just curious...

What's the difference between a flip flop and a thong sandal?

the cafe test

You Are Expressive

During your downtime, you like to develop ideas and work on creative projects. You secretly wish that you could be a more knowledgeable person. There are a dozen things you'd like to get your PhD in. You are realistic about the world. You may have challenges that come your way, but you can overcome them. You are inspired by high energy. Being around other creative, productive people really motivates you.

The Cafe Test

Blogthings: We're Not Shrinks, But We Play Them On the Internet

idol chatter...

Really, really liked Lee DeWyze tonight. Was disappointed with Siobhan, she seemed nervous or something. Andrew Garcia was back in action! Casey James was channeling his inner Eric Clapton, I think. Crystal was great tonight, too.

Usher as mentor was actually effective. I didn't expect to enjoy R&B night as much as I did.

oh yeah...

A former student sent this to me. It fits.

ten things tuesday...

Ten things on my mind...

1) I was invited to introduce the faculty to Glogster. Now I've got to create some clever way of presenting. I thought maybe I'd make a glog.

2) There are times I am so patient at school, especially, but when I'm home and something little goes not according to my plan, I want to explode.

3) I'm really addicted to Farmville. There is a group of us who gather in my classroom before school to discuss and diss the app. We have in-depth conversations about this??!!

4) I love my hairdresser. She did my hair last week and I'm loving it.

5) Ricky Martin's gay. That's news? I Ilove me some Ricky Martin and his shaking bon-bon.

6) It's fun to introduce my students to music. I was playing Jason Mraz's "Geek In The Pink" today and they enjoyed it.

7) Lately, I feel like I'm working much harder than my students are. Something needs to shift. I shouldn't care so much more than they do, especially about their grades.

8) When I teach the Civil War, I learn new stuff.

9) Maybe I ate too many mini-peanut butter cups.

10) All day I've been craving coffee.

just another manic monday...

# 205

How do you feel about couples that share an email address? well... I don't really know. It's kind of weird.

How open about your life are you in the various online arenas? I'm pretty open

On average, how many hours a week do you spend online? Do you think it's too much? I spend about 20 hours or so online, it's probably too much. (damn you, Farmville!)

just finished reading...

A great mystery. The narrator is the survivor of a childhood trauma of which he has no memory, involved as a detective in a case that happens to be located in the same woods. The relationship between the narrator and his partner, Cassie Maddox, is complicated and complex.

The setting is atmospheric and the pace is tight. Ireland is as much a star character as the people.

I figured it out.

rTaWnEdNoTmY

1. Last time you had butterflies in your stomach? driving to Fort Kent on Friday, I was scouting for moose

2. What was your last alcoholic beverage? barefoot white zin

3. Who can you trust? me

4. Where was your first kiss with your current significant other? I kissed the dog on the top of her head

5. Favorite Band? U2

6. What is something you've learned about yourself recently? I have a tremendous amount of patience

7. Do you like anyone? George

8. Do you know anyone who is engaged? yes, I do

9. What's your favorite number? 3.

10. Who was the last person to make you cry? myself

11. Did you ever go to camp as a kid? not to a summer camp but I went to camp

12. When was the last time you cried? last week

13. What is one thing you miss about your past? loving working out

14. What is one thing you've learned about life? this too shall pass

15. Are you jealous of anyone? not so much

16. Is anyone jealous of you? doubtful

17. Has a friend ever used you? probably

18. Has anyone recently told you that they like you more than as a friend? nope

19. Who was the last person you drove with? Ron & Ken

20. What are you looking forward to? vacation

lovely day...

Spent a lovely afternoon curled up in my favorite chair, reading.

i say... and you think...?

1. Bow out :: bail on
2. Relationships :: connections
3. Facebook :: Farmville is my crack
4. Items :: stuff
5. Ours :: possession
6. Sting :: the Police
7. Hangover :: pained
8. Contacts :: network
9. Lonely :: all alone
10. Seven days :: one week (like the Barenaked Ladies song)


#374

postsecret

PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people
mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a postcard. I like to post one that speaks to me each week. This week more than one spoke to me.

sunday stealing

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Sunday Stealing: The 35 Questions X 2 Meme: Part One

1. How far away is the last person you kissed? about a mile away

2. Has someone ever told you they would be with you forever? no

3. Last person you were in a car with? Ron & Ken

4. Any plans for tomorrow? school

5. How long does it take for you to take a shower? about ten minutes

6. Best friend or close friends? yes

7. Is tomorrow going to be a good day? sure

8. Did you kiss anyone friday? no

9. Ever thrown up in public? yes

10. What's on your mind RIGHT NOW? throwing up

11. Who was the last person you talked to? the server at Dunkin' Donuts drive thru

12. What is the WORST subject they teach at school? huh?

13. Have you seen anyone lately that you don't get along with? every day

14. What is your favourite colour top to wear? green

15. Have you ever been in a car accident? not serious

16. What's the closest thing to you that's green? my sweatshirt

17. Where would you like to be right now? there

18. Write down some lyrics to the song you're listening to? I'm not listening to music

19. How many dogs do you have? one

20. Is anything bugging you right now? not so much

21. Is life going right for you now? great

22. Is there someone you care about more than yourself? not so much, I'm pretty self-centered

23. What made you laugh today? The Soup

24. What was the last movie you watched? Accidental Husband

25. Whats the last conversation you had about? I don't remember

26. What were you doing at 7:00 this morning? sleeping

27. Do you like your hair long or short? short-ish

28. Do you want to see somebody right now? not really

29. Do you like the rain? if I don't have to be out in it

30. Did you have a valentine this year? nope

31. The last person you kissed needs you at 3 am, would you go? considering it's a dog... probably

32. Would you honestly say you'd risk your life for someone else? sure

33. Honestly, if you could go back 1 month and change something would you? uhmmmm... nothing comes to mind

34. How do you feel about boys smoking? it's gross

35. Could you see yourself with someone forever? sure

earth hour...

saturday 9

You're My Best Friend

1. Outside of your romantic life, do you currently have a best friend? sure do

2. Regarding your future, what is the best thing you could hope for? living

3. Have you ever helped out a friend with basic needs, like rent or food? If yes. what did you do? yes, grocery and gas money

4. If they re-instituted the draft (for both genders and your were of age) would you go, or would find some way out of it? I guess I would go

5. Tell us one thing you wish you hadn't let yourself do. stop exercising

6. Tell us about the last time you bragged. yesterday at my doctor's office

7. What area are you wisest in? high school angst

8. Tell us about something that happened that at the time made you "full of yourself". some colleagues were praising the website I made for our department

9. Has there ever been a time that you wanted to try something in the bedroom, but were afraid to ask? yeah, I'd like to paint the walls a shade of lavender but I am afraid my landlord will say no

today's rant...

So... when did th become f? As in truf instead of truth? And when did street turn into shtreet? Where are the kids coming up with this?

friday fill-in

# 169

1. The right word sometimes come to me too late.

2. Go to the office and shut the door quietly, please.

3. Up yours (said I to a careless motorist today).

4. The last place you look is where you'll find me.

5. Ooh! What is that you've got?

6. Going to sleep early tonight is a good idea.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to Chinese food, tomorrow my plans include the Breakfast Club and some shopping and Sunday, I want to hang around!

hershey's better basket blog hop

I was tagged by Boliyou

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I'm giving virtual baskets to:
Diana, Cat, Princess Ladybug, DarlingWendy, Jensconsin, and Indigo

thursday bug

Sometimes it helps to share with others what bugs your mind.

They may have a solution, a kind word, or a smile of encouragement.

This week my thursday bug is:

A workshop that's been hijacked from the original intent.

the t-shirt test

Your T-Shirt Says That You're Smart

People may not realize it first, but you're a total brainiac. You are downright brilliant. So much is going on in that head of yours at any time. You always have multiple streams of thought going. You are learned, and you have a well developed sense of humor about the world. You don't take anything too seriously. It's sometimes difficult for people to get your jokes though. You can be a bit esoteric and offbeat.

The T-Shirt Test

Blogthings: A Fine Line Between Insight and Stupidity

idol chatter...

These contestants need a clue on picking the right songs. This week was #1 Hits and they picked the weirdest songs. Underwhelming. I did like Lee, Crystal, Siobhan and Casey. Really didn't like Paige. Really didn't like Paige. Really didn't. Now the question is to vote or not to vote? I'm feeling very uninspired.

Miley Cyrus as the musical mentor was funny. She gushed a bit too much. But, seriously, what kind of feedback can she give? Maybe about how to perform but musically? Meh, not so much...

drive toy yoda today...

ten things tuesday...

1) In Texas, it's against the law for anyone to have a pair of pliers in his or her possession.

2) In Philadelphia, you can't put pretzels in bags based on an Act of 1760.

3) Alaska law says that you can't look at a moose from an airplane.

4) In Corpus Christie, Texas, it is illegal to raise alligators in your home.

5) In Miami, it is forbidden to imitate an animal.

6) It is against the law to mispronounce the name of the State of Arkansas in that State.

7) In Kentucky, it's the law that a person must take a bath once a year.

8) In Utah, birds have the right of way on any public highway.

9) In Ohio, one must have a license to keep a bear.

10) In West Virginia, only babies can ride in a baby carriage.

Gathered from multiple sources.

up. down. up.

I hate escalators.

just another manic monday...

# 204

What do you value most in other people? respect--for others, for self, for the world

If you could only see black and white except for one color, what color would you choose to see? green and all shades of green

You have a 10 minute speech to give at a high school, what is it about? tolerance

blues...

It's been such a relaxing, wonderful weekend that I actually have the Monday Blues. Even more so than after my last vacation. It was great spending the weekend with Maggie and getting a lot of puppy love from her, watching movies, reading, and chilling out. At least this is a four-day week with students again. Maybe it will be a good week. I've got all my lesson plans and photocopying finished. And I have a hair appointment on Tuesday, so that's something to look forward to.

i say... and you think...?

1. Burrito :: taco
2. Spike :: volleyball
3. Tougher :: stronger
4. Mock :: tease
5. Slurp :: sluuuuuurrrppp
6. Knock :: tap
7. Conference :: workshop
8. Madness :: insanity
9. Minds :: curious
10. Connection :: attachment



#373

postsecret

PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people
mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a postcard. I like to post one that speaks to me each week. This week more than one spoke to me.

sunday stealing

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Sunday Stealing: The Eight Tens Meme

TEN TO START.

1. Are you single? yes

2. Are you happy? yes

3. Are you bored? not so much

4. Are you naked? we're all naked under our clothes... and I'm wearing clothes

5. Are you a blonde? strawberry blond

6. Are you moody? not so much

7. Are you a lover/hater? lover

8. Are you hot/cold? more like hawt

9. Are you Irish? slightly

10. Are you Asian? no

TEN FACTS.

1. Name: Kwizgiver

2. Nicknames: just a couple

3. Birth mark: a little strawberry mark on the nape of my neck

4. Hair color: strawberry blond

5. Natural hair color: strawberry blond

6. Eye color: dark green

7. Height: 5'5"

8. Facebook Mood: Facebook has moods?

9. Favorite color: brown... or green

10. One Place to Visit: Ireland

TEN THINGS ABOUT YOUR LOVE LIFE.

1. Do you believe in love at first sight? no

2. Do you believe in soul mates? not so much

4. Have you ever been hurt emotionally? of course

5. Have you ever broken someone’s heart? not intentionally

6. Have you ever been cheated on? not that I know about

7. Have you ever liked someone and not told them? sure

8. Are you afraid of commitment? not so much

9. Who was the last person you hugged? Dad

10. Who was the last person you kissed? the dog

TEN THIS OR THAT.

1. Love or lust? yes

3. Cats or dogs? dogs

4. A few best friends or many regular friends? besties

5. Television or internet? internet

6. Chinese Or Indian? food? Chinese

7. Wild night out or romantic night in? romance

8. Money or Happiness? $

9. Night or day? day

10. MSN or phone? neither

TEN HAVE YOU EVER.

1. Been caught sneaking out? no

2. Been skinny dipping? many moons ago

3. Stolen? yes

4. Bungee jumped? yes

5. Lied to someone you liked? yes

6. Finished an entire jaw breaker? yes

8. Wanted an ex bf/gf back? yes

9. Cried because you lost a pet? *sigh* yes

10. Wanted to disappear? yes, especially during a meeting last week

TEN PREFERENCES IN A PARTNER.

1. Smile or eyes? smiling eyes are the best

2. Light or dark hair? I don't have a preference

3. Hugs or kisses? hmmmmm... kisses

4. Shorter or taller? taller

5. Intelligence or attraction? intelligence

6. Romantic or spontaneous? spontaneously romantic? ok, ok, romantic

7. Funny or serious? funny

8. Older or Younger? as long as the age difference isn't dramatic, it doesn't matter

9. Outgoing or quiet? outgoing

10. Sweet or Bad Ass? sweet

TEN HAVE YOU’S.

1. Ever performed in front of a large crowd? yes

2. Ever done drugs? just legal drugs

3. Ever been pregnant? no

5. Ever been on a cheer leading team? no

6. Ever Been on a dance team? no

7. Ever been on a sports team? yes

8. Ever been in a drama play/production? many times

9. Ever owned a BMW, Mercedes Benz, Escalade, Hummer or Bentley? no

10. Ever been in a rap video? hahaha... no

TEN LASTS.

1. Last phone call you made: the doctor's office

2. Last person you hung out with: the dog

4. Last time you worked: Thursday

5. Last person you tackled: I don't tackle... but I did rassle with the dog

6. Last person you IM’d: my bestie

8. Last person(s) you went to the movies with: uhmmmmm.... Anne

9. Last thing you missed: getting in the quick lane at the store

10. Last thing you ate: Reese's peanut butter eggs

tamper with perfection...

How can the campy, classic ultimate film Clash of The Titans be remade? It's ridiculous to tamper with perfection. I'm unhappy about this.

just finished watching...

Cute little bit of fluff. Definite chick flick. Definitely predictable. Very cute.

saturday 9

Just One Look

1. How vein are you about how you look? Well... I'm not very vein... but I'm pretty vain. Growing up there weren't any cute clothes for chubby kids so as an adult I've gone crazy with cute clothes.

2. When you were little what was your favorite TV show? well... Bugs Bunny or All In The Family

3. If someone was going to make a movie or TV show about your life, who would play you and why? probably Kathy Bates... she gets nuances

4. Who is your favorite Major League Baseball team? How about your favorite player? I don't really follow MLB, other than living in Red Sox Nation.

5. What is your favorite baseball-related movie? The Natural

6. What is one lesson you have learned in the past year? saying "no" is easier when you have a reason

7. Tell us about one of your childhood memories. I loved playing records and 45s when I was a kid... I would listen for hours

8. How do you handle sticky situations? Do you have a method? If so, what is it? taking a deep breath is a good start

9. Do you think people talk about you behind your back? oh, I'm sure they do... I teach high school!

needed...

I need a bucket list. I've completed all but one of the items on the life list I made when I was in high school. The one thing? Jumping from an airplane. So, I guess that's on my bucket list. I'm not really sure what else to put on it. Plus, I keep doing things outside of my comfort zone... so I donno... I have tattoos, both traveled and lived abroad, kissed the Blarney Stone, been to an intimate concert, been to a huge concert, had a poem published in a local magazine... and some other stuff that seemed huge when I was eighteen, but seems trivial now...

Do you have a bucket list?

up in the air...

Not what I expected... more of a dark and thoughtful film. The acting is superb.

just finished watching...

What a great thriller! I wasn't bored or fidgety once! Tom Hanks seemed more believable in this one than in DaVinci Code.

friday fill-in

# 168

1. Today I will be enjoying an extra day off.

2. My therapist and I say why not?

3. What do you think of Texas text book saga.

4. At some secret location it's free Pastry Day til 1030 Friday!

5. People say that what we're all seeking is love.

6. The image I cherish most is vacation photos I took.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to watching movies with my favorite dog, tomorrow my plans include laundry and Sunday, I want to get everything ready for school!

early friday...

It's my Friday. Because we haven't had any snow days this year, we get tomorrow off as a built-in snow day. It was quite a week--what with negotiations on Monday night and Winter Carnival all week long. A four day week with a three day weekend is awesome!

thursday bug

Sometimes it helps to share with others what bugs your mind.

They may have a solution, a kind word, or a smile of encouragement.

This week my thursday bug is:

Poor losers. It's Winter Carnival week at dear old high school and there are some poor losers.

idol chatter...

Didn't see that one coming. Lacey is sent packing. Expected it to be Tim or Paige. This might be an interesting season after all.

doubledouble dipdip

So, I realized this afternoon that even though no one else was going to eat dip with me, I am not a double dipper.

Do you double dip? Would you if you were eating alone?

what part of a fairy tale are you?

You Are the Magic Wand

You are imaginative and idealistic. You believe that anything is possible, and you don't leave room for doubt. You think that there is too much hopelessness in the world. People need more optimism and hope in their lives. You know that change isn't as easy as the flick of a magic wand, but you also know that amazing things can happen if you let them. You aren't sure if you believe in miracles, but you do believe in yourself. And that's almost as good.

What Part of a Fairy Tale Are You?

Blogthings: Discover the Parts of Your Personality that Have Been Hiding

fabulous...

bwahahahaha.... seriously.

idol chatter...

Lee is my favorite of the night, tonight. I've got to admit I'm not overly impressed with the Stones night. Siobhan was kinda shouty/screamy at the end and I didn't enjoy that part of her song. Katie is too... smarmy or smug or something, I didn't like her. How come Crystal has been the last performer for two weeks?

ten things tuesday...

Ten fun facts about being a woman:

1. According to Playboy, more women talk dirty during sex than men.

2. Women do NOT want an honest answer to the question, ‘Do I look fat?’

3. A Saudi Arabian woman can get a divorce if her husband doesn’t give her coffee.

4. It is illegal to be a prostitute in Siena, Italy, if your name is Mary.

5. The two highest IQ’s ever recorded (on a standard test) both belong to women.

6. It’s okay for women to dance with each other and not be gay, you don’t see straight men dancing together.

7. The average number of items in a typical woman’s bathroom is 437. A man would not be able to identify most of these items.

8. If a man goes on a seven-day trip, he’ll pack five days worth of clothes and will wear some things twice; if a woman goes on a seven-day trip she’ll pack 21 outfits because she doesn’t know what she’ll feel like wearing each day.

9. It’s cool to be a daddy’s girl. It’s sad to be a mommy’s boy.

10. Women can have partners that are years younger without being called dirty old perverts.

zombified...

How does the time change affect you? Or does it?

just another manic monday...

# 203

How did you decide to live where you do? it was the best apartment I looked at and I kept comparing everything to it, I knew it was "the one"

Do you like risks, or do you avoid them? What major risks have you taken in your life? I am not afraid of risks--I like a good challenge

If you had to choose, which could you live without: TV, the internet, a telephone or friends? I could easily live without the telephone

l-word...

Teacher Writes 'Loser' on Student's Assignments



(March 14) -- The mother of a sixth-grader in Buncombe County, N.C., is upset about name-calling in her daughter's classroom -- but the students aren't the ones slinging the mud.

Patty Clement is debating other parents in Candler, N.C., over Rex Roland, a teacher who writes the word "loser" on the assignments of his 11- and 12-year-old students.

Clement first noticed Roland's notes in November, when he wrote "loser" in the margin of her daughter's paper. The principal at Enka Middle School assured Clement it would not happen again, but it did, recently, when Roland wrote, "minus 20% for being a loser" on her daughter's assignment.

"This is wrong," Clement told Asheville's WLOS-TV. "The techniques need to change."

Other parents defend Roland's progressive teaching methods, saying he is fond of giving nicknames to students and using the word "loser" in jest, as a way of relating to students.

"A lot of the students he has are academically gifted students, and so one of the ways that he would joke with them would be if they scored a 110, he always gave extra credit, so if they scored a 110, 120 on a paper, he would have a joke on it -- 'loser'," one parent, Kathy Andrews, told WLOS. "That's what he engages in... he gets on their level and their words and tries to relate to them."

Her son, Ian Andrews, a former student of Roland, described him as "the cool teacher that people wanted to be in class with."

Clement said the difference in opinion over Roland, a 12-year veteran at Enka Middle School, has made her daughter a target of bullying and harassment. She told The Associated Press her daughter received almost 100 threatening text messages last week, forcing Clement to keep her home from school.

Clement claims Roland's teaching style is harming her daughter's learning process.

"He threw my daughter's pencil box in the hallway and she got in trouble by another teacher for disrupting his class -- for something that she did not do," she told the AP.

Roland has apologized for using the "l-word," saying it was his way of relating to the students. But Clement continues to press for his suspension.

"I don't know what we're going to do, but I'll fight to the end," she told WLOS.

An online petition titled "Please Get Rex Roland Out of Enka Middle School" currently has 151 signatures, urging supporters to "demand justice for this little girl, anyone else he's doing this to who's afraid to come forward, and all of those who will come in contact with him in the future." It is addressed to Buncombe County School District Superintendent Dr. Tony Baldwin.

The school district has said the issue is a "personnel matter" that is the subject of an ongoing investigation, according to the AP. Roland could not be reached for comment.

postsecret

PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a postcard. I like to post one that speaks to me each week.

sunday stealing

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Sunday Stealing: Judd's Merged Meme

1. What were doing 10 years ago? I was at the beginning of teaching at this school--trying to find my place

2. Five snacks that you enjoy in a perfect, non weight-gaining world whoopie pies, mixed nuts, cheese & crackers, nachos, and candy

3. Five things you would do if you were a billionaire: travel, take care of my family, start a charitable foundation, quit my job, invest, laugh all the way to the bank

4. Three of your habits: chew gum, get morning coffee, park in a particular space at school

5. Five jobs that you've have had: worked at a convenience store/gas station; hostess at a restaurant; retail control for a supermarket; teacher 8th grade LA/Reading; nanny

6. Five places that you've lived: in a dorm, in Western Maine, in another dorm, at my childhood home and here

7. Five things that you did yesterday: breakfast with my bestie, hung out with the parentals, got coffee, went to the library, watched movies

8. Five people you would want to get to know more about: George Clooney, you, Helen Keller, Michelle Obama, and Seth

9. Abortion: for or against it? no one has the right to say what I can and can't do with my body

10. Do you think the world would fail with a female president? the whole world? Uhm... there are countries with female presidents and the world hasn't failed

11. Do you believe in the death penalty? I don't think it's the government's role to say who can live and who can die

12. Do you wish marijuana would be legalized already? if it's regulated

13. Are you for or against premarital sex? huh?

14. Do you think same sex marriage should be legalized? yes

15. Do you think it's wrong that so many Hispanics are illegally moving to the USA? what kind of question is this?

16. Should the alcohol age be lowered to eighteen? no

17. Should the war in Iraq be called off? no, you can't just call off a war

18. Assisted suicide is illegal: do you agree? not necessarily

19. Do you believe in spanking your children? I don't have children

20. Do you worry that others will judge you from reading some of your answers? no

just curious...

Do you ever make yourself busy to avoid loneliness or being alone?

ultimate weekend...

Spent a delightful day--not only was it a gorgeous day but I spent time with my best friend for breakfast and some grocery shopping then I spent the afternoon with my parentals. Laid back, lots of laughter and puppy kisses--a perfect Saturday!

time once again...

saturday 9

Gimme Three Steps

1. Are you the type of person who jumps into new ventures or do you prefer baby steps? personally--I jump; professionally--baby steps

2. Who do you feel believes in you the most? I don't know... I do

3. When was the last time you were on a stage? I walked across the stage two weeks ago, does that count?

4. Tell us about the worst boss you ever had. the boss who acted like a king and would ask for feedback even when his mind was already made up

5. If the NCAA Men's or Women's Final Four basketball tournament was played in your hometown arena or within easy driving distance from where you live, would you try to attend one the three games? no

6. Of all the clothes you own, what do you feel most comfortable wearing, and why? any of them... I have a spectacular wardrobe

7. On what television show—either past or present—would you like to make to make a guest appearance, and what role would you play? it would have been fun to be on Seinfeld or Friends... just some minor person in passing

8. St. Patrick's Day is on Wednesday March 17th. Do you celebrate and wear green? Drink Green Beer? Ignore it? CELEBRATE!

9. If a leprechaun told you that you could have any amount of money from his pot of gold but it had to be a specified amount for a specified item, how much would you ask for and what would it be for? I would ask for three million dollars so I wouldn't have to work again and could share the wealth with my family

universal

I AM THE CENTER OF MY UNIVERSE
(Author Unknown)

I am the center of my universe
But I do not live here alone
Each move I make creates a ripple in someone else's ocean
Each breath I take affects the air all around me
Each word I utter falls on someone else's ears
That which I touch is felt by another
That which I do will certainly affect another
That which I do not, will also affect another
We never know how far reaching something
We say or do really is until it returns to us
And it always does
All things in life form a circle
Whether we see the circle or not.

friday fill-in

# 167

1. I am so looking forward to the weekend!

2. I'll do my chores later.

3. When you get to be my age, you get to say "when you're my age".

4. Teaching is a big part of my life.

5. If you need anything ask someone else, it's the weekend.

6. I should plan a trip.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to a glass of wine and relaxation, tomorrow my plans include breakfast with my bestie and Sunday, I want to enjoy the weather (it's supposed to be 50 degrees)!

thursday bug

Sometimes it helps to share with others what bugs your mind.

They may have a solution, a kind word, or a smile of encouragement.

This week my thursday bug is:

Being between books.

be bold

Swiped from Cat


Bold what is true

1. I have a tattoo.
2. I don't like the color red.
3. I love having my picture taken.
4. I love the X-files.
5. I have an online journal.
6. I like citrus fruits.
7. I watch That's So Raven .
8. I want to live in Florida.
9. People who have thousands of friends on Myspace probably don't have that many friends in real life.
10. I have never seen the show Friends .
11. I like watching infomercials.
12. I want to be/have been/am a Hooter s girl.
13. I have more than one tissue box in my room.
14. I like oatmeal.
15. I could always use some new clothes.
16. I'd rather be awake at night and sleep through the day.
17. I do my own laundry.
18. I don't have instant messaging.
19. I am using a laptop while taking this survey.
20. I hate feet.
21. I'd rather use a calculator for simple math than my head.
22. My name starts with the letter S.
23. I love ice cream.
24. I've done many things I regret.
25. I often quote movies.
26. I have a boyfriend/girlfriend.
27. I play The Sims.
28. I've seen the movie Unbreakable.
29. I am friends with someone I hate.
30. I know all the words to the Fresh Prince theme song.
31. I still watch Disney movies.
32. I've been to a floor show for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
33. I own an iPhone.
34. I watch MTV.
35. I am a legend in my own mind.
36. John Mayer is sexy.
37. I type properly.
38. I am emo.
39. I love the movie Napoleon Dynamite.
40. I've read a Shakespearean play. [several]
41. I am cynical.
42. I love bolding surveys. [ok, I like them]
43. I bite my nails.
44. I've fallen asleep in class before.
45. There is a song stuck in my head right now.
46. I have never seen the movie Mean Girls.
47. I love the show Daria.
48. Green is my favorite color.
49. I am controlling.
50. I've been called a *beep* before. [bitch. yes]
51. I play an instrument.
52. I love to shop at Hollister/Abercrombie/American Eagle.
53. I've been to Africa.
54. I'm an insomniac. [in the summer only]
55. I prefer Coke over Pepsi.
56. I love chain letters.
57. I do not believe in love.
58. I like getting hugs.
59. I am an arrogant person.
60. I m masochistic.
61. I've been blocked on AIM before.
62. I have red hair.
63. I hate when someone stops liking a band because it s gone mainstream.
64. I like to curse a lot.
65. I've tasted blood before.
66. I do not live in America.
67. My parents think I m a virgin even though I m not.
68. I have more online friends than offline friends.
69. I know someone with the last name Johnson.
70. I have a TV in my room.
71. I wear contacts.
72. I call my friends hun.
73. People usually get the wrong impression of me.
74. I know someone who is a white supremacist.
75. I have skipped school.
76. I would become a Playboy bunny for $1,000,000.
77. I would try S&M.
78. I'm a push-over.
79. I hold grudges.
80. I like President Bush. [ok, this survey is that old, sorry]
81. I have strong opinions about life.
82. I love foreign films.
83. I watch South Park .
84. My cell phone is pink.
85. I am overweight.
86. I've been left speechless before.
87. I'm a procrastinator.
88. I own a Hanson CD.
89. I've played Truth or Dare.
90. I know all the words to We Didn't Start the Fire by Billy Joel.
91. I have never seen any Lord of the Rings movies.
92. I have run away from home.
93. I've kissed a poster of my favorite celebrity. [it was over 30 years ago, though...I promise]
94. I own more than four pairs of jeans.
95. I have a pet snake.
96. I am afraid of sharks.
97. I am a vegetarian/vegan.
98. I listen to classical music.
99. Cats are better than dogs.
100. I like to stand in the rain.
101. I recycle.
102. I have dyed my hair.
103. I always make sure I don t leave without my cell phone.
104. I own Pokemon trading cards.
105. I straighten my hair a lot.
106. I still watch cartoons.
107. I am religious.
108. I can speak more than one language.
109. I've worked in food service before.
110. ...and hated it.
111. I've written a song.
112. I'm craving pizza right now.
113. I hate Christmas music.
114. I am a cheerleader.
115. I don't live in the United States.
116. I am pierced in more than three places.
117. I have braces. [had]
118. I have a digital camera.
119. I have been in a car crash.
120. I hate Wal-Mart.
121. I read tabloids.
122. I am home alone.
123. I am listening to music right now.
124. I know more than five Beatles songs.
125. My birthday is this month.
126. I was drunk last night.
127. I love rap music.
128. I have heard of Regina Spektor.
129. I have read The Odyssey.
130. I m glad this survey is over.

idol chatter...

Ok, for the guys I liked Lee, Big Mike, and Andrew. The rest were kind of "meh" for me.

the fingerpuppet test

You Are Flexible

You are broad minded and energetic. You are up for almost anything - all someone needs to do is ask. You have a true appreciation for nature, and you love being outdoors. You also enjoy traveling to exotic places. You crave freedom in your life, and you're not big on commitments or responsibilities. You want to be able to scurry off to the next thing that interests you... whatever that happens to be!

The Finger Puppet Test

The First Rule of Blogthings Is: You Don't Talk About Blogthings

idol chatter...

Really liked Siobhan, Lacey, Didi, and Crystal. Didn't like the rest, even though Lilly is quirky--this week she didn't "wow" me.

Mad that the guys are on at 9 tomorrow night. I don't like Idol beginning at 9.

ten things tuesday...

In honor of International Women's Day on March 8, here are ten women who inspire me in a variety of ways:

Oprah Winfrey: inspired me to get involved in my community, especially working with children and teens.

Lisa Ling: the voice of my generation

Rachel Carson: Silent Spring was eye-0pening.

Sally Ride: dream the dream and then go after it.

Samantha Smith: and a child will lead them. The real reason the Cold War ended.

Fannie Flagg--love her comedy, acting and writing.

Mother Jones: the original voice of those with no voice--advocate like no other.

Maya Angelou: an amazing, inspiring woman.

Alice Paul: indelible impact and advocate.