Thanks to the pig cold my 1/2 day job has been canceled for tomorrow. All UIL events are canceled in the State of Texas? Ri-DONK-ulous.
Ri-OINK-ulous.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Channel 5 wants in, too.
Romans 8:28, baby!
I'm wondering what Dad was thinking with the red bandanna and camouflage suspenders... but somehow God is using that for the good, too. ;)
I'm wondering what Dad was thinking with the red bandanna and camouflage suspenders... but somehow God is using that for the good, too. ;)
28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
Big Box and Maru
This made me smile and smile. I have a Maru of my own... but Razzle has about 10 lbs on her.
Razzle in her lighter days:
Maru:
Thursday, April 23, 2009
That's my daddy!
I just wish it wasn't under these circumstances that my parents' church made the news. I am really proud of my dad and the rest of the congregation, though, for saying, "We're Christian. We will forgive them." What a witness. :)
Self-preservation
Sometimes tough decisions have to be made in order to keep yourself healthy, or sane, (or even alive) that impact other people. It doesn't mean you love anyone less. It just means you've recognized the importance of loving yourself, too.
That's where I'm at.
And that's a sentence ending with a preposition.
That's where I'm at.
And that's a sentence ending with a preposition.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Oh, the inhumanities!
For those of you who have read this blog since it was a little girl, you will remember a post last year about my worst.day.ever subbing. The one where I couldn't talk about it because of an ongoing investigation? Yeah...
Well now that that's all over (and it is, and I'm fine) I decided I could take a chance and sub in the district again. That's right, it's April and today was only my second time this school year to sub in this most special of all districts.
Well praise the Lord... because today was night and day compared to October.
I knew today would be different from the minute I walked into the school. The sub coordinator was super nice. She had a binder ready for me with all the information a sub could need - roll sheets, maps of the school, extensions, bell schedules, etc. - then she tells me that Fridays are donut days. Um, heck yes!
Today I subbed for a Facebook friend (that's right) who teaches AP English and Humanities. Are you kidding me? The gifted kids? YESSSSSS.
The day went off without a hitch. I even landed a job for next week with his co-teacher. So this just goes to show that sometimes the first impressions don't tell the whole story. Kinda like this post.
The real reason I'm posting is to share this special part of my day:
Me: "Wow. You did so well Photoshopping that picture! You should be a graphic designer!"
Smart Kid: "I don't want to be a graphic designer."
Me: "Why not?"
Smart Kid: "Because graphic design is boring!"
Me: "Thanks. That's what I did for 7 years before becoming a teacher. So what do you want to be?"
Smart Kid: "A scientist."
Oh yeah... I guess science is important, too.
Well now that that's all over (and it is, and I'm fine) I decided I could take a chance and sub in the district again. That's right, it's April and today was only my second time this school year to sub in this most special of all districts.
Well praise the Lord... because today was night and day compared to October.
I knew today would be different from the minute I walked into the school. The sub coordinator was super nice. She had a binder ready for me with all the information a sub could need - roll sheets, maps of the school, extensions, bell schedules, etc. - then she tells me that Fridays are donut days. Um, heck yes!
Today I subbed for a Facebook friend (that's right) who teaches AP English and Humanities. Are you kidding me? The gifted kids? YESSSSSS.
The day went off without a hitch. I even landed a job for next week with his co-teacher. So this just goes to show that sometimes the first impressions don't tell the whole story. Kinda like this post.
The real reason I'm posting is to share this special part of my day:
Me: "Wow. You did so well Photoshopping that picture! You should be a graphic designer!"
Smart Kid: "I don't want to be a graphic designer."
Me: "Why not?"
Smart Kid: "Because graphic design is boring!"
Me: "Thanks. That's what I did for 7 years before becoming a teacher. So what do you want to be?"
Smart Kid: "A scientist."
Oh yeah... I guess science is important, too.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
Miss Nelson is Missing
It's true. I've been neglecting my blog. And that makes me sad because I really like my blog. My blog is my friend. And I have friends who are friends with my blog. So really I have been neglecting a giant friend blog friend relationship. I'm sorry.
I know it doesn't make it better, but I've been neglecting Facebook, too... although Facebook is more like a needy acquaintance.
It's amazing where your priorities fall when you are struggling to hold on. And to be honest, that is what is happening. I woke up from a nap one late Sunday evening about three weeks ago and, essentially, the stress of the past year kicked me in the gut. I experienced the worst anxiety I think I ever have (and that's saying a lot from a girl with an anxiety disorder) and it took the love only a mother could give to get over it.
I don't know why I do the things I do. I am constantly adding more and more to my plate. I procrastinate. I consistently underestimate the time work will take. And all the while I am thinking that this is normal... that everyone balances work, graduate school, debt, teaching an adult art class, teaching Sunday School, singing in the choir, chairing a committee in Junior League, and searching for a full-time job with LIFE. I rationalize this with the fact that I am single with no children so I have the time. Please. This blog is one of the only things I really enjoy and do for purely for myself, and you know the only way I am able to contribute to it today? Because I got lucky enough to not have to teach first period. That is ridiculous.
So, expect some more posts soon. To quote Wonka, "So shines a good deed in a weary world."
Even if it's just for myself.
I know it doesn't make it better, but I've been neglecting Facebook, too... although Facebook is more like a needy acquaintance.
It's amazing where your priorities fall when you are struggling to hold on. And to be honest, that is what is happening. I woke up from a nap one late Sunday evening about three weeks ago and, essentially, the stress of the past year kicked me in the gut. I experienced the worst anxiety I think I ever have (and that's saying a lot from a girl with an anxiety disorder) and it took the love only a mother could give to get over it.
I don't know why I do the things I do. I am constantly adding more and more to my plate. I procrastinate. I consistently underestimate the time work will take. And all the while I am thinking that this is normal... that everyone balances work, graduate school, debt, teaching an adult art class, teaching Sunday School, singing in the choir, chairing a committee in Junior League, and searching for a full-time job with LIFE. I rationalize this with the fact that I am single with no children so I have the time. Please. This blog is one of the only things I really enjoy and do for purely for myself, and you know the only way I am able to contribute to it today? Because I got lucky enough to not have to teach first period. That is ridiculous.
So, expect some more posts soon. To quote Wonka, "So shines a good deed in a weary world."
Even if it's just for myself.
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