IF I KNEW ........ I'D KNOW

Happy New Year

2012-01-01T08:00:00.001-05:00

Here's to a happy and healthy new year!

Something to Ponder

2011-12-31T22:30:00.000-05:00

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 !

2011-12-28T10:00:00.000-05:00

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!

2011-12-25T22:00:00.001-05:00

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?

2011-11-16T10:30:00.000-05:00

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

2011-10-23T14:32:00.004-04:00

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!

Why I do What I do....

2011-10-15T23:01:00.004-04:00

I was at Barnes and Nobles tonight with my Mom. We were getting ready to leave and I looked down an aisle... standing there was a former student with his Mom. I smiled at him and he walked right up to me and gave me the biggest hug!

He is a college freshman.. going to the same college I went to 20 years ago. ( LOL ) He is now taller than me, but still as clever and funny as ever! When I taught this student in 4th grade, he always made me laugh! He would read with accents, he would stand up to answer questions or read, and he would say the funniest things in class. He was an avid sports player. He especially loved hockey. He played the goalie position.

I cannot believe he is 18 and in college. He has a tattoo, pierced ears, loves horror movies, skating boarding and his psychology class. He told me a story about how he is afraid to fly. I look at his young man and I think .. He is going to rule the world!

His Mom was telling me a story and he said " Oh, Mom, you are so embarrassing!" It is so wonderful to see what a nice young man he is today. I told him that his class was my favorite.... and yes, I know teachers are not suppose to say that, but it is so true. I just loved this group of students! They were smart, funny, sweet students... they were just so good! His Mom said " You were D's favorite teacher! " He smileed. " He said "You ate lunch with us.. no other teacher ever did that!"

My Mom could not believe how this young man came right over and hugged me. She said, "You could tell.. he loved you." I told my Mom, "They were my boys... for a year.. They were my boys... always will be! It's one of the best parts of teaching"

It just made me feel good. In a time when I am back to subbing ( and hating it!!!), it really made me recall what I love about teaching and why I miss having my own classroom so much. I love teaching. I am meant to teach!

Thank you "D" for reminding why I do what I do - even if right now I am only a substitute!

Hello October !

2011-10-02T16:58:00.002-04:00

I will be drinking more of these.... FALL HAS ARRIVED !

Pumpkin Spice Lattes ..... Here I come!

I will miss you summer !

As I helped my Mom close the pool I knew Fall was offically here. How many days until my next pool season???

Summer is not over .... YET !

2011-09-10T17:15:00.000-04:00

A wonderful warm September day!

I went to a spinning event to raise money for the local children's hospital. It was a 90 minute spin outside the gym. It was AWESOME !

My Mom and I both managed to make it through the class only taking a few more breaks than usual.

Our reward: HOT TUB TIME!

Here's to doing something good for someone else as well as for my own health!

Hmmm.....

2011-08-20T22:30:00.002-04:00

I told a few people that because I am going to be 40 next year, I think I am going to have a midlife crisis. A few a my friends laughed at me. My husband said he would join me and have one, too. LOL

So... last night I googled: MIDLIFE CRISIS and this is what I found:

The following is a list of symptoms that illustrate how defining a mid life crisis is truly relative to the person experiencing the changes.

1.Looking into the mirror and you no longer recognize yourself.
2.Desiring to quit a good job.
3.Unexplained bouts of depression when doing tasks that used to make you happy.
4.Changing or investigating new religions, churches or new age philosophy.
5.Change of habits. Activities which used to bring pleasure now are boring. Unable to complete or concentrate on tasks which used to be easy.
6.It feels good to get hurt.
7.Wanting to run away from everything.
8.A desire to get into physical shape.
9.Irritability or unexpected anger.
10.Change in allergies.
11.Desire for physical -Free Flowing- movement (Running, Biking, Dance, Fast red sports cars, Sky diving, etc).
12.Exploring new musical tastes.
13.Sudden desire to learn how to play an instrument.
14.Sudden interest in drawing, painting, writing books or poetry.
15.Shifting sleep patterns (Typically to less).
16.Thinking about death, wondering about the nature of death.
17.Changes to the balance of vitamins you take. Or taking dietary supplements for the purposes of extending life.
18.Extreme changes to what you eat.
19.Excessively buying new clothes and taking more time to look good.
20.Hair changes. (Natural changes in thickness, luster, color or Assisted changes in dying hair suddenly or shaving your head bald)
21.A desire to surround yourself with different settings.
22.Hanging out with a different generation as their energy and ideas stimulate you.
23.Restarting things, which you dropped 20 years earlier.
24.Upset at where society is going. Experience a desire to change the world for the better.
25.Feeling trapped or tied down by fiscal responsibilities.
26.Leaving (Mentally or Physically) family or feeling trapped in current family relationships.
27.A desire to teach others or become a healer.
28.Desiring a simple life.
29.Excessively looking back to one’s childhood.
30.Playing again just to play!
31.Keep re-asking yourself: “Where am I going with my life?”
32.Getting fixated on new “wonder” solutions to problems.
33.Recently experiencing something extremely stressful. Stress can trigger a Midlife transformation. Some examples include: Changing Jobs, Divorce, Death of someone close, Chemical/Toxic exposure upon the body or experiencing a major illness.
34.Doing things that get you into trouble & it surprises everyone as being out of character.
35.Someone unexpectedly exclaims: “You are going through a midlife crisis!”

I took this list from this webpage: http://personaltao.com/taoism-library/midlife-crisis/signs-of-a-midlife-transformation/

Well, I must say I have felt some of the things listed above at 20, 25, 20, 35, and even yesterday. Does this mean I have already been through SEVERAL midlife crisises??

I wonder...............

What happened to July?

2011-08-07T13:42:00.004-04:00

I was enjoying myself so much during the past month, that it slipped away from me! I cannot believe it is already August 7th. In one month all my teacher friends will be back at work and I have NO IDEA where I will be which is frustrating. Last year at this time, I thought all was good in my career. I should know better than to feel secure !

There were layoffs, my position was cut and my possibility of working for a reading teacher on maternity leave was also eliminated because 3 reading teachers were eliminated! I have been looking for jobs since I knew I would be jobless, but nothing has happened!

I am praying for a miracle!

On another note, I have been enjoying the pool, going to 1.00 movies once a week, enjoying a free concert every Wed. night, reading for pleasure, and seeing friends. It has been wonderful. I have some chores, I have been putting off... LOL. There is always chores, though... and summer is my vacation time, so I find it hard to look at my chore list. That is what rainy days are for - lucky for me July was VERY DRY! LOL

OK - August is here.. and I have more vacation time to relax!

Until next time!

Five Things

2011-07-11T10:30:00.000-04:00

I have not done this post in a LONG time....

Five things I am Happy about right now:

1. Summer Break means a lot of fun, stress free days!

2. Summer Festivals

3. My Mom's Pool

4. 1.00 Movies during the summer at my local theater!

5. Longer days so the DH and I can walk in the evening!

Hello July !

2011-07-05T22:15:00.001-04:00

I hope everyone had a safe and wonderful:

I have been enjoying my sunny days of freedom! I miss some parts of my job - the students! LOL !! I do enjoy this time off to read, relax, swim, go to daytime spinning classes. The best thing about break is having that feeling of not having to rush, rush, rush!

Happy July !

Thank you!

2011-06-19T12:00:00.001-04:00

Here's to all the Dad's who work hard, live well, and take care of their families!

2011-06-11T21:00:00.001-04:00

It has been awhile since I have blogged on my personal blog. I have another blog and I have been posting over there!

I have been working since February and once again when the end of June arrives I have no idea where the wind will take me next! Today I drove past the college I attended. It made me think how 20 years ago I was 19 and had just finished my sophomore year. I was so excited about know that I had found coursework I loved. I was in the thick of my teaching coursework. I was so excited for my future as a teacher!

Who would think that 20 years later my career would still feel uncertain. I have taught in several settings. I was a teacher in another state. I was teaching in a school I loved. I took a chance and started to work as a substitute teacher... thinking I was progressing myself professionally on several levels.

Today... I am no closer to feeling secure in a teaching position. I pray a lot about why it is taking so long. I know in my heart teaching is what I want to do... but for some reason... the position I want seems farther away than ever....

I never would have thought it would be this way 20 years ago.... I am waiting to be some school's " flavor of the day" so I can do what I have wanted to do for so long............. TEACH !

My Month

2011-04-30T21:00:00.000-04:00

April has come and will be gone tonight. Here is a summary of the month:

* COLD & RAINY weather
* A week of spring break
* COLD & RAINY weather
* Too many meetings at work
* Meeting a new friend for coffee
* COLD & RAINY

Do you see a pattern here?

It has been a cold month. Everyone I know is sick of the weather. We are boycotting at work and all wearing open toed shoes or sandals - even though our building is FREEZING!

I am hoping May is filled with sunshine and warmer temps. I am looking forward to celebrating my 7 year wedding anniversary. We will be taking a vacation and I can't wait!

Goodbye March..... Hello April !

2011-04-03T18:11:00.006-04:00

I have been trying to maintain two blogs at the same time. Sometimes I do it well, other times I do not!

I use this blog as a diary. I go back and read my thoughts from the time. I do not usually feel bad if I miss days or even weeks in this blog. It usually means that things are going as planned and I am very busy with work and life! I have been busy working this past month. I have been enjoying it, but things are uncertain for me for next year. The district is losing state money. There are several districts that will have layoffs. This makes me sad, I have been trying for 5 years to get a position that is permanent.... this will make things even harder for me.

I pray there is a job angel out there and I will have a job next year - somewhere in the place I currently love!

Happy B-day !

2011-03-13T08:00:00.000-04:00

I am another year older.

I had a great B-day weekend!

Tonight I will go to a hockey game to enjoy myself.

I have learned a lot during the past year!

Here's to another year old... and another year wiser!

Happy Birthday to me!!

Hello March !

2011-03-01T22:00:00.001-05:00

Only 21 more days until SPRING!!!

I am ready to say GOOD BYE to this:

... and HELLO to this:

Are you ready for warmer weather?

I love sports!

2011-02-12T20:00:00.000-05:00

Football ended last week. It was a sad day for me. I am a HUGE football fan! The DH knows not to bother me on Sundays during football season. In my relationship with the DH..... he is the football widow.

I also love hockey. We are lucky enough to go to a few games. We also watch hockey on t.v. This is another sport I never get sick of watching!

Tonight I am watching the other sport I follow: NASCAR. WOO HOO !

I love sports. Thankfully the DH lets me enjoy my sports addictions!

Go Jeff Gordon!!!

HAPPINESS....

2011-02-06T22:28:00.000-05:00

.... is seeing the Steelers Lose !

YAY GREENBAY!!

How may days until next season ??

I DO NOT LIKE the Steelers!

2011-02-06T20:52:00.003-05:00

I am watching the superbowl, but I am NOT happy about it! I love football, but I am NOT enjoying this game!

I am a JETS fan, so I am here for the commerials. I have not been too impressed with them.... so now I have to suffer as the Steelers get closer and closer to having an edge over Green Bay.

BOO !

I'm a GLEEK !!!!!!!!!!

2011-02-05T19:30:00.000-05:00

Only One More Day until GLEE returns to Fox!

I can't wait !!

Happiness

2011-01-30T18:15:00.001-05:00

I was out last night with a friend having coffee. We were chatting with another person we know who goes to the same place we do for coffee. We were chatting about life in general. He said something that struck me:

" I have it pretty good considering how my life could be"

I thought to myself: WOW ! What a perspective! Is happiness that easy? Just having that state of mind.... that perspective.

I have been thinking about it off and on all day. I met some friends for lunch. Before lunch, I was pretty annoyed about something.. which later turned out to be nothing. When I came home I said to my husband, "I got upset over nothing. Must be my Italian temper." He cracked up.

So my quick temper got the best of me. Was it worth it? No! Did it matter? No. SO maybe I need to be more like my friend at Barnes......

Because in the big picture... Life is pretty good today!

Ahhh... Teachers

2011-01-28T23:15:00.004-05:00

I was reading the Yahoo News and saw this scroll across my screen. Enjoy!

For all those teachers out there:

Things you child's teacher wont tell you:
1. The truth is simple: Your kid will lie to get out of trouble.

2. We’re sick of standardized testing and having to “teach to the test.”

3. Encourage your child to keep reading. That’s key to success in the classroom at any age.

4. Your child may be the center of your universe, but I have to share mine with 25 others.

5. Please stop doing everything for your child and allow them to make mistakes. How else will they learn?

6. Guys who dribble a ball for a couple of hours a game can make up to $20 million a year. We educate future leaders and make about $51,000 a year.

7. We take on the role of mother, father, psychologist, friend, and adviser every day. Plus, we’re watching for learning disabilities, issues at home, peer pressure, drug abuse, and bullying.

8. Supportive, involved parents are crucial. But some are “helicopter parents”—they hover too much.

9. Kids dish on your secrets all the time—money, religion, politics, even Dad’s vasectomy.

10.Please, no more mugs, frames, or stuffed animals. A gift card to Starbucks or Staples would be more than enough. A thank-you note: even better.

** Special thanks to American Federation of Teachers who interviewed teachers for these!

BOO HOO...

2011-01-23T22:01:00.001-05:00

I still LOVE my JETS!!

BOO HOO !

2011-01-23T20:07:00.001-05:00

It is almost the half....

My JETS and down 24 to 0.

I think I may cry!

The Countdown Begins !

2011-01-21T19:30:00.000-05:00

I am waiting for Sunday evening!

The Jets will try to make it to the Superbowl on Sunday!

It is going to be exciting.

I am hoping this whole season.. will be a dream.

GO J E T S !!

WOO HOO !!!

2011-01-16T20:00:00.000-05:00

J E T S !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I cannot believe it !!

FABULOUS GAME !

I YELLED !

I Screamed !!

.... On to Pittsburgh!

At the Edge of My Seat !!

2011-01-16T17:00:00.000-05:00

Will I be crying or cheering in a few hours????

Only time will tell!

GO JETS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Five Things

2011-01-09T18:10:00.001-05:00

The magazine Real Simple this month talked about what makes a person happy. My DH read something to me yesterday off the internet. I guess there was a recent survey somewhere that said if your household makes over 80,000, you are more happy than if you make less than that.

I do not know what to think about the above ideas, but I do know that as people age they seem to be less happy. Is that because after a certain age, people tend to not like change and therefore after awhile of doing the same thing, get complacent, and therefore unhappy?

Well, I do not know the answer to that either, but I do know that I try to think about the things that made me happy during the week.

Maybe more people need to do that.. reflect on what was great during the previous week. What made you smile, laugh, feel bliss ??

Five Things I am Happy About Right Now:

1. I substitute taught everyday last week. ( This is rare the first week after break!)

2. I spent the morning in my basement decluttering. I love a good organzing session when I end up with a bag of trash!

3. I did not have to cook the last three nights!

4. Some free time to read for the pure enjoyment of it!

5. The JETS won yesterday!

What are you happy about right now?

WOO HOO !!

2011-01-08T23:10:00.002-05:00

I love when the underdogs win!

WOO HOO !

Hmmm

2011-01-02T19:00:00.001-05:00

Usually, I like Sundays. I get to relax, watch football, surf the Internet, take an afternoon nap.

Today, however, I DO NOT like Sunday! It is the last day of my vacation. This would not be a bad thing, but tomorrow I go back to working as a substitute teacher. This is NOT something I look forward to after spending six months as a reading teacher. I have had a wonderful six months. I kept deluding myself into thinking it would last longer.

I can only hope that some other position will pop up in the in the next few weeks and I can go back to loving life again! I am keeping my fingers crossed!

Until then... I go back to uncertainty.... I hate that!

Wow.... 2011

2010-12-31T23:59:00.000-05:00

Here's to a happy, healthy, and prosperous

new year!!

2010-12-27T12:22:00.000-05:00

Jets are in the playoffs!

YAY !!

2010-12-24T20:30:00.000-05:00

Santa is on his way!

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”
Luke 2:11-12

BOO HOO

2010-12-12T20:05:00.003-05:00

My JETS lost for the second week in a row.

I must cry now!

Two weeks to go !

2010-12-11T21:40:00.003-05:00

Christmas is coming !!

It's two weeks away!!

WOO HOO !

December Thoughts !

2010-12-05T19:40:00.002-05:00

I have been busy with school. It makes me sad to think it will end in a few weeks. I love my job and have been so happy for the last six months! I am hoping something will happen in January where I will be needed to teach reading in one of the schools. I am keeping my fingers crossed because I really dread going back to subbing!

Send me job dust!!!

Happy Turkey Day !!

2010-11-25T08:00:00.002-05:00

HAPPY THANKSGIVING !

I have so may things to be thankful for this year!!

WOO HOO

2010-11-22T19:20:00.004-05:00

I am so excited !!!!!!!!!!!!

The JETS did it again!!!

It's a beautiful thing... when the JETS and tied for first!

I am looking forward to another fun game on Turkey night!

J E T S !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-11-15T19:30:00.002-05:00

GO JETS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It was close.. I was worried.... It was overtime!

My Sanchez pulled it out in the end!

WOO HOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

J E T S !!!!!!!!!!

2010-10-17T20:50:00.000-04:00

WOO HOO ! My team won! They kept me on the edge of my seat for the last minute! It all worked out in the end!

5 and 1 BABY !!!!!

J E T S !!!

BUSY, BUSY !

2010-10-10T20:30:00.001-04:00

Happy October!

The first two weeks of October have been busy for me since I am now travelling between two schools. I really love all my students. I have two students who are stubborn and hard to keep on task, but other than that. I do enjoy working with the small groups!

I am busy with organizing the first floor of the house in order to have the wood floors refinished. It will look great when it is finished, but it will be another hectic week! My Mom is letting us stay at her house, so that is a perk. I am staying in my old room. hat should be weird!

I am enjoying a nice three day weekend. My Mom and I went shopping on Friday night to Kohl's. I found a super cute short purple pea coat! I cannot wait to wear it! We had fun looking around and chatting. I have been so busy, I have not even had time to shop. LOL

The Fall is my favorite time of year. I love all the colors and foods of Fall. Today was a beautiful fall day and it was nice to be in the sun with the yellow and orange leaves around me.

Hopefully the next two weeks will be calm!

WOO HOO

2010-09-21T19:51:00.004-04:00

EXCITING NEWS:

I had a great day!! I was called to the office at the end of my day. I was surprised to find out my job is going from part time to full time. I will be teaching first graders at another school in the afternoon. I am SO THRILLED !!

I am looking forward to working with more students and helping them learn to read!!

WOO HOO !!!!!!

2010-09-19T20:30:00.001-04:00

Today was a good day..............

JETS BEAT the PATRIOTS !

Happiness !

2010-09-13T20:03:00.004-04:00

1. First week of teaching was wonderful!! One of my students cracked me up when I shared my getting to know me poster with cocker spaniels and Snoopy. I said I love dogs and Snoppy. The student responded, "You like Snoop Dogg?"

2. FOOTBALL SEASON!

3. Sunny Fall Days!

4. My flowers are still in bloom!

5. Apple Cider and Pumpkin Lattes are Here!!

Remember.....

2010-09-11T21:00:00.000-04:00

911

Remember all the men, women and children who lost their lives;
Remember those brave people who gave their lives.
Prayers to the families who lost their loved ones
Thanks to the Heroes that responded to the emergency...

May we never forget....

No Work Today !!!

2010-09-06T08:00:00.000-04:00

One more day to relax before it's back to school!

End of Summer

2010-09-05T21:27:00.003-04:00

The calendar tells me that summer does not officially end for three more weeks.... but here in NY it is the long weekend before school starts!

Since high school, this weekend has been my sign that summer is over. It has always been back to school for me after the Labor Day Weekend. As an adult that is no different. My calendar is different from the average adult because I am a teacher. Yes, it makes me a little spoiled. I get to relax in the summer and I always know I will have a week off in December and a week of in April. It always takes me a few weeks to get back into a groove in September!

I had a wonderful summer. The weather was perfect, warm and sunny. I spent a lot of time in the pool at my Mom's and also spent time with friends. I was relaxed this summer for the first time in a long time!

I am ready to get back to work, but will miss my summer freedoms!

It's Here !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-09-01T22:03:00.005-04:00

Well, it happened.

I tried to ignore it!

But here it is .................. September !

I went to work today. It was nice getting back into it, however, IT WAS 90 degrees today! I was hot during my meetings!

Right after work I drove to my Mom's and dove into the pool! It may be September but it sure feels like July! I can pretend for a few more days that September is not really here!

It's Winding Down !!

2010-08-26T16:30:00.001-04:00

I went back to work yesterday.... well.... not really !

We had a meeting at school, then I did a little organizing. Today, I returned with some items I will need for the next three months. Then I worked with one of my partner teachers and we planned the first week. I was at school for three hours.

I have been stressing about the first week of school for awhile. Now I feel 50% less stress. I still need to find out what I am doing in the other classroom!

I have one more week of vacation and then it is back into full swing the day after Labor Day.

Yes, I love summer break, but it is winding down !

A few pictures !

2010-08-21T22:14:00.004-04:00

I finally had some free minutes to post a few pictures from the first Nascar Race the DH and I went to a few weeks ago! We had a blast, and look forward to going to another race someday... Maybe a different course the next time around!!

I love Jeff Gordon. His car was not out at this point! BOO HOO! We had pit passes and it was pretty neat to see the cars before the race. I just happen to catch the pit crew pushing out Jimmy Johnson's car onto the track. We even saw hit crew chief in a golf cart. I just was not fast enough to get a picture. LOL
The beginning of the race! The DH took a ton of shots at this point!

One more picture to share!

It's Coming !!!!

2010-08-18T11:30:00.001-04:00

"Resistance is Futile at Borg High"

ACCK!!!!!!!!!!

My summer break has about three weeks left. I have my first day on Sept. 1st! The first two days are meetings and workshops. I will be eased into my job slowly. Then hit full force the following Tuesday with students rushing the hallways.

I am nervous, excited, hopeful, and anxious. I feel just like the kids! LOL !
I have always loved fall and the smell of a new box of crayons. I guess it is a good thing I became a teacher!

Until then, I have some more swimming and sunshine to soak up!

Happy Friday !

2010-08-13T21:15:00.000-04:00

My busy week has come to a close. I did not even get to swim this week. BOO HOO! That is a sign that August is moving along and I will be like the image above: BUSY TEACHER AT WORK !

Next week when I am doing nothing, but relax, visit a few friends, and of course I plan to swim!

My week started with going to the Nascar Race at a road track. It was great. Maybe next year the DH and I will get to go to regular track!

The DH and I went to a concert this week and we also went to a county fair. Today we saw Eat Pray Love and then had a yummy meal at Cheesecake Factory.

I am happy that my workshops are over. It was a long 4 days. I learned some new things and met some new teachers in the school.

I am sure now that I have been to this workshops the planning will begin!

Let's hope the next two weeks go by slow!! LOL

Happy Friday !

2010-08-06T11:40:00.003-04:00

The DH will be dancing today after work. He is on vacation next week. He gets a double perk because I have to go for training for work next week. I am sure he will really enjoy his man space with me at work for a few days!

We have a lot planned. I am going to my first Nascar Race this Sunday. When I lived in the south it was the sport to watch. I have since added it to my love affair with sports.... hockey, football, and now Nascar. I use to be a huge baseball fan in high school, but that has since fallen by the wayside. The race should be a blast and I will post some pictures!

We are going to a concert, a fireman's picnic, and also the local county fair. I think we may also try to go to the local outside theater next week, too. With the training and all the other things going on, I will be a pretty busy all week. Thank goodness I still have two weeks of summer vacation after that!

Ahh... August...

August .... Already !

2010-08-02T20:30:00.001-04:00

My summer is half over. It is a perk of teaching that I have two months of vacation. I have one more month to relax, swim, have lunch with friends, sleep in an extra hour, stay up late.

I have some workshops for my job, which will make it seem like work is even closer. I am looking forward to being back in the classroom. I am excited and nervous at the same time. It happens every year, but the first day always flies by even with my nerves and the newness of the school year!

But, for now.... I enjoy my summer break!

What a Difference a Week Makes

2010-07-31T18:30:00.004-04:00

I had a busy week. What started out as a regular Monday turned into a whirlwind of a week.

My friend called me Monday and asked to meet for lunch. I happily agreed and had a lovely afternoon. Tuesday was busy with a 6 hour workshop. I always enjoy learning, so it was a nice day. Then Wednesday I tutored and then met two other friends for lunch. I used a coupon, so my friend could eat for free!

The BEST part of my week was Thursday. I went to tutor early and was driving home wondering what I would do for the rest of the day - GO TO THE POOL of course.

My cell phone began to ring. A ring I did not recognize, I pulled the phone out of my bag to look at the number. It was a call I had been waiting for ALL MONTH!!!!!!!!!!! No, I did not answer it because I do not talk and drive, but I could not wait until I arrived home to check my voice mail!!!!

The school I was working at last year from March to June had called me. The principal asked me back for the first semester. I am SO excited!

I can spend the month of August thinking about teaching reading and planning for September instead of feeling stress about not knowing if I would be subbing or working. I am excited and nervous at the same time!

I am so happy!

Ahh... Summer

2010-07-29T22:41:00.002-04:00

This is how I feel this week:

One more month of joyful relaxation!

Sure, I have a workshop to go to, but I love learning, so it's all good!
Sure, I have to tutor three mornings a week, but I get to choose my own lessons, which is very good!
Plus, the DH will be off for a week, and we have some very fun days planned!

Side Note: Thank you Bill Watterson for Calvin and Hobbes. They always put life in perspective!

And so it begins................

2010-07-24T23:20:00.003-04:00

The DH found this on the web and I asked him to e-mail it to me! Now anytime I say something cranky, I also say "No one understands crabby people" He cracks up.

Honestly, I have been enjoying summer. I have taken a teaching workshop, enjoyed the pool as much as possible, read two books, seen friends, cleaned and organized... and ate too much the week the DH was on vacation. It has been a wonderful July.

I had my first crabby day this past week - for a few different reasons, which I do not feel the need to go into right now. It happens about this time every year. I begin to worry about September, I begin to feel like I am not doing enough and summer is slipping away, and I begin to feel restless.

I often wonder........ how do people do it day after day when they do not work. I have been on vacation for five weeks. A part of me is loving life... the weather is great, I love to swim, I love the freedoms I have during summer..... but the other part of me is restless...

I am ready for my routine again... Such the internal debate I have.

Does anyone else go through this ???

Summer is Sweet !

2010-07-16T20:30:00.004-04:00

1. Weekend festivals

2. Relaxing Days

3. Summer reading by the pool

4. Swimming everyday

5. DH on vacation means a week of no cooking for me!

6. Meeting friends for coffee

7. Day Trips

8. Summer glow

9. Ice cream after dinner

10. Walks by the river

It's good to be a teacher !

Happy Birthday America !

2010-07-04T09:00:00.001-04:00

Happy 4th of July !!

Happy 4th of July Weekend !!

2010-07-02T21:45:00.005-04:00

Here is to Freedom!

Here is to a safe and family filled 4th of July Weekend!

Ahhh... Summer

2010-06-30T16:25:00.003-04:00

Summer is wonderful for a teacher and here is why:

1. 10:30a.m spinning class!

2. Heading out on a boat cruise around the river with the DH and Mom.

3. Hitting the snooze on the alarm this AM !

4. Primed the hallway walls and then made brownies!

5. Surfing the web and then reading my Mary Higgins Clark book.

... Knowing I have time to do what I want when I want......... PRICELESS!

Happy Sunday !

2010-06-27T22:06:00.006-04:00

Five Things I am Happy About Right Now:

1. Summer Break : WOO HOO

2. Three Days with no cooking - I love that !

3. Reading Whatever I want

4. Time at the pool !

5. Walks outside with the DH !

I love public radio !

2010-06-20T19:30:00.000-04:00

My DH is a news junkie. He reads it daily, he watches it for 2 hours every evening, and he also listens to it on the radio! We wake up to it and he falls asleep to it. It use to drive me crazy, some days it still does.

However, in the time we have been married, I have learned a lot and actually can participate in a conversation about current events which I could never do before we met. My DH also introduced me to NPR. We listen to it from time to time. This AM we were driving around and I turned it on because I love the Sunday morning show " Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me" which is a game show of sorts related to the news. There was a funny little joke by one of the host which went something like this ....

A news reporter used a kayak to spy on the clean up of the oil spill and guess what they were using to clean up the oil spill.....

Paper Towels !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The host replied, "Oh what geniuses we have ... cleaning up one environmental problem and causing another one at the same time by using an over abundance of paper towel, made by trees, to clean up a spill the size of the super dome."

I could not help at laugh at the response. It was so to the point of the way people think today.... Two steps forward with three steps back! We have good hearts, we want to do the right thing for the environment... and yet we still only get about 50% of it right!

Makes ya wonder........

2010-06-16T14:00:00.002-04:00

In 7 more days I will be able to shout:

I had lunch today with my 5th grade students. It was nice. We talked about summer plans and just enjoyed each other's conversations. I will probably have lunch with them on our sports and game day. Just in case things get crazy, I wanted to make sure I was able to spend one last lunch with them. They are moving off to middle school next year. A few kids asked if I wanted to be their reading teacher in 6th grade. That is a sweet thought, but it is just not going to happen.

I taught 6th grade a few years back as a long term substitute in the spring. It was great. Teaching reading all day was heaven, but these jobs are the ones everyone wants! To be a 6th grade teacher is nice b/c there are a lot of perks! I loved it at the time, but I really feel my place is in an elementary school.

There is not much left for me to do this year. A few remaining lessons with my other students and then we have our school picnic next week! I cannot believe how quickly the time has gone.

This job has been a precious gift. I hope I am lucky enough to have this gift again next year!

A Day Late.... Oh well !

2010-06-14T14:45:00.000-04:00

Five Things I am Happy About Right Now:

1. I have 4 days left of teaching and 6 days left with kids! Summer Vacation is so close!

2. A wonderful weekend!

3. Have some free time to read what I want!

4. Warm weather !

5. Pool's Open!

Feeling Good !

2010-06-07T14:19:00.002-04:00

I went into to work today with intention of staying there past my required time to work on my reading conferences!

I feel good. I managed to finish up two kids today and also have three more conferences in the one classroom. Then I went to my other classroom and my "Absent Alex" (I think you get the drift....) was at school so I had a quick conference with her today b/c you never know what tomorrow will bring!

I also did the reading report card sections for the third classroom I work in !! WOO HOO !

I feel good for now ............ You never know what tomorrow will bring!

Another Sunday!

2010-06-06T12:30:00.001-04:00

The week flew by again! I think it was partly because I spent a lot of time sleeping. I was sick!

My Normal February cold never came ... well... it came, but in June. LOL. I am not sure if the flu shots prevented me from getting my winter colds or if it was because I was such a chronic hand washer during the winter months!

Well, I went to the doctor right away on Tuesday! I had my breathing treatment and my antibiotic. Tues. and Wed. were bad with a lot of coughing at night, but those afternoon naps from 2 to 5 really helped. I also went to bed around 9:30 every night. I just felt so rested. I should go to bed early more often! LOL

The week was quick with a shorter work week and now it is the summer countdown! I will be busy with reports and school assemblies. This reading position has been such a wonderful gift, I am looking forward to summer, but I am feeling sad that there are only 12 days left with students! I pray I am back at the school next year b/c I just love what I am doing!

On that note, here is what I am happy about right now:

1. 12 days until summer vacation!

2. Watching my garden grow!

3. A relaxing Sat. with the DH !

4. Knowing my reading reports have been typed up... now all I have to do is copy and paste at work!

5. Going to Wine & Wags this week! I love helping put the puppies that are in shelters!

It's been a nice weekend! Here is to many more this summer!

Busy Week !

2010-05-30T21:00:00.000-04:00

I was so busy this past week! I was thrilled for this three day weekend!

I was tired and had a sore throat (which has yet to go away!). I took a nap and slept in today, but I am still feeling overworked and not well rested!

Anyway, here is my weekly post. It seems it about all I can fit in lately!

Five Things I am Happy About Right Now:

1. More flowers for the garden... It looks better everyday!

2. Memorial Day is the official start of summer!

3. One more day to relax before a 4 day work week!

4. Longer Days = More Time to do things!

5. June is just around the corner... time for summer swimming!

2010-05-23T16:30:00.000-04:00

Five Things I am Happy About Right Now:

1. Playing in my garden today!

2. It is 80 degrees out right now!

3. Having a wonderful anniversary weekend!

4. A week of sunshine!

5. A No Cook Sunday night!

Dear Husband,

2010-05-22T14:00:00.002-04:00

Happy 6th Anniversary!

I cannot believe we have been married for 6 years! Time goes by quickly when you are having fun! There has been vacations, stay-cations, plays, bus trips, plays, walks, and so much more!

Thanks for a wonderful six years. Even our silly disagreements helps our marriage grow stronger!

All my love!
Your wife

2010-05-16T14:00:00.004-04:00

Five Things I am Happy About Right Now:

1. Being able to relax and watch Nascar because I finished my chores by 1:00! WOO HOO!

2. Sunshine after a week of rain!

3. Birthday cake. I LOVE cake!

4. Loving my job!

5. Having some time to myself after the last few weeks of being so busy!

2010-05-14T16:45:00.005-04:00

Spending the day with 15 first graders is VERY tiring!

Spending with 15 first graders at the ZOO is just plain exhausting!

I went on the field trip today. I was at the Zoo with kidos from 10:00 until 1:00! That is a long time to be with 6 year olds walking... LOL ! I am just plain tuckered out!

The kidos had a wonderful time. They saw the animals, the rain forest, the reptile room, various goats, and even some reindeer who were visiting from the North Pole. They kept looking for Rudolf, but he was no where to be found. We had lunch and then visited some sea otters and seals.

You have to love first graders! They complain about their feet hurting and feeling tired and then the minute they are told to go play on the playground, they are like little wild animals... LOL !

Even though I am pooped, I am happy to say, that the weather was perfect with no rain and no kids got sick, hurt, or lost.

As for me, I need a NAP!

YIKES !!!

2010-05-10T18:00:00.003-04:00

I had a STRESSFUL weekend !!!

It was too fast and there was too much going on all weekend!

I had a major scare yesterday, which I do not want to get into, but I am still in recovery mode. I am fine, but the scare was someone close to me, so I am mentally and emotionally recovering. Let's just say, it gave me an insight to the fact the life is too short and needs to be cherished.

Of course my Type A personality was TESTED both Saturday and Sunday! I wish I could feel a little me flexible and worry less. I need some advice on how to do that!

On a more positive note, I had a nice day with my Mom and my Mom-in-law! Thanks goodness for all the Mom;s in the World. Without them we would be lost... And that goes for Grandma's and Aunts, too!

I miss you Gam... I hope you are having a grand time in heaven!

It's Sunday Night !!

2010-05-02T20:49:00.003-04:00

What I am happy about right now:

1. It's May!

2. Mother's Day Brunch in one week!

3. A warm and sunny weekend!

4. Flowers in Bloom!

5. Having the windows open and enjoying the warm breeze.

What are you happy about right now?

Day Late..... LOL

2010-04-26T21:30:00.003-04:00

Five Things I am Happy About Right Now:

1. A great Monday at work!

2. Dinner Out this week... YAY! PASTA!

3. Weather prediction for Friday = 70 degrees!

4. Finding some good spring buys yesterday at Target and Loft.... WOO HOO!

5. Being back to work after a week off! I missed my kids!

What are you happy about ?

Where did the week go ???

2010-04-25T14:00:00.001-04:00

It is Sunday! I am looking at the clock and wondering what the heck happened to my vacation ??

I saw some friends, did a little shopping, tutored, and even spent Friday catching up on my dvr'd shows.

However, now I am wondering............. where did my stay-cation go???

Back to work tomorrow! I love my job. I love my students, but I will miss my lazy vacation days! LOL

How many days until summer???

2010-04-18T22:02:00.005-04:00

Five Things I am Happy About Right Now:

1. A week of vacation !
2. Feeling content in what I have in my life!
3. Tulips blooming
4. Being Courageous
5. Having a wonderful DH!

What are you happy about right now?

WOO HOO !

2010-04-16T21:00:00.000-04:00

Happy Stay-cation to me!

I have a week to surf the web, take naps, and do whatever I want!

Sweet!

It's Sunday Night!

2010-04-11T19:33:00.004-04:00

Five Things I am Happy About Right Now:

1. Its 7:35 and it is still light out! Love that !

2. Loving the new job!!

3. Warmer weather just around the corner!

4. New brown capri pants bought on sale and with a coupon!!

5. Have a night out on Friday seeing a new band.... and loving it!

Spring time always makes me happy!

Easter Weekend

2010-04-03T21:11:00.004-04:00

WOO HOO ! It has been a wonderful weekend!!

The weather was sunny and 70 ! The DH went for a walk yesterday and today! It is one of our favorite warm weather activities! We try to walk at least three days a week when the weather allows us to be outside!

I had dinner with some teacher friends on Thursday! It was great to see them! Friday afternoon I had coffee with another friend and it was nice and relaxing! Today the DH and I ran some errands in the AM, then relaxed for awhile!

I cannot believe I have been teaching reading the past two weeks. It has been heaven. I have a few 1st graders that need a lot of refocusing, however, they are cute and fun! I must say I really LOVE THIS JOB!! I have a great group of 5th graders, too! It is nice to wake up and go to work! I have been substitute teaching in the afternoon which has been a perk ! I am getting to know the teachers and other kidos in the building. I really love this school. I keep saying prayers that this is a place I will be next year, too! I hope this is God's plan!

Tomorrow is Easter. DH and I will go to brunch at my Mom's. I am looking forward to the good cooking. YUMMY !

I hope everyone has a wonderful Easter!
God Bless !

It's Sunday Night !

2010-03-28T21:49:00.002-04:00

Five Things I Am Happy About Right Now:

1. Longer days with light!!

2. Knowing it will be nice and warm by the end of the week!

3. A four day work week!

4. Being prepared for teaching tomorrow. It is my second week with my new students!

5. The Power of Prayer !

Great Monday !!

2010-03-22T20:06:00.003-04:00

There have been some wonderful changes in my life lately! The past week as a 38 year old has been fabulous.

I started a new job today! I am teaching reading to first and fifth graders. I am teaching in the district I have been subbing in for the past four years. I just earned my literacy certification and I am so thrilled to have this job. I am working for this wonderful teacher who is now on maternity leave. I am so excited for this opportunity and this teacher really made my transition into this job smooth!

I also came home today with a new car. I have been looking at cars since January. Being patient was difficult for me and I am thrilled with my new Honda! I was so excited driving home from the dealership today!

I have a lot to be happy about and grateful for today. Praise God!

2010-03-17T15:29:00.000-04:00

May the Luck of the Irish

Be with Ya Today!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Happiness...

2010-03-15T11:06:00.003-04:00

Wonderful Weekend!

Five Things I am Happy About Right Now:

1. DH bought me a Keurig for my B-day!

2. Spending time shopping with Mom!

3. A yummy pasta dinner!

4. Birthday cake!

5. Spring is almost here!

2010-03-13T15:41:00.005-05:00

Happy Birthday to Me !

I am 38 today!

It has been a wonderful birthday weekend!

I went to the spa yesterday with my Mom. Then we shopped and had lunch. I bought myself a few nice things for the spring. Today the DH gave me some awesome gifts and he took me to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch. It was yummy!

Birthdays a great. I have yummy sweet treats and I also get to reflect on how far I have come in a year!

It's Sunday Night !

2010-03-07T22:51:00.004-05:00

Five Things I Am Happy About Right Now Are:

1. A nice sunny weekend.

2. Being able to meet a friend for coffee.

3. Knowing that I will have a spa, shopping, & lunch day with my Mom this Friday!

4. Counting the days until Spring!

5. Longer Days!

2010-03-02T12:30:00.006-05:00

March....

How Do I Love Thee?
Let Me Count the Ways!

1. It is my BIRTHDAY month!

2. My sweet, strong, Gram ( God rest her precious soul ) was born in this month.. so that makes it all the more bittersweet!

3. Yes, the snow is still a flying .. but March always reminds me that spring is fast approaching!

4. Who doesn't love St. Patrick's Day??

5. It is Nations Women's History Month! GIRL POWER !

6. Let's hear it for Dr. Seuss who was born on March 2nd!

7. Daylight savings begins this month!

8. I get to say "Beware the Ides of March!" all day long on March 15th!

Here's to a MARVELOUS MONTH!

It's Sunday Night!

2010-02-21T21:00:00.003-05:00

Five Things I'm Happy About Right Now:

1. A Bright Sunny Sunday! In my town, we call this weather a spring teaser. Kids are outside playing, people are taking walks, and there are lots of cars at the car wash getting rid of that winter dirt and salt.

2. Knowing where I will be working on Thursday and Friday!

3. DH helping me make dinner.

4. Having one more day to myself before it is back to work!

5. One month closer to a new car!

Thursday Already!

2010-02-18T12:18:00.002-05:00

Where did my week of vacation go to? I did not really work. I only tutored three days!
However...........

It is already Thursday! I wish I could stretch this week out a few more days. Before I know it , it will be back to work!

I wonder how many days until my April break. LOL

2010-02-14T18:30:00.005-05:00

Happy Valentine's Day !!!!!!!!!!!!

Hopefully no one will yell:

Ugg! I've been kissed by a dog.. Get hot water!

Ahhh... Saturday!

2010-02-13T19:04:00.003-05:00

Super Saturday!!

I am not working my part time job ( I took a leave until summer ). I was worried about it, but now I am happy to have this extra weekend time to myself!

I had a nice day with the DH and my parents. We went to the auto show. I sat in a lot of cars. Then we had a nice early dinner!

Now I have a week off of teaching. I will be tutoring for three days which I enjoy and hopeful spending some time with friends!

AHHHH Vacation!

2010-02-09T15:43:00.003-05:00

This image sums up my day!

Yesterday, I was happily teaching in the same classroom I have been in for two weeks. The teacher was planning to return today. I waited and waited to hear from her. Once I did, I called my other district to respond to a job request since I was now available.

I waited and waited for her to call me back. She finally did at 9:00pm last night. Well, the job did not pan out.

Of course, at this point, I am not working when I thought I would be! This AM I get up early and wait for my phone to ring. NO CALLS. I am up and around 9:30 my friend calls because that classroom I have been in for two weeks had a NEW SUBSTITUTE! GRRRR!

I guess last night the teacher was called back by the hospital and had to return today. No one called me. I understand she thought I was working, but I so would have worked for her. I have been with her kids for two weeks.

This is the frustrating part of being a substitute teacher. GRRR!

Why oh why hasn't my job ship come in? It has been FIVE YEARS!
What is wrong with me ? Why do I see 25 year olds getting hired over me?? Where is that job that is suppose to be coming my way??

GRRR!

It is Sunday Night!

2010-02-07T20:30:00.003-05:00

Five Things I am Happy About Right Now:

1. Superbowl.. I LOVE FOOTBALL!

2. Teaching in grade 2 again tomorrow!

3. Coffee with a good friend yesterday!

4. A nice short month.

5. One more week of work until my school's winter break!

What a week !

2010-02-06T12:53:00.002-05:00

I have had an interesting week!

On Monday I went to turn in my car which I had leased for the past three years. I was very upset with the place I had leased from because the salesperson treated me like a I was an idiot. I am sorry, but if you talk down to me... well, I am done with you!

On Tuesday, I drove my DH's car to work. I love his car. I want his car, but he wont give it to me. LOL

On Wednesday, a friend picked me up for work. I have know her for twenty years. She is my oldest friend. It is funny how a you can know a person for a long period of time, not talk to them for awhile, and then reconnect time and time again and it was like the time never passed. I have to say it is comforting to have a friend like that.

We both have changed a lot over the years since we met in college. We are now both married, she has two children, I have no children. We are both teachers. She bought a house with her husband and I moved into my husband's house.. and yet we live a block away. We were both driving the same car. (until I just turned mine in... lol) She picked me up yesterday and we went to lunch together. We joked how as teachers we never get to go to lunch unless it is summer or a staff development day.

Today I am meeting another friend for coffee. We have not seen each other in awhile. Both busy with work and such. We use to meet every Sat for coffee, but it has been a busy year. Hopefully our ducks will get back into a row and that will happen again soon!

SO, yes..... what a week it has been!

2010-01-31T18:34:00.003-05:00

Five Things I am Happy About Right Now:

1. Pulled off my Mom's surprise 60th lunch!

2. Went to see "In The Heights" yesterday and loved it!

3. I am teaching 2nd graders this week!

4. Tomorrow is on month closer to some warmer weather!

5. A wonderful busy weekend!

This is MY life!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-01-27T10:43:00.002-05:00

My car lease is up next week on Feb 1st. I have a decision to make regarding a new car.

I went to the place where I leased from to test drive their 4 wheel drive car. It was nice, but it did not say " GET ME" as I drove it. Plus the back window was soooo small and my vision was blocked. The salesman actually said, "Well, who uses their rear view mirror on the thruway anyways?" SERIOUSLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The salesman even showed me the more expensive version (YEAH- NOT HAPPENING) with a camera that shows the area behind the car in the mirror when you have the car in reverse. I guess he did not hear me when I said, " I do not need bells and whistles, I need a good car that handles well in the snow."

Yes, this is my life!

Next, I test drive the RAV 4. I have been looking at this car for awhile and I REALLY LOVED it! I plan to return to this dealership on Thursday night. I really like this car and think they are going to give me a great deal. Plus I loved how friendly they were. They listened to me and were not pushy like that other place!

So last night after a day of work, the gym, and grocery shopping... I arrive home. The DH pull up google news on his pc and here is the top headline:

Toyota tells dealerships to stop selling all recalled cars !

Are you frigging kidding me??????????????????????????

Yes, this is the way my life works. I have to turn in my leased car next Monday.. and as of right now I cannot get a car b/c the car I want is not being sold until they fix a safety issue (which if course I think is great that they are that concerned that they are doing this for the safety of others - and of course not to be sued in the future!) ..... BUT SERIOUSLY!!!!!!

Yes... welcome to my world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank You NY JETS !

2010-01-24T18:16:00.002-05:00

It was a great season. I rooted for you for the past 16 PLUS weeks.

You made me believe in the underdog!

I love you.... even today... DAMN COLTS!

Thanks for a great season!

See you next year Sanchez!!

XOXO !