases (is that how you pluralize Christmas?), and I realized I don't remember the last Christmas my mom remembers. That's just plain ol' weird. I don't have photos from it, and I don't remember it...
Now that I re-read that though, I'm aware of the fact that clearly there are no Christmases my mom currently remembers. I guess I should have clarified and said the last Christmas my mom remembered us/knew what was going on...it's been a while. I don't quite know where I'm going with this post, just thinking I guess...I miss you, Mom.
"Maybe you get Alzheimer's, maybe you do not. Just screw the odds, screw science. Let's just live. Whatever happens, happens."
In just a week, I will be sipping margaritas, poolside, in warm toasty Florida weather. I fully intend on eating carbolicious foods like Vapiano's and doing absolutely nothing. Winter break, here I come.
Now that I re-read that though, I'm aware of the fact that clearly there are no Christmases my mom currently remembers. I guess I should have clarified and said the last Christmas my mom remembered us/knew what was going on...it's been a while. I don't quite know where I'm going with this post, just thinking I guess...I miss you, Mom.
"Maybe you get Alzheimer's, maybe you do not. Just screw the odds, screw science. Let's just live. Whatever happens, happens."
In just a week, I will be sipping margaritas, poolside, in warm toasty Florida weather. I fully intend on eating carbolicious foods like Vapiano's and doing absolutely nothing. Winter break, here I come.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
"You're so wise, you should be an owl."
Tonight I was talking with my friend Julie when she said the aforementioned quote. "You're so wise, you should be an owl." Oh how I wish I were as wise as Julie thinks. However, I'll take it, and even more, I'll gladly take having an awesome friend like Julie. The past entire semester has been crazy, and she has been SO wonderful.
I noticed the other day I've been saying, "Wow, it's been a crazy start to the year." Then, I'm reminded that it's DECEMBER, and in just a week, I will start Christmas break! How did that happen, and how have I dealt with so much in such a short time? While I wish a blog were the appropriate place to recap all that has happened during the past several months, I know it certainly is not. Let me just say, that this year started interestingly...and continued to progress even more interestingly. I have had more than one co-teacher this year, and I've dealt with harassment. I know there's no age requirement for harassment, but I just really never thought at 24 I'd have to deal with it! However, one perk of both situations is that have I grown a lot. I've learned how to handle myself professionally when at times all I wanted to respond in the most unprofessional way. If I can make it through my first year and a half in the classroom, I have no doubt I can last much longer as a teacher.
As all the stress fades away, however, I find myself truly tired. Yes, I'm always stressed, and yes I'm always busy...and yes, I do often take my weekends to get at least 10 hours of sleep each night. It is rare, though, that I feel and look as tired as I do now (at least I think so!). I've come to the conclusion that now I am actually getting a GOOD night's rest, and so I am trying to make up for the past several months. Sure I got a decent amount of sleep, but even when it was enough or more than I needed by "numbers" (as in 7+ hours a night), I don't know that my body ever truly relaxed. Now, with all of this hopefully behind me, I can sleep and enjoy it.
Before I get to sleep now, I do have to mention that not only am I grateful for Julie, but I'm also very grateful for a few other people...ahem, Holly, Sarah, Kat, and Kristin. They make me feel sane about the craziness in my life. Holly hosted a wonderful Thanksgiving for me AND Chloe... Sarah is my new co-teacher (who just gave me a phenomenal Christmas present--there was Coffee Bean mix AND a holiday armadillo, so amazing)... Kat always reminds me of "normalcy"... and Kristin of course is my saving grace at school. I do not know how TFA knew to put us together (or if that was Paddy's doing), but I would not have survived this year without her. Plus, she is always up for Indian food.
Alright, my bed is way too comfy right now...and I actually can sleep without feeling stressed and anxious, so I'm going to take advantage of this wonderfulness.
I noticed the other day I've been saying, "Wow, it's been a crazy start to the year." Then, I'm reminded that it's DECEMBER, and in just a week, I will start Christmas break! How did that happen, and how have I dealt with so much in such a short time? While I wish a blog were the appropriate place to recap all that has happened during the past several months, I know it certainly is not. Let me just say, that this year started interestingly...and continued to progress even more interestingly. I have had more than one co-teacher this year, and I've dealt with harassment. I know there's no age requirement for harassment, but I just really never thought at 24 I'd have to deal with it! However, one perk of both situations is that have I grown a lot. I've learned how to handle myself professionally when at times all I wanted to respond in the most unprofessional way. If I can make it through my first year and a half in the classroom, I have no doubt I can last much longer as a teacher.
As all the stress fades away, however, I find myself truly tired. Yes, I'm always stressed, and yes I'm always busy...and yes, I do often take my weekends to get at least 10 hours of sleep each night. It is rare, though, that I feel and look as tired as I do now (at least I think so!). I've come to the conclusion that now I am actually getting a GOOD night's rest, and so I am trying to make up for the past several months. Sure I got a decent amount of sleep, but even when it was enough or more than I needed by "numbers" (as in 7+ hours a night), I don't know that my body ever truly relaxed. Now, with all of this hopefully behind me, I can sleep and enjoy it.
Before I get to sleep now, I do have to mention that not only am I grateful for Julie, but I'm also very grateful for a few other people...ahem, Holly, Sarah, Kat, and Kristin. They make me feel sane about the craziness in my life. Holly hosted a wonderful Thanksgiving for me AND Chloe... Sarah is my new co-teacher (who just gave me a phenomenal Christmas present--there was Coffee Bean mix AND a holiday armadillo, so amazing)... Kat always reminds me of "normalcy"... and Kristin of course is my saving grace at school. I do not know how TFA knew to put us together (or if that was Paddy's doing), but I would not have survived this year without her. Plus, she is always up for Indian food.
Alright, my bed is way too comfy right now...and I actually can sleep without feeling stressed and anxious, so I'm going to take advantage of this wonderfulness.
