| Holy moly a post! |
[Jan. 17th, 2009|03:53 pm] |
1. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?
Went to the caribbean :)
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
some i kept...most i didnt
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
andrea, jamie, jaimee
4. Did anyone close to you die?
nope thank goodness
5. What countries did you visit?
Puerto Rico, USVI, Brittish West Indies
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
more reading for fun
7. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
My wedding!
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
getting a new job at school that rocks
9. What was your biggest failure?
eating too much junk food
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
not really
11. What was the best thing you bought?
clothes!
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
justin and his great accomplishments
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
most of my kids! lol
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
cruise!!
16. What song will always remind you of 2008?
quite a few
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
ii. thinner or fatter? exactly the same
iii. richer or poorer? def richer
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
travelling
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
eating fatty foods
20. What was your favorite TV program?
Heroes, 24
21. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
nope
25. What was the best book you read?
The House of Night Books
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Kings of Leon
27. What did you want and get?
a coach purse :)
28. What did you want and not get?
a coach wallet
29. What was your favorite film of this year?
Twilight
30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Went to dinner...Greg threw me a surprise party :) I turned 26
31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
more money
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Anything Aero basically
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Josh Duhamel.....
35. What political issue stirred you the most?
War in Iraq
36. Who did you miss?
Justin
37. Who was the best new person you met?
Elsie from work and Erika
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.
Do things yourself...and complain less
39. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
We built this city on rock n' roll :) |
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| Wedding |
[Nov. 24th, 2007|09:08 am] |
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Planning the wedding has been a lot of fun so far. We have a place, I have a dress...and that's about it so far. My mom has been fighting me on everything. Like normal, I guess. We keep having these big blowouts about stupid issues...who's paying for what, why I'm having my wedding at a place instead of just getting married and going to dinner, how many bridesmaids I'm having, who's walking me down the aisle. It makes my head spin just to type it out.
And then she calls me yesterday and says something nice. Really nice. And then I wonder how I can be such a bad person for getting mad at her all of the time. *sigh*
One of Greg's sisters is pregnant again and it totally makes me feel like I'm falling behind. She's going to have 3 kids by the time I even start to have one. Two friends are also pregnant, my cousin is pregnant... When will it be my turn...? I have baby fever so bad... yet every time I think about having a baby, I think about all of the sleep I'm NOT going to get.
Onto another topic... Black Friday...biggest bust ever. We waited in line at Bestbuy for 9 hours...yes, 9... and really didn't end up getting that much. Never again. And I was too tired to go anywhere else afterwards so I only finished 2 people for presents and usually I get everyone done. Blah. Oh well.
Alrighty, time to go plan lessons for my crazy teenagers. |
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| sick of being sick |
[Oct. 21st, 2007|10:23 am] |
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Well, I'm sick once again. I don't know if it's just my immune system or the fact that the kids at school are always sick or if I'm not eating healthy enough...but here I am, once again, sick. For the most part I've had a relaxing weekend because of it, which is definitely what I needed. Last weekend completely wore me out. The only thing I have done this weekend that would fall under the category of productive is cleaning out my car. And let me tell you, it's definitely clean now. I even have a trunk again.
In other news my brother graduates from boot camp in less than two weeks. He's actually enjoying it for the most part. I can't go to his graduation because he only gets three tickets so my mom, frank, and my dad are going. Of course, my dad hasn't actually made an official plans yet like booking a ticket or a hotel so I'm going to be pissed if he doesn't go and I could have gone.
This week is going to be busy but hopefully still a good week. Only 4 days with the kids and then we have Friday off. Friday is Andrea and Scott's bday/pumpkin party and Saturday Greg and I are going to a Halloween party thrown by one of the operators at the plant. It should be fun. This is why I need to get better! So I can have candy! Right now I'm avoiding sugar and dairy because of my stupid ears. I hate my ears.
That's all for now. I'm going to go grade some projects now (yippee) and then be lazy the rest of the day. :o) |
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| Productive day |
[Oct. 16th, 2007|05:26 pm] |
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Today has been incredibly busy, yet here I am avoiding other tasks by writing in here. Hmm...
So, I totally created a project for my Spanish 2 class today in ten minutes, had it copied and cut within another ten minutes, and then created a sample 10 minutes after that. So when my kids complain that I don't give them enough time for this project (6 full days), I'm going to laugh in their face and then possibly jump out the window.
I'm still recovering from the party weekend that we just had. Tao was fun. Being VIP is even better.
I'm on load 3 of laundry, cleaned up the kitchen, paid some bills, and I'm ready to do some lesson plans. |
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| tired eyes |
[Oct. 14th, 2007|07:32 pm] |
This weekend was crazy. I had a friend in town and all we did was tour and party. I'm tired.
And now I'm avoiding making lesson plans by writing this.
I'm trying to write more in here. I don't think it's working. |
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| meme |
[Oct. 7th, 2007|03:44 pm] |
4 movies you can always watch
Real Genius
The Saint
Heavyweights
The Birdcage
4 towns you lived in
Las Vegas, NV
Reno, NV
Commack, NY
Islip, NY
4 shows you like to watch
24
Heroes
Scrubs
Las Vegas
4 websites you visit daily
Google
CCSD
ABCNews
Myspace
4 favorite foods
Chips and salsa
Pretzels
Apples
Noodles
4 places you’d like to be now
Here
Israel
NY
Florida
I tag: ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) lawgrrl_23
childofpisces
maccheeseteagrrl |
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| Frustrated |
[Oct. 7th, 2007|03:40 pm] |
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I can't seem to get anything accomplished today and I keep lashing out at Greg. :( I think I forgot to take my meds or something because I'm acting nuts.
The weekends are way too short. |
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| Changes |
[Oct. 6th, 2007|11:46 am] |
Something terrible dawned on me the other day: I really enjoy teaching. I was observed by my assistant principal for about 45 minutes on Wednesday and he sat in on my Spanish 2 class. Now, granted, that class is already one of the best classes because the kids actually want to be in there, but my lesson flowed really well, the kids were responsive, silly, goofy, and fun. The eval came out really well, which is great. That's when I realized that I like being that teacher; the fun one, the crazy one, the one will all of the energy. Last year I was still trying to figure things out, how to build a rapport with the students but still be firm, how to grade assignments fairly, how to run a class while still making it bearable to sit through for 85 minutes.
I never thought I would be a teacher. I always wanted to be something more, make a difference in the world, like a doctor or a lawyer, a journalist. I even started teaching last year thinking, "I'm only going to do this for a few years, till I figure out what I really want to do." Much to my surprise, I AM doing what I really want to do. The kids are nuts, but for the most part they're fun. I have a job where I get to talk and goof off all day long. I get home around 2:40 in the afternoon on most days. I'm actually having a good time.
So yeah, I guess I've had a change of heart about my profession. I didn't go into it because it was easy. I knew it wasn't easy. But I'm actually enjoying it; what I'm doing in the classroom. Sometimes, I think things get a little hokey with the "you can reach every child" speeches, but I can put up with that. I'm doing what I need to be doing, kids are learning (I think), and I'm having fun.
What more could you ask for? |
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| Tomorrow begins |
[Aug. 21st, 2007|04:02 pm] |
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| | Fools of Prophecy | ] |
So tomorrow I have to report back to school. I'm trying to get everything done so that I don't have much to worry about tomorrow. I'll be working at the plant in the afternoons after school 3 days a week, which is going to be rough, but the money will be good.
I'm stressing about school. I'm teaching 3 levels this year of Spanish and I only have two of them planned. My only free day during the week is going to be Mondays because Tues, wed, thurs I'm at the plant, and Fridays I'm watching Ethan in the afternoon after school. *sigh* I don't know why I stack so many things on my plate. I'm just glad I'm not tutoring this year. I don't think I can fit much more on my plate.
I went and got an oil change today since I'm going to be driving a ton after tomorrow. I don't even want to know how much gas I need to buy.
This summer went by so fast. I went to Israel, NYC, Florida. I went to the beach, climbed Mt. Masada, touched the Wailing Wall, floated in the Dead sea, kayaked in the Jordan river, rode a camel, and ate really good food. Other than traveling, I worked, moved into a brand new house, swam, hung out with friends and family, and read a couple of books (I wish I could have read more).
My brother leaves soon for the Navy. I'm anxious for his departure, but I know it's good for him. My dad is actually coming in next week to hang out and see Justin off. It should be fun and I'm glad my dad gets to see my house.
Well, that's all I have in me for now. |
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| Tattoo |
[May. 26th, 2007|01:49 pm] |
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I finally gathered up my courage and got a tattoo! |
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| The lights are on but nobody's home |
[Apr. 29th, 2007|10:56 am] |
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| [ | music |
| | Incubus - Dig | ] |
I really need to update this more often. I spend time reading so many others and I realized that I'm not contributing and people are probably not even reading this anymore. Blah.
So I almost got a tattoo the other day. Almost. I want to get one, but I keep imagining what it will look like when I'm 70, all stretched out and wrinkly and gross. Well, that's what it looks like in my head anyways. So, we'll see.
Classes are going well. The kids are still driving me nuts but they're learning, because most did really well on their last test, which surprised even me. I have a gay conference to go to all day next saturday, which will be a hangover day for me since Jason's birthday party is the night before, but oh well. It'll be worth it. Three more hoops to jump through till I get my pay raise. Nice!
I haven't booked my plane ticket to NY yet for my trip to Israel. I'm hoping against hope that Justin really does go to the social security office this week and gets his card. He lost his wallet a few weeks ago and has had to get a new license, debit card, credit cards, etc. and he's really taking his sweet time getting all of these things taken care of. He still has not yet applied for his passport and he needs a license and social security card to do so. :( I want him to come along and I'm giving him silent deadlines in my head of when this needs to be done and he's not meeting those deadlines. So frustrating. I want to book the tickets this week, preferably by Friday...so we'll see.
In other news I have seriously gained like 10 pounds out of nowhere. I'm pissed about it and really need to get back on my exercise schedule. And I've been really itchy lately. Like REALLY itchy. I don't know if I'm allergic to something or what. Ugh. Annoying.
So, here is the list of things I would like to accomplish today:
- Finish grading the last 3 classes of tests
- Create lesson plans for the next couple weeks
- File all of the receipts that are threatening to fall on my desk because the pile is so high
- Laundry
I really need to get cracking, time's a wastin. |
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| One word |
[Apr. 16th, 2007|07:39 pm] |
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You.
Can.
Only.
Type.
One.
Word.
Not as easy as you might think.
1. Where is your cell phone? here
2. Describe your boyfriend/girlfriend? wonderful
3. Your hair? annoying
4. Your mother? home
5. Your father? florida
6. Your favourite item? freesia
7. Your dream last night? school
8. Your favourite drink? tequila
9. Your dream car? corvette
10. The room you are in? office
11. Your ex? meh
12. Your fear? bugs
13. What do you want to be in 10 years? family
14. Who did you hang out with last night? fam
15. What you're not? reasonable
19. The last thing you did? read
20. What are you wearing? clothes
22. Your favourite book? sunshine
23. The last thing you ate? donuts
24. Your life? great
25. Your mood? meh
26. Your friends? 24
27. What are you thinking about right now? food
28. Your car? sweet
29. What are you doing at the moment? blinking
30. Your summer? busy
31. Your relationship status? taken
32. What is on your tv? black
33. When is the last time you laughed? kids
34. Last time you cried? period
35. School? tomorrow
Copy.
Paste.
Answer.
Questions.
In.
One.
Word. |
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| Dear Traffic Update Website, |
[Apr. 6th, 2007|06:00 am] |
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You said there was no traffic before I left the plant yesterday...but you were very wrong. I found this out by having to slam on my brakes repeatedly because there was some sort of major holdup in Jean. A lot of people depend on you day in and day out to provide them with correct and up-to-date traffic information. I feel let down. I use your page every morning before work and some days I really think you're just trying to mess with my head.
Please get some help. If this is a cry for attention, then here you go.
Thank you. |
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| 4th quarter |
[Mar. 26th, 2007|03:52 pm] |
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It's now the 4th quarter of school. I've been teaching my kids for a whole quarter and they're all still alive, surprisingly. I'm even
I haven't really had much to say in here lately. Life has been treating me well as of late. I'm basically all set for my trip to Israel this summer. July 9th through the 19th I'll be touring the great land of my ancestors. It sounds kind of cheesy like that, but it's true.
The build date on the house is quickly approaching. The construction crew broke ground this week, and our move in date is sometime in June, as of right now.
School is over in 10 weeks, and I probably need to find a new job for the summer since the plant was sold. I just need something for over the summer that won't mind me taking two weeks off in July.
Well, it's not much of an update, but it's something. :) |
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| Thanks Matt! |
[Jan. 28th, 2007|12:34 pm] |
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Comment, and I will:
1) Tell you why I friended you
2) Associate you with a song/movie
3) Tell a random fact about you
4) Tell a first memory about you
5) Associate you with an animal/fruit
6) Ask something I've always wanted to know about you
7) In retort, you MUST spread this disease in your LJ |
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| Monday is so soon... |
[Jan. 19th, 2007|02:20 pm] |
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| |  Ready | ] |
So, I have keys to my very own classroom now. Thye class is decorated, complete with a Star Wars poster above my desk. Yes, I rock.
I have 206 students...which doesn't quite rock...
Monday is going to be a full day. I'll have all 9 classes for about 35 minutes each. Which means they're getting new seating assignments, picking spanish names, and that's about all I'll have time for.
Next week is going to be very crazy. But I'm pretty excited about it. :) |
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| 24 |
[Jan. 14th, 2007|11:07 pm] |
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24 rocked!
That is all! |
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| Wow |
[Jan. 9th, 2007|10:46 am] |
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I am actually really excited about my new job. I went to the school today to finish filling out forms and met with the sub in the room now and I have to say: This guy doesn't have a clue. I mean, I'm no expert or this or anything, not even close, but the kids are SO FAR BEHIND that I already have three chapters of material ready for them. They're still on Chapter 1!! Which is good and bad. He doesn't really review with the kids, his classroom managment sucks, the kids are everywhere....so they're not really going to know what hit them when I get there. And this whole block schedule thing might actually work to my advantage. These kids need it. They can totally do it too; they're smart kids for the most part. I actually wish I could start tomorrow; I want to fix things and get them back on track.
One thing that is stressing me out though is the lack of classroom supplies. There are no markers, scissors, paper, notecards, dictionaries!, baskets for work, calendars, etc. I have a lot to do over the next week and a half. I'm going in again tomorrow to introduce myself to the class and on Thursday since not all classes are on the same day. Then I probably won't go back until next week once I have more of my supplies. Oh and I need a stool/tall chair/something to sit in because I like sitting in the front of the class, not staning. Doesn't anyone know where to find any of these things cheap???? Help! I'm stressing now. Teaching is expensive! I went to the dollar store today and bought 6 baskets, one for each class, for turn-in work and whatnot. So there's 6 bucks. I still need about 12 more baskets, a big dry/erase calendar, and much more. Help!!!
Other than that I'm going to try to get some of my stuff printed today so I can start submitting things for copies since the copy guy at the school is some sort of nazi and will only make copies three days in advance.
Wow, I'm actually really excited to be doing this... |
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| Almost back to the grind... |
[Jan. 7th, 2007|08:47 pm] |
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I start going into work on wednesday to set up my room and see my students and whatnot. I won't have full control of the class until the 22nd, but that's okay. I'm grateful for this time to kind of get ready for everything.
It's been kind of a lazy weekend; I've been sleeping in until at least 12 every day. This has got to stop.
My last tests are this coming Saturday for my certification. I started studying today. I don't know why I wait until the last minute to START studying...because it stresses me the hell out, but I've made good headway today. I studied Spanish lit and history. I'm going to work on grammar next.
I have tomorrow and Tuesday off, start work wed, and have those tests on Saturday. Busy week ahead. Oh and 24 starts next Sunday, so we're having the 24 group over for dinner that night, and then we're over at Jaimee and Jason's for Monday's 24 episodes. Busy busy.
K, time to return Little Miss Sunshine. Then I'll eat some cookies and study some more. |
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| Pink Lemonade keeps me calm |
[Jan. 4th, 2007|11:37 am] |
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| |  aggravated | ] |
So I went to the social security office off Eastern this morning because they have my birth date wrong in their system. I only found this out last April when I went to file my taxes online and they kept being bounced back saying that I had an invalid social security number. I called the Social Security Admin and blah blah blah, went through lots of prompts and was finally able to talk to a person. Yeah, turns out that my birthdate is wrong. Apparently, when my mom filled out my forms to get me a social security card when I was born, the date was entered in wrong after the paperwork had been filed. So yeah. So I went to the office this morning, diligently took my number and waited an hour for them to call me up. I finally get called up....and they tell me I am at the wrong office; that I need to go to the office on Charleston and Buffalo. Oh, and that I should bring comfortable shoes and a book because the average wait time there is around 2 hours......wtf??? Gay gay gay gay gay.
So now I know what I'm doing tomorrow instead of sleeping in. |
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