Well, it seems to be my friday ritual to get updated on my blog. Not that too many people check out my blog, and sometimes I get some nasty comments from "anonymous" people. Oh well, I just laugh and say if they don't have the courage to leave their name, I won't take their criticism seriosly.
So this picture is not that great of me. It was after the water fiasco at my fam's mountain house. That weekend was full of drama, but tons of fun. . . And I have Rebeka and Danielle to thank!
So today I leave for good old cheese country (aka wisconsin). My friend's Julie and Rob are getting married on Memorial day, so off I go! I am pretty excited to see all my good old college buds--be stupid together and not a care in the world. Well, can't really say not a care in the world, because I have some lovely finals to grade. . . blah, blah, blah! I'm leaving today, right after school to fly out there. . . and the best part is the mere fact that I do not have to do bus duty after school (good old dan-o is filling in for me, cause I conveniently made a negotiation a couple weeks ago--tehehe:o)
Another thing, last weekend, my friend Rebeka (in the picture with me) got some anonymous roses at her desk. So we still don't know who they are from (even though she makes up some juicy lies), we did try and make Dan-o feel guilty for e-mailing and insinuating that he was the one who sent them, even though he didn't. (That was all my idea--I was the middle man, telling Dan to e-mail Rebeka and then trying to make Dan feel guilty for doing so).
Probably should get back to entering fourth quarter grades on the computer. . . the endless task!
Friday, May 27, 2005
Friday, May 20, 2005
It's almost summertime:o)
I can not express my pure joy for summer! I will be done my first year of teaching as of June 3rd (2 weeks from today). It's a miracle that I've made it through without doing something totally stupid (no comments from the peanut gallery please!) And yes things are completely outta control and crazy busy so I've kinda let my blog fall by the wayside. Hope all my avid readers will forgive me (aka christina).
It's a rainy one out today folks, but its supposed to be warm and sunny the rest of the weekend. . . yipee:o) It's the beach for me on sunday! Yesterday was a beautiful day as well. We had a high school softball tourney and I played on the faculty team. Of course, it was complete humiliation due to my lack of athletic skills (once again no comments please). It actually wasn't that bad. I had fun and stayed where the ball did not go too much. Hitting was another issue. I did manage to at least get on base a couple times, so it wasn't a complete lost cause. The shining moment was when Dan, another PE teacher who is athletic, totally biffed it running around first base. . . I mean a total wipe-out. It gave me a good chuckle, and I figured even athletic guys biff it:o)
Now, back to what I said I was going to do on this entry. Goals for the summer:
1. go to Hawaii and learn to surf!
2. rest and relaxation
3. do so many crazy things, too crazy to mention that I will do them
4. have a splendid time and getting paid all summer not to work:o)
It's a rainy one out today folks, but its supposed to be warm and sunny the rest of the weekend. . . yipee:o) It's the beach for me on sunday! Yesterday was a beautiful day as well. We had a high school softball tourney and I played on the faculty team. Of course, it was complete humiliation due to my lack of athletic skills (once again no comments please). It actually wasn't that bad. I had fun and stayed where the ball did not go too much. Hitting was another issue. I did manage to at least get on base a couple times, so it wasn't a complete lost cause. The shining moment was when Dan, another PE teacher who is athletic, totally biffed it running around first base. . . I mean a total wipe-out. It gave me a good chuckle, and I figured even athletic guys biff it:o)
Now, back to what I said I was going to do on this entry. Goals for the summer:
1. go to Hawaii and learn to surf!
2. rest and relaxation
3. do so many crazy things, too crazy to mention that I will do them
4. have a splendid time and getting paid all summer not to work:o)
Friday, May 13, 2005
mmmm. . . friday!
I love coffee! I am in dier need of a coffee fix! Its finally friday, but I am always so tuckered out by the end of the week. I think it has something to do with the mere fact of dealing with jr. highers all week in school and in youth group. I love them all, but by the end of the week I am always in need of a day free of teenagers!
Now being a teacher of Jr. Highers I often wonder how shallow their world is. Everything is about the here and now--its so hard for them to see how their actions affect their future. I guess I was the same way back then too. I am just thankful the Lord has opened my eyes to how important it is to live my life for Him. The biggest lesson I learned this past year was the fact that each day is a gift. A gift from God that I should take advantage of everyday! If I get caught up in the here and now, I miss the opportunities God has for me for that day.
Anyway, back to starbucks. . . I think I am going to find myself perched at one this weekend. . . grading 7th grade term papers (oh joy)! I have a lot of grading to do this weekend, along with my brother's graduation ceremony from seminary. But today is friday. . . and as soon as I leave this school building I won't touch anything to do with school til tomorrow (its a personal rule in order to keep myself sane).
Now being a teacher of Jr. Highers I often wonder how shallow their world is. Everything is about the here and now--its so hard for them to see how their actions affect their future. I guess I was the same way back then too. I am just thankful the Lord has opened my eyes to how important it is to live my life for Him. The biggest lesson I learned this past year was the fact that each day is a gift. A gift from God that I should take advantage of everyday! If I get caught up in the here and now, I miss the opportunities God has for me for that day.
Anyway, back to starbucks. . . I think I am going to find myself perched at one this weekend. . . grading 7th grade term papers (oh joy)! I have a lot of grading to do this weekend, along with my brother's graduation ceremony from seminary. But today is friday. . . and as soon as I leave this school building I won't touch anything to do with school til tomorrow (its a personal rule in order to keep myself sane).
Thursday, May 12, 2005
pet peeves
OK so the picture has nothing to do with what this post is about. . . It is just one of those calming pictures, and to tell you the honest truth I love the beach! There is nothing like relaxing reading a book on the beach, walking along the shoreline. . . and swimming in the ocean! Definitely one of my favorite things to do. . .
So back to the matter at hand. . . I have to say that I've been gathering quite a few number of pet peeves, so to speak. One of which came up yesterday. . .
1. Someone leaving a critical comment or note without having the guts to leave their name. People do that to my dad as their pastor more than I think they should. If you have some constructive criticism, have the stinkin guts to leave your name, otherwise you are no better than the person you are criticizing!
2. Another pet peeve would be when people are nice to you due to just pure obligation or who you are related to. I say if you don't like me, than you don't have to feel bad for me and do things with me. . . just be who you truly are. And don't try and impress my dad or my grandfather by being nice to me only when they are around. . .
3. OK so this pet peeve kinda goes along with #2. No schmoozing. I really don't mind if you schmooz other people, actually I find it quite humurous, but I absolutely hate it when people try and schmooz me over. Well, mostly if their my friend do I hate it. Students try and kiss-up all the time, and I just laugh and think their really not getting anywhere with their schmoozing. Nothing is more annoying though or frustrating than not knowing how someone truly feels about you because they "sugar-coat" everything for you like you couldn't handle it or something. . . I say get real and just say it, especially if your asked to.
4. This is not a major pet peeve, but it does drive me insane at times. When somebody calls you cranky when your not. . . all I can think is I wasn't cranky until you said I was. . .
That is the list of my pet peeves. . . Don't ask me why I felt like posting them. . . I just felt the spirit.
So back to the matter at hand. . . I have to say that I've been gathering quite a few number of pet peeves, so to speak. One of which came up yesterday. . .
1. Someone leaving a critical comment or note without having the guts to leave their name. People do that to my dad as their pastor more than I think they should. If you have some constructive criticism, have the stinkin guts to leave your name, otherwise you are no better than the person you are criticizing!
2. Another pet peeve would be when people are nice to you due to just pure obligation or who you are related to. I say if you don't like me, than you don't have to feel bad for me and do things with me. . . just be who you truly are. And don't try and impress my dad or my grandfather by being nice to me only when they are around. . .
3. OK so this pet peeve kinda goes along with #2. No schmoozing. I really don't mind if you schmooz other people, actually I find it quite humurous, but I absolutely hate it when people try and schmooz me over. Well, mostly if their my friend do I hate it. Students try and kiss-up all the time, and I just laugh and think their really not getting anywhere with their schmoozing. Nothing is more annoying though or frustrating than not knowing how someone truly feels about you because they "sugar-coat" everything for you like you couldn't handle it or something. . . I say get real and just say it, especially if your asked to.
4. This is not a major pet peeve, but it does drive me insane at times. When somebody calls you cranky when your not. . . all I can think is I wasn't cranky until you said I was. . .
That is the list of my pet peeves. . . Don't ask me why I felt like posting them. . . I just felt the spirit.
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
lost. . .
So as you see, I was planning on uploading some pictures from my cell of Lui's house. . . which is a monstrousity, but I thought this sign would be more appropriate for what I am about to tell you.
I was on my way, with another teacher, Dan Birkholz, and following my father's directions. . . I take one wrong turn and eventually figure out about 5 minutes down the road that I took a wrong turn and thought I should just turn around and get back on course. . . no, no, no. . . I follow good old dan-o's advice and keep going thinking that 113 eventually hit 422. . .
And of course it did, about 15 minutes later. . .but we were no where near where we needed to be on 422. So now it is rush hour, and I am completely stuck in traffic. We, well I should just say I eventually got us back to where we were supposed to be. And by the way 422 is NOT germantown pike which is where I actually needed to be.
So the 20 minute trip turned into 2 hours. . . of course I felt extremely humiliated for taking that long to get there. The house was huge, full of marble and granite shipped in from Italy all custom made. . . even the bottom of their indoor pool was some type of marble. . .and when you drive up to the place, you think your driving up to the white house with the huge pillars in front and all!
Lui is doing well considering his immobilization. The one thing that made me feel better about going the wrong way is the fact that Lui beat Dan at some X-Box game 5 times. . .and Lui was only playing with his one hand!
The way back was a lot less eventful, despite the fact that Dan was endlessly mocking me for the long trip there. . . which in all actuality he could have avoided because once we got back to the right area I did offer to take him home first if it was getting too late for him. . .but I am glad that he came, because he did make me laugh to ease the panic that I felt inside from the whole ordeal!
I was on my way, with another teacher, Dan Birkholz, and following my father's directions. . . I take one wrong turn and eventually figure out about 5 minutes down the road that I took a wrong turn and thought I should just turn around and get back on course. . . no, no, no. . . I follow good old dan-o's advice and keep going thinking that 113 eventually hit 422. . .
And of course it did, about 15 minutes later. . .but we were no where near where we needed to be on 422. So now it is rush hour, and I am completely stuck in traffic. We, well I should just say I eventually got us back to where we were supposed to be. And by the way 422 is NOT germantown pike which is where I actually needed to be.
So the 20 minute trip turned into 2 hours. . . of course I felt extremely humiliated for taking that long to get there. The house was huge, full of marble and granite shipped in from Italy all custom made. . . even the bottom of their indoor pool was some type of marble. . .and when you drive up to the place, you think your driving up to the white house with the huge pillars in front and all!
Lui is doing well considering his immobilization. The one thing that made me feel better about going the wrong way is the fact that Lui beat Dan at some X-Box game 5 times. . .and Lui was only playing with his one hand!
The way back was a lot less eventful, despite the fact that Dan was endlessly mocking me for the long trip there. . . which in all actuality he could have avoided because once we got back to the right area I did offer to take him home first if it was getting too late for him. . .but I am glad that he came, because he did make me laugh to ease the panic that I felt inside from the whole ordeal!
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
I love NY
I love NY City! I have seen Phantom twice on broadway and this past weekend I rented Phantom. . . it was AWESOME! And I'm not even the opera type, and besides I had to have an excuse to show this picture which I took in NY City this past summer:o)
So school has been school, nothing new or out of the ordinary. One of my students, Lui Santoro, flipped his ATV this passed weekend and he is immobile for this next week. I am going to stop by and see him today at his 11,000 square foot mansion! I will definitely have to upload pictures from my camera phone for my next blog. My dad said his house has 2 kitchens, indoor pool, home theatre and basicly the works! It's more than 4 times the size of my fam's house. . . so it must be huge.
I can't believe that the school year is almost done. Less than 4 weeks to go til the summer. . . which I have already started the tanning process:o) The tanning bed beckoned me. . . and I still here its calling! Yeah, I know its not good for me, probably get skin cancer, but if it wasn't so relaxing and calming after a day of school. . . aahh:o)
Oh and I love you Christina, since I know you check my blog out and wondered why I hadn't posted anything recently! Oh and sorry I missed you're call back last night. I had fallen asleep. . .
So school has been school, nothing new or out of the ordinary. One of my students, Lui Santoro, flipped his ATV this passed weekend and he is immobile for this next week. I am going to stop by and see him today at his 11,000 square foot mansion! I will definitely have to upload pictures from my camera phone for my next blog. My dad said his house has 2 kitchens, indoor pool, home theatre and basicly the works! It's more than 4 times the size of my fam's house. . . so it must be huge.
I can't believe that the school year is almost done. Less than 4 weeks to go til the summer. . . which I have already started the tanning process:o) The tanning bed beckoned me. . . and I still here its calling! Yeah, I know its not good for me, probably get skin cancer, but if it wasn't so relaxing and calming after a day of school. . . aahh:o)
Oh and I love you Christina, since I know you check my blog out and wondered why I hadn't posted anything recently! Oh and sorry I missed you're call back last night. I had fallen asleep. . .
Thursday, May 05, 2005
hawaii_surf
So I am soooo excited to go to Hawaii this summer and see my friend Christina! I so want to learn to surf, and all that jazz, maybe a little hula dancing too:o) As we all know my fine skill of dance. . .
This week has definitely gone by quickly. Tomorrow its friday, and I can't wait for the weekend! My dad had some meetings with school stuff this week, so hopefully things will settle out soon.
I had this most horendous dream last night that I couldn't control the 7th graders and I had to give them all detention. . . I woke up all stressed, not a good way to start the day mind you (especially since the first class I have is 7th grade homeroom).
Today we are actually dissecting frogs with the 7th grade life science class. . . It seems to be going well so far, no fatalities (except for the frogs:o) We'll be finishing that up last hour. I'm definitely praying my way through this one!
I know that this blog is totally full of random thoughts. . . but that is the way my mind operates, especially today:o)
This week has definitely gone by quickly. Tomorrow its friday, and I can't wait for the weekend! My dad had some meetings with school stuff this week, so hopefully things will settle out soon.
I had this most horendous dream last night that I couldn't control the 7th graders and I had to give them all detention. . . I woke up all stressed, not a good way to start the day mind you (especially since the first class I have is 7th grade homeroom).
Today we are actually dissecting frogs with the 7th grade life science class. . . It seems to be going well so far, no fatalities (except for the frogs:o) We'll be finishing that up last hour. I'm definitely praying my way through this one!
I know that this blog is totally full of random thoughts. . . but that is the way my mind operates, especially today:o)
Sunday, May 01, 2005
friends
I am definitely having one of those sentimental moments. . . Yesterday I talked to christina on the phone as well as some other friends from Northland. I miss all of my friends sooo much!!!!!!! So this blog definitely is dedicated to my friends. . . that mean so much to me! For Jen in florida, for Christina in Hawaii, and Keara back in Wisconsin--I love you and miss you!
For Adam, whose picture I don't have uploaded, thanks for making me laugh. . . So I am seriously going through Northland friend withdraw!!!!
I love you all
For Adam, whose picture I don't have uploaded, thanks for making me laugh. . . So I am seriously going through Northland friend withdraw!!!!
I love you all
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