Before I became a teacher I didn't like my job and loved my social life.
Now that I'm a teacher I love my job and have a tiny social life.
Where is the happy middle?
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Happy Valentine's Day!
Happy Valentine's Day!
I have never had a mouth dropping Valentine's Day. In years past if I got flowers from a boy then it ranked to be a good day. One day I'd liked to be swept off my feet. Something out of the movies. I know, I know, it's Hollywood. BUT, it would still be very incredible to just have someone amazing once go all out on that special day. Although maybe all it takes is having the right man in your life to make the day extra special.
While I didn't have any romantic Valentine's this year. Mine was very endearing. I had 19 very sweet 6 and 7 year olds who gave me so many gifts - boxes of chocolates, a single cake, stuffed animal, cards and hugs galore. They made it a very special day. One of the fringe benefits of being a teacher.
I have never had a mouth dropping Valentine's Day. In years past if I got flowers from a boy then it ranked to be a good day. One day I'd liked to be swept off my feet. Something out of the movies. I know, I know, it's Hollywood. BUT, it would still be very incredible to just have someone amazing once go all out on that special day. Although maybe all it takes is having the right man in your life to make the day extra special.
While I didn't have any romantic Valentine's this year. Mine was very endearing. I had 19 very sweet 6 and 7 year olds who gave me so many gifts - boxes of chocolates, a single cake, stuffed animal, cards and hugs galore. They made it a very special day. One of the fringe benefits of being a teacher.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
I need a...
Tonight I was very tempted (still am) to post an add for a roommate.
Rent upstairs in house for free rent and all utilites included for keeping the house clean, general matience, landscaping, taking care of the dogs while I'm at work, and a few cooked meals.
With things being as busy ss they r it would help make life pretty close to perfect! Come home and everything is done so I don't have to do a thing.
Rent upstairs in house for free rent and all utilites included for keeping the house clean, general matience, landscaping, taking care of the dogs while I'm at work, and a few cooked meals.
With things being as busy ss they r it would help make life pretty close to perfect! Come home and everything is done so I don't have to do a thing.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Special Day
Today my sister turned 24! Happy Birthday!!! She moved up to Seattle when she got married last year.
Her wedding was one of the best weekends of my life. It was an amazing wedding and so much fun. I still need to blog about it.
Since I could not be up there to celebrate her birthday. I sent her Edible Arrangements. Here r some pictures she sent.
Sorry she sent them that direction and I haven't figured out how to rotate them on my iPhone. I probably just need to download an app.
But, if u turn your head don't they look yummy?
Her wedding was one of the best weekends of my life. It was an amazing wedding and so much fun. I still need to blog about it.
Since I could not be up there to celebrate her birthday. I sent her Edible Arrangements. Here r some pictures she sent.
Sorry she sent them that direction and I haven't figured out how to rotate them on my iPhone. I probably just need to download an app.
But, if u turn your head don't they look yummy?
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Happy Birthday to you!
Both of my sister's birthdays are coming up. Less than 2 weeks!
I have an idea as to what I'm getting Heather.
My youngest sister Kimberly I am still debating. I need the WOW factor becase she wow'd me with a new iPod last month.
I figured she got me a shirt or something. I was totaly suprised! My old iPod was a first generation nano (that tells u how old it was) that an ex gave me. I ran out of room and was in need of a lot more space. Well baby, I got it!
I'm posting vague ideas of what in thinking... Just in case they read this before their bdays! ;-)
Can u figure it out? Lol
Heather:
Kim:
I have an idea as to what I'm getting Heather.
My youngest sister Kimberly I am still debating. I need the WOW factor becase she wow'd me with a new iPod last month.
I figured she got me a shirt or something. I was totaly suprised! My old iPod was a first generation nano (that tells u how old it was) that an ex gave me. I ran out of room and was in need of a lot more space. Well baby, I got it!
I'm posting vague ideas of what in thinking... Just in case they read this before their bdays! ;-)
Can u figure it out? Lol
Heather:
Kim:
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Tick Tock
New Years was a lot of fun and before I knew it the clock struck midnight. We had lots of yummy food and played games.
I cannot believe that it's a new decade. Where is time going? It's scary that being 'middle aged' is not far away.
I wonder what great things will happen during this decade of my life...
I cannot believe that it's a new decade. Where is time going? It's scary that being 'middle aged' is not far away.
I wonder what great things will happen during this decade of my life...
Thursday, December 31, 2009
2009 r
This year has been all about change for me. I think the only thing that has not changed is the size of my bum.
New career, new car, new place to live. For one that doesn't like change that is an awful lot.
My sister got married this year. Her wedding was incredible and so much fun. It was an honnor to be one of her brides maides. I am looking foward to being an Auntie in a few years. My sister married a great guy and his family is awesome and lots of fun.
I went to Portland and Seattle to visit my friend and sister. I love visiting people I love.
Talked to my friend about my school. She contacted someone who was able to get people in the community to help out the school. It was so amazing! I went to the school and 50 families got a $125 food box from Walmart and got things like milk, turkeys, bananas, etc. They also got a toy and each school aged kid got a shirt, jacket, and socks. They also are having more jackets sent to the school. And they presented a check to the school for $3000. I got a lot of hugs. News chanel 15 wanted to so a story on it but u didn't get the vm until it was too late. Now that would have been stressful. It was amazing to be able to have so many families get a little extra support over the break. The most amazing part is the people were telling me they would like to make this an annual tradition and make it bigger next year. All that good karma led me to have the best Xmas. I still can't believe some of the awesome gifts I got. I wast expecting much of anything.
My students wrote letters to Santa. And woe did i learn the true meaning of Xmas. Now I did have a few kids ask for the new toy they wanted. I wasn't expecting some to only ask for a pair of new shoes. Shoes!
As a child my mom taught me to help those that need help. I love that she instilled that quality in me when I was so young. As a child I loved doing the Christmas Tree Angels.
Xmas is not just about getting a child a new toy but necessities as a new pair of shoes or a jacket so they have something to wear on these chilly mornings.
Some things that are not totally amazing.
When I moved my dog decided he could not be home by himself. He tore up my stuff. A lot of flip flops got ruined that first month. My mom thought of a solution having my parents dog (his bff) come over during the week. Now everything is just dandy with my dog. I just have to drive their dog home on Fridays and pick him up Sundays. Which adds a lot of miles to my car. I guess a happy dog is a happier Angela. Plus my parents dog is goofy and always doing strange things. Yesterday, he wanted to lay on the couch. When Deuce did not figure out from being looked at for 5 mins he climbed up on top of Deuce and sat on him for awhile. He is a big boy to boot (97lbs). I enjoy his silly antics. He makes me laugh.
This year I also deveopled alergies. Nose spray was not scary as I thought it would be.
I am excited to see what happens in 2010. I think there will not be as much changing. But you never know!
New career, new car, new place to live. For one that doesn't like change that is an awful lot.
My sister got married this year. Her wedding was incredible and so much fun. It was an honnor to be one of her brides maides. I am looking foward to being an Auntie in a few years. My sister married a great guy and his family is awesome and lots of fun.
I went to Portland and Seattle to visit my friend and sister. I love visiting people I love.
Talked to my friend about my school. She contacted someone who was able to get people in the community to help out the school. It was so amazing! I went to the school and 50 families got a $125 food box from Walmart and got things like milk, turkeys, bananas, etc. They also got a toy and each school aged kid got a shirt, jacket, and socks. They also are having more jackets sent to the school. And they presented a check to the school for $3000. I got a lot of hugs. News chanel 15 wanted to so a story on it but u didn't get the vm until it was too late. Now that would have been stressful. It was amazing to be able to have so many families get a little extra support over the break. The most amazing part is the people were telling me they would like to make this an annual tradition and make it bigger next year. All that good karma led me to have the best Xmas. I still can't believe some of the awesome gifts I got. I wast expecting much of anything.
My students wrote letters to Santa. And woe did i learn the true meaning of Xmas. Now I did have a few kids ask for the new toy they wanted. I wasn't expecting some to only ask for a pair of new shoes. Shoes!
As a child my mom taught me to help those that need help. I love that she instilled that quality in me when I was so young. As a child I loved doing the Christmas Tree Angels.
Xmas is not just about getting a child a new toy but necessities as a new pair of shoes or a jacket so they have something to wear on these chilly mornings.
Some things that are not totally amazing.
When I moved my dog decided he could not be home by himself. He tore up my stuff. A lot of flip flops got ruined that first month. My mom thought of a solution having my parents dog (his bff) come over during the week. Now everything is just dandy with my dog. I just have to drive their dog home on Fridays and pick him up Sundays. Which adds a lot of miles to my car. I guess a happy dog is a happier Angela. Plus my parents dog is goofy and always doing strange things. Yesterday, he wanted to lay on the couch. When Deuce did not figure out from being looked at for 5 mins he climbed up on top of Deuce and sat on him for awhile. He is a big boy to boot (97lbs). I enjoy his silly antics. He makes me laugh.
This year I also deveopled alergies. Nose spray was not scary as I thought it would be.
I am excited to see what happens in 2010. I think there will not be as much changing. But you never know!
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