Only 4 school days and counting!!!!! 2 full days and 2 half days. I took everything off the walls last Thursday. The kids came in yesterday and asked what was different about the room. At least they noticed. I think it's the first time they actually looked at the walls all year.
I will teach one week of summer school from June 14-17. During that time I'm taking a 6-hour workshop for Special Education. I don't know much about it so this will be very beneficial and informational.
Noelle: Our school does allow for parties. They's be crazy to think that the kids will be in learning mode for the last few days. The kids haven't been in learning mode since the end of April. I agree, I liked the song "School's Out" by Alice Cooper. Here in Phoenix that song is played a lot this time of year. Alice Cooper lives here and owns a restaurant in Scottsdale. He's very active in charities. Strange though he is; he is a really a nice guy. (That song came out the year before I started high school).
Angie: I remember when Reagan was shot. I was attending college in Idaho. I remember thinking that given the history of most presidents elected in years ending in 0 that it was only a matter of time. I was actually surprised that he wasn't killed then.
Summer: I liked your quote. I think I'll use that one in my classroom next year. It will give the kids something to think about. Graduation is not until the end of June?? Most of our high school graduated last week. My sister's high school (where she teaches) graduates next Wed. In fact, she's one of the chaperones for Grad Night (an all night field trip to Disneyland. The park closes early and then opens for the seniors from several high schools. They are open from about 10pm to 7am) My sister said that the chaperones are only required to be at a certain place for only 1 hour all night. I asked her if she got a hotel room. She said that there is a place for the chaperones to crash right at Disneyland. I attended Grad Night when I graduated. It was the same year that Space Mountain opened; the lines were crazy.
I thought I would take a break from cleaning and say hi.
Angie I wish I could be there for the party. I think just like everybody else that you can rent those machines. I am a frozen drink gal. Anytime we have a get together I am running the blender. As the day goes on they get stronger too.
Noelle when would you get the house? My parents are older too. My mom was 36 when she had me. Of course if you ask her she is still 36. It is amazing, she hasnt aged in 30 years. I think we need to call Ripley's.
Summer I like Harry too but I have never read the books. I am scared that I will never put them down and right now I need to be reading school books.
Julie I wish I could have gone swimming yesterday. I don't know anyone with a pool. It seemed like when I was younger all of my friends had one and now I couldn't tell you where to go.
Cal I used to love the last few days of school. At least when I was younger. Once I got into HS I thought it was a waste of my time. Our kids have been out for a month down here.
We are having some of our pine trees removed this week. I got them to cut down 2 on one side of our house Friday b/c the guy was clearing the lot next door for a new house. Thank goodness we did it b/c they were rotting. He said that it wouldn't have been uch longer for them and these things would have caused some damage if they feel. We have 3 more in the back yard so those will be going when they clear the other lot on the other side of me. I will have 2 houses going up on both sides of the house. Talk about lots of noise and mess. The constuction people around here are so messy. I hate having to look at everything. I am not going to complain though b/c it brings up our property value. I hate to see the pines go b/c I have things hanging on them but once you cut pines you really need to get rid of all of them. They use each other for protection adn if you have 1 or 2 left it is going to be trouble. Plus, they attract lighting and that isn't something that I want.
OK, I need to run to the store. I will try to get back on today.
Kempy I know I hate construction mess, the porta potties, litter, spitting guys, etc. you get the picture. But you are right, good for property value. What in the world are your mom secrets if she hasn't aged in 30 years. I bet she is pretty like you . Does she excercise alot or eat right or is it some kind of cream or something in a bottle? With 30 approaching for me I want to stay looking young as long as possible. Yeah, after I laid out all weekend !
Cal we are all counting down the days with you! Did you hear about that school somewhere out east that cut out junk food etc. on birthdays for gradeschoolers? No more cupcakes, cookies, or special treats. Just stupid school logo stuff they get. I don't think that is right. I think bringing in cupcakes on a b-day makes a child feel special. Whats your take on this?
Noelle I actually don't remember, I was probally in first or second grade? What year was it? I love pillsbury grand cinnamon rolls. I could eat the whole tube and I love they way the smell up the house while they are cooking. I ate like a oink oink for supper tonight. I am thinking about taking a walk. I really don't want to go though. Maybe just excercise inside even though it is nice outside right now.
Angie hope you weekend went well! And everyone else too. I should get off my butt and do something now. Julie
HI! I am so sorry that I didnt get on this weekend. Saturday we went out to eat with my MOM and then whenb we got there Clyde(My Mom's Best friend) said she was buying everything to cover all of our birthdays. That was so nice. It was fun too because we havent gotten together with Clyde since we were little and we practically lived at her house. Then me and Wendy(my sis) went shopping after lunch for about 3 hours and she bought Jay a new blender for his birthday gift so I came home and made some Margaritas for us. YUM!
Then Sunday we went to Clydes house to sort thropugh all of our pics and all of Mom's pics(my dad sneaked them out of the house for us) for the DVD that we arew making. That was so much fun to do. We laughed alot. We picked on My Moms hirdos throughout the years. haha and the fact that there are only about 2 pics of me as a baby.
Noelle, You guys should definately get a pool. Are they really expensive to get over there? I dont thionk I could take it if I actually lived somewhere that was warm all year without the pool. I dont actually get in ours too often but I like to sit on the deck and look at the water.
Cal, Graduation at Disneyland sounds like so much fun. My class went white water rafting. I stayed home from that trip. That was not my idea of fun. My kids are getting excited about school ending too.
Kempy, I love pine trees. We planted a row of them at our old house and they were huge the last time we rode by there. I want to go to the gravel pit and dig up some more and bring them here and plant them in the field but I just havent done it . Too lazy I guess. Plus we have seen Coyotes up there and they scare me.
Julie, You guys had weather warm enough to swim? I am jealous. It hasnt gotten really warm here just yet. They say that we have a warm front moving through for Tuesday and Wednesday and it will be 88 and humid. Maybe I can get in our pool this week.
Now Corey has pink eye!!!! Jeepers creepers. This is the last week for me and Jay to have alone time during the day and now another one will be home. Poor kid, his eye is all swollen and yucky. I hate it too because it makes my eye feel itchy immediately after they told me he had pink eye so I am not supposed to touch my eye so I dont get it but now my eye is itchy(in my mind). Like when someone says head lice you automatically scratch your head.
Oh yeah, I dont need the machine for the party because I learned at the restaurant that noone but me and Jay likes the margaritas so I will just make them for us 2 BUT.... My Mom,sis and Clyde are demanding that I make Jello shots and LOTS of them. So this party should be funny because I have a feeling my poor dad is gonna have to carry Mom and Clyde out of my house.
Angie it sounds like you had a fun weekend. Now you really make me want to be up there for your party. I hope you take lots of pics so we can see the family. We havn't seen pics of the kids since you guys went to FL. (Cory pouting hehe) I LOVE jello shots. I havn't made them in years though. I need to remember those for next time. The problem is I eat them all. I like pines too but the problem is that these are WAY to tall b/c they grew up with lots of other trees around so they had to compete. Well, now that lots have been cleared the trees are almost in a shock b/c they are by themselves now and they start to die. I would much rather have a shade tree too. I have to call the local nursery to see what would be good to plant here.
Angie I have never had jello shots. I could use some of them today to cure this sore throat. I think that would soothe it ! Isn't it funny when you get TOM I seem to get a cold or something else? Oh well I will survive! Just feel totally drained and blah. It sounds like you had a fun weekend. I am glad. Poor Corey. I hope he feels better soon. What are ya making for dinner?
Well girls just wanted to pop in say hi to everyone. It is in the 80's here and humid. I think summer is here. Yes! I have no idea what to have for supper. Kinda burnt out in that dept. Maybe grill something because it is so hot. Or just salads. Not really hungry. Bye for now....Julie
Hey Julie, I was just about to post a echoing hello. I didn't think anyone was coming here today. It is pouring outside right now. We are even getting some hail. Thankfully it is only pea size but it is still hail. We were just talking on another thread about getting sick during TOM. One lady is a nurse and she said that it is proven that your immune system slows down then.
When I don't now what to cook I usually have some wheat tortialls with some form of meat in them. I have some of that Old el Paso shredded chickne at home and it already has the seasoning in it so I will ut a little on a tortilla w/ a little cheese and pop it in the micro to heat and that is dinner. Quick and easy. I have even used stips of chicken and a little spag. sauce w/ parm cheese. That is really good too. I am all about the quickness.
A quick again, made chicken quesiadlas (sp?) for supper. Kempy got me hungry for mexican. Ate way to much. I do know partly why is because the tortillas are high in fiber and right now I need it. Having alot of probs in that dept. sorry tmi. Nothing seems to be helping? Anyone have the same problem? I can't take the powdered stuff because it get me so nauseated i could puke, tried the fiber-con. My mom is a nurse and said don't take too much correctal or something like that because your body gets use to it in a short period of time. Sorry guys I feel stupid even talking about this issue but maybe one of you have suggestions? Water, water, water, and water.
Kempy I believe that about what the nurse said. Even my allergies get worse during this time. I went to my mom's this weekend and she showed me pictures of my brother graduating from college and I was so proud. I think you are going to be so happy to have a degree in something, did you go to any other college or tech? I went to tech classes but never finished a degree, which now I regret. My hus has a BA.
Busy today Angie and Noelle? Mondays are ****, huh? I hope your doing good. Hi to everyone else. Does anyone remember if Jacks wedding was this year or the next summer. Speaking of weddings, what do you all think of Jlo and Marc Anthony marrying? I know they dated several years back, so maybe just maybe this might be the right guy. I do like several of his songs-I need to know and You sang to me. Okay I am rambling now better get going. Julie
J-lo and Marc Anthony? They deserve each other. I give it 6 mos. tops. Terrible aren't I? I actually like some of Marc's songs but I don't care too much for J-Lo all the way around. Has she ever heard of just dating someone? Ya don't have to marry every chump that comes around ya know... anyway, I'll stop right there since I don't want to offend anyone, hehe.
And a great big hello to everyone . Yes Julie, Monday's are always **** . We have a new employee starting and that's always interesting and stresssful. I hope this guy works out! I think Jacks wedding was 2005, I wonder what happened to her...I'm gonna PM her.
I'm having car problems again. I took it in for regular maintenance and when I got it back there was this weird grinding/growling noise. I thought it was the brakes but when I brought it back the mechanic said it was a bearing problem. Of course they don't have it in stock and need to back order it....so we wait again. In the meantime, I drive around feeling scared that something's gonna break while I'm going top speed on the freeway .
Cal, I didn't know Alice Cooper lived in Scotsdale, that's cool. You know, he seemed really creepy and strange way back when, but when you compare him with what's out there today, he's actually quite tame
Angie you sound like you had a blast this weekend. Just reading about pink eye makes my eyes itch . Just wash your hands A LOT! I'm putting the Hello Kitty stuff in the mail today, hope it makes it there in one piece. Let me know when you get it.
Hello to everyone else, I gotta run to the Post office before they close on me. Have a good night all.
Good Morning. It is supposed to be warm and humid today. These are the kind of days that I can get really depresed about getting so fat so quickly. Plus, my period started yesterday? ! That was a surprise because it feels like I just had one.
Oh JLo and Marc Anthony. I am with Noelle on this one. What is it with her and HAVING to get married? You would think with her track record marriage would be the last thing she thinks about. haha
Noelle, Just let me know how much the kittie was plus the shipping and I will send out a check to ya. Thanks. Haley will love it.(especially when she learns that it actually came from Hawaii). I hope you get your car fixed and dont have anything else go wrong. Cars are such a pain in the ***. I would have to say the worst thing to have to do for me is to go car shopping. I can not stand to do that. I hate the salesman.
Cal, I love Alice Cooper. He is kinda like a goth grandpa now. They play schools out for summer up here at the end of the school year too.
Brittany is going to Quebec for her class trip on Friday. She is getting pretty excited. Corey and Alicia get to go Rollerskating for their D.A.R.E. graduation trip.
Kempy, What do you guys have planned for your birthday this year? Another crawfish boil? That sounded like so much fun.
Julie, Is it hot at your house again?
Well, I should really go enjoy some sun before I have to go to work so I will check back in a while.
Hey and good morning to you guys. I am keeping my fingers crossed for no rain today. I really don't think I can take it anymore.
Noelle, I have never understood cars. You bring them in for one thing and something else goes wrong. It makes me wonder if the mechanic is actually fixing the 1st problem or making a new one for me. Ditto with the J-Lo thing. I love being married but i am not going to marry every guy that I date. I think celebs have gone over board with it. Marriage just doesn't mean anything to them.
Julei i ened up eating thopse tortillas last night too. I had to go to a homeowners ***. meeting so I needed something fast. When you make your qeus. do you put them inthe oven of pan sear them?
Angie I don't think we have anything planned for my b-day. If Joe does he is hiding it really well. I kind of want a big thing but I have to go to school the next day so I can't get to wild and crazy.
Well, I have lost 2lbs of the 3 in water weight that I put on so I only need to lose 5 more lbs to reach my mini goal. I swear this is never ending.
Oi...I am already wishing for Friday - what does that tell you?
One other business partner resigned today but with respect and how it should be done...Her mother is dying and she lost her father earlier this year and she cannot travel anymore...so understandable. Just :sad: sad to her leave.
J-Lo and Mark Anthony I give it a year...that's a head scratcher...If I married half the guys I dated I would be more divorced then Liz Taylor
Angie what a nice time you had with your Mom, sister and family friend. I love what you are doing for your mother -with all those pictures...Very Cool! Have a margariita for me! I want to go to Quebec too! That city is soo beautiful - not to mention great crepes! je me souviens beaucoup des bonne temps!
Noelle sorry about the car...that's a pisser. Drive safely please. At least my sister doesn't live in Hawaii I would be much more scared for you! As for the Reagan question - first grade is where I was and I remember the teacher being very teary and saying something about (as I understand now) Assassination but it sounded to a bunch kids like gibberish...what's a sassination? I learned later at home
Julie I want that recipe for Quesadillas please - that is one meal my husband and I can agree on! I married Mr. Picky eater... gotta love him anyways!
Kempy D what is up with you? Congrats on the 2 lb loss. You can do it!
Cal 3 more days luck lady! I hope Scottsdale is not too hot for you right now!
I ate like the past couple of days. Of course, as I am saying this as the Ice Cream truck is rolling ever so slowly bye A bout of depression is creeping up and I am trying like a madman to head it off at the pass but I think its just a step ahead sometimes.
but good news is I did 325 minutes of exercise last week Sun-Sat. This week I am targetting the same amount of time again.Today I am going to play Tennis! Thursday may be a scratch except dog walking because I have to give a presentation on strategic planning to a local board ...Oi, I want Friday. Saturday I have to give the same talk again to a different group
Any ideas on how to whittle the waist? get rid of love handles? problem area of choice for me. Any tips would be good. My head is spinning on the many different offerings of crunches and breathing techniques that I am so tired I just want something that works. I don't mind working out what I mind is wasting my time. My weight is not moving either. My DH is so encouraging so I keep trying...that is all you can do, no?
Have a great Tueday all!
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"It's not failure, but low aim is crime." -Lowell
Things are finally slowing down at school. Tomorrow is a half day and so is Thursday. I've got all my report cards done and the students' folders are done. All I have left is checkout on Thursday. I'm going to Calif for a couple of days on Thursday; in fact, I plan to leave school around 2pm to head over to SoCal. I will teach 4 days next week for the first week of summer school then I will be off until Aug 2. Am looking forward to a nice relaxing summer. Hot, but relaxing.
It has been hot here. 108 yesterday; cooler today, only 104. The heat is really draining. It's not quite 8pm and I'm already thinking about going to bed.
Angie: My hus would love to go to Quebec so he could speak French. He said he's had quite a few opportunities where he's at to speak French and Italian. One day we'd like to visit Quebec.
I'm going to try to post more later. I'm having a hard time staying awake right now. Hello to everyone.
Well it is my last day of the week here at work and I am dragging butt. I am drinking one of our energy drinks at wokr. I mean I don't drink coffee so I need to get my caffine from some place, right? I was on my puter at home all last night trying to get it fixed. We had a virus that had gotten pretty bad b4 we realized what was going on. Well, now Windows XP wont let me in. I was on the phone w/ Microsoft for about an hour and they couldn't help me so now I have to call another # when I get home to see what they can do. The tech told me that this really isn't that uncommon so I feel a little better. All I can say is NO MORE DOWNLOADING ANYTHING!!!
Cal I have been over your way once and that heat is really bad. This coming from a southern girl. It is really different than what I am used to though. When we were in Vegas we looked like we were on drugs the whole time b/c our eyes were red and dry and ouor noses were bleeding. I guess you get used to it but I need the mositure. I think the humidity is what preserves us down here.
Hi. I tried to order DSL online last night but the damn websight wouldnt let me. I emailed Verizon and of course it was the wrong department for it. YIPPEE!!!
It is hot here today. They say we are gonna hit 90 (that is cold for you huh,Cal. ) Then we are getting a cool front that is supposed to bring Thunder and hail tonight. I hate thunder storms.
This week has been fun for me. I am trying to do the ear mite cream in all of the cats ears and they know what is going on. Tigger has to be bundled in a towel so he cant claw us but he still manages. I have been doing the stray cat too. No reason he should be uncomfortable. He sleeps in a culvert at the end of our road. Poor boy!
I went to pick up a new lightbulb for the pool. $40.00 for a bulb!!!
I still havent gotten on track. WHY????? I am f#*@#@* monsterous right now!! Why does that not register with my brain when I want to eat crappy fatty food? I feel like a sausage stuffed into my size 14!!!!! shorts. Ya would think I would wake up and get with it wouldnt ya?
Kempy, I saw a birthday card the other day that reminded me of you. It was pretty funny.
We actually had to sleep with the window open and the fan on last night. That was a first for this year. Rebel has been dipping in his pool and he went into ours with Jay last night. Candi has been panting alot. I want to try and post a pic of My cat Fat Cow. Last night she was sleeping on the rail of the pool and that cat was hanging over both sides of the rail, her fat was almost touching the water. I feel like her.
Kempy, I have been meaning to ask you, When you guys go out in the airboat have you ever had a snake fall out of a tree into the boat or anything? I think I would die if that happened.
2 full days and 2 half days. I took everything off the walls last Thursday. The kids came in yesterday and asked what was different about the room. At least they noticed. 
I think it's the first time they actually looked at the walls all year. 
The kids haven't been in learning mode since the end of April. 
. Does she excercise alot or eat right or is it some kind of cream or something in a bottle? With 30 approaching for me I want to stay looking young as long as possible. Yeah, after I laid out all weekend 
I feel stupid even talking about this issue but maybe one of you have suggestions? Water, water, water, and water.
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je me souviens beaucoup des bonne temps!
As for the Reagan question - first grade is where I was and I remember the teacher being very teary and saying something about (as I understand now) Assassination but it sounded to a bunch kids like gibberish...what's a sassination? I learned later at home
gotta love him anyways!
on the 2 lb loss. You can do it! 
the past couple of days. Of course, as I am saying this as the Ice Cream truck is rolling ever so slowly bye A bout of depression is creeping up and I am trying like a madman to head it off at the pass but I think its just a step ahead sometimes.
This week I am targetting the same amount of time again.Today I am going to play Tennis! Thursday may be a scratch except dog walking because I have to give a presentation on strategic planning to a local board ...Oi, I want Friday. Saturday I have to give the same talk again to a different group 
Summer 
I was on my puter at home all last night trying to get it fixed. We had a virus that had gotten pretty bad b4 we realized what was going on. Well, now Windows XP wont let me in. I was on the phone w/ Microsoft for about an hour and they couldn't help me so now I have to call another # when I get home to see what they can do. The tech told me that this really isn't that uncommon so I feel a little better. All I can say is NO MORE DOWNLOADING ANYTHING!!! 
