Monthly Archives: January 2011

 I realized today how often I repeat myself at work. I get in to work, say good morning to any person with a heartbeat, occassionally throw in a ‘good. How are you?’  And then I continue on.   I yell “thank … Continue reading →

It’s a well known fact that The Boy is home from Nigeria. Hooray!   So how did The Dog and I get ready? Once he dodged the signs, then he stumbled upon…. As he followed his favorite pop  soda, he entered the … Continue reading →

So after Saturday School (ugh, don’t get me started…), I had to go to my optometrist. For the record, I haven’t been to the eye doc since 2003.  My poor eyeballs have become bored with my glasses, and I don’t … Continue reading →

There are days when  I get to teach and do some awesome stuff.  Today, 7th period was one of those awesome times. Awesome. If you would please…. take a moment and think of the detailed steps necessary to make a peanut … Continue reading →

It was just another amazingly frustrating day at work!  Want to know how to make a teacher’s day suck? 1. Have a power outtage on the main road on the way to the highway.  Allow us to sit there for … Continue reading →

There is an element in my life that makes my breathing tighten and raises hives on my neck. I know it has to happen. I understand it. But it’s never gone well for me. More often than not, tears fall … Continue reading →

It rained yesterday. For anyone in Houston, you know that they means at least an extra 30 minutes on an average commute.  Since my commute averages 50 minutes each way, I spent about an hour and a half getting in … Continue reading →

I really want you to know about a guy who lives in our neighborhood.  Usually I try not to judge…but this guy. Wowza! Alright, I want you to visualize this guy. Close your eyes. Did you really close your eyes? … Continue reading →

At 25, I am the prime of my life.  Apparently it all goes downhill after this.  So last night found me with a plethora of options.  What to do, what to do… 1.  Dig out those high heels from the … Continue reading →

Saturday morning meant I got up at my normal time and went to an in-service about a test I need to take. Yea. Our district is pushing folks to get ESL (English as a Second Language) certified.  It makes sense. … Continue reading →