I am plagued with the disease of good intentions. Blogging is on the list of what I'd like to do more of, but it doesn't seem to be happening. Sounding like a broken record when I say, again, that I just haven't had the time! The joke at our house is that by Memorial Weekend my life will come to a crashing halt. I will be done with school (the one I attend) and with school (the one where I work). It's hard to believe that in six weeks I will be completely done with my undergraduate coursework. The summer is set aside for being a mom again, relaxing with Joe, hanging out with friends, and planning my next move.
Anyway, I just have to get through the next little bit. It's hard to be optimistic when the weather is dreary and raining. What's with that? Usually we're swimming this time of year, not turning the heat on.
I can hear Glee! is on in the other room. Have to run...
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Tootin' my own horn!
California law requires teachers to pass an examination in the subject matter they want to teach, proving proficiency in order to be allowed to teach. Different tests for different subject matters. I took the Multiple Subject test(required for elementary school and special education) which is comprised of three parts. Passing all three parts allows me to enter into a teacher credentialing program. Like most other academic tests it was very long, and I chose to take all three subsets at once. I found out today that I passed all three subsets (very hard to do on the first try, most don't accomplish this). Yeah for me!!!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Feeling yucky and it's raining...
Last week I had the A/C on in the car...today I'm back wearing flannel pajamas. I wish Mother Earth would make up her mind about spring. 80 percent chance of rain today, thunderstorms tomorrow, and 25 percent chance of rain the rest of the week. Of course that doesn't mean it will rain, but whatever...
My sinuses are all clogged up, plus I'm (at times) hacking up a lung. I dislike those illnesses that make it uncomfortable to function yet you can still function. Does that make sense? I'm not in bed, just feeling yucky!
So, nothing on my spring break list gets done due to rain. My windows are so atrociously dirty....they will have to wait a week or two. I did get a new fern planted and some white bocapa. Much more to do though.
Jessica's appointment for wisdom teeth removal is the Friday of Memorial weekend. Trying to figure out a schedule to have that done was horrendous. The Dr. is a reservist and will be gone for a few weeks, plus he has two offices and we would like to have the surgery done at the closer office. In addition, we had to work around Jessica's SAT subject tests, ACT tests, and STAR testing. So, it was decided to have them out after school is over. I'm hoping the swelling and bruising are gone before we go to NYC.
Camping season has begun for Andrew's Boy Scout troop. Plus, they have at least one major hike planned a month. He told me he will start planning his Eagle Project this summer, to be completed around this time next year. He's motivated because we told him no driver's license or job until the project is completed, and that is one boy who wants to drive. All he talks about his cars...and his favorite new tv show is called World's Most Expensive Rides.
Joe is going to work today, but will be off starting tomorrow. Even with the rain I'm sure I can find a few spring cleaning chores for him to do :-)
My sinuses are all clogged up, plus I'm (at times) hacking up a lung. I dislike those illnesses that make it uncomfortable to function yet you can still function. Does that make sense? I'm not in bed, just feeling yucky!
So, nothing on my spring break list gets done due to rain. My windows are so atrociously dirty....they will have to wait a week or two. I did get a new fern planted and some white bocapa. Much more to do though.
Jessica's appointment for wisdom teeth removal is the Friday of Memorial weekend. Trying to figure out a schedule to have that done was horrendous. The Dr. is a reservist and will be gone for a few weeks, plus he has two offices and we would like to have the surgery done at the closer office. In addition, we had to work around Jessica's SAT subject tests, ACT tests, and STAR testing. So, it was decided to have them out after school is over. I'm hoping the swelling and bruising are gone before we go to NYC.
Camping season has begun for Andrew's Boy Scout troop. Plus, they have at least one major hike planned a month. He told me he will start planning his Eagle Project this summer, to be completed around this time next year. He's motivated because we told him no driver's license or job until the project is completed, and that is one boy who wants to drive. All he talks about his cars...and his favorite new tv show is called World's Most Expensive Rides.
Joe is going to work today, but will be off starting tomorrow. Even with the rain I'm sure I can find a few spring cleaning chores for him to do :-)
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Spring Break!
Yeah! A whole week off from school and work. This last week we have been experiencing the kind of weather that makes me love living in Northern California...high 60's, low 70's, perfectly slightly breezy days...just beautiful! However, two new storms are supposed to swamp the region starting Tuesday. It figures. I don't think of my self as naturally pessimistic, but that's how it seems to be rolling for me lately.
The principal handed me my pink slip yesterday, although I knew it was coming. I'll miss the people I work with as well as some of the students. I have to say, though, I'm looking forward to working less hours with little kids who are nice and sweet. I might be bored to death, but I think overall it will be a good change.
So, what am I going to do with all my free time? First, I'm going to take the summer off from my schoolwork to re-evaluate the direction I am heading in. The last six months I have questioned the end result, and now I'm handed the perfect opportunity to take the time to decide exactly what it is I want. It's funny, though, I'm almost 42 and still trying to decide what I want to be when I grow up. Second, I'm going to get my sewing machine out (in June) and finish a quilt top that's been sitting for a year and a half, and two hand bags that have been around for a year!
I'm taking the kids up to the mall today. Jessica needs some dress slacks and nice blouse for job/college interviews. Plus, as ASB President she will be heading to the school district office at least once a month and she needs to look nice. I think we'll stop at the Loft and Macy's. They have beautiful clothes for petite women. Andrew is just growing out of everything. I can't keep up with that kid! At least his shoe size has stabilized for this brief moment in time. Joe will stay home and clean his office (do you blame him?). We won't be gone long.
The principal handed me my pink slip yesterday, although I knew it was coming. I'll miss the people I work with as well as some of the students. I have to say, though, I'm looking forward to working less hours with little kids who are nice and sweet. I might be bored to death, but I think overall it will be a good change.
So, what am I going to do with all my free time? First, I'm going to take the summer off from my schoolwork to re-evaluate the direction I am heading in. The last six months I have questioned the end result, and now I'm handed the perfect opportunity to take the time to decide exactly what it is I want. It's funny, though, I'm almost 42 and still trying to decide what I want to be when I grow up. Second, I'm going to get my sewing machine out (in June) and finish a quilt top that's been sitting for a year and a half, and two hand bags that have been around for a year!
I'm taking the kids up to the mall today. Jessica needs some dress slacks and nice blouse for job/college interviews. Plus, as ASB President she will be heading to the school district office at least once a month and she needs to look nice. I think we'll stop at the Loft and Macy's. They have beautiful clothes for petite women. Andrew is just growing out of everything. I can't keep up with that kid! At least his shoe size has stabilized for this brief moment in time. Joe will stay home and clean his office (do you blame him?). We won't be gone long.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Wonderful weekend!
Okay, so there's not so much wonderful going on...but it will be in the low 70's with nary a cloud in sight!!
To my chagrin, the six page art paper has not written itself yet. All the esp I'm using is not working :-( I guess I will just have to put pen to paper soon. At least I have a week, the problem is the weather. How can I possibly stay inside and write when I want to be outside doing absolutely nothing?
Counting the days to Spring Break! One more week, then an actual WEEK OFF. No work, no school, all nothing. Those are the kind of weeks I like!! Of course the not-so-silent pessimist in me thinks it will probably rain the one week I have nothing to do. Oh well, that means one week of non-stop reading (see? I win either way).
Jessica has Junior Prom tomorrow night. I'm hoping to have pictures to post.
Okay, I'm done for the night. My brain needs a break from thinking....
To my chagrin, the six page art paper has not written itself yet. All the esp I'm using is not working :-( I guess I will just have to put pen to paper soon. At least I have a week, the problem is the weather. How can I possibly stay inside and write when I want to be outside doing absolutely nothing?
Counting the days to Spring Break! One more week, then an actual WEEK OFF. No work, no school, all nothing. Those are the kind of weeks I like!! Of course the not-so-silent pessimist in me thinks it will probably rain the one week I have nothing to do. Oh well, that means one week of non-stop reading (see? I win either way).
Jessica has Junior Prom tomorrow night. I'm hoping to have pictures to post.
Okay, I'm done for the night. My brain needs a break from thinking....
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