- Whoever invented the inflatable Christmas decorations is rich! My neighborhood has suddenly become invaded with air-filled santas, snow globes, and bears. This would be okay if people decorated in moderation, but that does not happen in my neighborhood. The "church" neighbors have so much crap in their yard. They have the 4' snowglobe that has an 8' santa and a bear attached to it. (remember they are inflated) They also have a leaning blow-up nativity scene. It looks like it is about to do a nose dive into their front lawn. This could be okay, but the blow-ups are separated by lighted trees and reindeer. It's bad, really bad. Did I mention that the inflatable objects create a good bit of sound?
- I don't know if I am mentioned this, but we have nicknames for our neighbors. The TV people (watch tv in their garage), The church people, The fat people, The foreigner, and many of our neighbors are lovingly referred to as the dirtballs. Well, one of the dirtballs lost their house today. Hubby was outside hanging Christmas lights and heard sirens. He turned around and saw smoke billowing out of their roof. I feel bad for them. It's never a good time to lose your home, but especially around the holidays. Luckily, no one was home and the puppies made it out okay. We drove by and the entire place appears to be gutted.
- Had my favorite for dinner, El Patron. No Tecate for me tonight. I'm not feeling all that well. I've been fighting a cold for about a week. I notice that I tend to feel worse on days that I don't drink. hmm...that could be a science project. Does drinking mask the symptoms of a cold or does it heal the symptoms? lol I'll start drinking again tomorrow and see what happens. Stef, he grabbed my ass on the third step from the top. Just in case you were wondering.
- BACHELOR PARTY!!! Is it okay for guys to go out, get drunk and look at boobies? Maybe it's the redneck in my but my answer is "hell, yeah!" (cue Gretchen Wilson) Bubba's bachelor party was last night. I guess they had a good time, hubby rolled in around 3 AM. But, my sil-to-be is pissed off. I really wish she would just get over it. My brother was in desperate need of a night out. He's a good guy. Cut him some slack! I don't think she's been in a strip club. If she would go, she would feel better. Most strippers aren't anything to look at and they only want the money. She'll get over it OR she won't get married next week. Still love her, just love my brother more. : )
- My brother's bestman is also one of my ex-boyfriends. So at the bachelor party last night he (the ex) kept telling hubby how glad he is that they can get along. Not really sure what all that was about since there was a good year in between them. But that tells me he was good and drunk. He's usually a happy drunk. My response to this story was, well not something you want to hear about it.
- The wedding....in less than a week.....my brother will be (gulp) married!!! I really am okay with it now. I guess it's because I don't have time to not be okay with it. I spent ALL day with my mother today. We started the morning with coffee around 9:30. I didn't get home until around 6. We worked on things for Lucky and Baby Ryan. We then started setting up for our "party" on Friday night. We picked up tables, put out chairs, ironed tablecloths, tied ribbons on minature Godiva liquer bottles. Whew! I'm worn out. I guess it is just a preview of what the weekend is going to bring. But, I'm off work on Friday and I'm going to get a manicure/pedicure to give myself some pampering. I really need a massage, but that's going to have to wait.
- Would it be weird for me to take a vacation by myself? I would love to just go away for a weekend and not have anything or anyone to worry about. I got a glimpse of this when I went to Nashville for the weekend. It was nice to do my own thing and not worry about what anyone else wanted or didn't want to do.
- AND last but not least...Friday night...We went out with my boyfriend and the marine. We met at the Saucer and I managed to talk some guys out of their table. (I'm good like that.) By the end of the night, my Woody came up to meet us. We also ran into a friend of mine from high school with one of her friends. She sat with us and we played a bar game called Kill, Marry, Fuck. I'd never heard of it, but I'm a little out of the loop on drinking games. It made for a very interesting evening. I haven't spoken with everyone yet, so I really hope that everyone made it home safe and sound. My boyfriend is now married. I'm sure you remember the Detroit wedding. He hasn't changed a bit. He is the same crazy guy he's always been. Thank goodness b/c I was truly worried about him.
- Finally just want to send a shout out to my girl. Send me an email with your phone # and I'll send you that pic. And a shout out to my lurkers. Have a great evening!
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Catching Up
Well, I've had a lot going on lately. This blog is going to be a bunch of random things and I'll probably still leave things out. ; )
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and was able to reflect on what they are thankful for.
I am thankful for so much. I am thankful that I still have a job when in the past few years, so many have been laid off. I am thankful for my family. They are wonderful and supportive. I am thankful for my friends. They are my extended family and support me. I am thankful for little Ryan that is still "baking" in Lucky's tummy. I am thankful to have a roof over my head, clothes on my back, and food in my stomach. I am thankful to be an American where I have freedom and rights. I am thankful to be a woman.
I am thankful for so much. I am thankful that I still have a job when in the past few years, so many have been laid off. I am thankful for my family. They are wonderful and supportive. I am thankful for my friends. They are my extended family and support me. I am thankful for little Ryan that is still "baking" in Lucky's tummy. I am thankful to have a roof over my head, clothes on my back, and food in my stomach. I am thankful to be an American where I have freedom and rights. I am thankful to be a woman.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Sad Times
It is already beginning....our crew is being split apart. It is starting with our school officer. He is being transferred to another school. This makes me very sad. He is a great guy. Extremely tall, built, kind, and follows the rules. I don't know what is going on, but I do know that he is a gentleman and I hate to see him go. One evening after a basketball game I was waiting for my cheerleaders to find their rides and had to sit outside another school for 35 minutes with 2 girls. Officer is the only one from my school that stayed with me. No other teachers or administrators. He even went to his truck and brought me his jacket since I didn't have one. He stayed the entire time and even spoke to the parents when I was too ticked off to do so. He volunteers his time to help with our boys basketball team. It's sad to think that so many of these people that I see on a daily basis will be gone and we may keep in touch at first, but as time goes by things will change.
I'm working on my thankful for posting for Thanksgiving. Stay Tuned....
I'm working on my thankful for posting for Thanksgiving. Stay Tuned....
Monday, November 20, 2006
Life.
Life comes at you fast. My life is moving very fast. One of my teacher friends is getting married on Saturday. Thanksgiving is Thursday. My brother's wedding is 1 week and 4 days. (I hope that's right. I'm drinking.) Jana's shower is the following week. I am planning to mail all of the invitations while I'm off this week. I feel like I've been thrown into a blender and put on high speed.
Monday, November 13, 2006
Girls Night Out
I have been out on the town two weekends in a row! I guess I've just gone a bit crazy lately. I have two friends that are getting divorced and brought me along to be their "wingman." We started with a quiet dinner at a local mexican restaurant. Then, we headed to Midtown for drinking and dancing. We had such a good time that I didn't make it home until 6 AM!!! It's been a while since I've had a late night like that.Well, we decided last Friday to go out again. I managed to take care of my girls and stay out of trouble myself. My "girls" were nice enough to buy me some lip gloss for taking care of them, so I've decided to try to wear lipstick. My lips are always so chapped that I don't wear anything but chapstick. I'll see how long this new and improved look will last. So far, 1 day. But, all my kids noticed and complimented me on it so I told them that I would give it a try. I guess I need to start packing for Nashville. I was a little leary of going since I don't know any of the people going, but one of KT's friends will be there. We're gonna see if we can't meet up one night. And my last pic of two very HOTT teachers! I will now be settling in for the winter and not going out as much. Well, after the bachelorette party this Saturday.
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
It's Wednesday!
Just a few things in my life.......
1. I am Aunt Chrissy, finally. No Lucky didn't give birth yet, but her sister did have Eva. She's beautiful. She's tiny. I love her. I actually considered calling in today, just so I could go see her again. Which leads me to a question..How can I love someone so much that I just met? Funny how that happens.
2. I'm starting to realize that my niece Ryan will be here very soon. It is so exciting. I can't wait to see her, hold her, and kiss her. I know she's gonna be itty bitty. I just can't wait to see who she looks like. My bet is that she'll look just like me. j/k But, I'm really excited about her being here.
3. I love that Lucky and her sister are having little girls. No, I really don't want children right now. I know that may be a shocker for those that know me, but I have so much going on and I am so selfish. I'm very thankful that I have more time to do what I want and spend time with my nieces without having to think of any other babies. Remember: I have to find a job next year.
4. Job. hmm... no tenure this year. I'll have 25 months behind me, but the state requires 27 months. Whatever. I'm there for the kids, so I'll just keep doing what I'm doing.
5. Why does my dog look at his butt when he lets one rip? He looks at it like, "what the hell did you just say?"(yes, that just happened and it was smelly)
6. My cat aka "killer" brought me a bird this morning. Luckily it was already dead. I say luckily since so many are still alive and then I'm running around the house dodging a scared bird and the dog and cat that are trying to eat it.
7. It's a 4-day week. YEAH!!! Veteran's Day Rules! No school on Friday. We have an assembly on Thursday for Veteran's day. After school, I get to go to Collierville for a basketball game. What will I be doing on Friday, you ask??? Rotating my tires and getting my brakes checked. I don't think it's a good thing to have your break light come on everytime you stop for a couple of weeks. Which leads me to...
8. Next week is a 4-day week. YEAH!! Not really. I'm going to Nashville next Thursday evening for the TSTA (Tennessee Science Teachers Association) Conference. It'll probably be pretty boring, but I'm hoping to get some shopping in on Saturday before I come home.
9. My friend, Lisa is having her bachelorette party next Saturday. That means that her wedding is the next weekend and then my brother's wedding will be here. CRAZY!
10. I have to go shopping soon. I still need to find shoes and jewelry for my brother's wedding. I found a pretty dress. It's brown and pink lace. Is it bad to spend more on the shoes than the dress? I'm having a mental issue with this one.
11. I VOTED YESTERDAY!!! Go me! That's right, I took the few extra minutes to run to the polls and elect some officials. I must say, I am so glad that I did. I woke up this morning feeling very good about it.
12. I need to blog about last weekend. I went out with the girls on Saturday night. We had a very late night/early morning kind of thing. My friend KT took some great pics. My friend Jess took some incriminating photos of me asleep in a bar at 4:30 AM. Yes, I got home around 6 AM. Wow!
13. I love my brother A LOT! I was so tired on Monday evening, but he called and I dropped everything and went to Collierville to help him. I really hope that everything goes well for him. If anyone tries to screw with him, they will need help. I will totally go physco on their ass! And 13 is actually his "lucky" number. His b-day is 9/13.
tha's all for now.
1. I am Aunt Chrissy, finally. No Lucky didn't give birth yet, but her sister did have Eva. She's beautiful. She's tiny. I love her. I actually considered calling in today, just so I could go see her again. Which leads me to a question..How can I love someone so much that I just met? Funny how that happens.
2. I'm starting to realize that my niece Ryan will be here very soon. It is so exciting. I can't wait to see her, hold her, and kiss her. I know she's gonna be itty bitty. I just can't wait to see who she looks like. My bet is that she'll look just like me. j/k But, I'm really excited about her being here.
3. I love that Lucky and her sister are having little girls. No, I really don't want children right now. I know that may be a shocker for those that know me, but I have so much going on and I am so selfish. I'm very thankful that I have more time to do what I want and spend time with my nieces without having to think of any other babies. Remember: I have to find a job next year.
4. Job. hmm... no tenure this year. I'll have 25 months behind me, but the state requires 27 months. Whatever. I'm there for the kids, so I'll just keep doing what I'm doing.
5. Why does my dog look at his butt when he lets one rip? He looks at it like, "what the hell did you just say?"(yes, that just happened and it was smelly)
6. My cat aka "killer" brought me a bird this morning. Luckily it was already dead. I say luckily since so many are still alive and then I'm running around the house dodging a scared bird and the dog and cat that are trying to eat it.
7. It's a 4-day week. YEAH!!! Veteran's Day Rules! No school on Friday. We have an assembly on Thursday for Veteran's day. After school, I get to go to Collierville for a basketball game. What will I be doing on Friday, you ask??? Rotating my tires and getting my brakes checked. I don't think it's a good thing to have your break light come on everytime you stop for a couple of weeks. Which leads me to...
8. Next week is a 4-day week. YEAH!! Not really. I'm going to Nashville next Thursday evening for the TSTA (Tennessee Science Teachers Association) Conference. It'll probably be pretty boring, but I'm hoping to get some shopping in on Saturday before I come home.
9. My friend, Lisa is having her bachelorette party next Saturday. That means that her wedding is the next weekend and then my brother's wedding will be here. CRAZY!
10. I have to go shopping soon. I still need to find shoes and jewelry for my brother's wedding. I found a pretty dress. It's brown and pink lace. Is it bad to spend more on the shoes than the dress? I'm having a mental issue with this one.
11. I VOTED YESTERDAY!!! Go me! That's right, I took the few extra minutes to run to the polls and elect some officials. I must say, I am so glad that I did. I woke up this morning feeling very good about it.
12. I need to blog about last weekend. I went out with the girls on Saturday night. We had a very late night/early morning kind of thing. My friend KT took some great pics. My friend Jess took some incriminating photos of me asleep in a bar at 4:30 AM. Yes, I got home around 6 AM. Wow!
13. I love my brother A LOT! I was so tired on Monday evening, but he called and I dropped everything and went to Collierville to help him. I really hope that everything goes well for him. If anyone tries to screw with him, they will need help. I will totally go physco on their ass! And 13 is actually his "lucky" number. His b-day is 9/13.
tha's all for now.
Friday, November 03, 2006
Wild Child
I don't understand how some of my students think that their behavior is okay. I know they weren't taught manners at home and that is the main problem. Everyday, I have duty in the bus lane. I walk the bus riders out monitor students while they go to their bus. Everyday, we have students that play and wander instead of getting on the bus. Well, today, I had one student shock the hell out of me. I know it won't sound as strange in writing as compared to being there. I'm standing beside my teammate talking and cutting up, when all of a sudden I see F running at me. Yes, at me... kind of like a bull charging. He proceeds to jump AND wrap his ARMS AND LEGS around my body. He is then hanging on me and I am just too stunned for words. My teammate begins to yell at him. I'm just trying to figure out what to do. I didn't want to drop him and hurt him, but I sure as hell didn't want to hold him and encourage the behavior. He finally got down and went to his bus. I'm still in shock. Can you believe that a 6th grade boy just ran and jumped on me? Wow! This is also the second day in a row that someone has pulled the fire alarm when busses were being dismissed. All I can say is that there is never a dull moment. : )
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Music and Dinners
I'm not very trendy and really don't listen to a lot of new music. (unless it's country) I am usually the last one to figure out what a song is or who sings it. Tonight I went my friend Chele to Super Suppers. (more to come) We were in her minivan chatting and catching up, when an oldy but goody came on. Unchained Melody! I love that song. It was one of my favorites even before Ghost with Patrick Swayze. So I started thinking...what are some of my favorite songs? Most are slow and sappy. I guess I'm just a sucker for a love song. My other fav is Wonderful Tonight. I had a third, but because I'm trying to remember it, I can't. I also love old movies. I have Casablanca on dvd and I want to get White Christmas. I know, I'm odd.
Wow! Super Suppers. What a place?!?!!? It was so cool. You go in, follow the directions that are posted at each station and leave with great meals. They have everything set up perfectly. Your food containers are sitting on shelves with labels and bags. All of the ingredients are in coolers perfectly chopped with measuring cups waiting for you to mix the ingredients. You just put it all together and pop it in your freezer at home. The BEST thing about it (besides no prep) is that You don't CLEAN UP the mess you make. Whatever you used to mix or measure, you just leave it sitting there and it magically diappears. Awesome! I think I will try this place again.
Wow! Super Suppers. What a place?!?!!? It was so cool. You go in, follow the directions that are posted at each station and leave with great meals. They have everything set up perfectly. Your food containers are sitting on shelves with labels and bags. All of the ingredients are in coolers perfectly chopped with measuring cups waiting for you to mix the ingredients. You just put it all together and pop it in your freezer at home. The BEST thing about it (besides no prep) is that You don't CLEAN UP the mess you make. Whatever you used to mix or measure, you just leave it sitting there and it magically diappears. Awesome! I think I will try this place again.
Sunday, October 22, 2006
Random Thoughts
It will probably be freezing next Saturday, since I'm going to an outdoor Halloween party. We're going as Pebbles and Bambam. Speaking of next Saturday...I am going to be one busy girl. I'm participating in Race for the Cure. Go Team Teach!! Then, I have a wedding shower to go to at my aunt's house and finally the party.
I'm frustrated. I weighed myself this morning and I was 107 pounds. I haven't felt great lately and I guess I'm getting the effects now.
Have I told you how cute my bestfriend is? Lucky is so adorable. Baby Girl is finally starting to make her belly stick out a little more. Time is flying by. I'm throwing her babyshower in December.
I'm not looking forward to starting all over again next school year. New teachers, new administration, new rules...
Our first basketball game is Thursday, so I will be busy almost every Monday and Thursday until Christmas. Hubby's running the clock at our home games. Hope this wins me brownie points with admin.
I'm getting a flu shot tomorrow....I think my second Hep B shot is the same day that I leave to go to Nashville. hmmm.....might need a sub twice in one day...
I finally got an estimate to fix my engagement ring.....$175.00. I guess I need to shop around. My solitaire is loose. It needs to be polished. The split on back needs to be mended. I got an estimate on my wedding band....$60 to tighten 2 stones and polish it. That man was very proud of his work. I'm checking with another jeweler this week.
I'm bored and trying to entertain myself, but I think I am just boring anyone that was nice enough to read this far.
Have a great week!!
I'm frustrated. I weighed myself this morning and I was 107 pounds. I haven't felt great lately and I guess I'm getting the effects now.
Have I told you how cute my bestfriend is? Lucky is so adorable. Baby Girl is finally starting to make her belly stick out a little more. Time is flying by. I'm throwing her babyshower in December.
I'm not looking forward to starting all over again next school year. New teachers, new administration, new rules...
Our first basketball game is Thursday, so I will be busy almost every Monday and Thursday until Christmas. Hubby's running the clock at our home games. Hope this wins me brownie points with admin.
I'm getting a flu shot tomorrow....I think my second Hep B shot is the same day that I leave to go to Nashville. hmmm.....might need a sub twice in one day...
I finally got an estimate to fix my engagement ring.....$175.00. I guess I need to shop around. My solitaire is loose. It needs to be polished. The split on back needs to be mended. I got an estimate on my wedding band....$60 to tighten 2 stones and polish it. That man was very proud of his work. I'm checking with another jeweler this week.
I'm bored and trying to entertain myself, but I think I am just boring anyone that was nice enough to read this far.
Have a great week!!
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Tuesday
I can't believe it's only Tuesday. For some reason it feels more like Thursday. I guess coming back from Fall Break and getting back into the swing of things has me all confused on my days. Don't faint, but I actually went to the gym today. Can you believe it? They even made a crack about me showing up after all this time. I ran on the eliptical for 20 minutes. Yep, that's right, I made it 20 minutes plus a 5 minute cool down. That is amazing for me. After about 5 minutes, my thighs started to burn so I had to really focus to make my goal. (i was probably only lightly jogging b/c i only made it like 1.8 miles.) I need to do something to relieve stress and the gym seemed like the best idea to start. I drink enough and I don't want to start smoking again. This week back hasn't been stressful yet. It's actually been one of my best weeks at school. (knock on wood) We do have a faculty meeting tomorrow that I assume will be long. But, Wednesdays mean going to Granny's for dinner. Yummy! (and i don't have to cook) Back to creating my test for Friday. : )
Saturday, October 14, 2006
I freakin' hate to go shopping
I am so sick of going shopping and coming home with nothing to wear. I went to the mall today to return a pair of pants that my mother-in-law bought me for my birthday. I love them. They just don't fit. length=good, legs=good, waist= way too big... Tried on several pairs. No luck. So I ended up with store credit at Dillards. I left the women's department and headed over to the juniors. I know some of you out there will say that you want to wear those clothes, but come on. I am twenty-seven years old. I do not need to dress like that. Well, I gave up looking for pants and started looking for dresses. Most everything out right now is black or red. Should I wear black to my brother's wedding? I can't wear red b/c then I would blend in the with the bridesmaid. No luck on dresses. Leave the mall. hmmm.....maybe Old Navy will have some pants that I can wear. Grab four pair of pants two of the a size 2 and two a size 4. The size 2's fit okay in the waist, but are tight on my legs. If I washed them once, they wouldn't fit again. The size 4's I can take off without unbuttoning them. fuck, shit, damn, and all the other words I can't think of right now. Why? Why? Why are clothes sized so differently? I do not have huge legs. I don't run all the time. I don't have fat legs either. If anything is big it's got to be my hips. They sure have spread a lot in the past few years. I am so frustrated!!! And the mall is so crowded with people. Besides pants and a dress, I need a new bra. So, I went to the section in Macy's where the kids section and bras seem to blend together. (never thought about it, but that's kind of weird.) Back to bra searching, at least these are sized about the same. I've just picked up a bra and I hear my name being called...It was my old friend, Blair. We used to work together at Peabody. I even went on his bachelor party in Boston. (no, i was not the stripper. But, i'm sure i did provide some entertainment. ha!) I turn around(bra in hand) and I am face to face with him, his wife, and his son. Face immeadiately turns beet red. I'm not that shy, but I want to choose who I show my bra to. Plus, I had kind of not returned this guy's phone call in quite awhile. We hug, chat, and split. Put bra back, something about them all seeing me with it made me not want it. So to cheer myself up, I went on a mission for Jana's baby shower. It's not until December, but I'm trying to prepare. Enough of my bitching...
Warning: Just in case anyone was thinking of leaving me a "oh, i wish i had that problem." or "you're so lucky to have this problem." kinda comment. You better be quick and duck b/c I'm coming through your computer to punch the shit out of you.
My day will come and I won't stay this thin forever. I don't have children to help me put the pounds on. I have a condition that doesn't let me absorb all of my food. (you can have it, i'll switch with you) So, please just let bitch.
Warning: Just in case anyone was thinking of leaving me a "oh, i wish i had that problem." or "you're so lucky to have this problem." kinda comment. You better be quick and duck b/c I'm coming through your computer to punch the shit out of you.
My day will come and I won't stay this thin forever. I don't have children to help me put the pounds on. I have a condition that doesn't let me absorb all of my food. (you can have it, i'll switch with you) So, please just let bitch.
Thursday, October 12, 2006
What to wear?
I need clothes!!! I need some new clothes because most of mine are very old. BUT, what I really need is something for my brother's wedding. The wedding is December 2nd. brrrrrr What should the sister of the groom wear? I don't think I'm supposed to be as dressy as my mom. I just don't know. I need a fun dressy dress for our dinner on Friday night. Mom and I are planning what is traditionally called the rehersal dinner. We want to rename it since rehersal is on Thursday and our party is going to ROCK!! I've taken the day off work to decorate the 19th CC. (the place where I got married) We're gonna have dinner, poker, a coffee bar, a slideshow. All kinds of fun stuff. The best part is that we are not telling the bride or the groom anything that we are doing. My point is that I really need to shop and I hate dressing up in the winter. I stay cold and that's not pretty. I guess it could be worse... I could be Lucky. Poor, Lucky. I've thought about her all day. Remember she doesn't have clothes that fit right now and especially not WARM clothes.
And on a sad note....my fall break is almost over. I have to go back to work on Monday. hrmf (go ahead call me a bitch) lol
And on a sad note....my fall break is almost over. I have to go back to work on Monday. hrmf (go ahead call me a bitch) lol
Saturday, October 07, 2006
mememe
Since everyone else is doing it.....
Three people who make me laugh
1) Jason
2) my fellow teachers
3) my students
Three things I hate
1) change
2) irresponsible parents
3) food stuck in my teeth
Three things I do not understand
1) why everything i want costs more than i'm willing to spend
2) why my dog doesn't clean the house while i'm at work
3) some things about my job that i can't mention
Three things I am doing right now
1) blogging
2) watching My Name is Earl
3) trying to figure out where to start cleaning
Three things I want to do before I die
1) have children
2) go back to Mexico
3) help someone else
Three things I am able to do
1) teach children
2) love my husband
3) make a fool of myself
Three words to describe me
1) lazy
2) helpful
3) eager
Three things I cannot do
1) say "no" (except to students)
2) organize my life
3) write across my board in a straight line
Three things I want to learn
1) patience with adults
2) how to sew
3) how to stick to a schedule
Three favorite foods
1) mexican
2) steak
3) pasta
Three beverages I drink regularly
1) coffee
2) coke
3) Coor's Light
Three shows I watched as a kid (i'm going with teenager since i can't remember the others)
1) Beverly Hills 90210
2) Friends
3) The Cosby Show
Three people I tag
1) Those who read
2) but pretend that
3) they don't. : )
Three people who make me laugh
1) Jason
2) my fellow teachers
3) my students
Three things I hate
1) change
2) irresponsible parents
3) food stuck in my teeth
Three things I do not understand
1) why everything i want costs more than i'm willing to spend
2) why my dog doesn't clean the house while i'm at work
3) some things about my job that i can't mention
Three things I am doing right now
1) blogging
2) watching My Name is Earl
3) trying to figure out where to start cleaning
Three things I want to do before I die
1) have children
2) go back to Mexico
3) help someone else
Three things I am able to do
1) teach children
2) love my husband
3) make a fool of myself
Three words to describe me
1) lazy
2) helpful
3) eager
Three things I cannot do
1) say "no" (except to students)
2) organize my life
3) write across my board in a straight line
Three things I want to learn
1) patience with adults
2) how to sew
3) how to stick to a schedule
Three favorite foods
1) mexican
2) steak
3) pasta
Three beverages I drink regularly
1) coffee
2) coke
3) Coor's Light
Three shows I watched as a kid (i'm going with teenager since i can't remember the others)
1) Beverly Hills 90210
2) Friends
3) The Cosby Show
Three people I tag
1) Those who read
2) but pretend that
3) they don't. : )
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Cutie Pie, Honey Bun!!!
This is Brian. Brian is 16 months old. He is the youngest of three great-grandchildren for my Granny. He is my "little" cousins first and only baby. (my little cousin is almost 6ft tall and twenty-three years old) He is the only little one in the family right now. We all smother him with kisses and giggle when he does the most ordinary things.
Isn't he a cutie?!?!?!?!? He weighed 9 lbs. 5 oz. when he was born. He's a chunker. I like playing with him because then I don't have to go to the gym. lol Everytime I would get the camera out, he would put his face against it. When the light from the flash started he would back away and that is how I captured this great shot.

We were checking out Granny's puppy dogs. Oh! I could just eat him up. He loves to give hi-fives. It's the first thing he does when you see him. Just thought I would share a cute baby picture. : )
Isn't he a cutie?!?!?!?!? He weighed 9 lbs. 5 oz. when he was born. He's a chunker. I like playing with him because then I don't have to go to the gym. lol Everytime I would get the camera out, he would put his face against it. When the light from the flash started he would back away and that is how I captured this great shot.
We were checking out Granny's puppy dogs. Oh! I could just eat him up. He loves to give hi-fives. It's the first thing he does when you see him. Just thought I would share a cute baby picture. : )
Monday, October 02, 2006
"The Wedding"
Let me just start by saying that hubby and I waited until 30 days out to buy plane tickets. This resulted in the two of us not sitting together on the plane. Which was fine because I listened to my nano and read a magazine. Two other bridesmaids were on our plane....they were a row in front of me. Oh, joy. (do you sense my excitement) We were lucky and didn't check a bag with the whole liquids issue and national security. That being said, we were picked up and proceeded to ride around the airport while the others waited for their bags. (I am so on top of things. ha!) We were in the truck with my boyfriend and his bridezilla (I like her, don't read too much in to that) she mentions casually, "I'm working on the seating chart and you and hubby CAN'T sit together."
Am I fuckin' crazy??!?!? Is that almost as bad as splitting up the bride and groom on their wedding day? My husband and I are both IN the wedding. We have already shelled out $1200.oo for your wedding, BUT we MAY not eat dinner together b/c it would fuck up the toast. I felt like saying "Kiss my southern ass!" But instead I went with the southern hospitatlity....."Don't worry about that. No big deal. mmm...yeah, head table...uh, huh.....no..no...problem" (alone in room with hubby....wtf..we are so changing her seating chart)
I'm beginning to realize that I might be a bit of a control freak.
Rehersal - 45 minute drive from hotel. On the road we lost 2 groomsman and 2 bridesmaids.
Dinner - started atleast 45 minutes late.
After dinner, rednecks took over. We filled the sinks with beer and ice and proceeded to drink the night away. (i was in bed before midnight)
D-day: I have completely changed the itenarary for the day. I will no longer be thumbing a ride to bride's mom to drop off and dress just to ride back to hotel and get my hair done. I have a bridesmaid in charge of taking bride to get hair done. My hubby will pick up and drop off after I get my hair done. NO! Other bridesmaid fails duty. Leaves bride with no ride. My hubby rushes in at the last moment and saves the day.
After running late all day.....drinking 2 bottles of champagne.....arive at church. Note in bridal room: "You're Late." Nice. Well, not as late as the bride's father. Ready to go...where's dad? He thought the wedding was 5, not 4. he showed up at 4:45. I kid you not, the wedding was that late. I snuck in and told the grooms side what was going on. (my side) I spoke to the groom's mom and I can't tell you what she said b/c that 5-foot woman threatened my life if I ever repeated it. (yes, i'm scared)
On to dinner and dancing...hubby switched seats with my dinner partner. All good. Dinner=yummy.
After dinner..............it felt like for-ev-er before anything was going to happen. I had drank enough that I really just didn't give a shit. My sex toy asked me to dance so I did. (before the bride and groom..I know, tacky) We were bored!!! Finally, we made it through all the formalities and just partied. We drank a lot. We drank so much that I don't even remember many pictures that were taken of me that night. No, I am not going to post those. They are "that bad". I'm not talking about "ah, shucks, it really is a bad picture". I'm talking "If you send this picture to anyone else, I may boil your pet rabbit in your kitchen.' (j/k. I love animals)
So, I guess what I am trying to say is my boyfriend is married. I wish him the best of luck. It's done and I may need therapy. But, the hotel sex was worth it. Almost every muscle in my body was sore from it on Monday.
Am I fuckin' crazy??!?!? Is that almost as bad as splitting up the bride and groom on their wedding day? My husband and I are both IN the wedding. We have already shelled out $1200.oo for your wedding, BUT we MAY not eat dinner together b/c it would fuck up the toast. I felt like saying "Kiss my southern ass!" But instead I went with the southern hospitatlity....."Don't worry about that. No big deal. mmm...yeah, head table...uh, huh.....no..no...problem" (alone in room with hubby....wtf..we are so changing her seating chart)
I'm beginning to realize that I might be a bit of a control freak.
Rehersal - 45 minute drive from hotel. On the road we lost 2 groomsman and 2 bridesmaids.
Dinner - started atleast 45 minutes late.
After dinner, rednecks took over. We filled the sinks with beer and ice and proceeded to drink the night away. (i was in bed before midnight)
D-day: I have completely changed the itenarary for the day. I will no longer be thumbing a ride to bride's mom to drop off and dress just to ride back to hotel and get my hair done. I have a bridesmaid in charge of taking bride to get hair done. My hubby will pick up and drop off after I get my hair done. NO! Other bridesmaid fails duty. Leaves bride with no ride. My hubby rushes in at the last moment and saves the day.
After running late all day.....drinking 2 bottles of champagne.....arive at church. Note in bridal room: "You're Late." Nice. Well, not as late as the bride's father. Ready to go...where's dad? He thought the wedding was 5, not 4. he showed up at 4:45. I kid you not, the wedding was that late. I snuck in and told the grooms side what was going on. (my side) I spoke to the groom's mom and I can't tell you what she said b/c that 5-foot woman threatened my life if I ever repeated it. (yes, i'm scared)
On to dinner and dancing...hubby switched seats with my dinner partner. All good. Dinner=yummy.
After dinner..............it felt like for-ev-er before anything was going to happen. I had drank enough that I really just didn't give a shit. My sex toy asked me to dance so I did. (before the bride and groom..I know, tacky) We were bored!!! Finally, we made it through all the formalities and just partied. We drank a lot. We drank so much that I don't even remember many pictures that were taken of me that night. No, I am not going to post those. They are "that bad". I'm not talking about "ah, shucks, it really is a bad picture". I'm talking "If you send this picture to anyone else, I may boil your pet rabbit in your kitchen.' (j/k. I love animals)
So, I guess what I am trying to say is my boyfriend is married. I wish him the best of luck. It's done and I may need therapy. But, the hotel sex was worth it. Almost every muscle in my body was sore from it on Monday.
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Pics of what I've done lately


One is from "the wedding" in Detroit. It's very sad that my boyfriend is now married and I do actually have to take his wife's feeling into consideration. (damn those feelings). At least my "sex toy" is still single. The other is Flowers, my sanity in constant insanity. I know it's a great picture of us. We were out drinking for my b-day. I have more coming that are crazy and some I'm not sure I can post. If I get time I'll try to post things that have been going on. Time flies when you .....drink a lot.
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
CIty vs. County
Where do I go? The city is devouring my school like a kid with his first piece of candy. Next school year I will no longer be with my beloved faculty, my family away from my family, my mentors and heroes. It's so sad to think about it. I know I have to make the best of this year, because at this point my future is very uncertain. Where will I be working next year? What grade? What subject? All I can think about is how much this changes things in my life. I'm not a person that really likes change. I work very close to home. I don't want a long drive to work. I really want to throw myself in the floor and kick and scream like a two-year old.
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Friday, September 08, 2006
Girl
I don't know if I can express how excited I was to find out that Lucky was having a girl. I would have been equally excited if it was a boy. I am just so glad that I can now finally call my niece a niece, baby girl, she, her, etc. It seems like only yesterday Lucky called and told me the news. I ran outwith pickles in tow to calm her or just shriek with excitement. While I can barely tell that this life is growing inside her I can't help but think about what is to come. I wonder if our children will go through the same realization that I went through with my mom's best friend's family. "what?!?! we aren't really related? (crying)" I can't wait to welcome her into the world, make her laugh, watch her take her first step, hold mom's hand when she goes off to kindergarten...oh, I could go on and on. But, I will stop before I cry. Most of all, I really want this little girl to know how loved she is and how many of us are waiting to be a part of her life.
Sunday, September 03, 2006
Go Vols!
Let me just say...what a great start! It was a lot more pleasant around my house this weekend than I thought it would be. So pleasant that we went out to celebrate and didn't get home until about 5 AM. Yep, that's true. I am entirely toooooo old to go out and party like that. Where do you go 'til 4:30 in the morning? We started with dinner at El Patron. (my absolute fav-o-rite mexican restaurant) I had a few Tecates with my very yummy dinner. Then we went to Fox and the Hound to play pool. The boys played a little bit of pool, but I think they were way too drunk to care what they did. We spent most of the time talking to my boyfriend about his upcoming marriage. I'm scared. He has cold feet and I really just want him to be happy. I don't care if it is with her or without. Just happy. I think if he has concerns he needs to think long and hard about all of this. We stayed there until about 1 in the morning. Then we decided we need to go wake up our boy, I'll just call him Multi-ball. (not what you are thinking! it actually is from his golf game) Remember it is ONE'o'clock in the morning. He lives alone thank goodness. We banged on his door, no answer. We called his house, no answer. The dog was barking and the cat was running, no answer. Finally, my drunk friend Nurse Betty set off his truck alarm when she fell on top of it. He came flying to the door. It was like a freakin' movie. We all ambushed the place. There was 6 of us and we took over. We drank his beer, played with the animals, you name it. We convinced him to get up and go to The Pony with us. The Pony has $5 pitchers of beer. We spent $14 just to get in the damn place. We did have a good time after all was said and done. I felt like I was going to fall asleep on the way home and I did as soon as my sweet head hit the pillow. I woke up at 7:20 AM to the sound of my mother-in-law picking up my husband to play golf. I sure am glad I didn't have to get up for any reason, so I rolled back over and got up around one in the afternoon. We did nothing the rest of the day on Sunday. No-thing~I am too old to shit like this. I do have some thoughts on strippers that I will try to get to later. For now, I need to finish my paperwork for my eval on Thursday. Wish me luck! It's my last year of evals for a while.
Saturday, September 02, 2006
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