Miscellaneous Missives

Ahh, today was the last day of school with students. Today as I was leaving school I chatted with a couple of students. They were excited about the poems they typed and wanted me to read them over break. Maybe I should have told them I was excited too, but I was honest. "Ladies, I'm sorry, but my plan is to ignore all school work over spring break. When we get back from break, I'll read them," I stated a bit too enthusiastically. I hope this is the truth. My hope is that I hold to this and ignore school (after our half day tomorrow, of course), for the next ten days. I am thankful for... 1) the little butterfly following me on my walk 2) being able to cancel my appointment with the plumber 3) windows open letting in fresh air and the sounds of chirping birds

Daily Show Proposes Two-State Solution—for US - It's the only way to stop this health care violence Today I received a text from a friend and UNI graduate reporting that UNI made Jon Stewart. Of course I decided to find it. I don't watch Jon Stewart, but I should. The man is funny. Honestly, I liked the "fist" thing. Gratitude List: 1) antibiotics (hopefully in time to calm ear and sinus pressure before my flight) 2) resignation from PBIS committee (officially granted with kind words about my efforts) 3) deciding to do nothing (except perhaps geek on the internet) this evening.

Today was my day to make healthy choices (particularly mental) for me and only me. I started off by letting a colleague know that I would not attend tomorrow's early morning meeting because I couldn't think of anything positive I could bring to the meeting. My next healthy choice was to send an e-mail to my administrators resigning from my co-chair position on a committee that makes me crabby. Maybe it won't be as easy to resign as sending an e-mail, but until I get a reply stating otherwise, I'm happy. The final healthy choice included skipping book club (didn't even finish the book because I found it lame) and going to Bodypump class. Yea me! Today I give thanks for... 1) healthy choices 2) full moon with halo 3) one day down, two (and a half) to go

I'm not sure if this is a lesson on symbolism or a lesson on sentence construction. BTW- I stole it from a friend's FB page. It says so many things. Gratitudes- 1) shorts fit for Mexico 2) birds chirping this morning 3) ISU women play at 11am

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com. Since I have nothing to say today, I decided to make a video of my trip to Zihaut four years ago. In seven days I'll be in the same location even same hotel (loved it) relaxing and reading in the sun. True to form, I am getting sick. This is typical for me the week before spring break, and I'm not really a fan. I'm taking drugs and hoping for the best. The next week is crazy busy before my trip, and there is not time to visit the doctor. Yea and thanks for... 1) both of my favorite instructors at Bodypump this morning... love them. 2) raspberry chocolate chip ice cream from Sebastian Joe's 3) gloomy weather perfect for reading

Click on link (even Obama is rooting for UNI)! KFXA FOX 28 :: Top Stories The truth is if UNI wasn't playing on in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen tonight, I would currently be in bed (7:49 pm). I am soooo ready for Mexico and Spring Break. Did I tell you I'm going to Mexico? Today I give thanks for... 1) wonderful meeting with bright seventh grade colleagues 2) UNI (Alma Mater) playing in tourney 3) easy day at school... students worked super well today

I don't agree with everything Obama has in mind (especially supposed education reform), but he is right about health care reform. In this speech I love his mockery of the Republican comments... good stuff