Ending

Well, I t has been quite awhile since my last post. A little over 7 months now. I guess we all get so busy with our daily routines that we let go of our outlets. I need to come back to this outlet because it was good for me to express my thoughts.

I have missed several of you. I will come around and check to see if you are still thriving in blogger world or if you too have let day to day activities/jobs/duties take over as well.

Well, I spent five years at my current teaching job. Today, I cleaned out my room and turned over my keys. I have many emotions. ....

I have several people that I will miss dearly...several of which I will keep in touch with over the years.

Some were very very sweet to me today. One in particular came to me ...one of the coaches. He and I haven't spent much time working together, he is a retired principal that teaches history now. He came and wished me well, shared his sweet words with me and hugged me goodbye. He was so thoughtful. I was moved.

On the other hand....my co-workers aren't much for goodbye. We went out last night and celebrated ione of my assistant principals getting married. We had a ball. I organized about 15 staff members and put it together. I was thrilled in how it turned out.

I have always been one who resists change and I am a bit nervous about moving to a new school in August. So start praying for me please!!!!

Hello All

It has been quite busy in my world. Today I stayed home sick. My tummy gave me fits afte dinner yesterday. So I saw it best to stay home. I also skipped my night class Thursday. Hubby had a conference to speak at today in North Alabama. So I have had he house to myself...which has been kinda soothing. OMG is it an adjustment from not having a roommate for ten years and then one you are supposed to share everything with~ it seems much easier for him.

I went and bought the Sex and the City movie when it was put on shelves Tuesday. I really loved those girls. Their "issues" were real life and easy to relate too.

I am watching Amy Wives now...but it's just a runner up. The characters are real but not as loveable.

Has anyone seen any great movies lately? I wanna curl up with a few this weekend, Hubby and I wee going to see the new Nicholas Sparks book to movie with Richard Gere this weekend...

Sorry that I have been away for SOOO long...I am back to work now...and should have a few more posts these days.

My kids this year are really LOW academically, which concerns me...Last year my kids were the highest in the sixth grade! Wahoooo we beat out 2 other teams.

Married life has its challenges....mostly because I haven't had a live in in ten years....huge difference for me.

Nothing happening exciting with me....I have another college course that starts this Thursday night for me. Ughhhh. It's a Psychology course, which I think I will like. I know the teacher. I am wanting it to be on another night...I am so damn tired by Thurdsday, I wanna go home and fall into bed.

OK..I will try to make it around to a few blog friends in the next couple of days.

Hope all is well in your world.

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 this is how ll teachers are feeling at this point in the school year. CRAZY

Frustrated

INSANE

11 more days of students and 14 for teachers.

MEOW

MEOW

MEOW

TGIF tomorrow. I need a weekend to chill, clean house, and do laundry.....

I came to work today. I did NOTHING yesterday, I was a sick lazy bum. I really felt crappy. I am feeling a bit better today.

My kids are watching Sponge Bob Christmas. THey made cards for the cafe ladies. The ladies seemed so pleased. =)

I need to wrap stuff at home. I need to clean house from top to bottom. I have all of mom's stuff wrapped. I need to wrap 3 or more things for R. I think I went overboard for him. My aunt is always the hardest to buy for!!!!! She has everything. I got her gift cards to a few places for meals. She's like me and chooses not to cook at much-- for just her. Know what I mean?

My kids brought me all kinds of stuff today from chocolate to candles...two of my favorite things.

I FEEL LIKE SHIT!

I left work at noon....and I have accomplished a few things...but my head hurts, my throat hurts and I have a miserable cough. Oh, and did I mention Flo came to see me at the beginning of the week. What else can I add to my misery?

Here's hoping the professor turns out to be the genuine article! I can deal with a few abnormalities....

I went to a Staff Development seminar today. It was alright actually. I was blessed with L and H that I work with----two of my favorite people. The topic was geared to English---which is my field.

She let us out an hour earlier than if I had gone to school. I hopped into my car and went to the professor's house. He took the day off cause he was feeling crappy. She let us go at 3 and I knew he had a doc appt--they worked him in this morning. So I got there just in time to drive him to his doc's appointment. He invited me to the back for the doc visit, which shocked me. I was expecting to sit in the waiting room. SERIOUSLY~

He said I earned major brownie points for being so thoughtful. = )

He's so hard headed. He went and taught his night class tonight. But he's not going in tomorrow. He's packing, resting and then driving to get his girl's tomorrow night. We're going to dinner on his way out. He wanted to skip rush hour traffic.

Sunday he is (making me go) to a drag race that lasts most of the day. The four of us are going...it should be interesting. At least for me. I have never been to one....Pray for me! (See my city gal roots are coming out)!!!!!!Suggestions? I plan to put on jeans and tennis shoes. (I am missing the SAINTS Game for this) Can you tell now I really like him???????

Yep. This is how my day went----

Mean people SUCK. Especially those who try to make up for their inadequacies by being BOSSY.

Luncheon for 6

Well, finally it is Friday!!! This has been a long and busy week for me! I am thankful it is finally almost over!! One of the teachers I work with has had a hard time adjusting to the new school. So her kids made her cards earlier in the week and today they are throwing her a surprise party. They brought chips, dip, ice cream, cupcakes and coca cola....They are going to get her in the bathroom to surprise her as they set up the room.

I am almost finished with planning my menu for tomorrow afternoons party at my house. I have 6 teachers coming over. Tell me what you think about food choices....

Appetizers:
Shrimp Brushetta ( Individual Garlic toast with Brushetta sauce, a fresh shrimp, and fresh basil)

Paula Deens Cucumber/Dill dip/dressing with pretzels

An assortment of cheese slices with crackers

Meal:
First off everyone gets Tomato Basil soup with Parmesan croutons and Asia go cheese sprinkled

Second, They get a choice between New Orleans Red Beans and Rice
OR
Chicken Ambassador--which is chicken stuffed with spinach and cream cheese along with a sweet potato casserole

Dessert: is a DOBERGE cake from New Orleans or a Vanilla creme filled Almond Croissant from New Orleans

Drinks: Red or white wine, tea or a mixed drink of choice.

Your comments REALLY ??? BE kind or not. I will not be insulted!!!

I felt REALLY yuckky today. My day just started awful. I woke to my house alarm going off at 4:30 this morning. I freak out and think someone is in my house. I grab my gun...and start prowling. The security people called to see if I was alive.

I am left with two options. The alarm was so loud whomever ran like hell the other way or the wind was fierce and blew a window and the contact point may have been jiggled. Needless to say I did not get back to sleep.

I realize my tummy is NOT happy with me. I am a type 2 diabetic. My doctor has been on me to take Glucophage on a regular basis. Well, after my doc visit last week, I have really been trying to get into a routine. The problem is that it TEARS up my stomach. I have to eat with it. I have tried just a glass of milk and no can do. He says it takes some people a month to adjust other a year, but that I needed to keep trying. Well, I took 2 pills yesterday. One at lunch and one with dinner. I was a miserable woman this morning. He wants me taking 4 pills a day. OMG

I tried to call subfinder only to find out it was out of order. Luckily, I woke up a sub at 6:00 a.m. and she took my classes. Then I called a co- worker ok two co workers and my principal. Then I typed up lesson plans. I mean damn I worked more this morning before 6:30 than I do all all morning on some days.

Any suggestions on the coating of tummy? Christine? Any others with Type 2?

I am going for some pepto and then to bed...... in hopes of sound sleep.

Busy Busy Busy YES I AM!!!

I didn't have a moment peace since I got up this morning.

First, I wanted to throw the alarm across the room when it went off this morning. After I paint my face and get dressed I turn off the bedroom light and boom. I step bare footed into regurgitated meow mix on my hard wood floor....Mind you I have 20 minutes to get to work and it takes me 15 to get there. I get to work....kids are crying, others want to talk to me because they trust me from last year. Some idiot wants to start a fight with one of my best girls from last year...so on planning I am seeking out her new teachers and the kid....plus I have a personal errand to run, one of the counselors needs me, but I have to talk her into tomorrow for an ESOL student before a HELL of a conference we have scheduled for 9:00 a.m. I am trying to leave and get to m y car a student chases me down to tell me she wants me to adopt her......

I make it back in time to lock up my purse sign back in and have kids until 3:30. I have a boy SHOVE a girl into a wall on the way to lunch. I have my annual gyno visit, but he has moved to a new building...so I scatter my bus students to 2 other teachers hop in the car to have it rain on me...but I found his office and have to set up some stuff over the next few weeks...because my mom was diagnosed with Breast Cancer within this last year. Hence, I am twice as likely.

When I do leave, I am in tears because of the stressful day I have had, the thought and Talk about all of the pain and suffering my mom has gone through in the last year......

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.

Sleepy Sleepy Yes I am! Mondays are soooooooooo long for me. I have work from 8-5 (we have Monday meetings) and then I have class at the college from 5-9. Can I tell you *YAWN* is all you will be getting out of me???

I am dealing with a co-worker who I really like but is REALLY pissed off at the administration. I can't blame her, for how she is feeling. On the other hand, I have tried to make things better for her, but so much of it is out of my hands. I mean REALLY out of my hands. Any suggestions?

I want to be a kitty cat. I want to be one of my cats!

I AM STILL WAITING ON RECIPES! WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST HIT, APPETIZER, SALAD OR MAIN COURSE????

It's about time someone else saw it the way that I do!!!!!

Flo is visiting and my tummy hurts. Can;t I stay home tomorrow????

I have a long day tomorrow as we have open house tomorrow night. Yikes. I will be dragging on Friday!

Nothing great or exciting here. Our air was out for 3 hours again this morning. Can I say *HOT*?

May you all have fond fluffy dreams of ones you love and of the ones that *LOVE* you.

MY HEAD HURTS!!! When I woke up this morning, my eyes hurt! I mean right around my sinus...my eyes feel swollen...and puffy.

The day was ok. One of our students really made our science teacher MAD. Yep, the real winner usually start acting out right about now. I gave out my first detention of the year today.

I had my buddy B come over and help me unhook ALL the freaking wires I was counting on Direct TV to fix last weekend. I called the local cable co and told them they would have their boxes Sat. Well, it's now Thurs, so they will get them today. He helped me unplug them and set up shop so to speak. Then I had a hair appointment with Rodney. He cut off several inches....it's a big deal to me but not to other people. I just don't think I will ever be able to have my hair above my shoulders. I just don't think I have it in me.

My kitty Destiny is up on my computer desk as I am typing this butting me in the head for *lots of love* He is so incredibly awesome.

Ok Tylenol here I come....tomorrow I will have a bitch session. Bridezilla.

HUGS!!! and yeah and Kitty Kisses from Destiny~

<---------This is totally what I need.

I have an "issue" weighing heavy on my brain. However, I just don't have the energy to type for long. I'm mulling over it all day.

I'm going to see Rodney my hair dresser tomorrow after work. I wanna take a few inches off of my length. I want more volume, which he intoduced me to 2 new products for volume on our last session. I like them both...but I know if I took a couple of inches off it might be a subtle change. We shall see.

Have I told you I like the 2 teachers, I am working with. Lord have mercy does that make a HUGE difference.

I have so many kids coming to see me each morning and afternoon from last year. It makes me feel good that we have such a connection. I really do enjoy the age of sixth graders.

Well, class at the college went alright. There will be work in it (a bunch)...and a presentation. The teacher is ok. I have mixed views on her. It is a cataloging and classifying course.

My kids are presenting theor autobiographies tomorrow. It should be interesting. Fun to grade and listen to anyway!

It's still so hot here. Can I say ICK?

No news here. Romeo wasn't home when I pulled in at 8. He must really be in love with her. Yes, I am still complaining.

Off to see the latest on the HANGING of Michael Vick. He is pleading guilty. I wish they still did hangings on the courthouse lawn. He deserves no less.

First, I should Thank all of you for turning in your Adjective assignment from last week. I was grateful for your support and that you actually found some humor in my blog. Most of the time I feel like ALL I do is bitch!

Well, as I start another bitch session. Tomorrow my Grad classes start up again. The only class I am taking is on Mondays. Well, at school Mondays are our meeting days after school. I am stuck at school until at least 5:00. This class starts at 5:00 Luckily, I work about 5 minutes from the college, but....in order to park and such I need to leave by 4:45. I told my boss. He said ten minutes til was ok. THANK GOD he cancelled any meeting we might have tomorrow. Mondays suck to begin with but to feel THAT rushed isn't a good thing on the first Monday of class. The other bummer news, Cathy one of my classmates from this summer emailed me and she dropped the class. *sigh*. We worked so well together. She is taking a Multicultural Literature class in the Spring and I am scheduled for it as well. I have another friend from summer supposed to be in the class, but Cathy and I were closer. Oh well.

Romeo hasn't been home all weekend. I paid attention and I know I shouldn't have! I guess he's been with Juliette. *frown*

I did manage to get a few things around the house taken care of Laundry and dishes and cooking) ....I pulled out two garbage bags of clothes from my CLOSET yesterday while I was waiting on the Direct TV kid. One of my best students got into out best high school this year. Her mom came and talked to me on Registration day several weeks ago. She fussed and moaned about spending over 100 bucks on her daughter wardrobe and how fat she was. She told she was the only one who could change her weight. Well, I have the 2 bags in my car and I will drop them off to her house later this week. There are a few tops I know she will want....(because I am cool like that) = P

I get my concert This Sat!! Yeah...I'll be "Boot Scoot and Boogieing" under a "Neon Moon" near the "Chattahoochee" "Remembering When" only "In America" hoping to find a "Hillbilly Deluxe" who can sing "I Believe" and can appreciate the "Love of a Woman". Okay....so you're not a country music fan, but I assure you...these are awesome tunes!

MY FEET HURT!!!!! See I am all swollen...HELP HELP HELP

I am alive...the kids are too, I guess this is a good thing. Right?

It's too early to tell, but they seem ok so far. I have a couple that will work my nerves, but for the most part so far so good.

Have I told you my feet hurt yet? I need a good man to rub them.

Send me one good looking sugar daddy . I'll wait......

Nothing exciting here. Romeo was home when I got home, but I was too tired to even look in the direction of his house. He was gone all weekend. Ya'll I think it is a lost cause. I get the feeling he's comfy with his G'friend. I mean he's over there ALL the time. I also think he's not big on change ....I'm just plain worn out. I also wanna give up on men. I think I should only love the gay ones. (even they can work your nerves though)