I Am Motivated!

HEAR ME ROAR!
Today we had teacher meetings all day instead of getting to teach my little monkeys. I always remind myself that although I have to get up early and put on something other than jeans, this is a day off. The morning was the typical meetings that always remind me that if I can't sit still for more then 20 minutes without my mind wandering my little monkeys can't sit still either!

This afternoon we saw Ron Clark speak at The Orleans Arena. Wow. He was fab. So many things he said about teaching kids are completely true. The lesson of the day: Make them love you. Be everything they ever imagined in a teacher and they will succeed.
I knew all these things before he spoke--THANKFULLY, but I needed a reminder. I can't wait to see my little monkeys tomorrow. I suddenly miss them terribly!

I Am David

Okay not really.
I am reading this fabulous book called I Am David by Ann Holm. It is such a great story and is reminding me that I want to visit Italy BADLY.

Its off to work I go!

Are You Sending the RIGHT Message?

Perhaps you should be scared.
Perhaps you should be stressed.
Perhaps you should stand proud.

Are you sending the right message? I just finished reading the April issue of my favorite trashy girl magazine--NO IT AIN'T COSMO. Marie Claire did a story on the message you send to others through your shoes. So let's see how I rated.

Am I a blabbermouth? YES
Am I flexible? MOST OF THE TIME
Am I broke? NOT ANYMORE THANK GOD...OR SOMETHING
Am I a man-eater? NO, BUT I ALWAYS ASPIRED TO BE ONE...DOES THAT COUNT?
Am I ewww...I am not sharing that answer, well, not with you!

After careful consideration and a few moments of staring at the shoes in the mag and comparing them with my own I have come to a realization. I haven't the slightest idea what the hell I am saying with my shoes. Perhaps Marie Claire should have come up with a stupid multiple choice test for me to take. That might have made it easier!

Ponder This

Eye Candy

Last night I saw Failure To Launch. It was a cute romantic comedy. I think I probably missed some of the chemistry between Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Mcconaughey because I was busy imagining myself in bed with Will Tippen, I mean Bradley Cooper (and Matthew of course...and yes...at the exact same time). I suppose I would be busy! Yummy!
Will Tippin and Matthew were athletic and manly and oh so hot. Oh and also Sarah Jessica Parker was so fucking thin. I don't think I ever looked like that. My butt was definetly bigger in my "thin" days." I wonder if her boobs are fake? You can't be that thin and have her boobs. On second thought, maybe she still breastfeeds. She did have a baby a recently, didn't she?
I highly recommend checking out this movie because the eye candy is fabulous! Don't worry about the plot. It wasn't that distracting. There was plenty of time to check out the hot bods! It is well worth$9.50! It is too bad Michael Vartan wasn't in the movie. That would have made the experience perfect.

on/off switch

I wish my mind had an on/off. Then you could switch the good feelings on and the bad feelings off. Do you ever have days that feel crappy for no particular reason? I suppose that could be PMS. This week when I walk down the hall at work I smile and hold my head up high. I feel good, actually I feel great. So why is this week any different then another? The truth is I should be really depressed this week...I had to come back to work after a three week break. However, I am feeling great. I am excited to see my little monkeys. They have got me laughing non-stop. I missed them more then I thought I would. I hope this great feeling lasts. It's euphoric!

Done Deals

My bad hair day is a done deal
and
I think this whole moving thing is too.

We came out to NC this week to "make sure" this is what we want to do. The whole moving across the country thing is a bit crazy! Anyway, we looked at houses and we like what we see. We also like the area quite well. Now I just have to find a job! YIKES, I hope that isn't a tall order! Oh the other great thing about this place is that they have flea markets, farmers markets, and cultural events daily! I can't wait.