This is a week full of family, friends, and remembering what we are thankful for.
This is also the beginning of the holiday season. A season which is often hard for those who have lost loved ones, jobs, friends, etc.
So take the time and say thanks to those around you, even if you think they know that you appreciate them....tell them anyway. You might be that one bright light for them that brings that smile on their face.
As for me, I may not have a full time job or the promise of one in the near future but right now, I feel more blessed than ever before. I thank all of you for listening to me ramble, rate and rave and I thank you for what you bring to my life!
I hope you all have a safe, wonderful and very Happy Thanksgiving....I'll talk to you again after my jeans fit a little tighter!
Oh...and Hook 'em Horns!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Grab a tissue...
My mom sent this to me today and somehow I've never seen it.
I got a little teary eyed a little over halfway thru, I'd forgotton how beautiful our national anthem is.
These are 5 girls ages 6-8 with the most incredible harmony.
Enjoy!
I got a little teary eyed a little over halfway thru, I'd forgotton how beautiful our national anthem is.
These are 5 girls ages 6-8 with the most incredible harmony.
Enjoy!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Extra Extra Read All About It!
This week I filled up my car (something I don't always do) and I put in premium gas (again, something I don't always do but I should.)
And my friends......
An entire fill up, on premium gas, was less than $28.00!!!!!!!!!!!
I was so excited I almost peed a little.
And my friends......
An entire fill up, on premium gas, was less than $28.00!!!!!!!!!!!
I was so excited I almost peed a little.
Monday, November 17, 2008
fantasy #1....check
Today, I was a substitute in one of my favorite schools in the district. I had met several of my students during prior sub gigs and student teaching days.
As the students were completing their warm-ups, this one sweet boy walked up to my desk, smiled and handed me a shiny red apple. The best part is, he didn't bring this apple to his normal teacher...he knew me and knew that I'd be subbing in his class today.
I wish there was a way to explain to him how much that simple gesture meant to me. It was awesome.
As the students were completing their warm-ups, this one sweet boy walked up to my desk, smiled and handed me a shiny red apple. The best part is, he didn't bring this apple to his normal teacher...he knew me and knew that I'd be subbing in his class today.
I wish there was a way to explain to him how much that simple gesture meant to me. It was awesome.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Pure Optimism
On my way home from subbing today I thought....How much would you smile tomorrow if you knew that tomorrow was the only day that you could smile the whole week? Would you take advantage of every moment? Would you go beyond smiling and laugh?
Me? I'd try my best to make someone else smile because then.....I'd know that even though it was MY only day to smile, I could make it contagious for someone else.
One of the biggest compliments I've ever been given was when someone told me that I'm one of the most optimistic people they know. This was such a huge compliment because its one of my biggest goals.
If you've kept tabs on me over the past few months, you know that optimistic was not a word to describe me at certain points during this time. Thankfully....this has been a great week.
I found something this week that I hope will keep me optimistic and remind me of all we have to be thankful for. As BF would tell you, I love me some Jon and Kate + 8....seriously, watch the show....cutest kids.
Anyway, their new ads have this incredible song playing in the background and it's my new obsession. I'll attach the video but while you watch it ....read the words. This is the stuff we should be reading each day.
I hope this song makes you smile and gets you thru your hard days.
Hey child up and go
-Big world is out there waiting for us to
live in every day
Outside you will find
there is love all around you
-Takes you, makes you wanna' say
That it's a beautiful life
and it's a beautiful world
and it's a beautiful time
to be here, to be here, to be here
The sky's blue
-just us two
Side by side we'll see the world
that surrounds us
-Hey, seize the day
Each road - every mile's a photograph in motion
to astound us, carry us away
into a beautiful life
'Cause it's a beautiful world
and it's a beautiful time
to be here, to be here
Leave all your cares behind you
The sun is rising
Turn around -it's right in front of you
and it's a beautiful life
and it's a beautiful time
to be here, to be here, to be here
Me? I'd try my best to make someone else smile because then.....I'd know that even though it was MY only day to smile, I could make it contagious for someone else.
One of the biggest compliments I've ever been given was when someone told me that I'm one of the most optimistic people they know. This was such a huge compliment because its one of my biggest goals.
If you've kept tabs on me over the past few months, you know that optimistic was not a word to describe me at certain points during this time. Thankfully....this has been a great week.
I found something this week that I hope will keep me optimistic and remind me of all we have to be thankful for. As BF would tell you, I love me some Jon and Kate + 8....seriously, watch the show....cutest kids.
Anyway, their new ads have this incredible song playing in the background and it's my new obsession. I'll attach the video but while you watch it ....read the words. This is the stuff we should be reading each day.
I hope this song makes you smile and gets you thru your hard days.
Hey child up and go
-Big world is out there waiting for us to
live in every day
Outside you will find
there is love all around you
-Takes you, makes you wanna' say
That it's a beautiful life
and it's a beautiful world
and it's a beautiful time
to be here, to be here, to be here
The sky's blue
-just us two
Side by side we'll see the world
that surrounds us
-Hey, seize the day
Each road - every mile's a photograph in motion
to astound us, carry us away
into a beautiful life
'Cause it's a beautiful world
and it's a beautiful time
to be here, to be here
Leave all your cares behind you
The sun is rising
Turn around -it's right in front of you
and it's a beautiful life
and it's a beautiful time
to be here, to be here, to be here
Monday, November 10, 2008
Visa Keychain
So, as you know I had to change all of my account info because of the virus I got last weekend. After waiting for what seemed like weeks to get my replacement card, it finally arrived.
Thankfully, my bank was able to provide me with a temporary card that looks exactly like my credit card just with the name "Preferred Customer"
The genius at my bank decided she needed to write "Please See ID" on the back of this card.
um......
Sorry, but the name on my drivers license is not Preferred Customer. Here's your sign.
Back to this week....I get my new card and the fine people at VISA or my bank (I'm not sure which) have created an easier way for you to spend your money, A keychain VISA card.
I'm not even kidding...for those of you with laptops, its smaller that the touchpad on your laptop and you're supposed to attach it to your keychain.
Am I the only one who thinks that you have to be a complete idiot to utilize this?
Are you really that stupid to hang your credit card on a keychain??
Here's Your Sign. Happy Monday!
Thankfully, my bank was able to provide me with a temporary card that looks exactly like my credit card just with the name "Preferred Customer"
The genius at my bank decided she needed to write "Please See ID" on the back of this card.
um......
Sorry, but the name on my drivers license is not Preferred Customer. Here's your sign.
Back to this week....I get my new card and the fine people at VISA or my bank (I'm not sure which) have created an easier way for you to spend your money, A keychain VISA card.
I'm not even kidding...for those of you with laptops, its smaller that the touchpad on your laptop and you're supposed to attach it to your keychain.
Am I the only one who thinks that you have to be a complete idiot to utilize this?
Are you really that stupid to hang your credit card on a keychain??
Here's Your Sign. Happy Monday!
Sunday, November 9, 2008
That mean old man
I have a new perspective on the man you grew up referring to as "that mean old man." This new perspective was gained when I realized that he lives across the street from us.
He is that man who lives alone, is a bit older and really keeps to himself. We didn't meet him until we'd lived there for over 6 months.
He is quiet but polite, not overly conversational but well educated. And up until a few weeks ago, I just thought he was a nice old man.
And then Halloween arrived......
It was around 7pm, just as the sun was starting to set, and I was a little disappointed as we were still waiting the arrival of our first trick-or-treater of 2008. Finally, the doorbell rang and cheerleader and Redskins football player were wide-eyed at our door (wide-eyed because our house was pretty spooky this year). As I was handing out candy, complimenting the costumes and saying hello to the parents I noticed the man across the street open his door. He glanced over to our house, I smiled and waved and he walked out to the side of his house. I didn't think anything of it and I said goodbye to the kiddos. And then, I heard it....
tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, purrrrrrrrr
The jerk (formally known as man) had turned his sprinklers on!!!! He walked back inside, shut the door and turned his porch light off.
I was so mad...and the worst part is that his sprinklers were positioned so they sprayed all the way to the curb so any kids walking by would have to walk out into the street to avoid getting wet!!!!
I haven't said anything to the aforementioned jerk and I don't really know what or if I will say....but let me tell you this....NEXT YEAR, that will not happen.
And if you have been that jerk on Halloween, DON'T!!! You don't have to give out candy, you don't even have to answer the door....just don't be THAT house!
He is that man who lives alone, is a bit older and really keeps to himself. We didn't meet him until we'd lived there for over 6 months.
He is quiet but polite, not overly conversational but well educated. And up until a few weeks ago, I just thought he was a nice old man.
And then Halloween arrived......
It was around 7pm, just as the sun was starting to set, and I was a little disappointed as we were still waiting the arrival of our first trick-or-treater of 2008. Finally, the doorbell rang and cheerleader and Redskins football player were wide-eyed at our door (wide-eyed because our house was pretty spooky this year). As I was handing out candy, complimenting the costumes and saying hello to the parents I noticed the man across the street open his door. He glanced over to our house, I smiled and waved and he walked out to the side of his house. I didn't think anything of it and I said goodbye to the kiddos. And then, I heard it....
tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, purrrrrrrrr
The jerk (formally known as man) had turned his sprinklers on!!!! He walked back inside, shut the door and turned his porch light off.
I was so mad...and the worst part is that his sprinklers were positioned so they sprayed all the way to the curb so any kids walking by would have to walk out into the street to avoid getting wet!!!!
I haven't said anything to the aforementioned jerk and I don't really know what or if I will say....but let me tell you this....NEXT YEAR, that will not happen.
And if you have been that jerk on Halloween, DON'T!!! You don't have to give out candy, you don't even have to answer the door....just don't be THAT house!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Election Day....dun dun dunnnnnn
I voted last week during early voting...I've never seen so many people turn out! I only had to wait in line about 10 minutes and the church had cookies! Score!
I won't get into the politics because I'm exhausted from this election but I will say this:
After I voted, an elderly gentleman was waiting for me at the exit doors. He extended his hand, shook my hand, gave me a sticker that said "My Vote Counted" and said, "Thank you for doing your civic duty once again."
Something about that moment left me feeling incredibly empowered. I burst thru the doors and immediately looked for the news crew that I was sure wanted to get a statement from me...after all, I just did my civic duty!!!
Yeah...there was no one there. But I voted and I'm not kidding, it made my day. I hope you all will vote too.
I won't get into the politics because I'm exhausted from this election but I will say this:
After I voted, an elderly gentleman was waiting for me at the exit doors. He extended his hand, shook my hand, gave me a sticker that said "My Vote Counted" and said, "Thank you for doing your civic duty once again."
Something about that moment left me feeling incredibly empowered. I burst thru the doors and immediately looked for the news crew that I was sure wanted to get a statement from me...after all, I just did my civic duty!!!
Yeah...there was no one there. But I voted and I'm not kidding, it made my day. I hope you all will vote too.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Apologies and Updates
I'm SO sorry...
Ok...top ten things that have kept me from updating:
10. My computer is still partially infected. BF's cousin was able to remove the virus but there are some files that he couldn't get off. Since they can't work, they just sit there and suck up all of my memory therefore causing my computer to take at least 10 minutes to open a web page (not kidding)
9. I've had several interviews! Yahoo! I'll keep you posted.
8. I've been spending a lot of time in the classroom..another Yahoo!
7. I've started substitute teaching.
6. I'm still not finished painting the house (BF is not happy about this one).
5. My Dad came in town on business and I spent time as his side kick.
4. We went out of town to BF's alma mater for homecoming.
3. I'm bitter about the loss to Texas Tech...but surprisingly shocked that we're still in the top 5!
2. I'm shopping for a lighter orange than I usually buy and a cherry red as I'll be cheering for the OK State Cowboys and OU Sooners in the coming weeks.
And the number one and most important reason:
1. I had a really horrible 10 days or so. Seriously people, it was bad...it is the most depressed that I've ever been. If someone you know is unemployed...PLEASE...take a moment and call them or shoot them an email just to see how things are going. And PLEASE....DO NOT SAY THESE WORDS TO THEM, "So, how's the job hunt going?" I guarantee you, if they have found a job they probably wont answer your call during the workday or they'll take at least 2 days to respond to your email. They need to know that you are calling to see how THEY are doing, not their job search. I have always considered myself to be an optimist and a positive person. But the past few weeks I have felt worthless as a person and a member of society, I didnt feel like I deserved to go vote because I wasn't contributing to society.
Unemployment has affected every aspect of my life...I am so sensitive to everything as I'm already down to begin with. Some days I didn't want to get out of bed...and with my computer broken, I didn't have the resources to search for jobs. I have to say that I've never appreciated my BF more...he has been so supportive of me and he has held his tongue (for the most part) when needed and he's been able to share his feelings/concerns when appropriate. He has given me a peptalk and this is a much better week but it is definitely a day to day struggle.
So, basically...I apologize for not updating and THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone that emailed me...I feel so popular and loved...I appreciate you checking in on me and if nothing else, this experience has shown me who my friends really are....you mean more than you know!
I promise to do better but I can only update from BFs computer so it may be splotchy for awhile.
Nothin but love for ya!
Ok...top ten things that have kept me from updating:
10. My computer is still partially infected. BF's cousin was able to remove the virus but there are some files that he couldn't get off. Since they can't work, they just sit there and suck up all of my memory therefore causing my computer to take at least 10 minutes to open a web page (not kidding)
9. I've had several interviews! Yahoo! I'll keep you posted.
8. I've been spending a lot of time in the classroom..another Yahoo!
7. I've started substitute teaching.
6. I'm still not finished painting the house (BF is not happy about this one).
5. My Dad came in town on business and I spent time as his side kick.
4. We went out of town to BF's alma mater for homecoming.
3. I'm bitter about the loss to Texas Tech...but surprisingly shocked that we're still in the top 5!
2. I'm shopping for a lighter orange than I usually buy and a cherry red as I'll be cheering for the OK State Cowboys and OU Sooners in the coming weeks.
And the number one and most important reason:
1. I had a really horrible 10 days or so. Seriously people, it was bad...it is the most depressed that I've ever been. If someone you know is unemployed...PLEASE...take a moment and call them or shoot them an email just to see how things are going. And PLEASE....DO NOT SAY THESE WORDS TO THEM, "So, how's the job hunt going?" I guarantee you, if they have found a job they probably wont answer your call during the workday or they'll take at least 2 days to respond to your email. They need to know that you are calling to see how THEY are doing, not their job search. I have always considered myself to be an optimist and a positive person. But the past few weeks I have felt worthless as a person and a member of society, I didnt feel like I deserved to go vote because I wasn't contributing to society.
Unemployment has affected every aspect of my life...I am so sensitive to everything as I'm already down to begin with. Some days I didn't want to get out of bed...and with my computer broken, I didn't have the resources to search for jobs. I have to say that I've never appreciated my BF more...he has been so supportive of me and he has held his tongue (for the most part) when needed and he's been able to share his feelings/concerns when appropriate. He has given me a peptalk and this is a much better week but it is definitely a day to day struggle.
So, basically...I apologize for not updating and THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone that emailed me...I feel so popular and loved...I appreciate you checking in on me and if nothing else, this experience has shown me who my friends really are....you mean more than you know!
I promise to do better but I can only update from BFs computer so it may be splotchy for awhile.
Nothin but love for ya!
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