Monthly Archives: February 2011

I’ve been given a wonderful gift in life. I’ve had the opportunity to be a volunteer for MDA.  The week is tiring and spectacular. Take kids ranging in age from kiddos to eighteen, given them the freedom to be away from … Continue reading →

I’m a news junkie. I want to read my news articles every day.  And yet, the world runs in cycles.  At times, I cannot read them because they cause too much sadness. At this point, our world seems tobe in … Continue reading →

I’ve sunken to a new low. Last night, I excitedly hopped into my ‘jamas and watched Amanda Knox story in bed.  Okay, I was grading papers too, but still. Do you ever take a step back and wonder what t.v … Continue reading →

I’ve read this a few times in a few different ways, but regardless it always makes me feel better. I’m proud to be a teacher. I wear my occupation the same way someone would wear a merit badge.  Regardless, some … Continue reading →

I figured since I only have 3 people reading this, I’ll just word-vomit all the stuff that’s in my mind. That’s the most enjoyable way to write anyway! I ran tonight and nothing was chasing me.  We have a bayou … Continue reading →

Whilst watching some t.v, The Boy chuckled.  So I glance at him.  He says, “nevermind.”  Okay, when someone says ‘nevermind’, it becames a new mission of mine to find out what he/she was going to say. I must know. I must! … Continue reading →

I’m an idiot. No, I really am.  Okay, maybe idiocy is not my issue. I am a chronic volunteerer. It’s a big problem that I’ve always had.  In school, I was in every club that didn’t involve athletic ability or … Continue reading →

I love him. I really do. But recently we’ve been showing up at a lot of country events.  As mentioned before, I experienced my first Monster Truck show.  Amongst the mullets and cheering, I changed my original thoughts on Monster … Continue reading →

Truly.  There are many times throughout the week that I look around for the camera. And it’s not just the students.  My colleagues…and the situations we get into feel like we’re living a scripted life. How about a ‘for example’? … Continue reading →

“howe eojweo nfoe ruwe ?”  “I..uh..” “He said that he was making fun of me for taking pictures of my food. He asked if you do the same.” “Oh..I..” This was the extent of the conversation with the two guys … Continue reading →