Monday, December 22, 2008

12 Days

The Twelve days of christmas tag!

1 Embarassing moment: What isn't embarrasing about me? I have lots of dumb moments, but I don't get too embarassed by them. I try to blow them off by being even dumber, if possible.

2 Best Friends: Mom, Marianne W

3 Things I buy regularly: Blimpie's turkey sub, Diet Coke (best from fountain), gas

4 Places I want to go: Australia, England, New York, San Diego (again)

5 goals for the upcoming year: get accepted to grad school; go to grad school; spend as much time as possible with neices; play the organ better in church (and not make faces when I mess up); make one new good friend

6 things people don't know about me: I hate wearing shoes (I'd rather go barefoot in the snow if it didn't mean losing toes); I would rather sleep 3-11 a.m. than the early to bed, early to rise; I'm not a huge fan of caramel; sherbet is better than ice cream; I would sleep on a couch every night if I could get away with it; I haven't been on a date in over 5 years

7things i would never say: I'm too skinny; I'm too short; my fingers are skinny; my hair does everything it's supposed to; I don't like children; Richard Gere is hot; I don't like to laugh

8things i love about christmas: watching my neices open their gifts; being with family; Christmas Eve traditions with the Mayes side; MoTab music; fun concerts with cute kids; getting Christmas cards and updates from friends and family; not having to work for a while; getting to order cute clothes for the neices and nephew

9things i say to my kids: since I don't have kids, I don't say much. The things I say most to my neices: let's read a book; settle down; no screaming; you make me tired; hey cutie; I love you; you're silly; did you comb your hair today?; do you need to go pottie?

10 things i do a lot: read, sleep, stare at my mom, watch TV, play with my neices, drive to and from work, pretend I have a boyfriend, think about the future or lack of one I have, blog, read blogs

11 things i would rather not live without: my family (there are over 11 of them, so I think that counts)

12 people i tag: Ug, I'd rather not. You can tag yourself if you'd like.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

I Need a Bubble


So, I am sick again. One of the hazards of working in an elementary school where germs run rampant. My brother Mike suggested putting me in a bubble so I don't get sick any more. I agree. Anyone know where I could get one? A few requirements: must be able to take off when in need of a shower; not clausterphobic; smells pleasant; malliable; etc. I hadn't been sick in almost a whole month. That's a record since school started!

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Close to Perfect


Most days I get to teach first graders a word of the day. It usually has something to do with a book they are reading. Today the word was "perfect". I was trying to think of things that are perfect so they could have ideas for their journal pages. I told them my mom is perfect. One little girl piped up with, "No one is perfect." Another girl said, "But she's perfect for you". I agree. Mom, you are perfect for me.

Sunday, December 7, 2008

Eating Tips

HOLIDAY EATING TIPS
1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact,if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they're serving chocolate balls.

2. Drink as much eggnog as you can - And quickly. It's rare. You cannot find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It's not as if you're going to turn into an eggnog-alcoholic or something. It's a treat. Enjoy it! Have one for me … Have two! It's later than you think. It's Christmas!

3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the whole point of gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat.

4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim milk or whole milk. If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like buying a sports car with an automatic transmission.

5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control your eating. The whole point of going to a Christmas party is to eat other people's food for free. Lots of it. Hello?

6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year's. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do. This is the time for long naps, which you'll need after circling the buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog.

7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like frosted Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near them and don't budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of attention. They're like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave them behind, you're never going to see them again.

8. Same for pies. Apple, Pumpkin, Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or if you don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day?

9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it's loaded with the mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost. I mean, have some standards!

10. One final tip: If you don't feel terrible when you leave the party or get up from the table, you haven't been paying attention. Re-read tips: Start over, but hurry, January is just around the corner. Remember this motto to live by:

"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO!! What a ride!" Have a great holiday season!!!

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Scary-Me a Piano Teacher

I started teaching piano lessons. It's only to one girl so far. It's still scary. I never thought I would be in this situation. I just hope that I meet her expectations and vice versa. It should be interesting!