Must remedy the lack thereof tomorrow.
10.06.2010
are you a foodie?
You Are a Part-time Foodie |
 Food is definitely something you get excited about. You love to eat! And while each meal you have may not be extremely special, you try to spice things up a bit. You aren't a very picky eater, and you're always looking to expand what you like. You are willing to give almost anything a go, and you're quite the creative cook. |
fall meme...
Swiped from Mrs. Chili, who swiped it from Wayfarer.
Have you turned the heat on in your house yet this fall? once, yes... but mostly I still have my windows open during the day
Do you allow your pets on the furniture? no pets allowed in my apartment but when Maggie comes to visit, she has free reign
What were your final words for September? thanks for the memories
What are your first words for October? be nice!
Do you think you’ve ever seen a ghost? not so much a ghost but someone's spirit
What is the one color that represents this time of year? all the shades of orange
Which of your senses do you think is most sensitive this time of year? my sense of smell because of my allergies
What is your favorite thing to do at the county fair? the corn maze
What do you like when you have a cold? to be alone... and sleep
Are you willing to spend over $100 for a piece of winter clothing, like boots or a coat? oh, yes... if it's going to protect me from the chills of January
What do you have too much of in your kitchen? shopping bags
What gripes do you have about this time of year? that it doesn't last long enough
Other than yourself, are you responsible for getting anyone ready in the morning? just myself is enough
When was the last time you cleaned your gutters? no gutters
So, it’s after Labor Day. Will you still be wearing white? just as a layering piece
What shows are you most looking forward to this Fall? Just Desserts and What Not To Wear and Glee
What three things have you just not gotten around to from the summer, but probably should do before snow flies? I need to check my tire pressure, empty my trunk and vacuum the heck out of my apartment
Have you turned the heat on in your house yet this fall? once, yes... but mostly I still have my windows open during the day
Do you allow your pets on the furniture? no pets allowed in my apartment but when Maggie comes to visit, she has free reign
What were your final words for September? thanks for the memories
What are your first words for October? be nice!
Do you think you’ve ever seen a ghost? not so much a ghost but someone's spirit
What is the one color that represents this time of year? all the shades of orange
Which of your senses do you think is most sensitive this time of year? my sense of smell because of my allergies
What is your favorite thing to do at the county fair? the corn maze
What do you like when you have a cold? to be alone... and sleep
Are you willing to spend over $100 for a piece of winter clothing, like boots or a coat? oh, yes... if it's going to protect me from the chills of January
What do you have too much of in your kitchen? shopping bags
What gripes do you have about this time of year? that it doesn't last long enough
Other than yourself, are you responsible for getting anyone ready in the morning? just myself is enough
When was the last time you cleaned your gutters? no gutters
So, it’s after Labor Day. Will you still be wearing white? just as a layering piece
What shows are you most looking forward to this Fall? Just Desserts and What Not To Wear and Glee
What three things have you just not gotten around to from the summer, but probably should do before snow flies? I need to check my tire pressure, empty my trunk and vacuum the heck out of my apartment
10.05.2010
ten things tuesday...
Ten things about today:
1) Since it is Harvest Break, I'm on vacation from school. For the uninitiated, Harvest Break is the annual letting out of school so students can help local farmers with the potato harvest. Back in the day, lots of kids actually worked with the farmers picking potatoes or working on harvesters. Now, kids just work their regular jobs or do nothing for the two or three week break. I wish we didn't have it anymore, I'd rather have the weeks subtracted from the end of the school year. But, it's tradition. And some traditions die hard. This year my school is taking just two weeks instead of three...
2) I went to Central Maine for some shopping. About 300 miles, round trip. A delightful day for a drive. And I sang along to the Glee cds for the entire trip. Loudly and probably not too well but with gusto!
3) When I got home, there was a package waiting for me from one of the stores I shopped at and inside was a shirt I ordered from the website that I forgot I ordered and just bought at the store. Now I have two. Nah, I'll send it back. How funny.
4) I thought it was kind of hazy until I realized my glasses were smeary. Of course, I did the whole trip thinking it was hazy.
5) I didn't see any wildlife. Not even any road kill.
6) I didn't see any law enforcement.
7) It really annoys me when people don't go a consistent speed on the highway. After I passed one car it stayed on my tail for several miles, then dropped back out of sight, then eventually passed me. Oy.
8) I'm not a snacker when I travel. I have friends who use a road trip as an excuse to stop at the Mennonite bakery but I never do. I don't take snacks, either. Today I wanted an apple. And I drank iced coffee. Thank you, Dunkin' Donuts!
9) There were four other people seated by themselves at Miguel's at lunch time. Miguel's is my favorite little Mexican place. It was weird to see so many people flying solo.
10) I appreciated the views, hazy as they were, on the trip down and back. It was glorious to see all the fall colors and Mt. Katahdin was spectacular.
1) Since it is Harvest Break, I'm on vacation from school. For the uninitiated, Harvest Break is the annual letting out of school so students can help local farmers with the potato harvest. Back in the day, lots of kids actually worked with the farmers picking potatoes or working on harvesters. Now, kids just work their regular jobs or do nothing for the two or three week break. I wish we didn't have it anymore, I'd rather have the weeks subtracted from the end of the school year. But, it's tradition. And some traditions die hard. This year my school is taking just two weeks instead of three...
2) I went to Central Maine for some shopping. About 300 miles, round trip. A delightful day for a drive. And I sang along to the Glee cds for the entire trip. Loudly and probably not too well but with gusto!
3) When I got home, there was a package waiting for me from one of the stores I shopped at and inside was a shirt I ordered from the website that I forgot I ordered and just bought at the store. Now I have two. Nah, I'll send it back. How funny.
4) I thought it was kind of hazy until I realized my glasses were smeary. Of course, I did the whole trip thinking it was hazy.
5) I didn't see any wildlife. Not even any road kill.
6) I didn't see any law enforcement.
7) It really annoys me when people don't go a consistent speed on the highway. After I passed one car it stayed on my tail for several miles, then dropped back out of sight, then eventually passed me. Oy.
8) I'm not a snacker when I travel. I have friends who use a road trip as an excuse to stop at the Mennonite bakery but I never do. I don't take snacks, either. Today I wanted an apple. And I drank iced coffee. Thank you, Dunkin' Donuts!
9) There were four other people seated by themselves at Miguel's at lunch time. Miguel's is my favorite little Mexican place. It was weird to see so many people flying solo.
10) I appreciated the views, hazy as they were, on the trip down and back. It was glorious to see all the fall colors and Mt. Katahdin was spectacular.
10.04.2010
just another manic monday...
What is your ideal time to go to sleep at night? I'd like to be able to stay up late but I really fade around 9
If you had your choice, what time would you get up in the morning? waking up naturally is the best
How many pillows do you sleep with on your bed? 2
Are you particular about your bed sheets? I like crisp sheets
What size bed do you have? Is that the size of your choice? a double is fine for me
10.03.2010
sunday drive...
I took a Sunday drive and snapped a few photos.
The sun and clouds were not too cooperative, but I snapped a couple photos.
sunday stealing
(click the icon to play along)Sunday Stealing: The Time Traveler Meme
Emily's Rules:
1. Depending on your age, go back 10, 15, 20, or even more years.
2. Tell us how many years back you have traveled and why.
3. Pretend you have met yourself during that era, and tell us where you are.
4. You only have one "date" with this former self.
5. Answer these questions.
Okay, as we start, what year is it and how old are you? let's go back to 1990--I am 24 years old
1. Would your younger self (YYS, from here) recognize you when you first meet? yes
2. Would YYS be surprised to discover what you are doing job wise? no
3. What piece of fashion advice would you give YYS? scarves never go out of style and tapered legs are not a wise move
4. What do you think YYS is most going to want to know? what happens with the Love Of My Life
5. How would you answer YYS's question? to end that relationship at the first signs of trouble
6. What would probably be the best thing to tell YYS? though times get tough the best is yet to come
7. What is something that you probably wouldn't tell YYS? I can't think of anything
8. What do you think will most surprise YYS about you? some of the changes that have happened within the family
9. What do you think will least surprise YYS? that I eventually get back into teaching and love it
10. At this point in your life, would YYS like to run into "you" from the future? it would be very interesting
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.
10.02.2010
teach...
All the angst of being a first-year teacher came back as I watched the premiere episode of Tony Danza's Teach on A&E. It's on Fridays at 10.
[Image Description: A picture of actor Tony Danza in a shirt and tie, next to a trailer for his new A&E reality TV show "Teach: Tony Danza," accompanied by the following show description: "Long before his iconic acting career, which includes roles in 'Taxi' and 'Who's The Boss,' Tony Danza received a degree in History Education. During the 2009-2010 school year, he took on his most challenging and rewarding role yet as he stepped into the classroom as a full-time teacher at Philadelphia's Northeast High School. 'Teach Tony Danza' follows the first year-teacher as he instructs a 10th-grade English class with 26 students."]
saturday 9
Friends, Again
1. Do you make and keep friends easily? yes, I do
2. Who was your very first friend? Lisa M.--we were besties until 5th grade when her family moved. We just reconnected through the magic of Facebook. It's been fun catching up with her.
3. Who has been your friend the longest now? Valerie--we have been friends since 1983
4. Tell us about your best friend. she is also my longest friend--we never run out of things to talk about, enjoy sharing books, movies and laughter
5. Tell us about the friend who gets on your nerves the most, and why. sometimes her control issues annoy me
6. Tell us about the last time you let a friend down. I'm not sure
7. Tell us about the last wonderful thing a friend did for you! she was supportive and understanding... and didn't judge my foolishness
8. What was the last 'friend' thing you did? I'm just getting back from breakfast with a group of friends--it's our thing
9. Have your ever been jealous of a friend's S/O? no, why would I be?
10.01.2010
friday fill-in
# 193
1. My back occasionally twinges.
2. I used to dream of being wild.
3. Leaves are falling all around, unfortunately, this rain is killing my photo ops.
4. I'm aging into forgetfulness.
5. Healing is a process.
6. Busy-ness is what I've been up to lately!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to chatting with my niece, tomorrow my plans include the Breakfast Club and Sunday, I want to get my errands done!
1. My back occasionally twinges.
2. I used to dream of being wild.
3. Leaves are falling all around, unfortunately, this rain is killing my photo ops.
4. I'm aging into forgetfulness.
5. Healing is a process.
6. Busy-ness is what I've been up to lately!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to chatting with my niece, tomorrow my plans include the Breakfast Club and Sunday, I want to get my errands done!
9.30.2010
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:
Door slamming.
9.29.2010
another year gone...
Got a clean bill of health from my annual physical today. All the poking and prodding paid off! Neither of us could believe that a year has gone by so quickly.
what kind of apple are you?
You Are a Golden Delicious Apple |
 You have a glow to you, and you are naturally attractive. You know how to highlight your good points. Beneath that shining exterior is a sensitive soul. You are more thin skinned that people realize. You prefer others to be gentle with you. You need to be handled with care. You may be fragile, but you're also tough deep down. You're firm enough to stand up for what you believe in. |
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