It's been a LONG while...

I cannot believe I have not posted on this blog in almost a year!

Well, I have another blog where  I spend more time writing.

I like to still visit this blog... and I know my posts will be less frequent, but it is nice to look at this blog and see what  I was thinking.

Funny how when I started this blog  I was a thirty-something person and now I am the Big 40!!

I hear all these women say how 40 is great. I am sure it is for some. I like who I am today, I just wish I was working full time.

Other than that... my live is just trucking along from day to day!

Today... life is good!

See you again soon.... Blog!

Happy New Year

Here's to a happy and healthy new year!

Something to Ponder

I think this is a great idea. I wonder what my "One little word" is for 2012! Maybe one of the following:

faith

appreciate

open

cherish

See the post where this concept comes from right here:
One Little Word

Bring on 2012!

A New Year is Coming !

Yes ~ I am posting a list.. It may say Christmas but it is more of my wish list. Since I am a teacher, I thought this image was just perfect for me! Plus, it is still the holiday season for a few more days!

My Wish List:

1. My own classroom. - It has been too long with this subbing business!

2. Good Health to continue in 2012

3. Another great year with the DH!

4. Good Health for family & friends.

5. Less getting stressed over things I cannot control.

6. Students who listen and respect me!

What are your 2012 wishes??

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to All

and

to All a Good Night!

I had a wonderful Christmas Weekend!

I started it with my annual visit to the local mall. I bought two last minute gifts because I could not pass up the deals! My Mom and I then sat and watched the crazy shoppers (mostly laughed at all them men going into Victoria's Secret!) We had coffee and chatted!

I had a visit with my Dad and his wife later that afternoon. We chatted for a few hours and exchanged gifts! Then DH and I headed to church for Christmas Eve Mass. They have it at 10:00 at night. I like listening to the choir every year!

Christmas morning arrived and DH and I exchanged gifts. He surprised me with a heart rate monitor for my spinning classes. I can't wait to use it! He also gave me a spa gift card, some children's books I wanted, Glee music, and some JETS socks. We relaxed all afternoon before heading to my Mom's for a yummy pasta dinner. I am STILL stuffed!

Mom gave me pjs, socks with snowmen & a Barnes and Nobles gift card. SIL gave us a gift card for Fridays.

We played a few board games before we came back home. It was a lot of fun!! I am sleepy! I am glad I have a week off from work.

Tomorrow is shopping on Boxing Day! ( I hope to buy myself a new top at a great price! ) I also will be tutoring two days this week which is exciting! The teaching/subbing break will be wonderful!

I hope Santa was good to everyone! It has been a joyous vacation & holiday !

Where does the time go?

Well, it has been awhile since I have written a post. My other blog keeps me busy, so I tend to come here just to document what I have been doing.

I am STILL on the hunt for a more perm. teaching job. The last two days I actually got to teach writing when subbing and I was in heaven. I have been tutoring once a week. I enjoy teaching one on one. I wish I had another tutoring client. I like having the freedom to teach what I want and I also like that I am helping a student improve.

The days are shorter and it is more gloomy out, but I do enjoy this time of year. Football, colorful leaves, surprise sunny days, pumpkin lattes, shopping, pumpkin pie, Black Friday, and holiday decorating are just a few of the things I love about this time of year.

So.. with all the stress, lack of sleep, and lack of work.. what am I thankful for:

1. Health
2. Husband
3. Family
4. The free time I do have to read
5. Being able to work out!
6. Having a Home to keep me warm at night
7. Friends
8. Time spent doing things I love

... So yes at times I am awake in the middle of the night... having trouble sleeping a lot... I am not working full time.. and Iam frustrated with the things in this life I cannot control..... but I am trying to see the good in life!

Goodbye Flowers

This is the last pot of flowers in my front garden from my summer season of planting. I have a Fall mum which is a lovely shade of purplish pink. I have not decided if I will plant it in a few weeks.

My gardening season is slowly coming to a close. I was outside today playing in the dirt. I pulled up some more geraniums. I replaced them with some tulip bulbs. For the past three years, I have planted tulips in the garden. I just love how the are the first signs of spring after a LONG winter! Every year, I think, well, I won't have to plant anymore blubs next year, but then I see where tulips are and I think.... "I can put some in that corner in the fall." LOL. I have put some much love and attention into this garden that I cannot imagine it ever being loved by anyone as much as it is loved by me.

This year, I also planted a new bulb. I just tried 3 in one small area. My neighbor has these beautiful purple flowers come up in the spring. I hope they grow and I hope they look nice where I planted them!

I have one more area that has some flowers still in bloom, so I will get to play in the dirt one more time!