It has come time to say farewell to an old friend...my trusty Jeep. I got it in December of 2002 (so for those of you that are trying to count, I had it for almost 5 1/2 years). It was a good vehicle, but with almost 139,000 miles on it and gas at almost $4.00 a gallon, it was time to trade her in. I didn't get alot for her, but something is better than nothing right?!?!?!
The new car...a 2006 Mazda 6. I didn't think that I would like going back to a car after such a long time in an SUV, but after having the Mazda for only 4 days...i love it!!! And I think that the mpg (miles per gallon) is really going to be a great thing...I just filled up today, and have done LOTS of driving since I got the Mazda...I even drove home to Abilene.
I know that some of you it will be quite an adjustment for you to get used to me driving a car and not the gold jeep...but get used to it, I am going to have her a while...
Friday, May 30, 2008
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
briefcase...
Ok, so I teach 7th grade and everytime someone asks me what I teach and I tell them 7th grade I ALWAYS get close to the same response. "oh you poor thing" or "oh my, bless your heart" or "really?! why?!?!?!". And you can usually hear the same response from me "I love it" or "there really is never a dull moment". And both of those responses are the honest to goodness truth.
I have a student who just really seems to always leave me at a loss for words, or leave me in the hallway laughing and then having to compose myself before I re-enter the classroom.
Earlier in the year, April 1st to be exact, this student came in and very matter of factly announced to me that they had rabies. Now understand that one of my very favorite shows on tv is the office, so all I could think of was the fun run episode of the office in which they have a 5K walk/run to cure rabies. I seriously had to remain in the hallway a good 7 minutes in order to be able to compose myself.
Today this student walked into my classroom with a briefcase. Not just a small briefcase, but a rather large one. This student proceeded to open it up, place it on the desk and "work" from it. It truly had to be one of the funniest things that I have seen all year long. I really don't know why I found this to be so incredibly funny, but it was. If I could have taken a picture of the scene, I would have. I really had to find other teachers to share in the moment with me, because there was no way that I would let that pass and not share the joy and laughter it brought to my life.
I have a student who just really seems to always leave me at a loss for words, or leave me in the hallway laughing and then having to compose myself before I re-enter the classroom.
Earlier in the year, April 1st to be exact, this student came in and very matter of factly announced to me that they had rabies. Now understand that one of my very favorite shows on tv is the office, so all I could think of was the fun run episode of the office in which they have a 5K walk/run to cure rabies. I seriously had to remain in the hallway a good 7 minutes in order to be able to compose myself.
Today this student walked into my classroom with a briefcase. Not just a small briefcase, but a rather large one. This student proceeded to open it up, place it on the desk and "work" from it. It truly had to be one of the funniest things that I have seen all year long. I really don't know why I found this to be so incredibly funny, but it was. If I could have taken a picture of the scene, I would have. I really had to find other teachers to share in the moment with me, because there was no way that I would let that pass and not share the joy and laughter it brought to my life.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
tag...your it...i've been tagged
by Angie...
What I was doing 10 years ago:
Getting ready to graduate from Cooper High School (dearest and best...) and go to ACU. WOW time really does fly when you get older...
5 things on my To-Do list today:
1. get something on my desk accomplished...maybe some papers graded
2. go to the 8th grade awards ceremony tonight
3. watch American Idol
4. Go to chipotle and get a free burrito (gotta love teacher appreciation week)
5. have my quiet time
5 Places I have traveled:
1. Bahamas
2. New York City
3. Albuquerque, NM
4. Disney World
5. St. Louis
**I know I have been so many places, don't be too jealous**
5 Snacks or treats that I enjoy:
1. Skinny Cow Ice Cream sandwichs
2. Chocolate Chip cookies fresh from the oven
3. Ben and Jerry's Coffee Heath Bar Crunch
4. Turtle Chex Mix
5. Yellow Cake with chocolate frosting
What would I do if I were a Billionaire?
pay off all my debt (why is college so expensive???), tithe, and then travel or something like that...
Places I've lived:
1. my parents house in Abilene
2. 3 different apartment complexes in Abilene
3. The house on Beech street in Abilene (how I stayed there an entire year I will never know)
4. apartment in Arlington
5. House in Arlington
Jobs I've had:
1. Daycare provider at my mom's daycare
2. babysitter
3. Sears--children's dept and home fashions
4. Motherhood Maternity
5. Lenscrafters
6. Substitute Teacher
7. 7th grade science teacher in Duncanville ISD
5 People I'm tagging:
(I don't know that I know 5 people with blogs to tag, but I will tag people and maybe it will
inspire them to get blogs)
1. Debra
2. Ernest
3. Anna
4. Jana
5. Rebekah
What I was doing 10 years ago:
Getting ready to graduate from Cooper High School (dearest and best...) and go to ACU. WOW time really does fly when you get older...
5 things on my To-Do list today:
1. get something on my desk accomplished...maybe some papers graded
2. go to the 8th grade awards ceremony tonight
3. watch American Idol
4. Go to chipotle and get a free burrito (gotta love teacher appreciation week)
5. have my quiet time
5 Places I have traveled:
1. Bahamas
2. New York City
3. Albuquerque, NM
4. Disney World
5. St. Louis
**I know I have been so many places, don't be too jealous**
5 Snacks or treats that I enjoy:
1. Skinny Cow Ice Cream sandwichs
2. Chocolate Chip cookies fresh from the oven
3. Ben and Jerry's Coffee Heath Bar Crunch
4. Turtle Chex Mix
5. Yellow Cake with chocolate frosting
What would I do if I were a Billionaire?
pay off all my debt (why is college so expensive???), tithe, and then travel or something like that...
Places I've lived:
1. my parents house in Abilene
2. 3 different apartment complexes in Abilene
3. The house on Beech street in Abilene (how I stayed there an entire year I will never know)
4. apartment in Arlington
5. House in Arlington
Jobs I've had:
1. Daycare provider at my mom's daycare
2. babysitter
3. Sears--children's dept and home fashions
4. Motherhood Maternity
5. Lenscrafters
6. Substitute Teacher
7. 7th grade science teacher in Duncanville ISD
5 People I'm tagging:
(I don't know that I know 5 people with blogs to tag, but I will tag people and maybe it will
inspire them to get blogs)
1. Debra
2. Ernest
3. Anna
4. Jana
5. Rebekah
Thursday, May 1, 2008
funny thing happened to me on the way to school...
I was driving to school this morning, just like normal. My cell phone resting in the center console of my car, charging, because I left my home charger at my parents so my only method of charging currently is in route to places. I am about 7 minutes from school, and my phone rings. I look down to see the picture of my neice show up, and I stop and say to myself "why is Kristen calling me at 7:15 am?" So I figured this must be something really important so I pick up the phone and say hello. I don't hear anything. I say hello again, and I hear my neice jabbering. Just jabbering away. I asked her if her mommy knew she had her cell phone, she just jabbered. I asked her if she was getting ready for school, she said Cayman, jabber, Cayman. (side note: Cayman is her boyfriend at preschool). I asked her if she had been playing on her new playground. answer: jabber, grandma, jabber, mommy, jabber, cayman. I finally said good bye and promply called my sister back, with out an answer. So I left her a message informing her that her daughter had her phone and that she and I had a 3 minute conversation that involved Cayman, mommy, and grandma. So that was the start to my morning...it was just really funny and I had to share. One day we will actually have a conversation and I will know what she is saying.
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