Probably my favorite Tim McGraw song
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Letter of intent to stay another year
I received a much anticipated form from my VP the other day telling me that they plan to keep me another year at the school I am at. I was elated given the rocky history between the VP and I. One of the veteran teachers warned us to have letters of resignation ready in case we were to not be reelected for another year - that way we could say it was planned and it would not hurt our record.
Now I just have to make it through the layoffs. It is pretty much eminent that I will receive a pink slip by March 15 and won't know for sure if I'll be rehired until May 15.
I feel so glad as I know this year has been such a learning experience -
I have felt like I've grown immensely - and I thought I was a pretty good teacher prior. One of the biggest things I've learned thus far is to be a bitch and not give into what the kids say. I've learned structuring my lessons for kids who don't have an attention span of more than like 10 minutes.
Now I just have to make it through the layoffs. It is pretty much eminent that I will receive a pink slip by March 15 and won't know for sure if I'll be rehired until May 15.
I feel so glad as I know this year has been such a learning experience -
I have felt like I've grown immensely - and I thought I was a pretty good teacher prior. One of the biggest things I've learned thus far is to be a bitch and not give into what the kids say. I've learned structuring my lessons for kids who don't have an attention span of more than like 10 minutes.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Drinky drink drink drink
FRIDAY
Get over to Mikey's about 3:30 and do some cleaning. He told me he'd be home about 6 and texted me that he was going to stop for food. There goes my plan of date night, but that was ok. He bought fish and made fish tacos. They were with an Asian flair, but weren't bad. They were good enough to also have some for lunch Saturday. We enjoyed margaritas and tacos and fell asleep on the couch about 8:45. We went to bed about 1.
SATURDAY
We got up at 8 and he made a breakfast burrito with lots of cilantro, egg, cheese, and salsa. It was pretty good. He went to get a haircut and I relaxed at the house. He relaxed a little too much and we were late to dinner with our friends B & J. He had to shower and we had to get gas, and air up his tires. We were supposed to meet them at 4:30, but it was 5:30 before we were leaving, and 6 before we made it to the brewery. Jammed to the oldies on the way over... JLo oldies...
Drink 1 at brewery 1 was 9.2% alcohol, B and I were feeling pretty good and so of course we had to Facebook the photos. Back in the cold convertible and off to dinner at Lay-z-Dog, or we thought, but it ended up being a pub where we had fish and chips and tacos. We caught up in each other's lives. Told J about our travels and they told us about theirs. I told B about my man friend, which was hilarious. He got a kick out of it. B and I talk about wanting to go see this singer who was performing nearby, and how there was a groupon to go see her, and how we should have gone, but we each had a significant other who wasn't interested. My older musical tastes also came into the convo, which B also got a kick out of. We hit another brewery and I have 2 more 9%ers with B. By this time we were at the point where we could talk about politics and my boyfriend's views on education, which spurred a rough debate. In the end it wasn't so bad and thank goodness someone was there with the same position I had.
They invite us back to their place and we accept. We all get ready for bed. Mike made me move from the left side of the bed because I was touching and doing inappropriate things with my hand. It was funny. He used my entire name and "scolded" me.
SUNDAY
We were up about 6:45, as were our friends. Yay early risers. Suddenly the touching was ok this morning and we both jacked off and cleaned up using some kleenex, and then showered. We go into the kitchen where we all have coffee and decide on where to go for breakfast. J decides on a horrid pancake house. He thought it was good, his partner did not, as I didn't. We all took out our phones and yelped 2/5 star reviews on yelp. Mine was almost inedible. I had some crepey thingy. We go back to their place and chat about getting together next time at our place. We also chatted about the alcohol. B was feeling the effects and I was ok- no hangover and no headache. I am glad.
We drive home and chat about lots of random stuff, which was fun. We stop by Target. We have some chicken salad that he whipped up as we were both famished. The salad was so-so. I fall asleep on the sleepy couch and wake up as he finishes packing for his trip. We both head out about 3 and I head home for dinner.
Get over to Mikey's about 3:30 and do some cleaning. He told me he'd be home about 6 and texted me that he was going to stop for food. There goes my plan of date night, but that was ok. He bought fish and made fish tacos. They were with an Asian flair, but weren't bad. They were good enough to also have some for lunch Saturday. We enjoyed margaritas and tacos and fell asleep on the couch about 8:45. We went to bed about 1.
SATURDAY
We got up at 8 and he made a breakfast burrito with lots of cilantro, egg, cheese, and salsa. It was pretty good. He went to get a haircut and I relaxed at the house. He relaxed a little too much and we were late to dinner with our friends B & J. He had to shower and we had to get gas, and air up his tires. We were supposed to meet them at 4:30, but it was 5:30 before we were leaving, and 6 before we made it to the brewery. Jammed to the oldies on the way over... JLo oldies...
Drink 1 at brewery 1 was 9.2% alcohol, B and I were feeling pretty good and so of course we had to Facebook the photos. Back in the cold convertible and off to dinner at Lay-z-Dog, or we thought, but it ended up being a pub where we had fish and chips and tacos. We caught up in each other's lives. Told J about our travels and they told us about theirs. I told B about my man friend, which was hilarious. He got a kick out of it. B and I talk about wanting to go see this singer who was performing nearby, and how there was a groupon to go see her, and how we should have gone, but we each had a significant other who wasn't interested. My older musical tastes also came into the convo, which B also got a kick out of. We hit another brewery and I have 2 more 9%ers with B. By this time we were at the point where we could talk about politics and my boyfriend's views on education, which spurred a rough debate. In the end it wasn't so bad and thank goodness someone was there with the same position I had.
They invite us back to their place and we accept. We all get ready for bed. Mike made me move from the left side of the bed because I was touching and doing inappropriate things with my hand. It was funny. He used my entire name and "scolded" me.
SUNDAY
We were up about 6:45, as were our friends. Yay early risers. Suddenly the touching was ok this morning and we both jacked off and cleaned up using some kleenex, and then showered. We go into the kitchen where we all have coffee and decide on where to go for breakfast. J decides on a horrid pancake house. He thought it was good, his partner did not, as I didn't. We all took out our phones and yelped 2/5 star reviews on yelp. Mine was almost inedible. I had some crepey thingy. We go back to their place and chat about getting together next time at our place. We also chatted about the alcohol. B was feeling the effects and I was ok- no hangover and no headache. I am glad.
We drive home and chat about lots of random stuff, which was fun. We stop by Target. We have some chicken salad that he whipped up as we were both famished. The salad was so-so. I fall asleep on the sleepy couch and wake up as he finishes packing for his trip. We both head out about 3 and I head home for dinner.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Planning our date night
BF should be home soon. I'm planning a little date night- either Italiano or Mexicano. I just want to get out, surprise him, and have a glass of wine or three since it has been one of those weeks.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
New car time?
I think so, as does someone else, but at this time when I'm almost guaranteed to be laid off next year it is a no go. Who wants a car payment anyway?
Me.
65,000 on my car and I'd like to get 100,000 out of it, which shouldn't be a big deal considering it is well on its way to that.
I love my car, don't get me wrong, but dropping $800 for 2 new struts, an alignment, and brake fluid flushed was a bit much. It was $500 for tires a few months back, $300 for brakes a few months back. Oh, and it needs to have the transmission fluid flushed soon.
Someone tells me I should just lease my cars so I don't have to pay for anything other than that - and yes - I am driving less since living close to him, but a car payment every month?
I could get something sporty and sexy; something luxurious; something big and boxy; or a blah blah sedan.
And most of this stuff is routine - minus struts - but it is a lot!
Me.
65,000 on my car and I'd like to get 100,000 out of it, which shouldn't be a big deal considering it is well on its way to that.
I love my car, don't get me wrong, but dropping $800 for 2 new struts, an alignment, and brake fluid flushed was a bit much. It was $500 for tires a few months back, $300 for brakes a few months back. Oh, and it needs to have the transmission fluid flushed soon.
Someone tells me I should just lease my cars so I don't have to pay for anything other than that - and yes - I am driving less since living close to him, but a car payment every month?
I could get something sporty and sexy; something luxurious; something big and boxy; or a blah blah sedan.
And most of this stuff is routine - minus struts - but it is a lot!
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
My weekend in photos and music
Snow!
Nevada, Utah and Arizona
Dropped $200 at a casino. Never thought I would so soon- sure it wasn't $500, but it was a lot. Stayed in a beautiful room. Lots of heavy snow. Lots of music and good conversation. Got to drive the rental- it was nothing exciting, but I was amused- it was a power thing.
Exposed him to country via my iPod
I know songs many my age shouldn't
It kinda went with the whole rugged theme
Nevada, Utah and Arizona
Dropped $200 at a casino. Never thought I would so soon- sure it wasn't $500, but it was a lot. Stayed in a beautiful room. Lots of heavy snow. Lots of music and good conversation. Got to drive the rental- it was nothing exciting, but I was amused- it was a power thing.
Exposed him to country via my iPod
I know songs many my age shouldn't
It kinda went with the whole rugged theme
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