so true...

saturday 9

My Best Friend's Girl

1. Have you and a friend ever have an argument because you were attracted to the same person? nope

2. Who never returns your phone calls? hmmm... I can't think of anyone

3. What was your favorite childhood toy? either my teddy or my record player

4. Who is the last person you greeted at your door? the tech guy from my old internet company, getting their equipment back

5. Would you change anything about your life right now? not so much

6. Who is the easiest person for you to talk to? my mentor... this is his last year teaching and I don't know what I'll do without him

7. If you could live in any ancient city during the height of the quality of its society and culture, which one would you choose? New Orleans when it was the second largest city in our country

8. What is the most exciting event you’ve ever witnessed? The Double Eagle Two liftoff, simply because I can't think of anything right now

9. What do you consider the ideal age to have a first child? uhm... is there an ideal age?

happy challenge...

8/12
Reading group makes me happy--there is a diverse membership and it's fun to talk about books with so many different perspectives.

just finished reading...

The third of the Harry Potter series spent more time in the classroom, which I liked. It seemed as though we got to know the characters better. And the bonds of friendship are celebrated--even when Hermione and Ron are mad at each other, it seems realistic. Although there were twists and turns in the story, there are lots of glimpses into the mystery which not only kept me turning pages but kept me from being bored, too.

I'm off to the fourth book!

friday fill-ins

Join in the fun here!

1. The only question is to nap or not to nap.

2. So much excitement in one day.

3. Three things on my desk: a baggie full of safety pins, a plastic knife, and a jar of pens.

4. Getting an iced coffee is the one thing I HAVE to do today!

5. I love playing with my iPad.

6. My classroom overwhelms the senses.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to a delicious dinner out, tomorrow my plans include my pedicure and Sunday, I want to get motivated to work in my classroom, it's overwhelming how much I have to do!

yesssss!

happy challenge...

8/11
Had a delicious lunch at Cafe Sorpreso with my stepmother. I loathe calling her that, though, because she's much more than a step. She's a friend, a confidante... she's family!

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:

Endofvacationitis.  I've got it bad.

diagnosis courtesy of janewithoutane, as seen on Plurk

happy challenge...

8/10

I procrastinated so hard I had to nap.

lurve...

I admit I have a purse problem. I lovelovelove purses! I like having seasonal purses--you know: lighter, brighter colors for spring and summer; darker, more earthy-toned for winter. And the Miche bag is the perfect bag for me. These are the two shells I bought myself for back to school. I'm getting quite a collection of shells. And now I know you can buy some on eBay, I might have to learn how to eBay!

just finished reading...

Book Two in the Harry Potter series is much fun. Full of great new characters as well as the original crew. I especially loved Professor Lockhart and his exchanges with Professor Snape. There wasn't enough Hagrid in this book, although the introduction of the Weasley's enchanted car kind of made up for it. It was much easier for me to visualize all the goings on in this book than in the Sorcerer's Stone. It was more like revisiting a familiar place rather than trying to envision it for the first time.

I look forward to Book Three!

yummm

My own ultimate mix of M&Ms!

exactly

I had a great therapy session this morning. It's nice to have someone on my side, cheering me on and challenging me. And I realize that's what friends are for, but it's nice to have this relationship that is not reciprocated. It truly is all about me.

happy challenge...

8/9
True Blood makes me happy. It's sexy, dark, funny, and campy. With beautiful people to look at.

do not panic...

A blog friend is going through a difficult time right now--stressed about work and health. This is for her:

She inspires me to be a better friend. This is my little way of showing it.

too much...

Stopped by school and decided today is not the day to start working on my classroom. It was almost overwhelming to see how much needs to be done. But it ain't happenin' today.

ten things tuesday...

Ten random things:

1) I haven't been to school. But I have to go to Caribou today so I might stop in and drop off my school supplies. Hopefully, my room is put back together.

2) School starts next week for me. I'll have a freshman homeroom so I have lots to do to get ready for Orientation night.

3) School starts with students on the 22. I'm not dreading it. I'm going to miss my old homeroom like crazy.

4) I ordered a couple of cardigans and a pair of chinos from Land's End. The chinos were back ordered. What a hassle.

5) I also ordered a couple new shells from Miche.

6) I should stop in my eye doctor's office to get a little tweaky adjustment to my glasses. And I they made an error on my bill, not in my favor.

7) Almost finished the second Harry Potter book. Maybe I can get that third book read before school goes back.

8) Morning Dunkin' Donuts makes my day. I should get some k-cups for school.

9) I met all my goals this summer. I de-cluttered the living room. But I still haven't had my bestie over for champagne mimosas. That's the last thing to do.

10) This has been a great summer. Full of reading and relaxation. And delicious naps. And it's not over.

happy challenge...

8/8
Clean laundry makes me happy. I spent my day lost in the second Harry Potter book, doing laundry.

happy challenge...

8/7
A whirlwind back-to-school shopping trip with my niece Rachel, down to Bangor to pick up her brother, Adam on the way home. I got some cute clothes and will try to post photos tomorrow.

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.