Notes in the key of G

currently - April 10, 2012

eating: goodies from trader joes. yum!

drinking: water because i don't drink enough of it.

making: a list of things to do.

thinking: about project life and the fact that i really do need to start it. it is april after all.

wanting: to never have to sit through meetings like i did yesterday. seriously the worst in my teaching career. 

needing: a vacation. stat.

loving: scott. always.

wondering: how it's almost the end of the school year. i don't know what i'll do when my seniors leave this year. :(

adoring: the fact that scotty made me an easter basket. cutest thing ever!

watching: giuliana and bill. hearing her talk about being diagnosised with cancer totally made me tear up. sad.

listening: to my heart more.

A Day In The Life - March

5:40am/ alarm goes off. usually it goes off at 6 but i've need extra time to get ready in the morning because of my injury.
6:15am/ actually got out of bed. dang it.
6:30am/ text dawn a bit while i'm getting ready. i love this shirt. it makes me smile.

7:15am/ drive to school.

scott lets me take his car to school because it's easier for me to drive. it turns out pushing the gas and brake pedal is hard when your foot is fractured.
8:00am/ school starts. we discuss viruses, bacteria, and diseases. yum.

9:00am/ 2nd period is my fav. there are some seriously great kids in there. i'd keep them all day if i could!
10:00am/ 3rd period is...well...ya. there is a super funny kid in there who shared a video with me. he's riding a trike and pulling his friend on a surf board behind him. down the street. that's flooded. because he and his friend put bricks in front of the drains. sigh...
11:00am/ it's my prep. and i'm tired. the foot injury makes EVERYTHING take so much longer and requires way more energy. example? it takes me 12 mins to go to the bathroom rather than the 4ish it used to take me. most of the time is just me trying to walk there. met with alisa and planned some science. i can't believe it's almost time for the star test! (that's probably because i was completely jipped out of my spring break...)

12:12pm/ lunch. right before i get a phone call from the school. (odd since i'm AT school.) it's from the principal stating that some kid sent a text stating that there was going to be a shooting at lunch. (for real?!) so a SWAT team was brought in. because we're compton now. sheesh.
12:45pm/ 5th period. a few kids are missing because they are donating blood. i've never been able to do that because i don't weigh enough :( (ps. this class annoys me the most! there are some great kids but boy are there a couple that just drive me nuts.)
1:55pm/ 6th period and over half of my class is missing due to said phone call. ugh. one student said, "my mom called and asked if i was ok. i told her yes and if anything happened i'd come to your class!" "why is that?" "because you told us if there was an emergency to come here!" ah, at least one of them listens.
3:00pm/ grade tests and input them in the computer.

3:30pm/ call scott and ask if we are still going to have dinner together (since he's working until 9 tonight). he asks when i think i'm going to leave school. i tell him probably around 4:15.
5:00pm/ the actual time i leave school. grr.
5:20pm/ scott and i meet up at bristol farms and share paninis and pasta salad. simple and totally fun. (and yummy!their food is so good!)

6:00pm/ we head over to ralphs to buy some propel. we love this stuff and buy it in bulk...as you can see.

there are 2 more boxes underneath. yes, that's 36 bottles. plus another 120 we have on order. we get thirsty.
6:35pm/ as soon as i get home i head upstairs and take off my ankle brace. i can almost hear my foot sigh in relief. my poor little foot is so swollen. i'm incredibly thankful that it's the weekend and i can relax a bit.

7:30pm/ start writing this blog post while watching chelsea lately...which is why it takes an hour to write this post!

5 senses

I saw this on Elise's blog a few weeks ago and knew right away that I wanted to use the idea! (ps. I'm sure I'll be buying the mini diary as well from Marta.)

I love the smell of...
a home cooked meal, especially since I haven't had one for awhile :(
(However, Scott is on his way with some Panda Express for me. Yum!)

I love the sound of...
Scott laughing :D

I love the taste of...
prosciutto

I love the sight of...
a clean surface. Seriously, some clear space makes for a clear mind, ya know?

I love the feel of...
a comforting hug. I sure have needed a bunch of those this week.

Right Now - February 11, 2012

I love when Dawn does these! So I thought I'd do one too! ;)

Outside my window... it's pretty overcast. Personally? I hate this kind of weather. It always leaves me a little sad. Rain? Fine. Sun? Fine. Cloudy? Eh.

I am thinking... that as much as I love relaxing, I always have this nagging feeling that I need to be doing something. Perhaps if I did something I wouldn't feel so guilty for just sitting here...

I am thankful for... people in my life who love me. Which has changed DRASTICALLY in the past few months and I couldn't be more grateful.

From the kitchen... I made delish coffee for both of us. I heart the Keurig. I haven't yet had breakfast which is a problem since we're creeping in on noon. And? I was going to make dinner tonight but Scotty suggested Pho and I just can't say no to that ;)

I am wearing... p-jams still. Is that wrong??

I am creating... some future blog posts. Finally.

I am going... to get Scott's Valentine's Day gift today. And I'm excited! I hope he will be too :)

I am reading... way too many different things! And not finishing any of them! It's a problem. But in particular? Elise's blog because she's inspiring and I want to learn to run. I'm also starting The Hunger Games. I'm know I'm late to this party. But the movie is coming out, Scott wants to see it, I want to read it first, and a student in my 2nd period and I are reading it together. Too cute! I'm glad I waited for all those reasons.

I am hoping... that life will calm down soon. Because frankly I can't keep up. I'd like to catch my breath at some point but everyone else seems to have different ideas for me.

I am hearing... the Millionaire Matchmaker Marathon on Bravo...which is contributing to my still being in pajamas and not eating.

Around the house... don't get me started. Too much to do which makes me so overwhelmed I just want to take a nap.

One of my favorite things... is spending time with Scott. And laughing. And learning to relax so I'm better at the first two.

I don't understand... what is going through my mother's head. Honestly? I want off the roller coaster.

I wish... that people who contact me would do so without some sort of hidden agenda.

A few plans for the rest of the weekend... running a couple of errands for V-day, some cleaning, some reading, some test making, and some lunch with the best friend.

A picture to share...

From Jenn's wedding in October but it always makes me smile when I see it...

The 500th post!

also known as What I did Today

9:00am: Spent time with Scott - quite possibly the best part of my day

10:30am: Made us some scrumptious breakfast, talked about our trip

11:45am: Washed dishes

12:00pm: Spent some time doing research. Prices keep changing. Good news? We definitely know what we want. Bad news? Prices. Keep. Changing. It'll be booked this week though!

1:30pm: Decide to go on a long walk. I seriously adore these shoes! (My pants look giant. They're not. They're just capris...)

2:30pm: Realized that I locked myself out of the house when I went on my long walk. Seriously?! I had NOTHING on me but the wrong keys. Real nice. Scott's not off work until 8. I wondered if I could sit outside waiting for that long. Then I realized there was someone sitting on the grass nearby on their cell phone.

2:35pm: Call Scott on my new friend's cell phone and proceed to wait for 20 mins for him to come home and let me in. Paula (my new friend) said she watches her granddaughter every Tues and Wed. She also said they usually play much earlier in the day, not in the afternoon. Paula and I decided God wanted her to be available for me when I needed my help. I like Paula :)

3:00pm: Scott unlocked the door, let me in, and gave me a kiss. Thank you Scott!

3:05pm: Lunch time. I heart a sandwich with salami in it.

3:45pm: Send Scott an email with potential itinerary info for the trip for his convo with a travel agent.

4:00pm: Go to Target to look for plants. Fail. I found the only Target in the area without a garden center. Boo. Bought Bethany's baby another cute outfit because I just couldn't help it. Oh! And a thank you card for my new friend.

4:45pm: Go to Home Depot. Nothin. Drive home.

5:00pm: Hit up Trader Joes. Fall in love. Found my new herb garden and peonies! I've always like TJs. But it's seriously my new favorite store.

7:00pm: Write up post about my day. Save to finish later :)

7:15pm: Shower

7:30pm: Start making dinner.

8:00pm: Find out that the blender...the one I'm using to make my own dressing...is not working. And by not working I mean is making sound and smoking. And that's it. WTH?

8:30pm: Go to nearby store to buy another blender. Gasp when I see it's $50 for a no name. Walk away empty handed. Come home to put away the half dinner I left out in hopes I'd be able to finish it.

8:45pm: Call Scott to tell him how angry I am and that I'm on my way to In-N-Out and what would he like, dammit.

9:30pm: Defeat

A little about me

Found this on another blog. It's fun to see how far I've come. And it'll be fun to look back on this a few years from now :)
Score!

Bold these if you’ve ever…

 

1. Started your own blog

2. Slept under the stars

3. Played in a band

4. Visited Hawaii

5. Watched a meteor shower

6. Given more than you can afford to charity

7. Been to Disney World

8. Climbed a mountain (figuratively...yes!)

9. Held a praying mantis (actually there was one outside of my classroom a couple of months ago!)

10. Sang a solo (8 yrs of choir...i miss it so much)

11. Bungee jumped (absolutely not)

12. Visited Paris (one day)

13. Watched a lightning storm

14. Taught yourself an art from scratch (actually, piano)

15. Adopted a child (do my students count??)

16. Had food poisoning (death would've been better!)

17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty (totally missed the boat on this one. literally!)

18. Grown your own vegetables

19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France

20. Slept on an overnight train (on the way to northern italy)

21. Had a pillow fight

22. Hitch hiked

23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill (i believe it's called self preservation)

24. Built a snow fort

25. Held a lamb

26. Gone skinny dipping

27. Run a Marathon (still working on this one)

28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice (YES! YES! YES!)

29. Seen a total eclipse (of the heart!! ;)

30. Watched a sunrise or sunset

31. Hit a home run (i totally suck at baseball)

32. Been on a cruise (no thanks. i don't enjoy black water)

33. Seen Niagara Falls in person

34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors (italia)

35. Seen an Amish community

36. Taught yourself a new language (does rosetta stone count??)

37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied

38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person (i'll have to scan the pictures and post them one day)

39. Gone rock climbing

40. Seen Michelangelo’s David (one of my absolute favorites EVER)

41. Sung karaoke (obvi)

42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt

43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant

44. Visited Africa (bethany!! i miss you!!)

45. Walked on a beach by moonlight (my first kiss with scott <3)

46. Been transported in an ambulance

47. Had your portrait painted (how about chalked?)

48. Gone deep sea fishing

50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris

51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling

52. Kissed in the rain

53. Played in the mud

54. Gone to a drive-in theater

55. Been in a movie (video production at school??)

56. Visited the Great Wall of China

57. Started a business

58. Taken a martial arts class

59. Visited Russia (uh...no thanks. i don't do unidetifiable meat)

60. Served at a soup kitchen

61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies

62. Gone whale watching

63. Got flowers for no reason :)

64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma (can't)

65. Gone sky diving (absolutely not!)

66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp

67. Bounced a check (sadly, yes. but in my defense...i loaned money to someone else and they cashed it...well not when i thought they were going to...)

68. Flown in a helicopter

69. Saved a favorite childhood toy

70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial

71. Eaten Caviar (cousin's wedding)

72. Pieced a quilt (working on it!)

73. Stood in Times Square

74. Toured the Everglades

75. Been fired from a job (pink slipped...but not fired)

76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London

77. Broken a bone

78. Been a passenger on a motorcycle (scared out of my freakin mind)

79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person

80. Published a book (would love to!)

81. Visited the Vatican (and i want to go again)

82. Bought a brand new car (and i still have it)

83. Walked in Jerusalem

84. Had your picture in the newspaper (doing science stuff!)

85. Kissed a stranger at midnight on New Year’s Eve (i don't just give out kisses)

86. Visited the White House

87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating

88. Had chickenpox (and the scar under my eye from it)

89. Saved someone’s life

90. Sat on a jury

91. Met someone famous (and took a picture. but wasn't impressed)

92. Joined a book club

93. Got a tattoo

94. Had a baby

95. Seen the Alamo in person

96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake

97. Been involved in a law suit

98. Owned a cell phone

99. Been stung by a bee

Dawn, it's your turn now! :)

Today

Borrowed this from my buddy Dawn :)

Outside my window... it's sunny which is nice since it's been storming lately. And there is a squirrel running around on the tree which is always fun to watch!

I am thinking... that I really need to make some changes in my relationships. As Scott and I were saying last night, a friend should add to your life not subtract.

I am thankful for... Scott being so supportive. And I love that he wants to take care of me even though he knows I don't need it.

I am wearing... jams and a north face pullover. I should get dressed...

I am creating... a plan to get some things done today. Cleaning/organizing always clears my mind as well.

I am going... to take a breath and face the day!

I am reading... way too many things! Unfortunately I tend to overwhelm myself with things to read so that I feel like I need to read it all NOW. That kind of defeats the purpose of reading to relax right?? ;)

I am hoping... that God will answer my prayers.

I am hearing... Wild Alaska on TV. Scott's choice, not mine.

Around the house... piles are screaming at me. Everywhere. Meh.

One of my favorite things... is how I'm learning to relax. Finally. So much better than stressing about uncontrollable things!

I don't understand... why people feel the need to tell me things when they know it's just going to upset me. Text messages first thing in the morning that don't contain ANYTHING positive? No thanks.

I wish... people would be more thoughtful and less rude. And by people I mean "friends". As I told someone earlier this week:
"My "friend" got me a gift from the dollar bin weeks after my birthday...which still beats my "friend" who sent me a text and multiple lies about going to breakfast without any actual intentions of following through on it...which STILL beats the "friend" who was invited to my birthday party last year, said two words to me, threw a complete fit and choose to not talk to me for months. Awesome."
At this point? I'd rather sit by myself with my Kindle than associate with any of these people.

A few plans for the rest of the week... clean and organize, relax with a day off on Monday, and brace myself for the rest of the week. The good news? I'm improving on leaving work at work. And that is an accomplishment!

Glimpse - March 2010

borrowed this from dawn

A photo of me:

Lindsay, Corey, and me at Corey’s birthday party

1) Current perfume:
Toss up between Burberry Brit and Armani Code (thanks to the Smith parents)

2) What I am reading this month:
Landmines. Not my favorite. But sort of required reading.

3) Top three songs I was drawn to:
“Beautiful Ending” by Barlow Girl, “Butterflies and Hurricanes” by The Muse, and “Hosanna” by Hillsong

4)Movies I saw:
Alice in Wonderland. Did not enjoy. I dislike the Disney version and any other off shoot of it. This was the same. I watched it in 3D and actually got nauseous when she fell down the rabbit hole. My friend (who really wanted to see it!) didn’t enjoy it either. So that made me feel a little bit better. Oh Tim Burton…I don’t get you at all.

5) Favorite tv moments of the month:
“It’s like I ate the sun!” Cameron after he ate a mouthful of super spicy food on Modern Family.

6) Something yummy I made:
Double Chocolate cupcakes for my boy.

7) Restaurants where I ate:
CPK, Claimjumpers, Ken of Japan…and some super fab seafood restaurants out in Santa Barbara when Scott and I spent the weekend there.

8) Something that made me laugh:
Students. Daily. For various reasons…both intentional humor and not. I should really just start blogging what they say on here. You just wouldn’t even believe it!

Oh! And going to the science conference in SB and having solar powered car races!

9) A goal I had for this month:
Didn’t really set one. Maybe I will for this upcoming month!
Dawn…it’s a good thing my goal wasn’t relaxing, huh? ;)

10) This month I looked forward to:
Riding out in the desert!!

11) Something I want to remember about this month:
Lighting the envelope on fire ;)

12) A photo I took this month:
Sad…none.