Sorry ya'll. I have had the last 2 days off no work or college classes...I have been a homebody and lazy as hell. I need downtime and lots of love from kitty cats~

Work was the worst two months I have had. I have to change schools this next school year. I put in for a transfer 2 days late and my principal refused to sign it. I'll have to train a new teacher in the fall and pray that *H* actually comes back.....I just don't even want to think about it.

Married life has it's ups and downs. I am having the hardest time simply because I am not accustomed to having a roommate. It's the little things that I have a rough time with....like finding a sticky remote control, extra dishes, the inability to clean a stove after he cooked.

On the other hand, the ability to wake up next to the man I LOVE, the sweet notes he leaves around the house just because and eventually the few hundred dolars of savings I'll get each month. I am still paying wedding bills, his ring and we're splitting our new bedroom set..but still owe 3000 grand on it. I deserve a pay raise damn it. Teachers are not paid enough to deal with what we do...............

I am addicted to the tanning bed....Its the first year in my life I have ever been in one. I like looking tan!!!!!!! I am geting lots of compliments which is very cool.

Yep. I took my own picture this morning. I think it turned out pretty representative of my feelings.

I have to make a photography decision today. I am going to go with the safe guy here that has lots of experience. I need to feel safe. I won't get as many fun shots...but I will talk to him and get his feedback.

My guy is still being a jack ass about my cousin singing. No kidding guys she does broadway kind of things. She is very talented and cute!

I am BROKE. I am hungry. I am tired.

My house is a mess. I need a maid. I need to declutter. I need to sleep. I have a college project due tomorrow night. I need intellect ability sent to me ...soon.

My day went alright actually until I got home.

I managed to pick up my dress today. I spent the whole day in Atlanta at the bridal store and visiting my uncle who is in assisted living on the way there.

I spoke to my aunt and my cousins wife while I was there. My aunt and uncle's grand daughter is the cutest thing! She is talented too. Well, I asked if she would sing "Cross my Heart" by George Strait at the reception. One of my students ok I think my favorite student of all time....really wanted to play something either at the church or the reception. He's a good player for a 7th grader. His dad owns the local guitar shop and is INCREDIBLE as a player. Anyway he's playing the song and she is going to sing it. She could be on a kid star search...

Well, I call my fiance to tell him how my day was and such and mentioned this he goes NUTTY on me. Why didn't I ask him about it? Ok ladies...(and MICK)...he said he doesn't care much for cake...and when I brought him samples he didn't even wanna eat them. When I asked him about colors...he says it doesn't matter. The same with the invitations.....so why the hell shouldn't I take this into my own hands and make some decisions. We have a jazz guitarist a professional playing alone at the reception...so what if she sings a couple of songs????

MEN SUCK

OK I am feeling totally hormonal this morning. I hit snooze several times. Flo is here....
I had dinner with my guy last night. He asked me to come to work when I left work, so I did. We ended up talking seriously for a couple of hours about anything and everything. Well, for the most part I felt even closer to him.
Just a few minutes ago, I called just to hear his voice this morning and to wish him a good day. Well, I was wanting more than an I love you. We haven't spent a night together in almost a week because of our schedule, his interview and timing. Frankly, I just feel like I need some cuddling! I told him he could come up here for lunch with me today -- I only get 30 minutes but it's 3 bucks and he gets a good meal. (not to mention GREAT company)...he says it will have to be a special occasion ....ok. I was BUMMED.
*sigh*

It's a stange day for me. I wish I was at home. Just didn't wanna move from my bed this morning!

Yesterday, I took R 3 balloons, some flowers and chocolate fudge brownies. (He LOVES chocolate) Well, he told me to call after my work meetings. I did he answered his work phone, "R's house of flowers". I thought it was cute. I had a choral concert last night and invited him to go with me. We met for dinner and he said he was going home from there. He says "The flowers and stuff was a bold move for you". I wasn't quite sure how to take that ~~~ I wanted a THANK YOU !

He asked me to come over after the concert, but I went home instead. He just emailed and said he stayed home from work today that he wasn't feeling well. I told him i'd pick up anything he needed after work...if he didn't need anything then I was going home. I have so much stuff to do at home --I have been neglecting!!!!
Has everyone but me finished their Christmas shopping????

I wanted to pass out my N.O. goodies, spices and mixes to my teacher friends by the end of this week...otherwise we get stuff from kids later in the week and wanted to be seperated from the other stuff. I am cranky today can you tell???????

Hi ya'll. It has been a busy weekend for me. I have really slacked in blogger visits and in blogger posts. I apologize cause I really miss your comments when I am away.

Today is Veteran's Day observed and I am off from work, but have class at the college tonight. I debated on going, but I need to save an off day for when I really need it and not when i'm just feeling lazy!

OK just a start of my weekend. Friday, I left work and came home with no plans. About 30 minutes after I got here, by doorbell rang. Romeo showed up. I haven't seen or talked to him in a few weeks even though we live across the street from each other. HE came in and started telling me about the Greg Allman concert last weekend. He said how I should have gone because his girlfriend only knew a couple of the songs. Well, if you guys remember I asked him to go and he flat out said no, he had other plans. Well, my phone rings and I have Direct Tv--so the caller is displayed on my television. It's Reagan and wants to know if we can go to dinner somewhere. Of course I said yes but that I needed to get dressed and paint my face...he said he'd come over. Well, R is sitting across from me and listened to out entire conversation and plans we have covering the next few weekends...So when we hung up he gave me some ?????? about all of this. I told him a few complimentary things about the Professor. He seemed a bit taken back. I told him over again, you and I talked about dating and our timing is just off, and you seem pretty content about your g'friend..so what's up? He said well you never know how things will work out. I just don't know ..Well next thing you know he says there is a car in your driveway. Professor made it here in like 10 minutes. R jumped up and said do you want me to go get the door for you. Ya'll he was nervous. HELL, I was nervous! Professor looked good! He was in a coat and tie....I was impressed. They introduced themselves and I stood there in my living room a tad bit uncomfortable. They talked cars cause Prof has a fully loaded decked out Mustang that really is sweet. Bill left and I know when he pulled up all weekend he saw his car over here. I am just wondering if he is having second thoughts now?????

Comments on any of this????

I went to the doc yesterday and managed to get a flu shot. = ) Some of my students are getting sick already so I thought it might be wise. I was checked for a MRSA spot on my neck but it ends up it was just a pimple. I am thankful. It is a gawd awful staph infection that is rampant in the schools all over the country. SO AMEN!!!!!

I'm on meds for an ear infection...which explains why my glands in my neck hurt which is where my pimple is...hence my concern.

I must admit I am smitten with Reagan. He called last night and I wasn't home. I just sent him an email. I hope this can work out. I was stuck at Walmart last night waiting on prescriptions. So I found a cute Winnie the Pooh card. It says something like:

Today I am thinking happy thoughts

Tomorrow, I find even happier thoughts about you.

Do you think it was ok?

Well I mailed it to his house today. What do my blogger buddies think???

Well....my weekend was busy. How about yours???

Reagan is the professor. He has quite the resume. He came over Sat afternoon to watch the LSU Bama football game. LSU won!!!! I was pleased! = } I put out 2 trays of munchies....fresh broccoli, carrots, and cheese cubes. Also, some crackers and dip. We had great conversation and are very open with each other on topics. He is easy to be with! We snuggled up on the love seat for the game and for the movie Night at the Museum.
He came back Sunday afternoon and cooked me dinner! He brought over fresh shrimp, tomato, squash, and zucchini. He sauteed the veggies in olive oil and added them to a Alfredo sauce with pasta. It was yummy! I was impressed. Ladies, he even did the dishes!

Yesterday was a bit odd though. His Ex was head of West Minister at the local college where he teaches and where I attend. They had a reception after church yesterday with First Presbyterian where I have attended and where my aunt is a prominent member. Well, his ex came into town for this event and actually had a few words as a short presentation. My aunt went to check her out. Reagan was going to go but wasn't up for the "social engagement". So my aunt gave me a complete description. I have only seen one picture. I was indifferent. She's tall, no make up, but pretty and quite bright. She was also very active in the community.

When we left this morning, my back tire was really low...he took out his gage and then actually had an automatic tire pump and inflated...hooked it up and my car got me to work safely. He could come in quite handy.

I'm smitten but also feeling really guarded after a convo we had at 2:00a.m. We have moved so incredibly fast...I mean we met for dinner Wed and had only talked on line for a week before hand. We spent damn near the whole weekend together.

I'm sleepy.

I am so busy as of late, I need to apologize to those blogger friends with whom I have not visited as of late.

First of all, I need to say that we REALLY were disappointed that Janet did not join us. She was suppoed to come to meet the man of her DREAMS~ Sir Mick..HE was down a bit over the whole situation.

You already know Sir Mick wore me out this weekend...I mean what an incredible gentleman to take us to Sambuca a modern day, upscale jazz club. We spent a enough time at the bar for several drinks...and listened to the end of the first set. Our saxaphone player was the BOMB! His heart and soul just poured out of that instrument. His accompaning band was almost as talented. Several guys on the keys, a mean guitar player, a spirited bass player and a downright dirty drummer. I bought the CD and had it signed before we left.

We also had a meal there...Mick ordered a steak and seemed quite pleased. I had a shrimp fettucine with a red marina sauce around the bowl. It was YUMMY! I will definately go back to this place! We stayed until the band finished and took a cab back to the hotel. The cab driver scared the hell out of me. I though he would put me through the windshield...and I was sitting in the back seat.

The next morning, Mick induldged me and spent several hours in LENOX mall with me. God bless his patience. I found a shop I have never been in Sephora. I lost my damn mind. It's all skin care, cosmetics and make up. They offer PRADA to Clinique. This is where Mick bought Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue cologne. It smells just YUMMY! I walked out of there with 200 bucks worth of stuff, i definately didn't need, but had to have! Ladies who are familiar with ULTA imagine it 4 times the size with NAME BRANDS of make up.

OMG---I had a pretty good day with the exception that I could NOT sleep for anything last night. I took a nap yesterday afternoon for 2 hours. I was so busy this weekend, I didn't sit down except to eat.

This was the computer class at another middle school for me today. First, I am all kinds of cranky -- (I'm not lying and hour and a half of sleep last night) Well, I wanted to get there early so I didn't have a funky seat all day with yucky people. I find a spot one side I'm next to a wall the second spot I was saving for P--she is another teacher, I like what I know so far--we have the same subject matter but in different grades.

Well, the guy I have had a crush on since I started teaching there walks in and sits down next to me. Of course, I wasn't going to fuss or say that I was saving that chair. I spent the entire day next to him and finding out that he is REALLY the PERFECT man for me...just one problem. He's married to his high school sweetheart. His nick name has been RocketMan (he teaches Science)

Ladies, when I tell you he's perfect. I mean that from head to toe, but especially between the ears.

Highlights:

He is a retired a Military Col.

He's a take charge kind of guy

He is funny as hell

He owns 200 acres

He's a Christian

His house is 8,000 sq feet

He has all kinds of animals (horse, cows, cats, dogs)

He loves kids (he's not in education for the $$)

He has such a sensitive side that I am fortunate to see

He's tall and football size

Ladies...what a waste..Can you find me a carbon copy????


I'll wait.

Well. I feel exactly like the pic says....I'm a bit smiley....but on the other hand definately, a bit frowny.

Work starts tomorrow.... (frown)

My Saints play 1st preseason game and everyone in Louisiana gets to see it, and the ABC affilate is not playing it here (frown)

I found some cool cheap clothes yesterday (smile)

Mom starts radiation tomorrow (frown)

I got my Brooks and Dunn with Alan Jackson 4th row center tickets in the mail this weekend (smile)

My doorbell rang about 1:30 today (SMILE)

I got good(smile) and bad news(frown)

Yes. I feel this way. I spent all day doing stuff. My tummy still feels kinda funky. BLAH BLAH BLAH

My buddy *B* and I had lunch at the best place in town. I had pepto before and after the meal. I had boiled shrimp and okra. I didn't want to try anything spicy.

We picked up a file cabinet from my aunt's place and went to school dropped it off and my computer. He helped me do some room stuff. Unfortunately, during this process, I discover that my GRAMMAR books are missing (mind you I moved them last week and but them on book case shelves along with my Literature books. ) This bitch I call "Hitler" must have come in my room and moved stuff. I went to my principal he says well call so and so....

Ummmm HELLO---why was anyone but the custodians in my classroom to begin with???

******SCREAM*******

I met up with my buddy *T* and Jim and Judy. Jim and T used to work together. Jim comes to my work and fixes our copier...He's a genius in that respect. His wife has back cancer and has just finished round 3 of Chemo. So Jim and I talked a bit about my mom and his wife's treatment. We met at the local mexican place...i just sipped on a 7-up while they ate. My tummy had enough at lunch. *T's* new love didn't come with us.

My stupid ass...turned my sprinkler system on at like 8:30 and at 11:00, I realized I had not shut it off. I think I watered the ENTIRE block. DAMN IT!!!

I called one of *T's* friends who knows Romeo across the street (they used to work together). I asked him what he knew. He thinks he's in his mid to late 30's. ( I thought early 40's) He said the divorce was bad...he thinks she cheated on him. They did not have any kids. It has been a year now since the divorce. He was dating someone about 4 months ago--she had 2 kids. He didn't know if he was still seeing her, but he'd try to find out for me tomorrow. (WISH ME LUCK) but he's never here in the evenings...He's at a friends house (I can hope) or a bar...or with her. > = (

Friends~

Busy Busy day for me and well, I slept about 3 hours. I am dragging and moaning as I go.

My air is on and I am fresh out of the shower! I did just change linens on my bed, have a Yankee Buttercream candle going and my new bedding on...I bought on sale at Dillards a month or so ago. I dig it. I have expensive taste and a dime in my wallet. Aren't I brilliant??

Ok Romeo across the street hasn't been there in 4 days now. Hmmmmm. If it were during the week- I could think work trip (although- I have no idea what he does) . But now maybe I am thinking his vacation? I do not know G'ma well enough to ask her stuff, and frankly feel kinds weird about asking her stuff about Grandson...neighborhood stuff ok,







There are FRIENDS and There are SOUTHERN FRIENDS

FRIENDS: Never ask for food.
SOUTHERN FRIENDS: Always bring the food.


FRIENDS: Will say "hello".

SOUTHERN FRIENDS: Will give you a big hug and a kiss.



FRIENDS: Call your parents Mr. and Mrs.

SOUTHERN FRIENDS: Call your parents Mom and Dad

FRIENDS: Have never seen you cry.

SOUTHERN FRIENDS: Cry with you.



FRIENDS: Will eat at your dinner table and leave.

SOUTHERN FRIENDS: Will spend hours there, talking, laughing, and just being together.



FRIENDS: Know a few things about you.

SOUTHERN FRIENDS: Could write a book with direct quotes from you.



FRIENDS: Would knock on your door.

SOUTHERN FRIENDS: Walk right in and say, "I'm home!"

FRIENDS: Are for a while.

SOUTHERN FRIENDS: Are for life.Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.

OK, it's midnight and I am just getting home. I have been at Cathy's house for 4 hours! We are taking a class together at CSU this summer and we are partners for a presentation due next week. So after class we went to dinner and then to her place and been staring at Power Point for 4 hours now. MEOW! However, I feel lucky because I got the BEST partner in the class. She's so funny! I told her she should have minored in comedy in under grad work. We are debating taking some more classes together in the Fall and Spring. Yes, for spring we are just feeling overwhelmed for FALL and back to school, plus she has 2 kids--

11 and 7. So we'll see~

No, other news here, I stayed in bed til noon. That was nice! I am going to do something festive with a friend Sat night. I hope it's a happy occassion.

I am a bit tempted by the fella across the street. So I need feedback~ *HINT *HINT *HINT*---especially my regulars BG, Mick and Rach....

He's moved in with his grandmother after a divorce--he's been there about 8 or 9 months now. He always waves when I see him. (I haven't seen him in a month now *sigh*) but my house alarm went off while I was in New Orleans at the beginning of the summer. The cops were called by ADT, my buddy Tommy was called and so was my aunt, but she was already here working her green thumb and didn't hear the alarm.

1.)He came over and checked on things with my aunt.

2.)I saw him when I got home and I accidentally left my garage door open over night--A week later he met me in the street and said is your garage door broken? (I think its cool he noticed and asked. )

3.) We had a long convo one afternoon when i was getting my mail. He knew from G'ma that I was a teacher and aked where--he asked me about one of my FAVorite kids from 2 ys ago. It ends up he is best friends with his dad. (Pretty cool--I had a GREAT relationship with this kid--he'd tell me anything I wanted to know come school time)

4.) During this convo he tells me he's divorced and staying with g'ma while he gets back on his feet. He just bought a new truck-I like it! He asked who I lived with--I said just the cats. Then he goes on to talk about how much he likes cats and his ideas on some of their habits that make them loveable.

Ok--well if we could ever catch each other outside at the same time...I would talk to him. I do not however feel like going to ask G'ma. I considered putting a note on his truck one evening and ask hime if he had talked to Logan and told him he was living across the street from me..He's the student that would give me rave reviews...I considered leaving my number. With my luck- I would attempt to put a note on his truck and his ALARM would go off, wake him, his G'ma and ALL of our neightbors and I would like like a damn fool!

AM I CRAZY?

I don't know if he's seeing anyone...I don't know about kids? I don't know ANYTHING. I just think he's kinda cute and seems very sweet....

Tuesday

I'm home again.

My aunt and I went to visit with mom and dad. I took everybody out for fathers day. I picked up some stuff for dad when B and I were in Savannah. He got a sailing t-tshirt a mild teal green. I also got him some of the cucumber dill dip/dressing of Paula Deens. When my mom had surgery he was doing SUDUKO. So I found a cd-rom for it and a couple of books. He said Thanks.

Mom really has a short fuse these days. I have never had a snippy mom. These last few treatments my goodness, she has no patience and VERY irritable. But ya know, if I were in her shoes- I'd be a straight out bitch. She started to grow back about 1/4 of an inch of hair, but the nurses warned her it will come out again with this chemo. Sure enough while I was home she started losing the little she had.

I was up till after midnight working on some of my grad class assignments. There will be lots of writing analysis and reflection. I think I can make it. I am happy it is a small class. AMEN.

Nothing going on in my life but mom..oh ok wait. Across the street an elderly lady lives, her daughter (must be 50's) moved in to help take care of her. Well I keep seeing a guy over there my guess late 30's early 40's. We have said hello a few times, but last week I went to get my mail and he came out as well and we started talking. His name is Bill. He's divorced about a year now. He's been staying with them until he can get back on his feet. (Last weekend my house alarm went off--ADT called my 2 people on the list in case of emergency-My aunt and T...well my aunt was over here and did not hear the alarm or her phone---the police came--and Bill was home to see all of this) He talked to my aunt and such before our conversation...He asked about my trip home and my aunt and who I lived with.....After talking letting him know I am single, it turns out he is best friends with one of my favorite students dad. I loved this kid 2 yrs ago. That is a plus.....We'll see. My luck she kicked him out, he's CRAZY, and it would never work.

I had to share.

Nope Not getting married EVER the date was pleasant, but WAY TOO MUCH BAGGAGE.

Sweet guy, poilte and eager to please. WAY to much info for a first date. Yet another disappointment.

I am still itching from my rash. I am making a dermatologit appointment this week. It's been with me over a week. I soaked in an oatmeal bath this evening. I got about 6 yrs of relief. (yeah)

It's 1:19 a.m. and my alarm will be going off in 5 hours.

18 more days of school for me.

Thanks guys for the well wishes. She hit my bumper only because I swerved and slammed on brakes. If I had not swerved, she would have hit my gas tank! She really scared me ya'll. We have a court date next Friday . The cop thinks she will pay the ticket and I won't have to go.

I need to say a special thank you to Rach for her care package that I got yesterday. It was sweet and could not have come at a better time! Thank you!!!!

Mom goes to the surgeon today. = ) I pray for good news.

Last night was aunties award ceremony. T went with me. He actually put on a tie and ironed a shirt! I was impressed. My aunt was surprised and pleased. She teared up. They gave her some beautiful roses and a plaque. I was glad I decided to go.

I have had an eventful week. I am glad it is finally Friday.

Jon drives here tomorrow for lunch and we will see what happens~ Wish us luck. I have high hopes for Eharmony and thier success.

See how I feel on a SUNDAY night...only thing exciting about Sunday evening is that the Sopranos are back on!

I have been on the phone with Mom. Finally her tube drainage was down to 6o cc yesterday. Ya'll realize she has had this drain in since the surgery 5 weeks ago. She is to call the surgeon tomorrow...I hope he will take it out by this Friday. She has dealt with it long enough. I can hope it was Gods way of letting her body have a bit more recovery time before she starts 4 MORE rounds of Chemo.

I have a busy week ahead. Mondays TOTALLY suck cause we have meetings all DAMN DAY.

One of my aunts circle groups has a surprise award evening planned for her this Thursday evening...So I asked Tommy or Lisa to go with me, so I don't have to go alone to a dinner where I know no one. I had to type up a synopsis of my aunts life from a family stand point today. I emailed it a bit ago.

I had lunch with Shane today. He's a divorced father of one, and he lives about 45 minutes away. It was our first meeting. He was nice, late but nice. Thank god I chose a local mexican place where I know a couple of the waiters, and they took care of my while I waited...

This weekend Laurel just moved to Columbus after commuting an hour each day to work at Dillards. She finally came to her senses. Well, she bought a Cadillac a year or so go and has a 600 a month note, so she was trying to save money. Anyway, she is having a house warming party this Sat and wants me to come...I told her I was unsure.

I have finally been talking to someone from Eharmony that I want to meet in person. Anyone familiar with the site knows you can't search for guys, they send you people who are compatible personality wise. Ironically, his name is Jon. He has a bit of baggage....but I like his values when it comes to faith and he's cute....So if we get along I guess everything else can be gravy.

He wanted to get together Thursday for dinner but I can't with Mildreds ceremony. So I suggested Sat an early Dinner. He's in Savannah today visiting friends. Weird huh? Oh and come to find out after we talked some, he lived in New Orleans (a suburb) for 8 years....while he was in the Navy. Wish us luck.

DAMN YA"LL I AM TRYING!!!!!!

OK guys and gals, I made it home safely this morning. I came home feeling as if mom will be ok in the next few days..she has a home health nurse coming each day to give her a blood thinner shot, draw blood, and change/clean her bandage. The surgeon has her wrapped up with what looks like an ace bandage to support your breasts. It's tight and uncomfy she says. Her incision under her arm pit looks the most delicate. He took out 19 lymph nodes, test results Friday told us 7 were cancerous. He still plans on 4 more rounds of chemo and then radiation. I do feel better after meeting him. He had more than 10 residents under him. They all watched her surgery and check on her during her hospital stay. We were at Ochsner in New Orleans...where I was born. It is the best hospital in the STATE and I would say in the top 10 in the U.S. HE was more than competent and has been operating since the mid 70's. I hugged him when he gave me the post op news. He has a pleasant bed side manner...not many men in his position can offer that trait.

Just AMEN, AMEN and AMEN!

News in my life: na-da. Well, J called and said he was in Indianapolis with his grandmother or aunt this last weekend. He said he was sorry. He's surprised I would even want to talk to him again. Ya'll I feel a bit of Chemistry...and wanna pursue. YEP, I"M A HARD HEADED chic. I have (a week- Spring Break) off in 2 weeks. I am seriously thinking about going to Savannah and surprising him at work Tues/Wed and shopping during the day while I'm there. Comments???????

Thank ya'll SO VERY much for all the prayers and support. (((((((((HUGS)))))

I gotta get rid of all this pent up anger somehow. I wish I had a more positive outlet. But nope, it's usually friends and food....right now I have the school secretary calling to check on me...and blog buddies...and one friend T here.

I had a real disappointment with internet J. He just didn;t bother to call Friday, so we could make Sat plans. I called, left a message but no call back. How can you go from 5-10 emails a day and 3 phone calls to ZIP. No ladies, nothing has happened to the jack ass. I just can't find a decent guy to save my life or what is left of my mind.

I am surrounded by dicks in this life.