Let me start by saying that I enjoyed watching the Oscars last night. I have always been a fan of Hugh Jackman even before he was the Sexiest Man Alive. He didn't disappoint. However, I did not think that the 5+ minute Musical montage with him and Beyonce was all that necessary. I mean it added way too much time to the show. But that's just me. And Zack Efron (sp?) needs to cut his hair and oh, maybe WASH it. I thought it weird that Jennifer Aniston had to stand in front of Brangelina. Wow, that probably sucked for her AND him (but probably not for Angelina-she's fearless!) Also, I think Jen could find a way better date than John Mayer...he reminds me of the boy in the bubble for some reason. Or a vampire. Either way he doesn't "do" it for me.
I took my 9th grade Civics class to Brickey's today to tour the prison. This is my 3rd tour in as many years and I always learn something each time. The Deputy Warden, Mr. Outlaw (seriously, that's his last name..how cool is that?), told me that he should start giving me commission since I am there so much. I may just take him up on it. LOL The kids were great. They asked a lot of really good questions, and I think they really thought about where they were AND where they NEVER wanted to be. The best part of the tour, for me, is when they walk us into the barracks with about 50 inmates. It freaks the kids out which just tickles me. I love to see their expressions! Fear...priceless. It really cracked me up when this big guy with tatoos all over his neck got up..I thought they were going to bolt! LOL Honestly, I was gonna bolt with them! Scary looking guy. It always ends with inmate Ashley who is serving a life sentence without parole for murder talking to them in the chapel. The talk lasts about 1 hour but it's the quietest hour EVER. They really pay attention. He is a murderer and that's all one really needs to know.
OK..if you know me at all or have read this blog for a long time you know that I don't really diet. I am only 5'1" and have dieted ALL my adult life but after my gallbladder was removed in 2006, my weight is just no longer an issue. However, I am not a very healthy eater. I like junk. I like snacks. I like soda, albeit diet, but also will drink beer or anything except gin and/or shots. Anyways, I found this book by Bob Greene, Oprah's trainer, about how to change your eating habits from crap to healthy. Well, that had ME written ALL over it. So far, other than taking a multi-vitamin which I absolutely can NOT do (constitution issues...tmi I know) it makes a lot of sense. I am going to give it a try...I will not post before/after pics because well, a 40 year old body just ain't that good to look at. :)
Additional rambling:
Wednesday is the start of Lent. I have decided I am giving up guilt. You heard me...guilt. I am not going to feel guilty about who I am, how I am, what I am, OR what I say for the entire Lenten season. On the surface this may look to be an easy task...but I assure you it is NOT.
Well, hope all have an absolutely wonderful week! Later.......
Monday, February 23, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
It's been an interesting week
Let me just start by saying that I have not been feeling very creative this week, which is why I have not blogged. I have enjoyed my week (sort of) so this post may be a little weird. Here it goes:
Monday-I had a great President's Day! I loved being off work. I did not even get out of my pj's ALL day because I didn't want to AND I didn't have to! I watched the Law and Order Marathon and convinced myself that I should've been a defense attorney. Boy, have I wasted my life. LOL I would be soooooo good at defending the innocent until proven guilty bunch. What a shame.
Tuesday-back to school. It actually turned out to be a good day because my junior class was absent (except for 3) because they went to Memphis to order prom decorations and/or they played hooky. Either way it worked for me.
Wednesday/thursday-I went to work. Not much to talk about for those 8 hours but then I went to Tunica! ACV and I left around 4 and headed to the den of inequity. I had a free room at the Sheraton and a free buffet, so I was all over that! We did not win a dime but had a great time people watching. Let me just say there are some WEIRD peeps at the casinos. And I could not begin to tell you how many times we were almost ran over by old people with oxygen masks on a scooter! LOL And we saw the longest cig in the world hanging out of this old lady's mouth. I swear it was like 8 inches long. But I ended up feeling sick. I guess it was the buffet. who knows but we had the night from h***. I won't go into the details but let me just say they don't make hotels like they used to. We hightailed it out of there at 8am and ate at the Cracker Barrel where I mowed down AWESOME pancakes!!!! Yum-ola! I love me a pancake!
Friday-Well it was Friday so that was a good thing! My morning started out very odd. I am struggling with the whole WWJD in the situation I find myself in, but I realize I am NOT Jesus. I will do my best to forgive and forget, but honestly it's going to be very hard for me. I realize you may have no idea what I am babbling about, but the only thing I can share is that it has been ongoing for 2 weeks. I wish I was someone that people believed the best in and/or gave the benefit of the doubt , not automatically assume the worst of me. But alas, I am not one of those chosen few. I am a work in progress though so maybe I will get the hang of that WWJD theme.
Fast forward to last night, my betrothed and I were supposed to go to Benihana's but plans changed. We ended up at Don Jose's. What the heck! How do you go from Japanese to Mexican in one fell swoop I will never know! sucked.
Today is Saturday and I have to spend part of my time at Wally World. That's just peachy. I will try to post before the end of the week. Hope all who read have a restful weekend. later.....
Monday-I had a great President's Day! I loved being off work. I did not even get out of my pj's ALL day because I didn't want to AND I didn't have to! I watched the Law and Order Marathon and convinced myself that I should've been a defense attorney. Boy, have I wasted my life. LOL I would be soooooo good at defending the innocent until proven guilty bunch. What a shame.
Tuesday-back to school. It actually turned out to be a good day because my junior class was absent (except for 3) because they went to Memphis to order prom decorations and/or they played hooky. Either way it worked for me.
Wednesday/thursday-I went to work. Not much to talk about for those 8 hours but then I went to Tunica! ACV and I left around 4 and headed to the den of inequity. I had a free room at the Sheraton and a free buffet, so I was all over that! We did not win a dime but had a great time people watching. Let me just say there are some WEIRD peeps at the casinos. And I could not begin to tell you how many times we were almost ran over by old people with oxygen masks on a scooter! LOL And we saw the longest cig in the world hanging out of this old lady's mouth. I swear it was like 8 inches long. But I ended up feeling sick. I guess it was the buffet. who knows but we had the night from h***. I won't go into the details but let me just say they don't make hotels like they used to. We hightailed it out of there at 8am and ate at the Cracker Barrel where I mowed down AWESOME pancakes!!!! Yum-ola! I love me a pancake!
Friday-Well it was Friday so that was a good thing! My morning started out very odd. I am struggling with the whole WWJD in the situation I find myself in, but I realize I am NOT Jesus. I will do my best to forgive and forget, but honestly it's going to be very hard for me. I realize you may have no idea what I am babbling about, but the only thing I can share is that it has been ongoing for 2 weeks. I wish I was someone that people believed the best in and/or gave the benefit of the doubt , not automatically assume the worst of me. But alas, I am not one of those chosen few. I am a work in progress though so maybe I will get the hang of that WWJD theme.
Fast forward to last night, my betrothed and I were supposed to go to Benihana's but plans changed. We ended up at Don Jose's. What the heck! How do you go from Japanese to Mexican in one fell swoop I will never know! sucked.
Today is Saturday and I have to spend part of my time at Wally World. That's just peachy. I will try to post before the end of the week. Hope all who read have a restful weekend. later.....
Friday, February 13, 2009
I love #1 and #16!
I am beyond excited to have a long weekend!!!! I am in such a need of one! Today my better half (way better!) turned big 41! He didn't even remember his bday! What the heck???? I would never forget my birthday! Of course he doesn't remember mine either! LOL We are living it up on Knight Street.....he fixed bacon and eggs. That's about it for the evening. He is watching tv and I am on the computer. The sad thing about it is that's just fine with us! Youth really is wasted on the young.
School really went by slowly this week. The kids were pretty good. Teen drama every day, but not MY drama. I can not make them understand that I am not in their peer group. It never ceases to amaze me that they seem to forget that I am in the room. I tune most of their talk out but occasionally I get a little more info than I needed to know. Refer to last paragraph...last sentence. I did let all my classes know that I would not be returning in the fall except for my homeroom babies. I think I saw a few high fives and cartwheels! LOL
I am taking a day off next week. I really am! It will be on Thursday. WOW.
Valentine's Day is tomorrow. I am sleeping in and then I am cleaning house. Anthony has to fly. Blakely is at Mom's. Can you feel the love?
I read on MSNBC tonight that a 12 year old boy in Britain became a father. Like this is news??? Come visit the Delta!
Hope all have a wonderfully long President's Day! Thanks Mr. Washington and Mr. Lincoln! Later.......
School really went by slowly this week. The kids were pretty good. Teen drama every day, but not MY drama. I can not make them understand that I am not in their peer group. It never ceases to amaze me that they seem to forget that I am in the room. I tune most of their talk out but occasionally I get a little more info than I needed to know. Refer to last paragraph...last sentence. I did let all my classes know that I would not be returning in the fall except for my homeroom babies. I think I saw a few high fives and cartwheels! LOL
I am taking a day off next week. I really am! It will be on Thursday. WOW.
Valentine's Day is tomorrow. I am sleeping in and then I am cleaning house. Anthony has to fly. Blakely is at Mom's. Can you feel the love?
I read on MSNBC tonight that a 12 year old boy in Britain became a father. Like this is news??? Come visit the Delta!
Hope all have a wonderfully long President's Day! Thanks Mr. Washington and Mr. Lincoln! Later.......
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Continuing with My Wind Theme
This weather is weird. I mean weird. I should be used to it because it is Arkansas, but my sinuses are telling me I am NOT used to it. I wish it would get warm already and be summer. Not the summertime where a tornado is on every corner (like today), but the one where it's just hot. Of course, thanks to the groundhog, we have more winter ahead. As long as today doesn't get too bad, I am ok. I am keeping Blakely home from school today. This may sound silly to some, but LA isn't exactly a sound building. Usually, when Anthony will be around, I take her with me even if weather is bad because I know he can come get her. But today, he is going to Jonesboro so I just feel better with her at home with my mom. If a tornado ever gets in the path of Lee, that school is gone. It's like a house of cards. That's not disrespectful in any way, it's just a fact. There's nothing really that can be done about it. That's true of any place in a tornado's path, but a strong wind could knock down our school.
I am enjoying my last semester of school. I love that I have options for my life this summer and the fall. I am really going to miss my co-workers a LOT. And I am going to miss the kids. But Blakely will still be there in the fall so it's not like I won't see anybody. It's going to be hard letting go but this is the BEST decision for me at this time. You only get one chance in life, so you have to make the most of it.
Could my dog be any MORE disgusting?? He just wretched in the kitchen. I am pretty sure he will be cleaning it up in a few minutes. Why do dogs do that???? GROSS!
To my one blogger friend Jake: Knock 'em dead today!
Hope all have a wonderful, tornado-free day! Later........
UPDATE: I did not keep Blakely home. Danger seemed to pass so we are here! Do the weathermen ever get it right??????
I am enjoying my last semester of school. I love that I have options for my life this summer and the fall. I am really going to miss my co-workers a LOT. And I am going to miss the kids. But Blakely will still be there in the fall so it's not like I won't see anybody. It's going to be hard letting go but this is the BEST decision for me at this time. You only get one chance in life, so you have to make the most of it.
Could my dog be any MORE disgusting?? He just wretched in the kitchen. I am pretty sure he will be cleaning it up in a few minutes. Why do dogs do that???? GROSS!
To my one blogger friend Jake: Knock 'em dead today!
Hope all have a wonderful, tornado-free day! Later........
UPDATE: I did not keep Blakely home. Danger seemed to pass so we are here! Do the weathermen ever get it right??????
Sunday, February 8, 2009
The Answer is Blowin' in the Wind
Let me start out by saying that I had the week from H***! I wouldn't know even where to start on any explanation as to why. I am trying to see the silver lining in this old black cloud but it's a little hard to pick out. The events of this past week did however force me to make a decision that I have been mulling over for a while. I signed my letter of intent to return to LA for the 2009-10 school year last month. I withdrew my letter of intent on Friday. I will not return as a teacher to Lee in the fall. My better half actually wanted me to hand in my 2 weeks notice but that would not be fair to Mr. Billy, my teacher friends, and my kids. But it was tempting I have to admit.
There will probably be lots of speculation as to why or what happened. Speculation is just going to be that..speculation. I do not feel like sharing at this time. I may not ever feel like it. What I will share is it was one of the hardest decisions for me to make. I really like teaching. I may not be good at it but I really do enjoy the teenagers. That being said....I may pursue employment with other schools or I may return to school myself to obtain my Master's. Or I may just take some time off and not worry about it until I have to. Anthony would prefer me to stay home. I appreciate the fact that we can afford for me to stay home. Most cropduster's wives I know don't work. I am just a worker, though. I cannot remember when I haven't worked. I am nervous and excited, but mostly nervous. I am going to do my best through my contract in May then I am going to sit down, relax, and regroup. It took a lot of guts for me to quit my nice paycheck with benefits and retirement after 17years with the State of Arkansas 4 years ago. I know that at 41 I can weather this storm too. I know deep down this is the right decision. Wish me luck! Later........
There will probably be lots of speculation as to why or what happened. Speculation is just going to be that..speculation. I do not feel like sharing at this time. I may not ever feel like it. What I will share is it was one of the hardest decisions for me to make. I really like teaching. I may not be good at it but I really do enjoy the teenagers. That being said....I may pursue employment with other schools or I may return to school myself to obtain my Master's. Or I may just take some time off and not worry about it until I have to. Anthony would prefer me to stay home. I appreciate the fact that we can afford for me to stay home. Most cropduster's wives I know don't work. I am just a worker, though. I cannot remember when I haven't worked. I am nervous and excited, but mostly nervous. I am going to do my best through my contract in May then I am going to sit down, relax, and regroup. It took a lot of guts for me to quit my nice paycheck with benefits and retirement after 17years with the State of Arkansas 4 years ago. I know that at 41 I can weather this storm too. I know deep down this is the right decision. Wish me luck! Later........
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Super Bowl and more...
We actually got invited to a Super Bowl party! And we actually WENT! WOW Here's the thing...I don't really diet. I probably should but I just don't. Mentally it's impossible for me to do. I have several weaknesses in the food arena but snack food is numero uno! So I literally was in heaven Sunday afternoon! Lou made the best snack food. Nobody could get to the buffet without pushing me out of the way! LOL Here's the rundown (and yes I did eat all of this plus some--people were commenting about me!): cocktail smokies-my absolute fave, cheese dip with meat, cheeseball, dessert cheeseball-tasted like chocolate chip cookie dough, cajun chicken jambalya, cheese, olives, cookies, and beer. I was so bloated i fell asleep in the recliner. Pa-the-tic! But totally worth it!
I also was introduced to Guitar Hero! OMGoodness!!! I LOVE that game! Am asking for it for my birthday. I totally rocked out on Wings Band on the Run! Totally sucked on BonJovi's Livin' on a Prayer. Shows my age, I know. LOL
Was really bummed that they took the snow chances out of the forecast. Seriously, I am in need of another snow day. Or just a day off for that matter. I am fixing to take a couple of days off. Think I will go hunting. Or just hang out. Either way..I need a day.
I am so proud of Blakely! She made the LA Spelling Bee for the fourth grade along with her buddies: Benton, Maggie, Marlee, Jules, and Grant. I am really nervous for her today because she really loves to spell. I told her it doesn't matter is she messes up or not. She's a winner in my eyes already! She gets pretty nervous in front of people--who doesn't???? I told her to just do her best. That's all anyone can do.
Well, I am headed to work. Yippee! Yippee! I probably need to follow my own advice: Just do my best. Nah, still not feelin' it. Later.....
UPDATE: The spelling bee contestants had to draw to see what order they would go in.. of course mine drew #1. The word was hue or hew (still unsure) and she spelled it h-u-g-h which is the correct spelling of a man's name! LOL She was upset but kept her cool and came and sat with me in the stands. I was so proud of her! Then the next 3 right after her didn't spell their first word right either. For the record....I think that the 4th grade should go last not first. AND their words should not be harder than the 6-7-or 8th grade words. That being said....I am still VERY proud of her! Way to go Blakely!
I also was introduced to Guitar Hero! OMGoodness!!! I LOVE that game! Am asking for it for my birthday. I totally rocked out on Wings Band on the Run! Totally sucked on BonJovi's Livin' on a Prayer. Shows my age, I know. LOL
Was really bummed that they took the snow chances out of the forecast. Seriously, I am in need of another snow day. Or just a day off for that matter. I am fixing to take a couple of days off. Think I will go hunting. Or just hang out. Either way..I need a day.
I am so proud of Blakely! She made the LA Spelling Bee for the fourth grade along with her buddies: Benton, Maggie, Marlee, Jules, and Grant. I am really nervous for her today because she really loves to spell. I told her it doesn't matter is she messes up or not. She's a winner in my eyes already! She gets pretty nervous in front of people--who doesn't???? I told her to just do her best. That's all anyone can do.
Well, I am headed to work. Yippee! Yippee! I probably need to follow my own advice: Just do my best. Nah, still not feelin' it. Later.....
UPDATE: The spelling bee contestants had to draw to see what order they would go in.. of course mine drew #1. The word was hue or hew (still unsure) and she spelled it h-u-g-h which is the correct spelling of a man's name! LOL She was upset but kept her cool and came and sat with me in the stands. I was so proud of her! Then the next 3 right after her didn't spell their first word right either. For the record....I think that the 4th grade should go last not first. AND their words should not be harder than the 6-7-or 8th grade words. That being said....I am still VERY proud of her! Way to go Blakely!
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