Let's Have a KiKi

This song has made me dance all night!

Thankful

Well it's almost Thanksgiving! :) My pastor gave a great message Sunday, like great for real for real. Like Sarah and I both crying (plus other things) but the message got to us too. It was about being thankful all year round. It was deep and impacting.

I am really thankful, even if often I sin and forget this fact.

-I'm thankful for my best friend Sarah. It's weird because sometimes I seriously forget that she's not my sister. Like if I ever have kids they will call her Aunt Sarah and I don't question or doubt that for one second at all.

- I'm so thankful for my grandparents. Especially as of late, as I'm reminded they will not live forever. Definitely praying hard for this one....

-I'm so thankful for my brothers. I have so much love for them it is literally insane.

-I'm thankful for my job... I'm not going to lie it has been a rough transition and it has been lonely and given me many many days of doubting myself and my abilities. I am thankful for the great kids and staff which I am growing to love.

-I'm thankful for mom, while she drives me crazy most days, I do really love her and am thankful I have her in my life.

-I'm thankful for the imprint my dad left on my life, while it has been a hard and still is hard road getting over abuse, I am still thankful for how strong and independent it has made me, it may has made me super f'ed up, but no one can deny I am strong when need be.

-I'm thankful for my church and pastor, even days when I feel alone at church or totally disagree with something the pastor says, I still love it. I love that I really am challenged each week to be a better person. I also love the little kids I teach each week, it's so humbling teaching children about God and it's just so amazing laying the foundation for all God has planned for their lives.

-I'm so thankful for my friends back home, Ashley and Katie. I would be lost without a constant remember of the people I love back in PA.

-I'm thankful for my college friends. Gosh sometimes it was rough living together in a small tight space, but I learned so much about myself and others. I love all my friends from college so much and hope they realize how much they've all touched my life.

- I'm so thankful for Dana and her family that I love so much. I just want to adopt all five of them :)

- I'm thankful for Dwight. I never thought I could love a cat, I was wrong. I love him so much and sleeping is just so much better with a fluffy cat to snuggle with. I love how much he trusts me (this must be what being a parent feels like), he's a cat and he knows I'll keep him safe and I love that.

I am thankful for much much more, but right now I need to get to work son!

Fall Fun List!!

Why doesn't that sound just peachy! This year Sarah and I decided to make a list of fall stuff to do. We're actually doing pretty good with it!

1. Make some "adult" apple cider. This is done, went well and we are still reaping the benefits of this endeavor!

2. Make some Halloween cake pops. Well we have everything we need for this and will probably be working on it this weekend, unless we totally pass out from exhaustion.

3. Go to a Haunted House. DONE! We actually went to a haunted hayride, haunted corn maze, and haunted village. It was pretty rad! Yes, I can say rad, cos I'm at that age I don't really care about being cool anymore, working in a high school will do that to you.

4. Go to a beer festival. Well sadly this one is probably a no go...we missed the ones here, so unless we search beyond our 20 minute comfort zone (sad I know) we will probably miss this one, but we saw see we do have until December 21st until winter starts...

5. Carve pumpkins. DONE! We did this Sunday, with amazing results might I add! I made a Linus pumpkin and a Facebook like sign. They were probably the best designs I ever did ever. The trick? I actually bought real pumpkin carving tools, instead of using knives around the house (*side note, this really makes it seem like we have random knives laying around that house....and that is a correct assumption!).

6. Decorate our house. DONE! We started super early, like September early. BUT it was worth it cos our house looks amazing! Not to brag but it makes me happy each time I look at it.

7. Have a dinner party, Halloween themed. This will be happening Saturday. We were going to scratch it but then our friends kinda guilted us into, but I'm really glad they did. I'm excited to do some "traditional American Halloween" party things for our Mexican friends.

8. Get the animal costumes. DONE! And we totally went above and beyond for this one y'all! Oscar was a pumpkin and Dwight was a bunch of grapes. So the beyond part? We took them to Pet Smart to get their picture taken together dressed up! Dwight hated it, but I was so proud of him, because it was his first time going outside that wasn't just for a vet appointment or vacation. He did really great in the store with all the strangers petting him. Yes, I felt tons of pride for my cat, lame I know, but I'm okay with it! :) 

9. Watch a scary movie. Well, we're working on it. I did watch It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown and I just got Hocus Pocus from the library today. But I don't think they count....so I have Cabin in the Woods, downloaded and ready to go. I just have to convince the King to watch it with me....which I'm pretty sure I can do!

10. Go to a scary play. This will be done on Friday! Sarah, Julieta, and I are going to see The Cryptogram, which is said to be a Hitchcock-like play, so we shall see. We actually have a bumpin' girls night out planned for Friday. We're hitting up The Jewish Mother for dinner, then going to see The Cryptogram, then hitting some bars in Ghent, until we can get in to see the midnight showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Naro. Yes, we'll be tired but it'll be so worth it! I've seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show twice now and it is hilarious, they have a great cast acting it out and the audience participation is...well....something you will never forget!!

11. Go to Santa's stocking. Santa's stocking is the huge huge huge craft/Christmas fair we have here in Virginia Beach. I love going! Hate the crowds but it is worth it because I always find cute and unique gifts there. It isn't until November, so obviously not going to it yet....

***Bonus fall treats!*** Going to the farmers market, yes we go every Saturday to get our CSA, but it still feels more like fall when we go. Another treat this fall will, in the very soon future, be meeting my God child, curtsey of my friend Dana's lady parts. :) Also, I'm pretty excited for the amazing squash soup and pumpkin ginger soup I'll physically force Sarah to cook for me!! 

this next post is real deep....

deep and spiritual too.

So Sarah and I were just talking about God, like we usually do and she said something about God being Papa.

And the first image that popped in my head, was me just starting to pray. And God's ears picks up and he's real excited for my prayer. He turns on the song below and just jams out to it as I pray.... :)

He does love it when I call him Big Papa!! :)

the best thing!

The best thing to do on okay cupid is to send evil cryptic messages. Then when he's like what the heck? I just say, sorry my cat had something to say.

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  I have to wake up really early tomorrow, I may die. blergh.

Dear Mr. President...

Today my students wrote letters to the presidents. They were pretty amazing. Amazing in the sense that one asked if Abraham Lincoln still lived there. Another felt the need to inform him that he likes to eat cheese. Another asked him for some money so she could have her birthday party at a hotel. And another asked her for some make up that she could take home (we have make-up for the girls in our class, but they're not allowed to take it home).

I should be sleeping now or working on an IEP. One or the other, both important. Both unappealing at the moment.

Our pastor made a really good point Sunday. He talked about how it's crazy that people act like every election is the most election ever and it's not. Really the most important one was, when Abe Lincoln was voted in and declared that slavery was wrong and made it law. I agree, but I have a big mouth and opinionated mind....

In amazing news, two sponsors of the debates dropped out due to the rudeness/evilness of not letting Gary Johnson in the debates even though he meets the requirements.

Sarah and I have been trying out new Bible Study classes at our church. We've gone to the typical "young adult" one for maybe a month or so now. This past Sunday I was done, I mean no one talked to us at all, not the guy who does it, his wife, people we sat next to, people we awkwardly tried to corner into conversation, and people I weirdly stared at smiled and said, "hi." But this Sunday the leader himself did talk to us, although he never asked my name, but I guess that is a start. We're still undecided what we're planning on doing. I have great insight into why new people, especially in their 20s, don't join church, stay in the church, and get connected in the church, for sure. It's hard taking that rejection week after week, very hard. Like if King wasn't there alongside with me I would have gone to that class once and then been OUT the very next week.

In other new, I have lots to do this week. I may have had a mini-panic attack when I definitely for 100% for sure thought today was Tuesday (well  technically it is now, but y'all know what I mean).

hilbilly music makes everything allright, who knew

Lately I've been enjoying the hillbilly tunes of Old Crow Medicine Show, thanks to the influence of my brother. And it makes me super happy. This has made me think of other things that make me happy and number one on that list Here Comes Honey Boo Boo! It is amazing and makes me want to paint rainbows and unicorns all over the walls of my apartment. This has seriously lead me to ponder if God has in store for me a future that involves a redneck wedding...I do look really good in John Deer green....

this post makes me happy. Time for church.

wow, another survey! psh

1) Put your iTunes on shuffle. Give me the first 6 songs that pop up. Cannibal Queen- Miniature Tigers, Chasing Pavements-Adele, Diva- Beyonce, Gay Boyfriend- Garfunkel and Oates, Heartless- Kanye West, The Jeep Song- Dresden Dolls

2) If you could meet anyone on this earth, who would it be? hmm, I dunno. Maybe Ron Paul

3) Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 23, give me line 17. Yoren had taken grown men from the dungeons as well, thieves and

4) What do you think about most? umm the future

5) What does your latest text message from someone else say? Was a rsvp for a bridal shower

6) Do you sleep with or without clothes on?  depends

7) What's your strangest talent? I don't think I really have one

8) Girls.... (finish the sentence); Boys.... (finish the sentence)  confused about this?

9) Ever had a poem or song written about you? Nope, I don't think so

10) When is the last time you played the air guitar? a really really long time ago

11) Do you have any strange phobias? not serious phobias....I don't care for bugs or birds much

12) Ever stuck a foreign object up your nose? hah, probably

13) What's your religion? I'm a Christian

14) If you are outside, what are you most likely doing? walking to my car or swimming

15) Do you prefer to be behind the camera or in front of it? behind

16) Simple but extremely complex. Favorite band? gosh, Say Anything

17) What was the last lie you told? Probably that I was okay, when I wasn't

18) Do you believe in karma? yeah in some sense

19) What does your URL mean? I like to dance yo

20) What is your greatest weakness; your greatest strength? weakness: will power, strength: empathy

21) Who is your celebrity crush? Colin Firth

22) Have you ever gone skinny dipping?  in the bath tub

23) How do you vent your anger? crying, yelling

24) Do you have a collection of anything?  Russian Doll stuff

25) Do you prefer talking on the phone or video chatting online? Ohh probably video chatting but most people don't video chat with me....ha

26) Are you happy with the person you've become?  in some ways yes, others no

27) What's a sound you hate; sound you love? hate- screeching/barking love- music

28) What's your biggest "what if"? hmmm, I dunno really

29) Do you believe in ghosts? How about aliens?  yes and no hah

30) Stick your right arm out; what do you touch first? Do the same with your left arm.desk. messenger bag

31) Smell the air. What do you smell? my air freshener

32) What's the worst place you have ever been to? Shenandoah

33) Choose East Coast or West Coast? East Coast, although the West sounds really really nice

34) Most attractive singer of your opposite gender? hmmm, well Adam Levine is wicked hott! 

35) To you, what is the meaning of life? love God & others

36) Define Art. everything

37) Do you believe in luck?  in a way I suppose

38) What's the weather like right now?  sunny, a little cool

39) What time is it?  12:11 pm

40) Do you drive? If so, have you ever crashed? yes and yes

41) What was the last book you read? Game of Throngs & World War Z

42) Do you like the smell of gasoline?  sometimes...hah

43) Do you have any nicknames? eh I dunno

44) What was the last movie you saw? Brave

45) What's the worst injury you've ever had? guess a sprained ankle

46) Have you ever caught a butterfly?  Yeah

47) Do you have any obsessions right now?not really....obsessing over doing a good job at work

48) What's your sexual orientation?  I like men

49) Ever had a rumor spread about you?  yes many of times I'm sure. The latest was to my new TAs that I do all my teaching and only use the InterWrite board....hah, even though I just got one this year

50) Do you believe in magic? ha, I laugh at magic

51) Do you tend to hold grudges against people who have done you wrong? sometimes, but I usually get over it

52) What is your astrological sign?  Gemini

53) Do you save money or spend it? gosh...to much spending, not enough saving

54) What's the last thing you purchased? Well,  I need to go purchase stuff for cooking at school

55) Love or lust? love

56) In a relationship?  nope

57) How many relationships have you had?  no serious ones at all

58) Can you touch your nose with your tongue? nope

59) Where were you yesterday?  at home doing work

60) Is there anything pink within 10 feet of you? yes. Don't you wonder what it is now?

61) Are you wearing socks right now? yes

62) What's your favorite animal? penguin

63) What is your secret weapon to get someone to like you? ha, I have none

64) Where is your best friend?  Virginia

65) Spit or swallow?(; I swallow my food like a big girl, duh

66) What is your heritage?  I'm white

67) What were you doing last night at 12 AM? sleeping most likely

68) What do you think is Satan's last name?  hah this is a funny question, I'm going to go with Jones or Smith, something classic and classy

69) Be honest. Ever gotten yourself off? hah

70) Are you the kind of friend you would want to have as a friend?  I dunno, I'd like to think so

71) You are walking down the street on your way to work. There is a dog drowning in the canal on the side of the street. Your boss has told you if you are late one more time you get fired. What do you do?  get the dog, but don't pull it out until there is a  large crowd. That way I can be on TV as a hero and I can get an endorsement deal from Subway and never have to work again

72) You are at the doctor’s office and she has just informed you that you have approximately one month to live. a) Do you tell anyone/everyone you are going to die? b) What do you do with your remaining days? c) Would you be afraid? a- yes b- quit my job and travel c- yeah, but I'd deal

73) You can only have one of these things; trust or love.  gosh....love

74) What's a song that always makes you happy when you hear it? So many make me happy...I can't pick just one

75) What are the last four digits in your cell phone number? 0000, try it

76) In your opinion, what makes a great relationship?  I have no clue

77) How can I win your heart?  gifts, songs, dancing, witchcraft, rain dances, sacrifices

78) Can insanity bring on more creativity? sometimes definitely

79) What is the single best decision you have made in your life so far? going to college

80) What size shoes do you wear?  11

81) What would you want to be written on your tombstone?  she be dead.

82) What is your favorite word?  word

83) Give me the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word; heart. beat

84) What is a saying you say a lot?  well I used to always say, "know what I mean?"

85) What's the last song you listened to? The Killing Type by Amanda Palmer

86) Basic question; what's your favorite color/colors?  purple

87) What is your current desktop picture? Some random man in a cloud outfit dancing

88) If you could press a button and make anyone in the world instantaneously explode, who would it be? ha I dunno

89) What would be a question you'd be afraid to tell the truth on?  not sure

90) One night you wake up because you heard a noise. You turn on the light to find that you are surrounded by MUMMIES. The mummies aren't really doing anything, they're just standing around your bed. What do you do?  take some pictures, yell

91) You accidentally eat some radioactive vegetables. They were good, and what's even cooler is that they endow you with the super-power of your choice! What is that power? invisibility

92) You can re-live any point of time in your life. The time-span can only be a half-hour, though. What half-hour of your past would you like to experience again? my birth, a totally forget it...

93) You can erase any horrible experience from your past. What will it be? time with my dad

94) You have the opportunity to sleep with the music-celebrity of your choice. Who would it be?  hah probably no one

95) You just got a free plane ticket to anywhere. You have to depart right now. Where are you gonna go?  Europe

96) Do you have any relatives in jail?  nope, tragic I know

97) Have you ever thrown up in the car?  no

98) Ever been on a plane?  yes

99) If the whole world were listening to you right now, what would you say? put your hands in the air, sway them like you just don't care

this is not how I should spend my time.

1:Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed? closed
2:Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotel? not unless they are amazing or if I'm traveling somewhere else and need them for the next location.
3:Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out? I don't sleep with a top sheet at all, I'm cool like that.
4:Have you ever stolen a street sign before? no
5:Do you like to use post-it notes? gosh I love it.
6:Do you cut out coupons but then never use them?  yeah sometimes
7:Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of a bees? ummm bear I guess
8:Do you have freckles?  nope
9:Do you always smile for pictures? I try too
10:What is your biggest pet peeve? wow, I'm not really sure, I have many hah.
11:Do you ever count your steps when you walk? nope
12:Have you ever peed in the woods? yes
13:What about pooped in the woods? hah, yes
14:Do you ever dance even if theres no music playing? but of course I do
15:Do you chew your pens and pencils? sometimes I suppose
16:How many people have you slept with this week? Just my cat.
17:What size is your bed? twin size
18:What is your Song of the week?  Well now that Twin size bed by Death Cab is stuck in my head
19:Is it okay for guys to wear pink? yeah
20:Do you still watch cartoons? Occasionally
21:Whats your least favorite movie? oh gosh...I have many. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button comes to mind
22:Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some? somewhere at my grandparent's house
23:What do you drink with dinner? usually water, tea, or beer
24:What do you dip a chicken nugget in? sweet & sour sauce, Chick-fil-a sauce, ketchup
25:What is your favorite food? Cheese
26:What movies could you watch over and over and still love? wow, maybe Elf or most holiday movies
27:Last person you kissed/kissed you? Oscar
28:Were you ever a boy/girl scout? nope
29:Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine? hah probably not
30:When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper? Friday or Thursday maybe
31:Can you change the oil on a car? nope
32:Ever gotten a speeding ticket? nope
33:Ever ran out of gas? yes
34:Favorite kind of sandwich? peanut butter & fluff
35:Best thing to eat for breakfast? pancakes/waffles and bacon
36:What is your usual bedtime? too late
37:Are you lazy? yep
38:When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween? something different every year...ha
39:What is your Chinese astrological sign? Chinese one? I have no clue
40:How many languages can you speak? one
41:Do you have any magazine subscriptions? nope, I just decided to not renew my Relevant one
42:Which are better legos or lincoln logs? Lincoln logs, duh
43:Are you stubborn? yeah
44:Who is better...Leno or Letterman? Conan
45:Ever watch soap operas? no
46:Are you afraid of heights?  nope
47:Do you sing in the car? yeah always
48:Do you sing in the shower? yes
49:Do you dance in the car? always, how can you sing without dancing
50:Ever used a gun? yes
51:Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer? well Katie takes my photo often
52:Do you think musicals are cheesy? sometimes but that's not a bad thing
53:Is Christmas stressful? I guess sometimes
54:Ever eat a pierogi?yeah
55:Favorite type of fruit pie? eh, none
56:Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?lawyer, missionary
57:Do you believe in ghosts? yeah
58:Ever have a Deja-vu feeling? yeah
59:Take a vitamin daily? I try too
60:Wear slippers? sometimes
61:Wear a bath robe? nope
62:What do you wear to bed? whatever I want too
63:First concert? Ummm I don't recall
64:Wal-Mart, Target or Kmart? Target
65:Nike or Adidas? Nike?
66:Cheetos Or Fritos? Cheetos
67:Peanuts or Sunflower seeds? Almonds
68:Ever hear of the group Tres Bien? no
69:Ever take dance lessons? no
70:Is there a profession you picture your future spouse doing? not really, some I picture them not doing though
71:Can you curl your tongue? yes
72:Ever won a spelling bee? no, I suck at spelling
73:Have you ever cried because you were so happy? yes
74:Own any record albums? nope
75:Own a record player? no
76:Regularly burn incense? no
77:Ever been in love? no
78:Who would you like to see in concert? Probably Adele
79:What was the last concert you saw? Ben Folds
80:Hot tea or cold tea? hot hot hot!
81:Tea or coffee? tea
82:Sugar or snickerdoodles? sugar
83:Can you swim well? yeah
84:Can you hold your breath without holding your nose? hah yes
85:Are you patient? in some situations overly patient, in others not so much
86:DJ or band, at a wedding? DJ
87:Ever won a contest? yeah
88:Ever have plastic surgery? no
89:Which are better black or green olives? neiteher
90:Can you knit or crochet? crochet, poorly due to lack of practice
91:Best room for a fireplace? bedroom
92:Do you want to get married? one day year
93:If married, how long have you been married? n/a
94:Who was your HS crush? Zach Wilson, hah
95:Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way? hah well I hope not.
96:Do you have kids? no
97:Do you want kids?  I'd like to adopt kids
98:Whats your favorite color? purple
99:Do you miss anyone right now? oh yes
OMG PLEASE DO THIS

This is pretty much what I feel like all the time....

...a bad ass.

Online dating

Maybe I should elaborate more about online dating. I mainly do it for the funny things that happen....not for love. evil I know, but people are so crazy!! Also, I love being a story teller....looking for real love is just to much work right now....

I have many reasons NOT to get a boyfriend like:
- He probably won't be able to talk about trashy reality TV for more than five minutes
- Someone will be judging me and the times I go to sleep and wake up
- I don't want to watch any sports
- I just know I won't be able to listen to the music I want to in the car
- His handwriting will be the same as my kids
-I'll have to talk to him everyday
- He might want a gift or two or three, man he's greedy!

I also have many reasons TO get a boyfriend like:
- I can interrupt him in the middle of sports talk to say I'm bored
- I don't have to pay for dinner.
-I don't have to carry heavy things.
-I don't have to pay for lunch.
-I don't  have to pay for breakfast.

Wow, guys must really like poetry

This is the awesome message I woke up to today:

I love what you're about. I was. wondering if we can exchange numbers?. I think you look lovely. Here is a poem I did for you:
Beautiful Vibes
 
By: Quan Ranie
 
Sweetheart you give off truly beautiful vibes.

Like an angel, is no longer in her disguise.

Placed right here before my awakening eyes.

This is a wonderful feeling to realize.
 
Lady your sweetness is truly addictive.

You are truly wonderful & exquisite.
 
I'm glad to know that I truly didn't have to miss it 

Well, that pretty much brightened up my day! HAH. This guy actually claims he wrote a poetry book....hah.  I really hope I get another....

Thanks to the rain.

So King and I are moving Friday. Which is crazy. Seriously February the shortest month of them all has been insane... I remember when I listened to linkin park...why weren't my parents more concerned? I could have had some serious issues.

So one of my students are hallucinating. It's really sad and creepy. He told me that I came to his backyard and was talking to him last night...hope everyone knows it was all in his mind and I'm not a stalker.

In other news regardless of being super behind in tons of stuff at work, I was able to finish my March lesson plans today woot woot. It helped that I planned out the rest of my Guided Reading for the year. Big big time saver.

Dwight is laying on the top of my desk sleeping with his head up...what a freak. I do like that we have a secret handshake...well, head but. Like I walk over head but him and he does it back. It's super sweet... see not all kittys are evil. Just most of them...I mean I know most people think zombies are to blame for Lincoln's death, but I'm pretty sure I know the truth....

Wow, I talked about 2 different Linkin/Lincolns in this post. Odd since it's not a common word I use at all except when I tactfully say, "So, other than that, how did you like the play, Mrs. Lincoln."

Okay, I should go prep Oscar for his doggie vet visit. By prep I mean physically force him to poop and pee so it's not done inside my car. 

lent 2012

Well I've officially started lent 2012. Woot woot! I love doing lent, I wish less people saw it as a diet and I wish even less Christians saw it as just something Catholics do to pay their penance, so it's bad for us to do it. Well I enjoy lent, because I enjoy practicing acts of spiritual discipline. Mainly because they're super hard for me and provide a lot of growth, well at least I like to think so.

Down to the meat. What did I give up? Well I gave up facebook and google reader (my precious blogs) this lent. I feel like these are my two big distractors in life.  I was going to do my old "True lent sacrifices aren't done on Sunday, because if you do it on Sunday then you get exactly 40 days...." This is my usually argument, but lately I've felt really convicted about it... I don't feel like it's wrong, I feel the act of me looking for a way to still give in is pretty pathetic...really pathetic actually.

Along with my usual this year I'm going to be doing the 40 days of lent with world vision challenge. It seems like it will really help me take lent serious and make some changes in my life :) Basically every week has a theme and every day has a devotional.

So I guess I'll write a little about week one, ya know cos y'all are dieing to hear it. Well week 1 is about sacrificing what surrounds you.  I've really been thinking about how Jesus showed us this by living as a homeless person, he wasn't attached to all this crap I am attached too and feel like I so desperately need to be "me." Some of the suggestions how to live this out this week are really good and super challenging. These two were my favorites:

take down your wall decorations or cover them with quotes on sacrifice, and Bible verses

                    Well this is actually done, since we're moving. But it has made me mindful that once we      move I do need to have more scripture quotes and positive things surrounding me.

Do not use electricity at night

                 Oh my word! I saw that and just felt like, crap. I like any normal American is so so so dependent on electricity it is nuts! I think I need to convince Sarah of this one cos I like it!


So these are my two for this lent week. I'm also going to start trying to wake up 10-15 minutes early each morning to spend that time in prayer. I think it's just something that will really help me connect with God at this time in my life. We all need a little more prayer right?


On a much lighter note.....since this seems to be a post of reflection. I shall update on my new year's goals thus far. 
1. Read the whole Bible- Well I'm doing pretty good with this. Done with Genesis, Exodus, and Matthew. Sarah and I are following a guide so we're not just starting on page one and doing it in order. 
2. Lose 50 pounds- Well I haven't gained any weight, this is a work in progress
3. Organizer Scrapbook supplies- Well moving had helped move this along, but it won't really be completed until we're completely moved
4. Make 5 scrapbooks- So far I have made 1 and have plans to make the other 4 for my students leaving me next year
5. File/Organize/Shred papers & bills- again with moving, this won't be done until I'm all moved, but I have gone through a lot of papers
6. Read 30 books- I'm at number 8 so far I've read: Explosive Eighteen, The Hangman's Daughter, The Total Money Makeover, Love Wins, The Happiness Project, Love in a Nutshell, Wench, and The Unlikely Disciple. I'm currently reading Atlas Shurgged not sure if I'll make it through the 1,000 pages + book
7. Donate 212 things- This one is COMPLETED/FINISHED! I actually did this plus, which was nice and easily done thanks to moving :) 

Stayed tuned till next month when I impress you with how much more I've accomplished!! 

hah

Wow, today I received another gem....


Here i come...i prepared this little quote for you Elise and hope you like it, here it goes:
Before I met you Elise,I thought I was happy,and I was,but I had never known the rich contentment, deep satisfaction, and total fulfillment you brought to me when you came into my life. Before I met you Elise, I felt a lot of things, good things, but I had never experienced the indescribably intense feelings I have for you Elise. Before I met you, I thought I knew myself, and I did, but you looked deep inside me and found fresh new things for us to share. Before I met you Elise, I thought I knew about love, but I didn’t, until I met you Elise.

I must go now Elise, you take very good care of yourself...i wish you a very blessed day and hope to read from you soonest.

Yours Sincere,
********.


...this is after me not talking to him at all since the last one...ha. I want to block him. but. to. funny!!!

I'm not a bad person right?

So I think I'm a good and nice person. I don't lead guys on, actually if anything I'm bruitally honest with guys, I'm not the type of girl to stroke an ego. So I've been talking to this one guy for maybe a week, if even. And he totally sent me this HILARIOUS message tonight. I almost peed my pants! It's just so sad and funny he'd think it was okay to send me this!

Elise i just prepared this little message to show you how much you mean to me and cherish you....I'm glad i ever cross your path in life.
I hope when you finish reading this it put smile on your face...here it goes:
Elise you magnify my happiness When I am feeling glad; you help to heal my injured heart Whenever I am sad. you’re such a pleasure in my life Elise; I hope that you can see How meaningful you are to me; You’re a total joy to me Elise.

Thanks for in-depth conversation That stimulates my brain; For things I can't explain...Because you are my dear friend Elise, my life is enriched in a myriad of ways. Like a cool breeze on a sweltering day, like a ray of sunshine parting glowering clouds, you lift me up.
I wonder if you are aware of the bright seeds you are sowing in me. I'm a better person for knowing you Elise, so that everyone I interact with is touched by your good effect on me. You relax me, refresh me, renew me. Your bounteous heart envelops me in joy and love and peace. May your life be filled with dazzling blessings,just as I am blessed by knowing you Elise.

I’m glad I found you Elise; Our friendship is a gift we share. I can be myself around you Elise, Safe in your love and care. I miss you when you’re out of sight; Our friendship bond was meant to be.
I think of you with great delight; You’re almost part of me now.

Just harmony for me and you Elise,The two of us--a perfect blend.
I will cherish you my whole life through Elise, My dear and treasured friend.

It's such a pleasure and a joy To know you Elise.You always care, you're always there, You say the right things, too! You make me smile when I am low You're just a pure delight. We talk a lot about everything; You make my life so bright! I hope that I am giving you
Some joy and happiness, Because you mean so much to me, More than I can express!

That's all i have to say Elise...that's how i feel inside of me so i decide to let you know OK....i hope this put smile on your face.

You take care, have a good night rest my dear...sweet dreams, see ya! muah:) talk to you tomorrow.

Yours sincere,
******** (don't want anyone to stalk him and be mean) ha

I'm pretty sure it's just my name pasted into a poem. ha. Some guys really don't get it. I mean maybe there are girls out there who would swoon at this. me? No thanks creeper. 

Okay, this was my hilariousness of the night, back  to work. Well maybe make some tea then back to work.

Saturday

Well well it's Saturday for sure. Today I'm supposed to working on and writing a brilliant project, which will obviously make all scholars after me extremely jealous. But since I know I have to leave the house in about a hour to go to a wedding show I'm taking a me break.I'm to busy being consumed with moving. We're moving at the end of the month, it's official and I'm super excited! I just love thinking about the new possibilities and layouts, and ways to organize everything. It just makes me really really happy! :) The nice part too is that we are just moving like across the street. Our address will only be different by one number, which is going to be really confusing but we'll get used to it.


In new years resolution news, I donated my 212 items already plus, I stopped keeping track after 212. and I've read six books thus far, which is exciting. The others ones are kinda getting pushed to the back burner until I'm done with this grad class and we move.

Not to much else has been going on. I actually had an okay week at work this work. Which is good, because lately it hasn't been to good. Now I think I'm going to go watch some Agatha Christie, clean, and then ask my best friend ever to braid my hair. The shower is Western themed, hee hee, but since I have no western wear at all, I thought braiding my hair would have to be close enough.

On a side note, someone told me that they think lol looks like someone drowning. Now I see it all the time, so when I type lol, I want to really type lol....help me! But I won't, I hope that got stuck in your heads now too.

SK told me to post

So my lovely best friend has informed me that I need to write a blog, so write a blog I shall. Well I have achieved one of my new years resolutions. I donated 212 things! Yay,  it was and will be more then that actually but I stopped counting after 212. It did help that we're trying to move by the end of February.

So what else is new? dating? awkward? dating people from online scary!! haha. I feel like I'm to untrusting of new guys I talk to. Like this one guy in particular you have a job in marketing? really what does that really mean? People are weird, like asking me to your house to eat fish the first day we talk...odd. It's kinda scary how freaky people are these days. Life is easier in a small town, because you pretty much know all the guys you date so you don't deal with the awkward first date/meeting thing. But then I guess you don't really meet people out of your comfort zone and you grow miserable and bitter. So since I live in the big city maybe then one day I will date him:

or maybe them:


As you can tell, I'm dreaming big! Sky's the limit. I will say one thing about this life experience I'm going through. It is nice to meet so many men who don't care about my size and still want to get to know me, date me, and some do other nasty gross things with me I don't want think about ever again! HA, yep, I've had to block a lot of folks. :) Well I hope that puts a horrible gross image into your mind. I must sleep now because it's super late and I silly decided once again to prepare for my Sunday School lesson, in the morning!

Happy New Years mo fo

So it's the time of year where we all pretend everything is starting brand new. Of course being a sucker I'm buying in. I have 7 New Years resolutions this year, 7 brave I know. Last year mine was to read 2 books a month and I did so. I even kept track, which helped me stay on route, so I plan on keeping track this year too! Cos y'all know us special ed. teachers love our data data data!!

So without further ado, I present to you my 2012 goals:

1. Read the whole Bible (I've done this before, but not as an adult)

2. Lose 50 pounds (yes, I need to lose more, but this seems reasonable)

3. Organize my scrapbook supplies (Everything is a big ol' mess! The main motivation behind this is using my scrap-booking organizing tools and containers, & if I'm organized I'll use it more, right?)

4. Make 5 scrapbooks (I think I made zero this year!)

5. File/Organize/Shred my papers & bills (Also, another big ol' mess. I think I need to develop a system that works for me)

6. Read 30 books (Last year my goal was to read 24, I read way more, so this year I want to read 30 and ONLY 30, once I reach my max, I'm done for the year!)

7. Donate 212 things (this is doable, because I have so much, but really need so little)


So I'm counting on my friends & family to help keep me accountable on these goals. Feel free to call me out and often. I'll be keeping update and tracking periodically...