Yesterday was finally the last day. It was a bittersweet kind of day. Our principal is retiring due to health issues so each grade level gave a small presentation for her. There was a lot of laughing and a lot of tears. The only thing that marred my day was when she came up to me and asked if I would consider moving to an EC position (special ed), then told me to think about it. I was really bummed so when I got home I just emailed her and told her that I didnt move 700 miles away from family and friends to do what I c ould be doing at home. SHe said she understood and would leave me in the 4th grade where I am. I am thankful that God let her make that decision. He is good to me and of course I dont deserve it.
Tonight I had one of my episodes where my pulse races and my BP drops. I hadnt had one since almost a year ago. My doctor said stress can bring them on, all I know is I hate having them, they leave me weak and weary. Guess I need to pay him a visit.
Im leaving Wednesday to go back to IN for 2 - 3 weeks. I know Im staying until after my sister's wedding, dont know after that. I think my nieces are coming back down to spend a couple of weeks, will have to take them to the beach I guess.
Well thats all for tonight. Later.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Monday, June 11, 2007
Almost Done
Two more days. I thought I had to work til Friday but it turns out that Wednesday is our last day. I am ready for a couple months off. Now I can stay up until all hours, sleep all day, the stuff I was born to do...ok ok, I will probably be lucky to make it until midnight. But it's nice to think Im still young enough to do the late nights. I usually get back in that habit about August and then have to retrain myself when school starts. Ive always thought they should have a night school and it would be my ideal job. Actually in some states they do have alternative high school that goes from like 3 to 10pm because those are actually peak times for teenagers. Oh well, just my mind going crazy with random thoughts.
More later boys and girls.
More later boys and girls.
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Sweet Sweet Saturday
Yesterday was the last day of school for students. MAN were they ever wound, I thought 1:30 would never get there. Five minutes before dismissal they called for the students in the mobile units to come into the building then there was the 10 second countdown. Can't tell you much after that as I went deaf from all the whooping and hollering, the kids were making noise too. Finally, we got them all off to their respective modes of transportation home and then we had a meeting. The meeting was rather sad for all of us, our principal announced that she is retiring a year early due to health reasons. She had hoped to make it one more year until the school splits but as she said yesterday that was her will not God's, He has other plans for her and I hope that she can the much needed rest she needs and is able to enjoy her retirement.
Ok, flashback to the rest of the week, it was an exhausting week. I didn't get to bed until around midnight most nights. Finally, THursday it all caught up with me and I was in bed at 8:00, it was still light outside but I went right to sleep and slept all night. I slept good last night too, the stress of the year is finally over, Ill probably sleep well until August now. Of course, I do have this one last week of work to get thru first but it will mostly be me, on my own, in the classroom.
Speaking of Thursday, my assistant and I were talking about spiders at work. Anyone who knows me knows I'm terrified of spiders. Anyway, when I got home Thursday evening my dress for my sister's wedding had arrived and I was really excited about trying it on. As I went into the hall way on the way to the bedroom this thing leaped off the wall at me, of course, I screamed. It was one of those camel cricket things - they look like they are half cricket/ half spider *SHUDDER* I kept trying to kill it, it kept jumping around but I finally got it. Then, after trying on the dress, I went to load the dishwasher and there was a spider in the sink. He got washed down the drain with lots and lots of very hot water. I have to tell Connie, my assistant, that we can never again speak of spiders.
Plans for the weekend - as usual I have none other than going to church on Sunday. The weekends are so long for me. Most people don't complain about that but most people have lives...got to get me one. Hoping it won't be quite as hot but you know when you wake up and it's already in the 70s it is going to be a scorcher. We are under moderate drought conditions here, they have banned watering lawns, washing cars and anything else that uses extra water. Can't really tell that it has hurt the lawns much. One thing that struck me right away when I moved down here was how poor the lawns look. Up North we have these lush green lawns and down here they try but most of them look bad.
I'm heading to IN the week after next. Going to be there for about 3 weeks helping with last minute details for my sister's wedding. She is getting married on July 7th. They are having an outside wedding. Hope we don't all melt. At least she was wise enough to make it a morning wedding. I hear that 07-07-07 is the most popular wedding date for this year. The little town I come from has about 200 people in it and there are 3 weddings there that day so I guess there must be some validity to that.
Ok I feel like Im just rambling so I'm going to get off here now. Later gators.
Ok, flashback to the rest of the week, it was an exhausting week. I didn't get to bed until around midnight most nights. Finally, THursday it all caught up with me and I was in bed at 8:00, it was still light outside but I went right to sleep and slept all night. I slept good last night too, the stress of the year is finally over, Ill probably sleep well until August now. Of course, I do have this one last week of work to get thru first but it will mostly be me, on my own, in the classroom.
Speaking of Thursday, my assistant and I were talking about spiders at work. Anyone who knows me knows I'm terrified of spiders. Anyway, when I got home Thursday evening my dress for my sister's wedding had arrived and I was really excited about trying it on. As I went into the hall way on the way to the bedroom this thing leaped off the wall at me, of course, I screamed. It was one of those camel cricket things - they look like they are half cricket/ half spider *SHUDDER* I kept trying to kill it, it kept jumping around but I finally got it. Then, after trying on the dress, I went to load the dishwasher and there was a spider in the sink. He got washed down the drain with lots and lots of very hot water. I have to tell Connie, my assistant, that we can never again speak of spiders.
Plans for the weekend - as usual I have none other than going to church on Sunday. The weekends are so long for me. Most people don't complain about that but most people have lives...got to get me one. Hoping it won't be quite as hot but you know when you wake up and it's already in the 70s it is going to be a scorcher. We are under moderate drought conditions here, they have banned watering lawns, washing cars and anything else that uses extra water. Can't really tell that it has hurt the lawns much. One thing that struck me right away when I moved down here was how poor the lawns look. Up North we have these lush green lawns and down here they try but most of them look bad.
I'm heading to IN the week after next. Going to be there for about 3 weeks helping with last minute details for my sister's wedding. She is getting married on July 7th. They are having an outside wedding. Hope we don't all melt. At least she was wise enough to make it a morning wedding. I hear that 07-07-07 is the most popular wedding date for this year. The little town I come from has about 200 people in it and there are 3 weddings there that day so I guess there must be some validity to that.
Ok I feel like Im just rambling so I'm going to get off here now. Later gators.
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Chocolate
| You are Milk Chocolate |
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http://www.blogthings.com/whatkindofchocolateareyouquiz/">What Kind of Chocolate Are You?
LOL!!! YEAH RIGHT
| You Are Aphrodite! |
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http://www.blogthings.com/whatgoddessareyouquiz/">What Goddess Are You?
Boredom Reigns
How can you tell when a person is bored? They start taking all these dumb little quizzes and posting them on their blog. Need I say more?
What kind of kisser are you
| You Are an Intense Kisser |
 You don't take kissing lightly Your kisses always have meaning And they always make your head spin |
What's Your Love Style
| Your Love Style is Manic |
 For you, love is the ultimate rollercoaster And you love to hold on tight and enjoy the ride Every time you fall in love, it feels like the first time And while it's exciting and exhilarating... It's also stressful and scary! |
Friday, June 1, 2007
Home Early
I got up this morning and thought about staying home because I felt so rotten, but we were having our 4th grade picnic this afternoon and I really wanted to be there for it so I went in. I got there and for the first time in the day tried to talk, nothing coming out but croaks and words to soft to hear. I have to admit the kids were great, Id just clap my hands and they would get quiet and listen. Then about noon we went out where everything was set up and I knew that I wasnt going to make it, the heat combined with my being unable to breathe was just too much. At the urging of a couple of the other teachers I came home. I think a trip to the dr is in order for tomorrow. I would have went today but just didnt feel like waiting.
The students have one week of school left, I have some fun activities planned for next week. On Monday and Tuesday we are going to be doing a news program with the students giving the news programs and we are going to do two plays. THey love those. Wednesday we are going to have game day where they can bring in whatever games they want as long as they are pre approved and not electronic. Do kids still play board games? Thursday is movie day and Friday we are just going to party. I think they will enjoy it. I know I will.
Teachers unfortunately have another week after the students. Time to get all the grub work done...fun, fun.
Well I think I will go lay down now. More later
The students have one week of school left, I have some fun activities planned for next week. On Monday and Tuesday we are going to be doing a news program with the students giving the news programs and we are going to do two plays. THey love those. Wednesday we are going to have game day where they can bring in whatever games they want as long as they are pre approved and not electronic. Do kids still play board games? Thursday is movie day and Friday we are just going to party. I think they will enjoy it. I know I will.
Teachers unfortunately have another week after the students. Time to get all the grub work done...fun, fun.
Well I think I will go lay down now. More later
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