Thursday, October 06, 2005
Back to School Night
Back to school night starts in ten minutes. I hate the waiting. I am not a patient person. I want to get this over wth. I hope that I don't speak to quickly, so there is a whole lot of time left when I am done. I hope I make a good impression. I am being judged tonight. Yikes. Classroom presentations are so much easier. Maybe I should have practiced what I was going to say. Hee hee! Oops. Oh well. I have to pee. I always have to pee when I am nervous. But then I don't really have to pee. If I were going to go the the bathroom, that little pee pee muscle would give me a wink and a tear and that would be all she wrote. I am sure you are thinking about what a lovely visual that is. Three minutes. I should publish this and go. I hope that tear doesn't roll down my leg. Wish me luck. It will all be over in one hour!
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Just sittin around
Hi. I am sitting here in my classroom. Grant is setting up my printer on my computers. He is wonderful. I just finished correcting my papers. We're going to go see Grandma at her rehab facility tonight. We were going to swing by Dinseyland, to, but I don't think we'll be making it. I have Back to School Night in two days. I am not close to ready.
If it weren't for the last minute, nothing would get done.
If it weren't for the last minute, nothing would get done.
Sunday, October 02, 2005
Choc Walk
Buenos nochas,
I did the Choc walk at Disneyland this morning. It was awesome! I really had a good time. I was impressed by how many people showed up, by the number of charecters who cheered us along the way, and really by the whole experience all the way around. Next year I would like to be more organized and actually get a team going. Today, Angie, Cori, and Kevin, Amy's brother, went. Kevin is just the sweetest kid ever.
I am super tired, however. Its been a long day.
peace, tonight...
I did the Choc walk at Disneyland this morning. It was awesome! I really had a good time. I was impressed by how many people showed up, by the number of charecters who cheered us along the way, and really by the whole experience all the way around. Next year I would like to be more organized and actually get a team going. Today, Angie, Cori, and Kevin, Amy's brother, went. Kevin is just the sweetest kid ever.
I am super tired, however. Its been a long day.
peace, tonight...
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Home Schooling
I started home schooling yesterday. Actually, she was still in the hospital, so we started there. It felt so right. That was one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had. I felt like a hero! I am sure that I make the same difference to all of the students in my class, but I just felt different.
I felt like she really wanted to be there. She wanted to learn. She pushed on, even though she was in pain.
What a tough, strong, brave little girl. I admire her so much!
Also, I must admit, there is some pride going on, knowing that she was in my class last year and that she was able to work through all of the beginning of the year stuff with no problem...especially in math! It made me feel like i did a good job last year!
But most importantly, it makes me feel good to know that I am making her happy. Let me tell you, she laughed out loud once during a story, and I am living to hear that laugh now. It was one of the most honest, good sounds I've ever heard.
I felt like she really wanted to be there. She wanted to learn. She pushed on, even though she was in pain.
What a tough, strong, brave little girl. I admire her so much!
Also, I must admit, there is some pride going on, knowing that she was in my class last year and that she was able to work through all of the beginning of the year stuff with no problem...especially in math! It made me feel like i did a good job last year!
But most importantly, it makes me feel good to know that I am making her happy. Let me tell you, she laughed out loud once during a story, and I am living to hear that laugh now. It was one of the most honest, good sounds I've ever heard.
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Big Brother 6
"As for Maggie... Sure, you may consider your blank stares, and apathy a strategy but I assure you that it is not. You, Maggie, represent those in our society who sit around quietly and watch the good people of this world go down in flames. And when the dust begins to settle you feast on what’s left."
- Kayser Big Brother Blog
- Kayser Big Brother Blog
Monday, September 19, 2005
Thunder Storm
We are having a true, honest to God thunder and lightning storm!!! I can't think of the last time we've had a lightning storm here like this...
Its funny,at physical therapy today, we were commenting on how mice the weather is, and someone said that the weather was reporting possible rain for tomorrow. We were all, yeah, right, clear skieswarm weather...
A few hours later I looked outside and it was gettin' all cloudy...I laughed and passed the story on to Grant...and now, sure enough...
Poor Kanga, though. She is wiggin out!!!
Its funny,at physical therapy today, we were commenting on how mice the weather is, and someone said that the weather was reporting possible rain for tomorrow. We were all, yeah, right, clear skieswarm weather...
A few hours later I looked outside and it was gettin' all cloudy...I laughed and passed the story on to Grant...and now, sure enough...
Poor Kanga, though. She is wiggin out!!!
Saturday, September 17, 2005
Speaking of "Patriotic" issues...
Our school sang "God Bless America" during a flag ceremony last week. It got me thinking. How could singing such a song during a school wide ceremony (not performed in an artistic or cultural sense, such as at a concert or performance) not be considered endorsing a certain belief system? True, no one forced the students to sing the song. Students could choose not to sing it. But still, it just seems odd, in retrospect.
There are many patriotic songs that mention God or have religious overtones, but my specific thought regarding "God Bless America" is that the song is essentially a prayer, is it not? The singer is talking to God, making requests..."stand beside her, and guide her..." Is this an appropriate song to sing in a public school? Does express the ideals of freedom and patriotism that we want to teach our children in a civil setting?
But is sure is a pretty song to sing. And I love to sing.
There are many patriotic songs that mention God or have religious overtones, but my specific thought regarding "God Bless America" is that the song is essentially a prayer, is it not? The singer is talking to God, making requests..."stand beside her, and guide her..." Is this an appropriate song to sing in a public school? Does express the ideals of freedom and patriotism that we want to teach our children in a civil setting?
But is sure is a pretty song to sing. And I love to sing.
Old Friends
Yesterday afternoon, I went to see an old friend from high school. It is so funny. In both of our lives, so much has changed, and yet, to me anyway, our time together was just the same. We were good friends for a while, and our time yesterday felt very much like old times.
It got me thinking. Alot. I talked Rob's ear off last night. Then I talked Grant's ear off when he got home from work.
My water is boiling. As a side note, for those of you who have read my honeymoon blog, I found that really good Lipton orange, passionfruit, and jasmine green tea that I discovered on our cruise. They sell it at Vons and at Walmart.
Anyways...
There are some core values that my friend and I both have stuck to, and I think that makes a difference. We can relate, still, in many ways.
I think that if I bumped into other people from high school, our time together would be very strained. And would leave me feeling very sad. My meeting yesterday didn't make me sad. I feel very hopeful.
But also, I feel very introspective, as I often do after hearing news from the past.
It is so odd, becasue I feel like that wasn't my life. I don't know that person that went to Edison, played in the band, sung in the choir. Its like that whole part of my life is a hazy cloud. Rob keeps me grounded in this aspect. He REALLY knew me in high school, and he knows me now, and I think that what he tries to tell me all the time when I get into this mood is that, deep down, I am still very much the same person that I was in high school. I just don't think very many people knew who I really was. I don't think I let it be shown very much. But Rob saw it.
But still, the person I was, outwardly, is the mystery. I wish I could remember, so I could understand why...alas, I don't know if this is making any sense at all. And as I am sure a lot of people who are asking...does any of this really matter? Who cares who I was 10 years ago? The time has past. move on.
I know.
But its like this big hole that I don't remember, but I feel like I should be able to.
How can I figure out the big mysteries of life and the world if I can't even figure out the tiny mysteries that exist inside my own head?
Don't you love when I get in these introspective moods? Hee hee.
It got me thinking. Alot. I talked Rob's ear off last night. Then I talked Grant's ear off when he got home from work.
My water is boiling. As a side note, for those of you who have read my honeymoon blog, I found that really good Lipton orange, passionfruit, and jasmine green tea that I discovered on our cruise. They sell it at Vons and at Walmart.
Anyways...
There are some core values that my friend and I both have stuck to, and I think that makes a difference. We can relate, still, in many ways.
I think that if I bumped into other people from high school, our time together would be very strained. And would leave me feeling very sad. My meeting yesterday didn't make me sad. I feel very hopeful.
But also, I feel very introspective, as I often do after hearing news from the past.
It is so odd, becasue I feel like that wasn't my life. I don't know that person that went to Edison, played in the band, sung in the choir. Its like that whole part of my life is a hazy cloud. Rob keeps me grounded in this aspect. He REALLY knew me in high school, and he knows me now, and I think that what he tries to tell me all the time when I get into this mood is that, deep down, I am still very much the same person that I was in high school. I just don't think very many people knew who I really was. I don't think I let it be shown very much. But Rob saw it.
But still, the person I was, outwardly, is the mystery. I wish I could remember, so I could understand why...alas, I don't know if this is making any sense at all. And as I am sure a lot of people who are asking...does any of this really matter? Who cares who I was 10 years ago? The time has past. move on.
I know.
But its like this big hole that I don't remember, but I feel like I should be able to.
How can I figure out the big mysteries of life and the world if I can't even figure out the tiny mysteries that exist inside my own head?
Don't you love when I get in these introspective moods? Hee hee.
Sunday, September 11, 2005
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter got a rating of PG 13.
Not too worried...so did Star Wars...
Not too worried...so did Star Wars...
Physical Therapy
The range of motion on my wrist is almost back to normal, which is nice. Connie, my wonderful therapist, says I am doing awesome. The one thing that is interestiong - when I first sat in there I saw this peg board that looked like a pre schooler puzzle...with different sized round pegs that fit into appropriate sized round holes. I thought it looked kinda fun...
I have to use that contraption now. I have to use this gripper thing to pull out each peg and put them back in. It looks so simple. It sounds so simple. But it is a pain. Sigh. I hate that thing!
I have to use that contraption now. I have to use this gripper thing to pull out each peg and put them back in. It looks so simple. It sounds so simple. But it is a pain. Sigh. I hate that thing!
Back to School
I am so excited to be back to school! So far I love my new class. It is so hard to feel like you fit in at a new school but I know it will happen eventually.
I introudiced some GATE strategies and I think I did a pretty good job with them! I am a bit stressed about how I am going to get everything done but I'm sure it will work out!
I introudiced some GATE strategies and I think I did a pretty good job with them! I am a bit stressed about how I am going to get everything done but I'm sure it will work out!
Big Brother
I am so proud of Janelle. I hope she takes it all. If not, she still kicked butt with all of the prizes and America's Choice. We love you Janey!
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
School starts Thursday
I hate this time of year...its always the anticipation that kills me.
School starts Thursday...
School starts Thursday...
Sunday, August 28, 2005
Wicked!
While I am at it, I never posted about Wicked!, probably because I had a broken wrist at the time! But anyway, the Mosich's were kind enough to take Grant and I to see Wicked. It was awesome! I really like the play adaptation. It is light and fun! It is coming back to Orange COunty in August and I really want to see it again. I would put it in my top ten list for sure...maybe even top five...
But since I really have Rent on my mind...how about a little trivia...
Idina Menzel, Elphaba in the original broadway cast of Wicked, got her start on broadway in the original cast of...Rent...as Maureen! She is also playing Maureen in the up and coming movie version...
Also, she is now married to Taye Diggs, (They married in Jan. 2003), whom she met on Rent...as he played the original Benny! They are also in this movie together...
And to bring it back to Wicked, Taye came to Wicked for a while and played Fiyero opposite Idina!
But since I really have Rent on my mind...how about a little trivia...
Idina Menzel, Elphaba in the original broadway cast of Wicked, got her start on broadway in the original cast of...Rent...as Maureen! She is also playing Maureen in the up and coming movie version...
Also, she is now married to Taye Diggs, (They married in Jan. 2003), whom she met on Rent...as he played the original Benny! They are also in this movie together...
And to bring it back to Wicked, Taye came to Wicked for a while and played Fiyero opposite Idina!
Rent, the movie
OH MY GOD I am so excited about Rent coming out. The previews are giving me chills I am so excited!!!! If you haven't seen a trailer yet you can go to the Internet movie database and search for rent and view the trailer there. Also, the movie blog just provided a link to the new trailer (look in the august archive if you can't find it.)
Gosh! I am SO EXCITED!!!! Its at times like this I lived in New York so I could truly be a Renthead. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Ok, I know that I have a lot of Rent stuff since I started this blog...becasue I've been lucky enough to have had many encounters with it lately. 8 years ago if I was blogging, you would have had to deal with this type of enthusiasm for Les Miserables. but as for now...
AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Have i mentioned how excited I am that Rent is coming out as a movie? So I can watch it over and over again until it come to me live...
No DAY but TODAY!
Gosh! I am SO EXCITED!!!! Its at times like this I lived in New York so I could truly be a Renthead. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Ok, I know that I have a lot of Rent stuff since I started this blog...becasue I've been lucky enough to have had many encounters with it lately. 8 years ago if I was blogging, you would have had to deal with this type of enthusiasm for Les Miserables. but as for now...
AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Have i mentioned how excited I am that Rent is coming out as a movie? So I can watch it over and over again until it come to me live...
No DAY but TODAY!
Friday, August 19, 2005
Gearing up for an awesome Fall
There are some exciting things in the entertainment world coming up this fall...here are a few things to keep an eye out for:
Movies:
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets opens in theaters on November 18th. This is the movie version of Harry's fourth year at Hogwarts. I'll probably see this on IMAX.
Also coming out this November on the silver screen is the movie version of Rent. The movie stars much of the original broadway cast. I am super excited to see it,and I am hoping that they do a good job with it and that they stay true to the original. God, would I love a great version of Rent to watch at home!
TV:
CBS is already gearing up for a great season, starting with a twist on the best reality/game show ever. Premiering Tuesday, September 27th, the 8th season of The Amazing Race features families of four, including racers as young as 8 years old! This should provide a nice break from all of those whiney couples trying to decide if their relationship will last. CBS has already published the team bios if you want to check them out.
In addition, CBS has published the bios of the 16 new Survivors. Survivor Guatemala premiers Thursday, September 15. If the picture is accurate, it looks like they may be back to basics, with teams divided up evenly with regards to age and sex (the picture shows the players already wearing team buffs).
Video Games:
The Sims 2 is coming out with its second expansion pack this fall. The Sims 2: Nightlife will feature new community locations to visit, including lounges, nightclubs, fancy restaurants, and bowling alleys. Sim romance will be amped up, with more complicated chemistry formulas...life aspirations, personality, and astroloical signs will now play an important role in determining whether certain sims are attracted to each other. Speaking of which, a new life aspiration will be added..."pleasure seeker" will become a new lifelong aspration that sims can choose, joining the original five aspirations (family, romance, wealth, knowledge, and popularity). Last, but not least, sims will now be able to have their own cars, so they will not have to rely on taxis and carpools to get where they need to go!!!
And finally...
Konami is releasing the fourth version of their popular Karaoke Revolution game with Karaoke Revolution Party. This version will have a feature that allows two players to sing the same song all of the way through at the same time and be judged seperatly. It will have the most ectensive song list ever, with 50 songs, and (hold on to your hats)...it will have a SING AND DANCE mode that uses the Dance Dance Revolution dance pad!!!!!!! Here is the song list:
Karaoke Revolution Party
(I've Had) The Time of My Life
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing
Ain't Too Proud To Beg
Always
American Woman
Brick House
Call Me
Crazy
Crazy in Love
Do You Really Want to Hurt Me
Drive
Dust in the Wind
Endless Love
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
Everybody Wants to Rule the World
Everywhere
Fame
Fly
For You I Will
Headstrong
Greatest Love of All
Here I Go Again
I Don't Wanna Be
I Left My Heart in San Francisco
I Love Rock and Roll
I Will Always Love You
If You Could Only See
I'll Be
Material Girl
Me and Bobby McGee
Pain
Pieces of Me
Play That Funky Music
Start Me Up
Superstition
Sweet Caroline
Take On Me
Takin' Care of Business
That's Amore
The Game of Love
Time After Time
Truth Is
Turn The Beat Around
Unforgettable
Uptown Girl
Waiting For A Girl Like You
What I Like About You
Who Can It Be Now?
You're My Best Friend
Movies:
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets opens in theaters on November 18th. This is the movie version of Harry's fourth year at Hogwarts. I'll probably see this on IMAX.
Also coming out this November on the silver screen is the movie version of Rent. The movie stars much of the original broadway cast. I am super excited to see it,and I am hoping that they do a good job with it and that they stay true to the original. God, would I love a great version of Rent to watch at home!
TV:
CBS is already gearing up for a great season, starting with a twist on the best reality/game show ever. Premiering Tuesday, September 27th, the 8th season of The Amazing Race features families of four, including racers as young as 8 years old! This should provide a nice break from all of those whiney couples trying to decide if their relationship will last. CBS has already published the team bios if you want to check them out.
In addition, CBS has published the bios of the 16 new Survivors. Survivor Guatemala premiers Thursday, September 15. If the picture is accurate, it looks like they may be back to basics, with teams divided up evenly with regards to age and sex (the picture shows the players already wearing team buffs).
Video Games:
The Sims 2 is coming out with its second expansion pack this fall. The Sims 2: Nightlife will feature new community locations to visit, including lounges, nightclubs, fancy restaurants, and bowling alleys. Sim romance will be amped up, with more complicated chemistry formulas...life aspirations, personality, and astroloical signs will now play an important role in determining whether certain sims are attracted to each other. Speaking of which, a new life aspiration will be added..."pleasure seeker" will become a new lifelong aspration that sims can choose, joining the original five aspirations (family, romance, wealth, knowledge, and popularity). Last, but not least, sims will now be able to have their own cars, so they will not have to rely on taxis and carpools to get where they need to go!!!
And finally...
Konami is releasing the fourth version of their popular Karaoke Revolution game with Karaoke Revolution Party. This version will have a feature that allows two players to sing the same song all of the way through at the same time and be judged seperatly. It will have the most ectensive song list ever, with 50 songs, and (hold on to your hats)...it will have a SING AND DANCE mode that uses the Dance Dance Revolution dance pad!!!!!!! Here is the song list:
Karaoke Revolution Party
(I've Had) The Time of My Life
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing
Ain't Too Proud To Beg
Always
American Woman
Brick House
Call Me
Crazy
Crazy in Love
Do You Really Want to Hurt Me
Drive
Dust in the Wind
Endless Love
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
Everybody Wants to Rule the World
Everywhere
Fame
Fly
For You I Will
Headstrong
Greatest Love of All
Here I Go Again
I Don't Wanna Be
I Left My Heart in San Francisco
I Love Rock and Roll
I Will Always Love You
If You Could Only See
I'll Be
Material Girl
Me and Bobby McGee
Pain
Pieces of Me
Play That Funky Music
Start Me Up
Superstition
Sweet Caroline
Take On Me
Takin' Care of Business
That's Amore
The Game of Love
Time After Time
Truth Is
Turn The Beat Around
Unforgettable
Uptown Girl
Waiting For A Girl Like You
What I Like About You
Who Can It Be Now?
You're My Best Friend
Monday, July 25, 2005
Hi! I am married!!!
I know its been a while...its such a pain to type with this broken wrist...plus i have, you know been getting married!!!
We are making a
honeymoon blog to keep a trip diary of our special vacation, so check there for updates...I will be back here to blog in a few weeks!
Love ya!
We are making a
honeymoon blog to keep a trip diary of our special vacation, so check there for updates...I will be back here to blog in a few weeks!
Love ya!
Saturday, July 02, 2005
Saturday, June 11, 2005
i broke my wrist
Actually, I fractured it. At Skate night for school. mixed reports on how bad it is. The ER doc said it was a nice clean fracture. The Workman's comp clinic implied that it was bad. I won't know for sure till i see the orthoperdic guy on monday. he is a hand and wrist specialist.
It is my right arm, and yes, i am right handed. I had to switch the mouse buttons. Report cards are going to be fun.
My wedding starts in 6 weeks and fourty minutes.
It is my right arm, and yes, i am right handed. I had to switch the mouse buttons. Report cards are going to be fun.
My wedding starts in 6 weeks and fourty minutes.