Randa's Guide to Driving...

As I was driving to school this morning, I realized that there are some people that just need a guide to driving (not that any of them will actually read this...but it makes me feel better just putting it out there in the universe). Maybe one day I will publish this in phamplet form and distribute it in a very crowded parking lot around Christmas time...

1. Just to make sure we all know...the long slender, vertical pedal on the right is what makes the car go, not the horizontal pedal in the middle. That horizontal pedal actually makes the car stop or slow down.


2. When entering or exiting the highway, no matter what you have been previously taught, it is NOT okay to push on your brakes (a.k.a. the pedal that makes your car stop)---Merge and accelerate people!


3. When turning your vehicle, it is not necessary to come to a complete stop before actually turning the wheel.


4. Going along with #3...When turning your vehicle, it is usually...correction ALWAYS a good idea to turn on your blinker to indicate your intentions. Rather than just slowing down and then coming to a complete stop and then turning your wheel (see #3). Last time I checked blinkers come as a standard feature on all vehicle, you don't have to pay extra for it...so that means USE IT!!!


5. When cruising down the highway DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT apply your brakes for no reason. Now I do understand that there are times in which applying the brake may be necessary, but when there is no one around you, in front of you, etc and you apply the brake, it makes me concerned for your mental well-being. Did you imagine something jumping out in front of you?


6. If you are going to go slow, then stay to the right...don't stay in the left lane and expect everyone to go around.


7. Adding on to #6...if you notice that everyone is passing you, have the decency to move over!

Ok...I think I am done ranting and raving...I mean, helping others know the rules of driving. I am certain there will be more to come!

Let's play catch up...

First of all let me say that I am terribly sorry that I have not been keeping up with this. I have been off for the summer and just not really been up to blogging. For those of you that care...her are some things that have occured over the summer (in no particular order):

1) I "taught" summer school. I was in charge of one of the computer labs, so I had 4 classes a day for 30 minutes each...not a bad gig.

2) While "teaching" summer school, one of the other teachers decided that I needed a man and she was going to assist me with that matter. In order to assist, she created not one but three profiles for me on three different dating websites, which leads me to number 3.

3) I went on a date with a guy from one of the sites. The date was literally 50 minutes from start to finish. Bless his heart, he was shy or something...he didn't talk. And if any of you know me, you know I enjoy the talking. Literally every conversation that was started was initiated by me...not a good experience.

4) Spent the Saturday after my birthday with some of the most amazing women ever!!! Three of my dearest friends from college and three of my dearest friends from now all gathered together at my house for some good old fashioned fun! And let me tell you fun was had by all! I laughed so hard that day! I love those ladies!

And really folks, that is about all. So sorry there is not more exitement for you...but I will try to keep you all updated on the excitement which is my life.

It's not okay...

Have I come to a point in my life that I no longer am surprised by the actions of people? I know that I have not experienced as much as some in my life, but I feel the experiences I have had are what make me who I am. Some of those experiences are good, and i would not change them for the world. Others, I would not wish on anyone. Have those added together made me calloused? In the last year, things have happened either to me, my family or my friends, and honestly I can't say most of it surprised me. I can almost say I didn't have much of a reaction. This is not okay!!!! I want my emotions to be sincere. Sometimes I feel that I am reacting a certain way because that is what is expected.

Now, don't get me wrong and think that every emotion, everything that comes out of my mouth is fake, because it isn't...I do genuinely care about those in my life that are closest to me, just sometimes have a hard time reacting/feeling the way that I am "supposed to".

Tagged (again)...

Thanks Angie for tagging me in this wonderful world of blogging. And since I am sitting at work with NOTHING to do, why not...

Here are my 8 things:

8 things I am Looking Forward To:

1. Paying off student loans
2. Having a restful summer
3. Seeing my niece grow up
4. Seeing what the future holds
5. Letting God take control (I am always working on this, and don't know if it will ever really happen, but I am looking forward to it happening)
6. Texas Rangers baseball
7. The year that I don't have to attend multiple weddings
8. Being out of debt

8 Things I Did Yesterday:

1. Finished my 5th year of teaching
2. Took a nap
3. Watched "So you think you can dance"
4. Had a few text message conversations
5. Made a fantastic salad for dinner
6. Thought about mowing the lawn
7. Emptied the dishwasher
8. Got everything done at work that I needed to get done, so I have nothing to do today.

8 Things I Wish I Could Do:

1. Not be afraid of the unknown
2. Have a little more self-discipline
3. Quit talking about stuff and actually do it
4. Go out of the country
5. Find my "Prince Charming"
6. Renovate my house
7. Take chances
8. Find a summer job

8 Shows I watch:

1. The Office (oh how I love John Krasinski)
2. Ace of Cakes
3. Law & Order:SVU
4. American Idol
5. Survivor
6. The Amazing Race
7. CSI
8. The Bachelor/Bachelorette

8 People I tag:

1. Anna
2. Andrea
3. Kandy

...sadly that is all I can think of....

Pictures as promised...

So...here are a few photographs from the Memorial Day trip to Arkansas to visit the sister and her family...

After we got there, my sister wanted to go visit a place that had a "Natural Bridge"...so away we went. Arkansas is FULL of hills...and on the way to the "Natural Bridge" those hills showed up in full force. As we were going down a very steep hill, the car decided to not want the brakes to work...fine timing I know...

Me and the sister on the randomly placed picnic tables in the "park"


Me and the sister and Aileigh in front of a cave (which only went back about 5 feet...maybe). We could never get a picture with Aileigh looking at the camera, she was too worried about the bugs.


This wagon wheel was in front of the "park" so how about some good 'ole fashioned fun!


A little peaking out from behind the trees action...
My mom thought this was the GREATEST picture ever. We were in Conway, AR...home of Kris Allen, American Idol winner. We went to eat at the Waffle House...I guess when in Rome...and they had this on the window...my mom then found it very entertaining that the window stated "We love Kris" and then my brother-in-law (Allen) was also in the picture...

Outside our hotel in Clinton, AR...Aileigh insisted that my father (her poppa) and me take a picture with her...we can't disappoint the niece.

Ailiegh in her Rangers shirt with her favorite dog...Daisy.

An attempt to get a picture in front of the ballpark in the Rangers shirt holding up a #1...Aileigh couldn't quite get just one finger up.


My momma and niece kind of in front of the ballpark.

Aileigh standing in front of the new Cowboys stadium...

Make over...

So I have decided that it is time for a blog make over. Nothing to terribly drastic, just a little somthing to make me happy!!! The old one was nice, but felt very dark and winter to me. The new one is very happy and springy/summery (those are probablly not words, but work with me). Hope you enjoy it. I will post some pictures very soon of my adventure to Arkansas with my parents to visit the sister. Hope all of you are well...I know I will be come 4:30!!!!!!!!!!!!

Suprise...

Do you ever feel like things that are happening can't be real? The last week or so, there have been events that have been happening, and not so much in my life but in the lives of those around me. These events almost feel like at some point someone should bust out with "April Fools!!!!!". Except that day was 21 days ago. None of the events are bad by any means, but just unexpected to say the least.