Well, it has been quite a day. There is much to tell, but not much worth telling. But, I need to vent and I need to blog so I'm going to kill two birds with one stone and use this time to just get this off my chest:
I am overwhelmed! I am exhausted! I am frustrated. And I'm hungry. (That last one is not really a big deal, but it's true!)
It seems that everyone in my life (real friends excluded) are asking me to do things right now and they all want it done yesterday. Being the person that I am and not wanting to let anyone down or rock any boats, I say that I will do "it" - whatever IT is. This would be ok if people wanted me to pick up milk or dry cleaning on my way home, but everything right now just seems HUGE! The most frustrating part of all is that I can't do the things I actually WANT to work on (ie: camp!) because I have too much stuff that I HAVE to work on. The BEST part of all of this is that because I have so much stuff running around in my brain it is impossible to sleep. Which then makes it impossible to do anything during the day because I am soooo tired from having been up all night the night before.
So, now that I've turned this in to "cry me a river, Tuesday" - how are you?
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!
I have a midterm to give tonight. As long as I'm done before American Idol, at least I'll have that today! :) And Maleah and I get to hang out so that is good too. Really, I just need to world to slow down and let me off for about 48 hours and then I would be great! Honest!!
I hope you are all having a completely stress free day!!! :)
Love you guys!
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Monday, February 27, 2006
Mad Music Monday
Another Mad Music Monday. I'm trying to stop listening to the Wicked soundtrack. I don't want to hate it before we ever even get to the theater!! All day yesterday I listened to Rent as well as Psalm 40 by Newsong. We sang/signed it (Psalm 40, not Rent) in church yesterday so it's the only song on this CD and I just let it play forever. It was good times. I don't really have much to say today. My head hurts, I feel like I spent the night here, and my list of things to do today continues to grow. So far, all I've managed to do today is get up, take a shower, get here, and catch up on blogging! Not exactly all things at the top of my to do list - but at least I'm clean! I hope everyone has a great Monday!! I'm planning on it! :) Looking forward to Friday girls!
Favorite Friend Friday - Yes, I know it's Monday.
OK, this weekend has been CRAZY! It definitely had some fun times, but there were some not fun times too. And regardless of the label of the times, it was BUSY!
On Saturday night Maleah and I went to see a play at WCU entitled Extremities. This is a tough play that tackles the issues of sexual assault and rights of women. It also makes you pay attention to the way victims/survivors are treated after the fact. And in a bizarre way, it makes you think a little about the story of the attacker. This play did that for me more than it probably did for other audience members for one simple reason. The rapist is my friend of the week: Anthony Giordano. (And that's a sentence I never thought I would write.)
I've known Anthony forever it seems. Anthony was a camper as well as a member of my youth group at First Baptist. As he grew up, our relationship changed. He became a camp counselor. He also became my friend who would come and visit me at school every Tuesday and Thursday between classes! These were the highlights of my work week! Anthony is an amazing guy with a wonderful sense of humor. He loves to be on stage. And we love for him to be there. Most of what I have seen Anthony do on stage has been strictly comedy. He is soooo good at making us laugh and the anticipation when he is on stage is almost overwhelming. In the last couple of weeks I have been able to see him in a couple of different roles. He was a little more serious in The Tempest, but it was still a fun role. His role in Extremities was neither fun nor funny. Maleah and I were talking about how much we would love to sit down and talk with Anthony and his co-stars about their preparation for these roles, the understandings the actors had to have with each other, how they are able to decompress after a performance like that, how doing this play has changed their view on things or at least their awareness...and so much more. I left this play feeling physically and emotionally drained and completely amazed. I am so proud of Anthony for doing such a hard role, for not backing down because of the topic of this show, and for showing us that he is capable of so much more than comedy. He was spectacular. My respect for him as an actor is through the roof. I've always known he was good, but I think I made the mistake of boxing him into one type of role. I'm glad he broke through that box.
I expect great things from Anthony. I think he will go far in his career. I also think he will use his charismatic spirit and his love for God and rock the world in other ways. All I have to say is: Everybody, hang on!!! :)
My life is better and a little crazier for knowing Anthony Giordano.
On Saturday night Maleah and I went to see a play at WCU entitled Extremities. This is a tough play that tackles the issues of sexual assault and rights of women. It also makes you pay attention to the way victims/survivors are treated after the fact. And in a bizarre way, it makes you think a little about the story of the attacker. This play did that for me more than it probably did for other audience members for one simple reason. The rapist is my friend of the week: Anthony Giordano. (And that's a sentence I never thought I would write.)
I've known Anthony forever it seems. Anthony was a camper as well as a member of my youth group at First Baptist. As he grew up, our relationship changed. He became a camp counselor. He also became my friend who would come and visit me at school every Tuesday and Thursday between classes! These were the highlights of my work week! Anthony is an amazing guy with a wonderful sense of humor. He loves to be on stage. And we love for him to be there. Most of what I have seen Anthony do on stage has been strictly comedy. He is soooo good at making us laugh and the anticipation when he is on stage is almost overwhelming. In the last couple of weeks I have been able to see him in a couple of different roles. He was a little more serious in The Tempest, but it was still a fun role. His role in Extremities was neither fun nor funny. Maleah and I were talking about how much we would love to sit down and talk with Anthony and his co-stars about their preparation for these roles, the understandings the actors had to have with each other, how they are able to decompress after a performance like that, how doing this play has changed their view on things or at least their awareness...and so much more. I left this play feeling physically and emotionally drained and completely amazed. I am so proud of Anthony for doing such a hard role, for not backing down because of the topic of this show, and for showing us that he is capable of so much more than comedy. He was spectacular. My respect for him as an actor is through the roof. I've always known he was good, but I think I made the mistake of boxing him into one type of role. I'm glad he broke through that box.
I expect great things from Anthony. I think he will go far in his career. I also think he will use his charismatic spirit and his love for God and rock the world in other ways. All I have to say is: Everybody, hang on!!! :)
My life is better and a little crazier for knowing Anthony Giordano.
Friday, February 24, 2006
Favorite Things Thursday
I didn't get to post yesterday. Honestly? Because I was just frustrated with so many things - most of them having to do with the computer. It's hard to write about your favorite things when you are frustrated. BUT today is a new day and aside from my broken tooth throbbing in my head, I'm ok today! So, here is my favorite thing for yesterday!
I have made a new discovery this past week - with the help of one of my coolest friends, Maleah! :) I decided on Friday to gather up all the change in my desk drawer. Now, I have a place in my desk where I just throw change for drinks or whatever, just for me. Then I also have zip-loc bags of change where the kids have purchased drinks from me on Friday. I then use that change to go buy more drinks for the next week - well, I'm supposed to. It was always just a hassle to get all that change together so I usually just paid for the drinks myself and let the change wallow around in the bottom of my drawer. Well, I got tired of looking at it so, on our way to Mars Hill for game night last Friday, Maleah and I stopped at the Credit Union and used the fun new Fat Cat Coin Counter. You'll never believe how much money I had in my DESK DRAWERS! $73.00!!!! Can you believe it?!!! This inspired me, so I went home and threw the money from my change jar into a bag. On Monday, I went back to the change machine. I really thought I didn't have as much change this time because instead of all the quarters from my desk drawer, I also had TONS of pennies and nickels. But Surprise, Surprise!! $158.00 later I was a very happy person!!! WoooooHoooo. I can't decide if I just like having a little extra money or if using the machine is just fun! Either way, it was a good time.
You know what else is a good time? Blogging with your best friends. I tell ya, this is what keeps me going, girls. I love learning more about you and exchanging comments. I spend too much time checking for comments on my blog and on yours!! But if you have to have an addiction, this is a relatively healthy one! It makes me laugh that I can see Sabrina everyday and still learn stuff by reading her blog. It also makes me laugh that we are sitting 3 feet from each other when we comment on each other's blog! Sarai and I can talk ALMOST everyday and still leave messages for each other! Too funny! Brooke and I are AIM sisters. We can be chatting WHILE we are posting a new entry and still learn something! I see Maleah at least once a week, usually twice or more, and still have a blast reading and posting comments on her blog, or seeing what she posts on mine. So, aside from blogging, I guess another of my favorite things is having you 4 girls as my closest friends - friends that I can depend on, laugh with, grow with! I love you guys!
I have made a new discovery this past week - with the help of one of my coolest friends, Maleah! :) I decided on Friday to gather up all the change in my desk drawer. Now, I have a place in my desk where I just throw change for drinks or whatever, just for me. Then I also have zip-loc bags of change where the kids have purchased drinks from me on Friday. I then use that change to go buy more drinks for the next week - well, I'm supposed to. It was always just a hassle to get all that change together so I usually just paid for the drinks myself and let the change wallow around in the bottom of my drawer. Well, I got tired of looking at it so, on our way to Mars Hill for game night last Friday, Maleah and I stopped at the Credit Union and used the fun new Fat Cat Coin Counter. You'll never believe how much money I had in my DESK DRAWERS! $73.00!!!! Can you believe it?!!! This inspired me, so I went home and threw the money from my change jar into a bag. On Monday, I went back to the change machine. I really thought I didn't have as much change this time because instead of all the quarters from my desk drawer, I also had TONS of pennies and nickels. But Surprise, Surprise!! $158.00 later I was a very happy person!!! WoooooHoooo. I can't decide if I just like having a little extra money or if using the machine is just fun! Either way, it was a good time.
You know what else is a good time? Blogging with your best friends. I tell ya, this is what keeps me going, girls. I love learning more about you and exchanging comments. I spend too much time checking for comments on my blog and on yours!! But if you have to have an addiction, this is a relatively healthy one! It makes me laugh that I can see Sabrina everyday and still learn stuff by reading her blog. It also makes me laugh that we are sitting 3 feet from each other when we comment on each other's blog! Sarai and I can talk ALMOST everyday and still leave messages for each other! Too funny! Brooke and I are AIM sisters. We can be chatting WHILE we are posting a new entry and still learn something! I see Maleah at least once a week, usually twice or more, and still have a blast reading and posting comments on her blog, or seeing what she posts on mine. So, aside from blogging, I guess another of my favorite things is having you 4 girls as my closest friends - friends that I can depend on, laugh with, grow with! I love you guys!
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
A Wacky Wednesday Tag
Ok - Bina sent this to me a few days ago - maybe a week ago now!! You should paste this and put this on your own blog! So, I'm taggin' ya: Sarai, Brooke, Maleah, Bina (if you wanna do it again!)
1. What time did you get up this morning? 5:00 AM, and 5:09, and 5:18, and 5:27, etc.
2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds
3. What was the last film you saw at the movies? The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
4. What is your favorite TV show? Extreme Makeover Home Edition, American Idol, Two and 1/2 Men, ETC!
5. What did you have for breakfast? Cheerios
6. What is your middle name? Jean
7. What is you favorite cuisine? Seafood
8. What foods do you dislike? red meat foods
9. What is your favorite type of music? Contemporary Christian...but also everything else!!
10. What kind of car do you drive? 2001 Honda Civic
11. Favorite sandwich? Shrimp Po-Boys
12. What characteristics do you despise in others? dishonesty, sneakiness
13. Favorite item of clothing? pjs
14. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation where
would you go? I don't have a PLACE I want to go right now, but I have people that I would love to see...I would love to go to PA, WA or even Australia!
15. What color is your bathroom? purples and blues and yellows and pinks
16. Favorite brand of clothing? Old Navy
17. Where would you retire to? I don't even know what I'm doing this weekend! I imagine I would stay around here - depends on my current responsibilities I guess
18. Favorite time of day ? It used to be early morning, but anymore, I'm not sure I have a favorite!
19. Where were you born? New Orleans, Louisiana
20. Favorite sport to watch? Basketball
21. What laundry detergent do you use? Gain or Bold
22. Coke or Pepsi? Coke
23. Are you a morning person or night owl? morning
24. What size shoe do you wear ? 10
25. Do you have pets? no
26. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with everyone? Nope
27. What did you want to be when you were little? writer, concert pianist, truck driver...depended on which week. The writer one stuck around...and sticks around still though
28. Favorite candy bar? Hershey's Special Dark Bar
29. What is your best childhood memory? There are many....traveling to La was lots of fun
30. What are the different jobs you have had in your life? Ok, in no particular order: working retail in Cherokee at the Totem Pole, The Desperado, Medicine Man, and the Heavenly Fudge Shoppe, Camp Truett: Counselor and Camp Director, babysitting, tutoring, piano lessons, Youth Director for Bryson City United Methodist, Youth Director for Bryson City First Baptist, Pianist for Bryson City First Baptist, 5th Grade Teacher @ Fairview Elementary, played piano for juries and auditions at UNC-G, interpreted for various events and in various situations, teacher of WCU Sign Language Courses, SWARM Summer Missionary, and about 400 more that I can't think of at this moment!
31. What color underwear are you wearing?Green...with little blue and yellow flowers
32. Nicknames: Lo, LoLo, Flo, FloDoodie, Doodie, Dood, Ms.G, Mrs. Gill, Ms. Gizzard
33. Eye color: blue
34. Ever been to Africa? no
35. Ever been toilet papering? yes
36. Loved someone so much it made you cry? yes
37. Croutons or bacon bits? croutons
38. Favorite day of the week? Saturday
39. Favorite Restaurant? Red Lobster
40. Favorite flower? Orchids - Tulips - Irises! I don't know!
41. Favorite ice cream? Anything with the words Triple Chocolate in the title
42. Disney or Warner Brothers? Disney
43. Favorite Fast Food? Quiznos
44. What color is your bedroom carpet? pink - not a pretty pink either. ugh
45. How many times did you fail your driver's test? None
46. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? Old Navy or The Container Store!
47. What do you do most often when you are bored? I can't remember the last time I was bored, but if I happened to get that way, I would read, do a SuDoku puzzle, play a game online, write in my journal, watch Nick at Nite, talk on the phone, surf the blogs, etc.
48. What is your bedtime? the precise moment that my eyes close in sleep
49. Who are you most curious about their responses to this questionnaire? everybody
50. Last person you went to dinner with? Maleah
51. Ford or Toyota? Toyota
52. What are you listening to right now? My children...who are NOT talking during this quiz.
53. What is your favorite color? purple
54. Lake, Ocean or River? Ocean
55. Which came first, the chicken or the egg? chicken. ask me tomorrow, I might say egg
1. What time did you get up this morning? 5:00 AM, and 5:09, and 5:18, and 5:27, etc.
2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds
3. What was the last film you saw at the movies? The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
4. What is your favorite TV show? Extreme Makeover Home Edition, American Idol, Two and 1/2 Men, ETC!
5. What did you have for breakfast? Cheerios
6. What is your middle name? Jean
7. What is you favorite cuisine? Seafood
8. What foods do you dislike? red meat foods
9. What is your favorite type of music? Contemporary Christian...but also everything else!!
10. What kind of car do you drive? 2001 Honda Civic
11. Favorite sandwich? Shrimp Po-Boys
12. What characteristics do you despise in others? dishonesty, sneakiness
13. Favorite item of clothing? pjs
14. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation where
would you go? I don't have a PLACE I want to go right now, but I have people that I would love to see...I would love to go to PA, WA or even Australia!
15. What color is your bathroom? purples and blues and yellows and pinks
16. Favorite brand of clothing? Old Navy
17. Where would you retire to? I don't even know what I'm doing this weekend! I imagine I would stay around here - depends on my current responsibilities I guess
18. Favorite time of day ? It used to be early morning, but anymore, I'm not sure I have a favorite!
19. Where were you born? New Orleans, Louisiana
20. Favorite sport to watch? Basketball
21. What laundry detergent do you use? Gain or Bold
22. Coke or Pepsi? Coke
23. Are you a morning person or night owl? morning
24. What size shoe do you wear ? 10
25. Do you have pets? no
26. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with everyone? Nope
27. What did you want to be when you were little? writer, concert pianist, truck driver...depended on which week. The writer one stuck around...and sticks around still though
28. Favorite candy bar? Hershey's Special Dark Bar
29. What is your best childhood memory? There are many....traveling to La was lots of fun
30. What are the different jobs you have had in your life? Ok, in no particular order: working retail in Cherokee at the Totem Pole, The Desperado, Medicine Man, and the Heavenly Fudge Shoppe, Camp Truett: Counselor and Camp Director, babysitting, tutoring, piano lessons, Youth Director for Bryson City United Methodist, Youth Director for Bryson City First Baptist, Pianist for Bryson City First Baptist, 5th Grade Teacher @ Fairview Elementary, played piano for juries and auditions at UNC-G, interpreted for various events and in various situations, teacher of WCU Sign Language Courses, SWARM Summer Missionary, and about 400 more that I can't think of at this moment!
31. What color underwear are you wearing?Green...with little blue and yellow flowers
32. Nicknames: Lo, LoLo, Flo, FloDoodie, Doodie, Dood, Ms.G, Mrs. Gill, Ms. Gizzard
33. Eye color: blue
34. Ever been to Africa? no
35. Ever been toilet papering? yes
36. Loved someone so much it made you cry? yes
37. Croutons or bacon bits? croutons
38. Favorite day of the week? Saturday
39. Favorite Restaurant? Red Lobster
40. Favorite flower? Orchids - Tulips - Irises! I don't know!
41. Favorite ice cream? Anything with the words Triple Chocolate in the title
42. Disney or Warner Brothers? Disney
43. Favorite Fast Food? Quiznos
44. What color is your bedroom carpet? pink - not a pretty pink either. ugh
45. How many times did you fail your driver's test? None
46. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? Old Navy or The Container Store!
47. What do you do most often when you are bored? I can't remember the last time I was bored, but if I happened to get that way, I would read, do a SuDoku puzzle, play a game online, write in my journal, watch Nick at Nite, talk on the phone, surf the blogs, etc.
48. What is your bedtime? the precise moment that my eyes close in sleep
49. Who are you most curious about their responses to this questionnaire? everybody
50. Last person you went to dinner with? Maleah
51. Ford or Toyota? Toyota
52. What are you listening to right now? My children...who are NOT talking during this quiz.
53. What is your favorite color? purple
54. Lake, Ocean or River? Ocean
55. Which came first, the chicken or the egg? chicken. ask me tomorrow, I might say egg
Another Wacky Wednesday
It's Wednesday. Finally. This has been the longest week...and one that I feel like no matter what I do, I'm still behind in EVERYTHING. Hmmmm...may have something to do with the fact that I am writing my blog here at school instead of grading papers? Sometimes, you just have to take whatever minute you can get!
Here's what I want to know from people today: what is your favorite trick for falling asleep?? I've never been a great sleeper, but it's getting worse and worse. I know that I have spent more time just trying to get to sleep lately than I actually have spent sleeping. It's beginning to drive me INSANE! So that's what I want to hear from people - in phases of insomnia, what do you do to finally go to sleep? I'll try anything...well...almost anything! :)
Let me know!
Here's what I want to know from people today: what is your favorite trick for falling asleep?? I've never been a great sleeper, but it's getting worse and worse. I know that I have spent more time just trying to get to sleep lately than I actually have spent sleeping. It's beginning to drive me INSANE! So that's what I want to hear from people - in phases of insomnia, what do you do to finally go to sleep? I'll try anything...well...almost anything! :)
Let me know!
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Tell All Tuesday
So, again, most people know this about me, but if you don't know the whole story, you're missing the full effect.
I am freaked out by bats. Not the baseball kind. I don't mind mice or snakes or spiders or any of those other fun creatures - they aren't my favorites, but I'm ok with them. I'm NOT ok with bats.
Bats and I go way back. As a matter of fact, a bat was the first injury that occurred as a direct result of my having a driver's license! I was driving home from somewhere one night - a pretty uneventful trip - until I started up Sunset Farm and a bat hit my windshield. That was bad enough, but somehow a bat wing got caught under my windshield wiper. So for the rest of the trip up the hill I was screaming while this bat was staring at me and beating its other wing against the windshield. Finally, I made it into the carport and was able to stop the car. The bat was still there...still beating its other wing. I wasn't getting out while it was there because I knew that it would be that precise moment that it would free itself and come after me. (No, I'm not paranoid.) So I did what any teenage girl would do....I laid down on the horn until someone else came out and let it go! And thus begins my traumatic bat saga - but it doesn't end there.
One summer I spent my time doing Summer Missions. (Well, I did that for two summers, but this story only applies to one of those.) Amy Lough and I lived in an upstairs apartment on Deep Creek. Every night we would hear squirrels and other fun woodland creatures roaming the attic. We didn't think much of it. WELL, one night Amy decided to stay in Waynesville with her parents so I stayed at the apartment by myself. No big deal. As I was in bed trying to go to sleep I remember hearing something that sounded like a bird...at first I convinced myself that it was in the attic but then it seemed MUCH closer. So I got up and turned on the light. Nothing. I laughed at myself and went back to bed. Then it happened. I woke up at 1:34am and opened my eyes. There...on my pillow...next to my face....WAS A BAT!!!!!!!!!!! I will not tell you what I yelled - #1, I don't remember. #2, I've already repented so there's no point bringing it up again! I ran to the living room and slammed the bedroom door behind me. When I got there, I had a towel in one hand and a flyswatter in the other. I don't know if I was going to clean him to death or swat him, but I was ready. This THING crawled underneath the bedroom door, flew into the living room and started circling my head. I was VERY UNHAPPY at this point. I ran back into the bedroom, slammed the door and stuffed the towel in the crack under the door. I then listened to this bat beat itself against the bedroom door for hours. I personally think this bat was a relative of the bat that I hit with my car.
I read an entire Max Lucado book that night because I was too scared to go to sleep. As soon as I thought my dad might be awake, I called him. He came over and we searched the house for the bat. It was nowhere to be found.
I moved out that day. Enough was enough!!!!
To this day, I have bat issues. I don't like them. I believe they don't like me. And I'm not very happy when they are around!!!
And now you know the whole batty story.
I am freaked out by bats. Not the baseball kind. I don't mind mice or snakes or spiders or any of those other fun creatures - they aren't my favorites, but I'm ok with them. I'm NOT ok with bats.
Bats and I go way back. As a matter of fact, a bat was the first injury that occurred as a direct result of my having a driver's license! I was driving home from somewhere one night - a pretty uneventful trip - until I started up Sunset Farm and a bat hit my windshield. That was bad enough, but somehow a bat wing got caught under my windshield wiper. So for the rest of the trip up the hill I was screaming while this bat was staring at me and beating its other wing against the windshield. Finally, I made it into the carport and was able to stop the car. The bat was still there...still beating its other wing. I wasn't getting out while it was there because I knew that it would be that precise moment that it would free itself and come after me. (No, I'm not paranoid.) So I did what any teenage girl would do....I laid down on the horn until someone else came out and let it go! And thus begins my traumatic bat saga - but it doesn't end there.
One summer I spent my time doing Summer Missions. (Well, I did that for two summers, but this story only applies to one of those.) Amy Lough and I lived in an upstairs apartment on Deep Creek. Every night we would hear squirrels and other fun woodland creatures roaming the attic. We didn't think much of it. WELL, one night Amy decided to stay in Waynesville with her parents so I stayed at the apartment by myself. No big deal. As I was in bed trying to go to sleep I remember hearing something that sounded like a bird...at first I convinced myself that it was in the attic but then it seemed MUCH closer. So I got up and turned on the light. Nothing. I laughed at myself and went back to bed. Then it happened. I woke up at 1:34am and opened my eyes. There...on my pillow...next to my face....WAS A BAT!!!!!!!!!!! I will not tell you what I yelled - #1, I don't remember. #2, I've already repented so there's no point bringing it up again! I ran to the living room and slammed the bedroom door behind me. When I got there, I had a towel in one hand and a flyswatter in the other. I don't know if I was going to clean him to death or swat him, but I was ready. This THING crawled underneath the bedroom door, flew into the living room and started circling my head. I was VERY UNHAPPY at this point. I ran back into the bedroom, slammed the door and stuffed the towel in the crack under the door. I then listened to this bat beat itself against the bedroom door for hours. I personally think this bat was a relative of the bat that I hit with my car.
I read an entire Max Lucado book that night because I was too scared to go to sleep. As soon as I thought my dad might be awake, I called him. He came over and we searched the house for the bat. It was nowhere to be found.
I moved out that day. Enough was enough!!!!
To this day, I have bat issues. I don't like them. I believe they don't like me. And I'm not very happy when they are around!!!
And now you know the whole batty story.
Monday, February 20, 2006
Mad Music Monday
It's another Mad Music Monday. Today I have not had much opportunity to listen to a lot of music. I woke up late and had to rush to get to school on time so there were no fun tunes this morning. However, Maleah did leave her Shane and Shane CLEAN CD in my car stereo so I got to listen to some fun music on my way to school.
Shane and Shane really rock my face off. I have listened to them off and on for a while now, but really started listening to them A LOT after we saw them in concert in Franklin. Their lyrics are incredible and their music is just so simple. It is very easy to have your own worship experience while listening to them. So, I'm running late for school this morning, stressing out, getting caught by every traffic light in the county. While I was at the third light, just sitting there looking pretty, I was trying to sing along with the song Waging War. This is the song that we all have struggled with in understanding the lyrics so, after many repeated listenings, I decided to search them out once and for all:
It haunts me so
This gloomy weight
That comes and goes
Without a trace
A thousand times my flesh embrace
A thousand more but if for grace
To see the Lord, the promise land
Where in sins pearly gates look bland
And what was once a pearl now sand
That blows away in light of Him
When battle lines become unclear
And the waging war is all I hear
Sustain me with Your voice
And the choice to walk in truth
And by the Spirit
That I might see this day
This waging war might go away
And be no more
That I might see His face
And hear Him say
Son, welcome home
The war is over
I loved the song before. Now I love it even more. Don't know about you, but I'm ready to go Home. I know there is a lot more for us to do here and I'm looking forward to that too, but just to know that you are finally HOME - I'm ready for that.
Well, this day has started out with me running late and I'm still behind in everything I am supposed to be doing so I must go grade a gazillion papers. :) Have a great week everyone!!!!
Shane and Shane really rock my face off. I have listened to them off and on for a while now, but really started listening to them A LOT after we saw them in concert in Franklin. Their lyrics are incredible and their music is just so simple. It is very easy to have your own worship experience while listening to them. So, I'm running late for school this morning, stressing out, getting caught by every traffic light in the county. While I was at the third light, just sitting there looking pretty, I was trying to sing along with the song Waging War. This is the song that we all have struggled with in understanding the lyrics so, after many repeated listenings, I decided to search them out once and for all:
It haunts me so
This gloomy weight
That comes and goes
Without a trace
A thousand times my flesh embrace
A thousand more but if for grace
To see the Lord, the promise land
Where in sins pearly gates look bland
And what was once a pearl now sand
That blows away in light of Him
When battle lines become unclear
And the waging war is all I hear
Sustain me with Your voice
And the choice to walk in truth
And by the Spirit
That I might see this day
This waging war might go away
And be no more
That I might see His face
And hear Him say
Son, welcome home
The war is over
I loved the song before. Now I love it even more. Don't know about you, but I'm ready to go Home. I know there is a lot more for us to do here and I'm looking forward to that too, but just to know that you are finally HOME - I'm ready for that.
Well, this day has started out with me running late and I'm still behind in everything I am supposed to be doing so I must go grade a gazillion papers. :) Have a great week everyone!!!!
Saturday, February 18, 2006
Favorite Friend SATURDAY?
I'm a little behind. (Ha! Reading that sentence made me laugh. Those of you who really know me, will understand why.)
Jennifer Brewer is my friend of the week this week. Jen and I hardly ever get to talk anymore, but when we do, it's just like we last spoke yesterday!
I met Jen on the day she moved into our dorm at UNC-G. Wendy and I had returned to school early to work with BSU and help freshmen and transfer students move into the dorm. Well, Jen happened to be moving into our dorm. I knew we could be friends when I carried a box of stuff to her room and that box happened to contain a Twila Paris CD and a Steven Curtis Chapman CD. We talked with Jen a little that day and told her if she needed anything, to come on down to our room. So she did! That night, we took our first, of many, Wal-Mart trip together. And what a trip it was! Jen was a blast! She grabbed a buggy and ran into the store, trying to pop a wheelie the whole time. Unfortunately, the buggy flew out from under her and she landed on her face on the floor. Those of you who know me - Sabrina - know that I was too busy laughing to see if she was actually ok so some poor old Wal-Mart woman ran over to her. She was fine and that was just the beginning of our friendship AND our Wal-Mart adventures. (I would still love a copy of that security tape though!)
Jen was our fun friend who always put random things in our shopping cart when we weren't looking. We could get to the checkout with Depends and Fiber-Con and rat poison and other random things. The other great thing about Jen was her constant use of the Wal-Mart Public Address System. She said, "If they didn't want me to use it, they wouldn't put the directions on the phones." So you never knew when you might hear your name on the PA - or what the message might say. It was always a joy, just to go to Wal-Mart.
Jen and I had other quality times together - skipping classes to go to the EUC and swing or to Mrs. Field's for a nutritious cookie breakfast! :) Having fun study sessions while watching Jeopardy. Trips to Bryson City. So many fun things! I just loved hanging out with her.
These days, Jen and her husband live in Texas and we don't really get to see each other. Thanks to the wonder of email and IM, we do get to talk! I love every minute we get to spend catching up! Jen is a fabulous friend. I'm blessed to have her in my life!
Jennifer Brewer is my friend of the week this week. Jen and I hardly ever get to talk anymore, but when we do, it's just like we last spoke yesterday!
I met Jen on the day she moved into our dorm at UNC-G. Wendy and I had returned to school early to work with BSU and help freshmen and transfer students move into the dorm. Well, Jen happened to be moving into our dorm. I knew we could be friends when I carried a box of stuff to her room and that box happened to contain a Twila Paris CD and a Steven Curtis Chapman CD. We talked with Jen a little that day and told her if she needed anything, to come on down to our room. So she did! That night, we took our first, of many, Wal-Mart trip together. And what a trip it was! Jen was a blast! She grabbed a buggy and ran into the store, trying to pop a wheelie the whole time. Unfortunately, the buggy flew out from under her and she landed on her face on the floor. Those of you who know me - Sabrina - know that I was too busy laughing to see if she was actually ok so some poor old Wal-Mart woman ran over to her. She was fine and that was just the beginning of our friendship AND our Wal-Mart adventures. (I would still love a copy of that security tape though!)
Jen was our fun friend who always put random things in our shopping cart when we weren't looking. We could get to the checkout with Depends and Fiber-Con and rat poison and other random things. The other great thing about Jen was her constant use of the Wal-Mart Public Address System. She said, "If they didn't want me to use it, they wouldn't put the directions on the phones." So you never knew when you might hear your name on the PA - or what the message might say. It was always a joy, just to go to Wal-Mart.
Jen and I had other quality times together - skipping classes to go to the EUC and swing or to Mrs. Field's for a nutritious cookie breakfast! :) Having fun study sessions while watching Jeopardy. Trips to Bryson City. So many fun things! I just loved hanging out with her.
These days, Jen and her husband live in Texas and we don't really get to see each other. Thanks to the wonder of email and IM, we do get to talk! I love every minute we get to spend catching up! Jen is a fabulous friend. I'm blessed to have her in my life!
Thursday, February 16, 2006
I AM NOT A COPYCAT! :)
I read about this thing on my friend Sarai's blog and thought that I would give it a shot too! (Promise...I won't start copying everything you do, friend. But you DID tag me!)
Four jobs I've had:
1. I worked at the Totem Pole, a craft shop my uncle, grandfather and dad bought into in the late 80s, on the Cherokee Indian Reservation. They paid me $1 an hour. I got to WALK to McDonald's for lunch, but still only had 30 minutes. And I got to interact with tourists all day long. It was just the greatest job ever. I liked it so much (instert sarcarsm) that I seriously spent the next TWELVE YEARS working at the Medicine Man - another...MUCH higher quality...craft shop on the res.
2. One summer, and I can't remember why, but I worked at the Medicine Man AND The Heavenly Fudge Shoppe. Great job, but I worked for some psycho people. Interestingly enough, I actually lost weight on that job! Something about being surrounded by chocolate 40 hours a week made me want to go home and grab a celery stick!
3. My best job isn't really a job. I started counseling at Truett Camp when I was 15 and, aside from one horrible summer, I've been there ever since. I'm now co director of Middle School AND High School Music weeks with some other cool Gilbert people! :)
4. And now, I get to teach 5th grade every day. For the last 7 years - right Bina? - I've been teaching at Fairview Elementary School. 90% of the time the job is FABULOUS. The other 10% it can be icky. But I LOVE who I get to work with and that makes it 100% GREAT!!!!!
Four movies I can watch over and over
1. Airplane
2. Truly, Madly, Deeply - Marty's favorite. :) Sorry. I thought I TOLD you it was a chick flick!?!
3. The Harry Potter Movies...any but #3.
4. The Divine Secrets of the YaYa Sisterhood...oh. and about 5,000,000 more...only, not The Mexican, right guys?
Four places I've lived:
1. New Orleans, La. Katrina did it in, but it DID survive my birth a zillion years ago!
2. Cherokee, NC-Birdtown to be exact. Yeah. I'm serious. Could I make that up?
3. Greensboro, NC-College years! What fun! And we all lived to tell about it!
4. Whittier, NC-Bought the old family home. The family is strong. The house is falling apart. Lucky me!
Four TV shows I love:
1. FRIENDS
2. American Idol
3. Two and a Half Men
4. Will and Grace - and more!!
Four places I've vacationed:
1. Nassau, Bahamas
2. Perdido Key, Florida
3. Cabo San Lucas, MX
4. Selinsgrove, PA - not quite as tropical, but TONS of fun! :)
Four of my favorite foods:
1. I love veggies! I can't help it! Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Squash, Turnips! All of 'em!
2. Chocolate - it helps balance out the Veggies!
3. Crab Legs!
4. Coke - I know this isn't a food, but it's one of my daily food groups so I had to include it!
Four albums I can't live without:
1. Lori's Greatest Hits 2003-2005 is my current fav, but it's an 8 CD set!
2. Sara Groves - All Right Here
3. Wicked Soundtrack
4. Shane and Shane
Four sites I visit almost daily:
1. www.yahoo.com
2. www.smnet.net
3. blogs blogs blogs
4. www.dailysudoku.com
Four places I would rather be now:
1. Sitting on a warm beach without any responsibility
2. Hanging out with friends
3. In PA
4. Right here - I actually kinda like it here at my house!
Four items in my purse:
1. Sunglasses
2. Burt's Bees
3. Calendar
4. Wallet - with no money, but lots of baby pics!
That was fun! Thanks Sarai! :)
Four jobs I've had:
1. I worked at the Totem Pole, a craft shop my uncle, grandfather and dad bought into in the late 80s, on the Cherokee Indian Reservation. They paid me $1 an hour. I got to WALK to McDonald's for lunch, but still only had 30 minutes. And I got to interact with tourists all day long. It was just the greatest job ever. I liked it so much (instert sarcarsm) that I seriously spent the next TWELVE YEARS working at the Medicine Man - another...MUCH higher quality...craft shop on the res.
2. One summer, and I can't remember why, but I worked at the Medicine Man AND The Heavenly Fudge Shoppe. Great job, but I worked for some psycho people. Interestingly enough, I actually lost weight on that job! Something about being surrounded by chocolate 40 hours a week made me want to go home and grab a celery stick!
3. My best job isn't really a job. I started counseling at Truett Camp when I was 15 and, aside from one horrible summer, I've been there ever since. I'm now co director of Middle School AND High School Music weeks with some other cool Gilbert people! :)
4. And now, I get to teach 5th grade every day. For the last 7 years - right Bina? - I've been teaching at Fairview Elementary School. 90% of the time the job is FABULOUS. The other 10% it can be icky. But I LOVE who I get to work with and that makes it 100% GREAT!!!!!
Four movies I can watch over and over
1. Airplane
2. Truly, Madly, Deeply - Marty's favorite. :) Sorry. I thought I TOLD you it was a chick flick!?!
3. The Harry Potter Movies...any but #3.
4. The Divine Secrets of the YaYa Sisterhood...oh. and about 5,000,000 more...only, not The Mexican, right guys?
Four places I've lived:
1. New Orleans, La. Katrina did it in, but it DID survive my birth a zillion years ago!
2. Cherokee, NC-Birdtown to be exact. Yeah. I'm serious. Could I make that up?
3. Greensboro, NC-College years! What fun! And we all lived to tell about it!
4. Whittier, NC-Bought the old family home. The family is strong. The house is falling apart. Lucky me!
Four TV shows I love:
1. FRIENDS
2. American Idol
3. Two and a Half Men
4. Will and Grace - and more!!
Four places I've vacationed:
1. Nassau, Bahamas
2. Perdido Key, Florida
3. Cabo San Lucas, MX
4. Selinsgrove, PA - not quite as tropical, but TONS of fun! :)
Four of my favorite foods:
1. I love veggies! I can't help it! Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Squash, Turnips! All of 'em!
2. Chocolate - it helps balance out the Veggies!
3. Crab Legs!
4. Coke - I know this isn't a food, but it's one of my daily food groups so I had to include it!
Four albums I can't live without:
1. Lori's Greatest Hits 2003-2005 is my current fav, but it's an 8 CD set!
2. Sara Groves - All Right Here
3. Wicked Soundtrack
4. Shane and Shane
Four sites I visit almost daily:
1. www.yahoo.com
2. www.smnet.net
3. blogs blogs blogs
4. www.dailysudoku.com
Four places I would rather be now:
1. Sitting on a warm beach without any responsibility
2. Hanging out with friends
3. In PA
4. Right here - I actually kinda like it here at my house!
Four items in my purse:
1. Sunglasses
2. Burt's Bees
3. Calendar
4. Wallet - with no money, but lots of baby pics!
That was fun! Thanks Sarai! :)
These are a Few of My Favorite Things - Thursday
Things I love -
I love moments alone!!!!!!
I love getting Valentine cards from favorite friends - love you Brooke!
I love when my best friends and I share brain cells -
I do this CONSTANTLY with Bina - down to what we bring for lunch or what we wear. It's crazy. Sarai and I have always been pretty good at jumping on those same brain waves ourselves. Brooke and I started getting into each other's heads this summer. And now Maleah is able to hop in occasionally too! Wendy and I used to share a brain a lot, and even with so much time spent apart, we are still there! Once joined in brain waves, always joined! God is so incredible. I think we go through a lot of other relationships in life simply to learn about what they are supposed to be so we can really appreciate the good ones. And I do! Love you guys!!!!
I love being unique! And others who are too!! I love people who are just themselves and allow others to like them because of that. I watch kids in my class, and high school kids and even my college students all trying to be like other people just so other people will like them. Geez. What a waste! God made YOU to be YOU. So, go be YOU already. :) It's so nice when people finally grow up and into themselves and realize that it is GOOD to be yourself.
I love Allie and her momentary 4-year old breakdowns. Bina - you have the most precious child!
I love those moments in my classroom when everyone is quiet and I realize it is because they are all reading or writing and really just enjoying it!!
I love going home at the end of the day....so I think I will! :)
I love moments alone!!!!!!
I love getting Valentine cards from favorite friends - love you Brooke!
I love when my best friends and I share brain cells -
I do this CONSTANTLY with Bina - down to what we bring for lunch or what we wear. It's crazy. Sarai and I have always been pretty good at jumping on those same brain waves ourselves. Brooke and I started getting into each other's heads this summer. And now Maleah is able to hop in occasionally too! Wendy and I used to share a brain a lot, and even with so much time spent apart, we are still there! Once joined in brain waves, always joined! God is so incredible. I think we go through a lot of other relationships in life simply to learn about what they are supposed to be so we can really appreciate the good ones. And I do! Love you guys!!!!
I love being unique! And others who are too!! I love people who are just themselves and allow others to like them because of that. I watch kids in my class, and high school kids and even my college students all trying to be like other people just so other people will like them. Geez. What a waste! God made YOU to be YOU. So, go be YOU already. :) It's so nice when people finally grow up and into themselves and realize that it is GOOD to be yourself.
I love Allie and her momentary 4-year old breakdowns. Bina - you have the most precious child!
I love those moments in my classroom when everyone is quiet and I realize it is because they are all reading or writing and really just enjoying it!!
I love going home at the end of the day....so I think I will! :)
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Wacky Wednesday
I don't really have anything to talk about that is WACKY, but it sounded good in my head.
So today IS Wednesday and we have yet to have a full day of school this week. Now, I'm not complaining by any stretch of the imagination. HOWEVER, tomorrow, when I feel certain we will have a full day, it's going to be hard. I've been spoiled by either NOT coming at all or not coming in until 9:00. I need a job like that. (Well, except for the fact that I was here until 11:00 last night, but that's beside the point!)
I don't really have tons to say today, just wanted to say hey to all my fun friends! :) I'm off to get a week's worth of papers graded - you would think that with all the time off I would be caught up by now. Yeah, that would be nice, wouldn't it? Well I DID get lots of stuff done over the last 4 or 5 days, just not grading or filing. That's what today is for!
Everyone have a great day!!
So today IS Wednesday and we have yet to have a full day of school this week. Now, I'm not complaining by any stretch of the imagination. HOWEVER, tomorrow, when I feel certain we will have a full day, it's going to be hard. I've been spoiled by either NOT coming at all or not coming in until 9:00. I need a job like that. (Well, except for the fact that I was here until 11:00 last night, but that's beside the point!)
I don't really have tons to say today, just wanted to say hey to all my fun friends! :) I'm off to get a week's worth of papers graded - you would think that with all the time off I would be caught up by now. Yeah, that would be nice, wouldn't it? Well I DID get lots of stuff done over the last 4 or 5 days, just not grading or filing. That's what today is for!
Everyone have a great day!!
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Tell All Tuesday
Today I would like to tell you about the creation of the most beautiful holiday, but before I can do that, you must have a little of the back story...so here it is:
After Rob and I broke off our engagement, you might say that I was a little....bitter. Yes. That's a good word. So, when February 14th rolled around, you know I was a great person to be with. Actually, I'm not a moper. I'm not one to sit around feeling sorry for myself. Instead, I like to bless those around me with my sarcasm and wit. :) Lucky people. So, I referred to Valentine's Day that year as Black Monday. And the next, Black Tuesday...and so on. You see the pattern. Well, I thought this was funny, but then I decided to be funnier. I then created S.A.D. This has nothing to do with being a student or a drunk driver. S.A.D. is Single Awareness Day. I created Single Awareness Day as I watched people with their loved ones or with flowers their loved one had sent them. It was a beautiful thing, but there were so many people in this category that they didn't really stand out. The people who DID stand out were those who were by themselves without flowers or chocolates or goofy teddy bears with embroidered hearts on their tummies. Because of their LACK of things, I became very AWARE of them...and thus, the birth of Single Awareness Day.
Since the creation of SAD I have been able to send SAD Cards to my single friends. SAD Cards that I have created - they are stinking cute. I have also made SAD iron-ons and participated in the making of SAD T-shirts for singles groups far and wide. It's been a joy really. I enjoy sharing the joy of singleness. The Bible says: But we are not all the same. God gives some the gift of marriage, and to others he gives the gift of singleness." 1 Corinthians 7:7. It's a gift! Let's party!!!!
Awww...and my kids brought me chocolate and other fun things. It IS a party!!! :)
After Rob and I broke off our engagement, you might say that I was a little....bitter. Yes. That's a good word. So, when February 14th rolled around, you know I was a great person to be with. Actually, I'm not a moper. I'm not one to sit around feeling sorry for myself. Instead, I like to bless those around me with my sarcasm and wit. :) Lucky people. So, I referred to Valentine's Day that year as Black Monday. And the next, Black Tuesday...and so on. You see the pattern. Well, I thought this was funny, but then I decided to be funnier. I then created S.A.D. This has nothing to do with being a student or a drunk driver. S.A.D. is Single Awareness Day. I created Single Awareness Day as I watched people with their loved ones or with flowers their loved one had sent them. It was a beautiful thing, but there were so many people in this category that they didn't really stand out. The people who DID stand out were those who were by themselves without flowers or chocolates or goofy teddy bears with embroidered hearts on their tummies. Because of their LACK of things, I became very AWARE of them...and thus, the birth of Single Awareness Day.
Since the creation of SAD I have been able to send SAD Cards to my single friends. SAD Cards that I have created - they are stinking cute. I have also made SAD iron-ons and participated in the making of SAD T-shirts for singles groups far and wide. It's been a joy really. I enjoy sharing the joy of singleness. The Bible says: But we are not all the same. God gives some the gift of marriage, and to others he gives the gift of singleness." 1 Corinthians 7:7. It's a gift! Let's party!!!!
Awww...and my kids brought me chocolate and other fun things. It IS a party!!! :)
Monday, February 13, 2006
Mad Music Monday
Well, it's Monday once again and there is some mad music going on in my house! Today is a snow day, and Superintendent Sue Nations, being the angel that she is, even gave teachers the day off. So, I am working on some paperwork and also doing some cleaning around the house. Just light housework. Dishes and laundry mostly. The point is, I listen to the same thing every time I clean the house. Nothing gets me moving like ABBA! Now, I can't explain why. I can only thank John for this influence in my life. ABBA just makes me happy and it's peppy and if I can be inspired to be happy AND quick moving while cleaning, then bring it on! :)
Well, it's time for Dancing Queen - and while I'm neither a dancer nor a queen, it does make me want to sweep my kitchen. Go figure!
Enjoy the snow friends!!!
Well, it's time for Dancing Queen - and while I'm neither a dancer nor a queen, it does make me want to sweep my kitchen. Go figure!
Enjoy the snow friends!!!
Favorite Friend Friday
I'm running behind on my blogging. The snow messed up my schedule! :)
This week I am choosing to write about my favorite friend John. John and I met at camp about a thousand years ago. We became fast friend then and haven't looked back. While there is a 5 year age difference, we have agreed to disagree in many areas, but haven't let that get in the way of our friendship. I'm glad it was only a 5 year difference. A bigger difference might have stopped our friendship before it started! Actually, a bigger difference probably would have kept our paths from crossing at all.
My favorite thing about John is that there are no expectations. Well, maybe that isn't quite true. I totally expect for him to be there when I need him and he has never let me down. And I totally expect that he will call me when he needs me and he hasn't let me down there either. We don't expect daily phone calls - that's not called friendship...that's called CO-DEPENDENCY! :) We don't even expect weekly emails. We give each other room to have lives and we don't think every aspect of those lives have to include each other....which is nice, because when we do talk, we actually have something to talk about!
He's one of those people that I hear from regularly, but not often. When I see his name in my email inbox I get completely excited. And the best part is that we can go for a long period of time without seeing each other and still pick up where we left off. We laugh because it always "seems like just yesterday" that we were drinking coffee and chatting. There seems to be very little effort that goes into our friendship. God just made us perfect friends that way. In today's world, where everyone is trying so hard to impress someone else or force a relationship that isn't there, it is such a refreshing thing to have a friendship that is beautiful and natural and blessed. And for that blessing I am completely thankful!
Love you John!!!!
This week I am choosing to write about my favorite friend John. John and I met at camp about a thousand years ago. We became fast friend then and haven't looked back. While there is a 5 year age difference, we have agreed to disagree in many areas, but haven't let that get in the way of our friendship. I'm glad it was only a 5 year difference. A bigger difference might have stopped our friendship before it started! Actually, a bigger difference probably would have kept our paths from crossing at all.
My favorite thing about John is that there are no expectations. Well, maybe that isn't quite true. I totally expect for him to be there when I need him and he has never let me down. And I totally expect that he will call me when he needs me and he hasn't let me down there either. We don't expect daily phone calls - that's not called friendship...that's called CO-DEPENDENCY! :) We don't even expect weekly emails. We give each other room to have lives and we don't think every aspect of those lives have to include each other....which is nice, because when we do talk, we actually have something to talk about!
He's one of those people that I hear from regularly, but not often. When I see his name in my email inbox I get completely excited. And the best part is that we can go for a long period of time without seeing each other and still pick up where we left off. We laugh because it always "seems like just yesterday" that we were drinking coffee and chatting. There seems to be very little effort that goes into our friendship. God just made us perfect friends that way. In today's world, where everyone is trying so hard to impress someone else or force a relationship that isn't there, it is such a refreshing thing to have a friendship that is beautiful and natural and blessed. And for that blessing I am completely thankful!
Love you John!!!!
Thursday, February 09, 2006
Favorite Things Thursday
I'm excited because today, for the first time, I kinda know what I'm going to write before I write it!!!
Things I Love:
Sometimes I get really frustrated about living here, but there are times that I LOVE LIVING IN A SMALL TOWN. Yesterday is the perfect example. On Sunday, my driver's side headlight went out. I still had bright lights, but only 1/2 of the dim. Well, of course, I didn't have time to even think about it again until yesterday. So, after school yesterday I went to Advanced Auto Parts and bought the bulb. I paid for it. The guy handed it to me. I smiled sweetly. He offered to put it in my car. How could I argue with that? Soooo, I let him....only, he couldn't do it. My car has to be more complicated than the regular pop out headlight thing. So the guy explains that he can't do it and I tell him how much I appreciate him just trying...so, he tells me to wait just a minute. And he leaves me there in the parking lot. A few minutes later he comes back and asks me if I know where Snappy Lube is. I tell him that I do, but that I thought they just did oil changes. He says, "They do, but Steve works there and he owes me a favor. If you'll drive down right now, Steve will meet you at your car." So I drove to Snappy Lube, Steve met me at my car, changed the bulb in my headlight and wouldn't take a penny for doing it! Can you believe it. Small town life. It isn't all bad! :)
My other favorite thing, (FriendBrooke, stop reading this now) is a snow day marked ANNUAL LEAVE which means, I don't have to go! :) LOVE IT! Of course, I had to wake up at 5:00 and see if it really was a snow day. About 5:20 I found out that it was. By then I was wide awake. But that's ok, because I didn't have to go anywhere! So I stayed home and got lots done!
Now, I'm going to get some stuff together, hop in the ol' Civic (complete with two headlights) and head towards Asheville. Hope the roads are good!!!
Is it wrong to pray for another snow day tomorrow? Hope not!!! :)
Things I Love:
Sometimes I get really frustrated about living here, but there are times that I LOVE LIVING IN A SMALL TOWN. Yesterday is the perfect example. On Sunday, my driver's side headlight went out. I still had bright lights, but only 1/2 of the dim. Well, of course, I didn't have time to even think about it again until yesterday. So, after school yesterday I went to Advanced Auto Parts and bought the bulb. I paid for it. The guy handed it to me. I smiled sweetly. He offered to put it in my car. How could I argue with that? Soooo, I let him....only, he couldn't do it. My car has to be more complicated than the regular pop out headlight thing. So the guy explains that he can't do it and I tell him how much I appreciate him just trying...so, he tells me to wait just a minute. And he leaves me there in the parking lot. A few minutes later he comes back and asks me if I know where Snappy Lube is. I tell him that I do, but that I thought they just did oil changes. He says, "They do, but Steve works there and he owes me a favor. If you'll drive down right now, Steve will meet you at your car." So I drove to Snappy Lube, Steve met me at my car, changed the bulb in my headlight and wouldn't take a penny for doing it! Can you believe it. Small town life. It isn't all bad! :)
My other favorite thing, (FriendBrooke, stop reading this now) is a snow day marked ANNUAL LEAVE which means, I don't have to go! :) LOVE IT! Of course, I had to wake up at 5:00 and see if it really was a snow day. About 5:20 I found out that it was. By then I was wide awake. But that's ok, because I didn't have to go anywhere! So I stayed home and got lots done!
Now, I'm going to get some stuff together, hop in the ol' Civic (complete with two headlights) and head towards Asheville. Hope the roads are good!!!
Is it wrong to pray for another snow day tomorrow? Hope not!!! :)
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Wacky Wednesday
Well....it's day two of auditions here at Fairview. And I can hardly wait to see what the day has in store. The act I am most looking forward to is one that was classified "guitar comedy". Now, not only do I not know what this is, but I can't imagine either of these things - guitar or comedy - being done by a 1st grader. We'll see.
I only hope I get to hear Jesus Take the Wheel a couple more times.
The most upsetting thing happened to me last night. I set my VCR to record American Idol while I was gone to Open House. And I came home to see my VCR recording....THE WRONG CHANNEL!!!! What the heck?! This means only one thing. It's time to get TiVo!!!!!!
Well, it's time to squeeze in Math before the fun auditions begin.
I only hope I get to hear Jesus Take the Wheel a couple more times.
The most upsetting thing happened to me last night. I set my VCR to record American Idol while I was gone to Open House. And I came home to see my VCR recording....THE WRONG CHANNEL!!!! What the heck?! This means only one thing. It's time to get TiVo!!!!!!
Well, it's time to squeeze in Math before the fun auditions begin.
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Tell All Tuesday....again
Well, my life has NOT gotten more exciting since the last Tell All Tuesday. Although, today I DID sit through 5 hours of elementary school talent show auditions!!! I only had to hear Jesus Take The Wheel twice though....and thought of my friends Brooke and Sarai each time. What a scream.
Tell All...Ok. Tell All. Today, I will tell you.....that I am a very frustrated dieter!! I have been doing Weight Watchers for a few weeks now and I am getting frustrated. The first two weeks of any diet are always great. You lose all that water weight, the numbers go down, it's a good thing....then you get to the real stuff! and UGH! At first, it went quickly and in two weeks, I lost 8.5 pounds. Took off another pound and half the next week and made it to 10. That was nice. This week....I lost ONE HALF OF A POUND! SERIOUSLY!!!!! Which means it is time to pick it up a notch....more water, more exercise. Neither of which I am looking forward to. I would much rather have a coke and a nap! :) Oh well. So there it is - not quite like a total confessions night (right Maleah?) but it will have to do for today!!
By the way. I would like to pass the blame for my lack of weight loss this week. I think I will pass it on to the person who LEFT THE DOUBLE STUFF OREOS AT MY HOUSE!!!!! THAT WAS JUST WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tell All...Ok. Tell All. Today, I will tell you.....that I am a very frustrated dieter!! I have been doing Weight Watchers for a few weeks now and I am getting frustrated. The first two weeks of any diet are always great. You lose all that water weight, the numbers go down, it's a good thing....then you get to the real stuff! and UGH! At first, it went quickly and in two weeks, I lost 8.5 pounds. Took off another pound and half the next week and made it to 10. That was nice. This week....I lost ONE HALF OF A POUND! SERIOUSLY!!!!! Which means it is time to pick it up a notch....more water, more exercise. Neither of which I am looking forward to. I would much rather have a coke and a nap! :) Oh well. So there it is - not quite like a total confessions night (right Maleah?) but it will have to do for today!!
By the way. I would like to pass the blame for my lack of weight loss this week. I think I will pass it on to the person who LEFT THE DOUBLE STUFF OREOS AT MY HOUSE!!!!! THAT WAS JUST WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, February 06, 2006
The Hills Are Alive....with Mad Music Monday
So this is a little atypical for today. I love Showtunes. That's a given. However, today, in my wall-less school building, 4 of the 6 open classrooms are watching The Sound of Music which means I am now walking around singing"I've Got Confidence" and "How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria"! (Actually, I'm singing "How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maleah", but that's beside the point.) It's a real hit with the kids. Here's the lucky part - the movie just started so I still have 2 hours and 57 minutes to go. Lucky Lucky Lucky me!!! I guess really, it's a blessing. I mean, I do love the movie and I haven't watched it since Friday. :)
I hope you all have a wonderful day. And if your day is stinky, try singing about some of your favorite things to cheer yourself up. You know....raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens. There! Doesn't that feel better?!
I hope you all have a wonderful day. And if your day is stinky, try singing about some of your favorite things to cheer yourself up. You know....raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens. There! Doesn't that feel better?!
Friday, February 03, 2006
Favorite Friend Friday #2!
This is still one of the hardest for me, but it's a good thing. I mean, I'm glad I have trouble because of TOO MANY friends instead of not enough! (If you can have too many!!)
Today I am choosing to talk about my friend Kim. Kim and I met in college through Joan, a mutual friend. (I actually met Kim AND Reuben in the same way.) We were basically just acquaintances then. Then, 6 years later, I walked into Fairview for my first day as a 5th grade teacher and she walks in for her first day as our music teacher. The rest is history. We had a wonderful two years teaching here together, (and having Tuesday Nigh Chick-Flick Nights with Bina - and Allie - technically!) and then she moved to Ohio to work on her doctorate. This didn't stop our friendship though. Through the wonder of email and phone calls we have managed to keep in touch. We even keep the roads pretty busy between here and there. I feel so blessed to be friends with this family. They are like my own...except, I like all of them! :) ANYWAY, after earning her doctorate, the Councill family moved to PA and now I'm running the roads to their new home. I feel AMAZINGLY blessed to have people in my life that care about me enough to let me crash at their house for two weeks and then, when it is time for me to go home, still act like they want me to stay! And then, in a moment of weakness, they ask me to come back and do it again next year! :) I love these guys tremendously. They are some of the precious people in my life that I can completely trust and count on and have a good time with and be serious with. People who know everything there is to know about me, and like me anyway! People who have my best interest at heart, but will still tell me when I'm being stupid and then kick me in the butt. I need that. I think the most special thing about this relationship is that it isn't just Kim, but the whole family that is so precious to me. Awwww, and now I have to go call them!
Today I am choosing to talk about my friend Kim. Kim and I met in college through Joan, a mutual friend. (I actually met Kim AND Reuben in the same way.) We were basically just acquaintances then. Then, 6 years later, I walked into Fairview for my first day as a 5th grade teacher and she walks in for her first day as our music teacher. The rest is history. We had a wonderful two years teaching here together, (and having Tuesday Nigh Chick-Flick Nights with Bina - and Allie - technically!) and then she moved to Ohio to work on her doctorate. This didn't stop our friendship though. Through the wonder of email and phone calls we have managed to keep in touch. We even keep the roads pretty busy between here and there. I feel so blessed to be friends with this family. They are like my own...except, I like all of them! :) ANYWAY, after earning her doctorate, the Councill family moved to PA and now I'm running the roads to their new home. I feel AMAZINGLY blessed to have people in my life that care about me enough to let me crash at their house for two weeks and then, when it is time for me to go home, still act like they want me to stay! And then, in a moment of weakness, they ask me to come back and do it again next year! :) I love these guys tremendously. They are some of the precious people in my life that I can completely trust and count on and have a good time with and be serious with. People who know everything there is to know about me, and like me anyway! People who have my best interest at heart, but will still tell me when I'm being stupid and then kick me in the butt. I need that. I think the most special thing about this relationship is that it isn't just Kim, but the whole family that is so precious to me. Awwww, and now I have to go call them!
Thursday, February 02, 2006
My Brain doesn't function this way
I understand this is a math issue. . .
and I am also very aware that each symbol is assigned to more than one number so your chances of being right are then increased...
but somebody tell me how this really works so I don't have to figure it out myself! I'm too blonde today! :)
http://trunks.secondfoundation.org/files/psychic.swf
and I am also very aware that each symbol is assigned to more than one number so your chances of being right are then increased...
but somebody tell me how this really works so I don't have to figure it out myself! I'm too blonde today! :)
http://trunks.secondfoundation.org/files/psychic.swf
Things I Love Thursday
I love purple. I love all things purple. I love purple flowers. I love Eeyore because he is purple, and cute and a little pitiful, but that's beside the point. I love purple paint and purple clothes. I love purple butterflies the best. Purple is pure and royal and smart and powerful. Purple is pretty and demands attention without screaming for it. I just love purple. It makes me happy.
Oh. I don't like purple bruises. I guess there is an exception to most rules, huh?
And on this Thursday morning, that's as good as it gets friends. Purple. It's a good thing.
Oh. I don't like purple bruises. I guess there is an exception to most rules, huh?
And on this Thursday morning, that's as good as it gets friends. Purple. It's a good thing.
Lori Needs
On the idea of my fellow friend bloggers, I have chosen to do the "Lori Needs" google search. Here are a few I have come up with:
Lori needs our help and support now more than ever
I'm not sure about the "more than ever" part. There have definitely been times in my life where I've needed more support than others. Things seem pretty good right now, but doesn't everyone always need help and support? Even if we don't want to admit it?!
Lori needs to be aware of her own anger and how it’s affecting her
Ooooh. That's interesting.
Lori needs to believe she has more time.
Not only do I need to believe I have more time, I just need more time!!!!!
Lori needs to cut her mom some slack
I have no comment...although, it probably one of the truest statements on this page.
I think that the old Lori needs to be brought back
The old Lori? Where did she go? I can remember a few old Loris that I didn't like very much. Let's not bring them back!
Lori needs to let herself off the hook. If her house is fairly clean and organized, great. It doesn't need to be perfect.
I'm going home today to clean the house. But, I'm not sure I'll aim for perfection. :) I think there are many times in life where we ALL need to let ourselves off the hook a little. (And probably as many times that we need to make ourselves MORE responsible/accountable!)
And that's all I have to say about that! :)
Happy Wednesday!
Lori needs our help and support now more than ever
I'm not sure about the "more than ever" part. There have definitely been times in my life where I've needed more support than others. Things seem pretty good right now, but doesn't everyone always need help and support? Even if we don't want to admit it?!
Lori needs to be aware of her own anger and how it’s affecting her
Ooooh. That's interesting.
Lori needs to believe she has more time.
Not only do I need to believe I have more time, I just need more time!!!!!
Lori needs to cut her mom some slack
I have no comment...although, it probably one of the truest statements on this page.
I think that the old Lori needs to be brought back
The old Lori? Where did she go? I can remember a few old Loris that I didn't like very much. Let's not bring them back!
Lori needs to let herself off the hook. If her house is fairly clean and organized, great. It doesn't need to be perfect.
I'm going home today to clean the house. But, I'm not sure I'll aim for perfection. :) I think there are many times in life where we ALL need to let ourselves off the hook a little. (And probably as many times that we need to make ourselves MORE responsible/accountable!)
And that's all I have to say about that! :)
Happy Wednesday!
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