I am a SCHOOL NERD !

This afternoon I went to school. I am taking a grad school class. I already have my masters, but I am working towards additional certification in literacy.

Let me begin by shouting: I LOVE SCHOOL! I have been looking forward to starting this class since the beginning of June! I was both excited and nervous, just like a little kid!

Class began and I looked around the room. It was hilarious to watch how four men all sat at the same table. I guess that starts in kindergarten and continues into the business world... and well... graduate school! There were some "kids" in the class. By this I mean probably 15 years younger than me. Wow... I remember being young & nervous in my first few grad classes. It seems like only yesterday! There were also some students older than me. I was worried I would be the oldest student. I'm relieved I am not! LOL!

Needless to say I loved being back in the classroom and a student. Some of the projects sound really cool.

Well, I have to go... I have HOMEWORK I should be doing!

Sunday Nights Come So Quick!

I cannot believe how quick the weekend went!!

The DH took Friday off and we had a wonderful relaxing time together! I don't remember when I had a Saturday to just relax with the DH. We had out laptops on and the sun shining on us. It was glorious! That being said, it is hard to believe it is Sunday night!

Anyway, here is my weekly installment:

Five Things to Be Happy About Right Now:

1. An extra day with the DH !

2. A clean bathroom! I hate this core and it has been awhile that I did that dirty job! But I always feel better when it's done!

3. I start my grad class tomorrow! I LOVE SCHOOL!

4. Fresh homegrown strawberries bought at the local farmer's market. SO SWEET!

5. $5.00 Flip Flops !

What are you happy about right now?

Summer is Here!

I have been enjoying the first days of summer by being on vacation!

I spent three days in a row enjoying some online mindless surfing in the AM and then swimming every afternoon! The sunshine and weather has been fabulous! I went to the library and also played in my garden.

Today I went to work at my part time job for a nice easy shift. I do not go back there until next Friday which seems odd. I could use the extra hours, but it does not look like I will be getting that many. Thank goodness I will be tutoring three days a week. That money will come in handy for gas money!

For now, I have another few days of my vacation before I take a summer grad class. I love school and learning, so it will be nice! It has been a while since I have written a paper, so that will be a challenge, but I do love a good challenge!

Happy Summer !!

It's Sunday Night!

Five Things To Bee Happy About Right Now:

1. It is the first day of SUMMER !

2. I am on vacation this week!

3. It will be 80 degrees this week while I am on vacation!

4. A relaxing pedicure for my flip flops.

5. Father's Day celebrations!


What are you happy about right now?

First Swim of the Year !

I had a VERY busy day in the classroom where I have been since last Tuesday. It has been enjoyable and I like the students. Today I had centers and the kids were going from one activity to the next. Oh, and a fire drill was thrown in today, too!

By lunchtime I felt like my head was spinning, which is funny because today I was planning on spinning! As I walked out of school this afternoon, I realized how beautiful it was outside. I know I could not pass this day up (because it will be cooler & rainy the next two days). I headed home for the sunblock and then over to my Mom's to the pool!

It was my first swim of the summer! I did a cannon ball into the pool. I was hilarious. I then did my laps which I have not done since September. even though I spin, I must say swimming sure works the muscles that I have not used in a long time! It felt wonderful and a great way to end a busy & stressful day!

As always I plan to spend at least two days a week in the pool swimming my laps and just plain enjoying the water. I am a Pisces after all!

It's Sunday Night

Five Things To Be Happy About Right Now:

1. A 60.00 skirt for 5.98... Thank you work discount!

2. DH helping me with the chores today!

3. A relaxing, warm Saturday at an art festival!

4. Subbing last week in an enjoyable class!

5. More more week until summer! WOO HOO!

What are you happy about right now?

An Intense Experience!

Yesterday I did not teach. This past weekend I did not work at my part time job. I spent this past weekend doing some research! I had to prepare for Monday.

I had an interview.

I had to do three different tasks for this interview. I am so grateful I had the weekend to prepare. I had to teach a reading lesson. I had a 15 minute session where I was asked questions. I also had an hour to write an essay based on developing a literacy action plan.

I left with a feeling of "Well, I did not do that well!" I was nervous, it was tense! There were a lot of candidates there. I have to say it was tough.

If nothing else, I sure did learn a lot!

I'll keep you posted.

I could use some job dust if anyone wants to send me some!

It's Sunday Night!

Five Things I am Happy About Right Now:

1. Going to Mom's for hotdogs for dinner. WOO HOO.. a cooking free night!

2. Another Monday off... Yay to sleeping in!

3. Two days of work this week, thanks to a friend requesting me to come in and substitute for her - I do love her class !

4. Spending some time in my garden. I do enjoy the fruits of my labor... even if I am not growing fruit! LOL!

5. Watching the Tony Awards. I just love a good play !

What are you happy about right now ?

Wondering on a Wednesday !

Ever have one of those days when random thoughts flood the mind? I am having one today!

1. Why am I still subbing after 5 years? I am a good teacher. Why do I see all these young twenty-somethings with NO experience getting jobs and I am NOT?

2. Why is it STILL so gloomy outside? I want my sunshine back!

3. Why do I feel the need to move the cup container every time my DH moves it just an inch in the opposite direction?

4. How come I am so obsessed with reading teacher blogs lately?

5. When I need the extra hours at my part time job, how come I only get 4 hours?

6. How can a 5 year old have such a short attention span in JUNE ?

7. Who the heck would WANT to go on the show WIPEOUT? Is it wrong to enjoy watching people on this show and laugh?