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Hmmm, things around here are going well. Well, I guess that is all relative, but all in all...yes well!
The birthday came and went. You know I thought this one was going to be a strange one, but it was calm and overall a good time. Some fun gifts include:
-Tickets to So You THink You Can Dance in Trenton
-Tickets to Margaret Cho in Philly
-Wii (I LOVE IT)
Attended a get together at Josh and Justin's and they had a cake that ODDLY ENOUGH didn't make it onto my face. Ray came over on my actual birthday, took me to dinner and we hung out, which brings me to...
Ray. Ray is a guy that i have known for a while I guess. One of those "oh hey" color guard boy greetings. He added me on facebook, we chatted for a long while and then decided we should meet. Did the first date thing, went GREAT. Did the second date thing, went GREAT. Had a few other dates and get togethers...everything is great. My only thing is, WHAT DO I DO NOW. I have NEVER, EVER, EVER just done the "dating" and get to know each other thing. :) I mean, there is NO pressure when we are around to do anything more than just talk and get to know each other, and I like that. But now I am at that point where I am like "okay, what happens now?" Oh well, I guess I am going to just see what happens and continue, I mean if it's not broke. I really like him, and I guess I should just keep building on that. He's a good kisser too...hehe!
School is okay. My children are just so friggin diverse. I have the "extra loud" kids that talk like there is a tornado rolling through and they can't hear anything else. I have like 3 "extra rude" kids that just need love. I have 2 or 3 "extra sensitive" kids that need constant reassuring that "they will have a turn in the pink room" and then I have a crew of quite well balanced kids that I feel bad for and I turn to them even when the extra, extra, extra crew is going bullistic!! I have 2 GREAT student teachers and a good teaching crew on board, hopefully all will be well in the world.
My Weekends in September look like this...
- DCA
- CDC Beach Retreat
- Wildwood (POSSIBLY) with Ray and his family (I am trying to work this one out)
- SAC Auditions
- Brandywine's First Show
Yay life early in the morning!!
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[11 Jul 2008|01:44pm] |
- I REALLY played Wii last night for like 2 hours...I decided I need a Wii. My birthday is coming up, maybe Dad?!?!
- SYTYCD has been amazing! Little sad for Thayne but it was the best choice last night. EFF'in pissed that Jessica is still there, but I disliked Comfort as well (although Ray and I agreed to disagree on her). Tyce's contemporary was FABULOUS!! Mia was DRUNK on Wednesday!
- Senior Corps show this weekend. I'M EXCITED!!!
- Carolina Crown is SO FUCKING FABULOUS!!! Just want to put that out there.
That's it, I have to finish my lesson plans and then battle some zombie bitches on facebook!
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[11 Jun 2008|01:44pm] |
I love walking up MArket Street in the dead of heat and everyone on their lunch break is sweating their asses off. It makes me happy to work where I work and that I get to wear shorts and a t-shirt to work!
I just dropped a closed 20 oz bottle of soda on the floor and it exploded all over the brand new carpet at school. The bottle is now 1/4 full! OIY VEY!
I am experiencing major dilema's with guys and I am not sure what to do! Ugh!
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| YAY.... |
[21 Feb 2008|01:29pm] |
THE BEAT....GET ON IT!
Independent Intermediate A
1 Cpex 61.0
2 Evolution 60.8
3 Villa Pirata 60.0
4 Paseo 59.5
5 Penn State Eclipse 59.2
6 Hanna Guard 55.7
7 Andromeda 55.6
8 Milton Hershey 55.3
9 Eloquence 46.7
10 California University of PA 46.6
11 Essence 46.0
12 Sitao Regional 46.0
13 Roselle Park 43.8
14 Eclipse 38.0
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| Winterfest |
[23 Jan 2008|01:34pm] |
So, all in all...Winterfest doesn't seem like it happened.
I was immensely pleased with our performance as well as Cpex's performance.
Cpex pulled through, now we just have to get them feeling comfortable and FINISH!! I have sketched out some drill for the up and coming section, HOPEFULLY next Tuesday. Thursday I am going to fill in the rest of the beginning. The gock block's have been ordered and hopefully will be in the show next week. Flags are being sketched, music is being finished...feeling good.
Apex! Sheesh! And to think, I was thinking about not performing this year. Stupid me!! The feeling was great, the response was overwhelming. Here's to feeling hopeful!
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[14 Jan 2008|01:07pm] |
My classroom is a nut house today!!!!
But whatever, I am hanging in there I guess.
I need SOMETHING substantial to happen in my life. Everything has been so mundane as of recently, and with that comes my boredom which in turn leaves my mind to wander!!
Any suggestions!
I just hate feeling worthless and bored.
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[07 Jan 2008|12:24pm] |
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FINALLY back online from my internet blackout due to a Trojan Virus on my PC shutting it down! Now that work is back in session, I am able to at least be on once a day.
So the Holidays...
WELL, they were good for the most part. I usually enjoy CHristmas and New Years but something was missing this year. I dunno. I AM BEING OVERLY DRAMATIC I'M SURE but I am still at a weird place. I anticipated all year actually having and being with someone for the Holiday's and alas, here I sit. I am glad that I was surrounded by GREAT FRIENDS AND FAMILY. This whole break up with Brett has left me questioning everything I ever thought about myself. Do I invest way too much into people before I truly am ready? Am I quick to dismiss "things" as "oh they will work themselves out"? Did I really sacrifice part of me and who I am to keep him in my life? I should just NOT be completely oblivious to the advice that I got back in month 3 and 4 and heeded they warning that all was doomed from the start. I have really just been hashing out my positives and keeping them in perspective. I am a good person, I am driven, I am attractive, DEDICATED, Smart, Kind-HEarted, good job, etc. All these things HAVE to be worth something to someone right?
My New Years Resolution is to be more up front with people and PRACTICE the art of "putting it out on the table." It is truly something that I have struggled with FOREVER and want to fix. I just get so WRAPPED up in what people will think or how they react, and I get scared. BUt that's my goal, to "put it out on the table" and accept whatever the outcome is. HOPEFULLY that will help alleviate the above mentioned relationship woes.
APex has been going SO EXTREMELY WELL. It FEELS different all the way around this year. I think in 10 years of doing this, we finally are at that point where it is finally lining up for us. As much as the optimist in me wants to say "YEAH, WE ARE GOING TO BE AMAZING AND MAKE FINALS" I don't want to give myself that illusion and possible heart-break. After talking to Raul for like half an hour yesterday, I think I just decided to let the chips fall where they way and have fun with the performance aspect of it. Hell, I'm in Apex...we have had to work our ass off at EVERYTHING we have achieved and did not achieve. So "I pick the second one, because I'm not afraid of a challenge!" Everything feels organic and special and I just hope those feeling translate into our performance and ultimately our read from the judging community.
SO, new year, new goals, new outlook!!!
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[07 Jan 2008|12:22pm] |
88% Hillary Clinton
86% John Edwards
84% Barack Obama
81% Chris Dodd
80% Joe Biden
77% Bill Richardson
71% Mike Gravel
69% Dennis Kucinich
50% Rudy Giuliani
39% John McCain
36% Tom Tancredo
32% Mitt Romney
29% Mike Huckabee
19% Fred Thompson
13% Ron Paul
2008 Presidential Candidate Matching Quiz
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[11 Dec 2007|01:13pm] |
POST YOUR FIRST HEADING IN EACH MONTH FOR THIS YEAR
January: Yay...and we're off!!
February: Wish there was something real, wish there was something true
March: Reports From Vegas
April: Priceless!!!
May So When Does Cpex leave for Wildwood!!! :o)
June: My Staff Bulletin Board At Work
July: DCI East Highlights
August: WE DID IT!!!!
September: Poor Sha'Quanda
October: UNcle Nick
November: Heroes
December: STOLE THIS FROM CHRIS...I too have not done one in awhile
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[27 Nov 2007|02:36pm] |
That was just enough to make me all upset again.
GOD, I was doing well too!
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[25 Nov 2007|03:07pm] |
Back home from Rhode Island! I love visiting my family up there...but I swear, I network more with them than I do when I go to an education conference! It's quite tiring actually...lol!
Got up at 5:45am to catch my 8:35 flight. Got home at 10:30 and it really feels like it's 7:30 at night. I guess that is a GREAT feeling since I still have the whole day.
My gay friends that live in my complex are both out...Ryan is visiting friends and family in WI and Dominic is out on his rounds with US Air. I'm hoome pretty much alone with nothing to do. I guess that is good. Alright, I'm making dinner and lighting candles and doing NOTHING!
Back to work tomorrow. I was feeling stressed last week...however, I have 4 weeks until my 2 week break and after hanging and visiting with families kids (whom are all pretty much 3-6) I realized, THIS IS MY CALLING IN LIFE!! I have also been reading "Chicken Soup for the Teachers Soul" and it has rejuvinated me a great deal!
1:45 of the show staged and rehearsal next weekend. I am FINALLY at that excited point! What does the season hold...who knows, BUT I do know that the group of people that I am embarking on this journey with will totally make it the most memorable experience. Cpex auditions start Tuesday, and I am UBBER excited for that to get going too!
I spend 5 days with my niece Gabriella...I love that kid. She is precious, and I feel confident that she will turn out to be a GREAT child. Obviously fashion forward and COMPLETLY prepared for school with the help of gay Uncle Nicky!
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[20 Nov 2007|12:54pm] |
Digging a hole and the walls are caving in
Behind me air's getting thin but I'm trying
I'm breathing in
Come find me
It hasn't felt like this before
It hasn't felt like home before you
And I know it's easy to say but it's harder to feel
This way
And I miss you more than I should
Than I thought I could
Can't get my mind off of you
I know you're scared that I'll soon be over it
That's part of it all
Part of the beauty of falling in love with you is the fear you won't fall
It hasn't felt like this before
It hasn't felt like home before you
And I know it's easy to say but it's harder to feel
This way
And I miss you more than I should than I thought I could
Can't get my mind off of you
And I hate the phone
But I wish you'd call
Thought being alone
Was better than was better than
And I know it's easy to say but it's harder to feel this way
And I miss you more than I should
Than I thought I could
Can't get my mind off of you
Can't get my mind off of you
And I know it's easy to say but it's harder to feel
This way
And I miss you more than I should
Than I thought I could
Can't get my mind off of you
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[20 Nov 2007|06:58am] |
Stress induced zits are the worst. I swear, their core is down to your soul...literally!
On that note, off to my last day of work this week. I fly out to Rhode Island tomorrow morning. I'm excited except for the fact that I will be in a house with a screaming infant. Luckily, dad's basement theater, complete with LARGE leather sofa, bar and 102 inch flat screen is sound proof (nice work dad).
Steve sent me an email from El Douch Bag photographer that was at USSBA National Championships. GOD...what a douche! Such a baggery!
"Diggin a hole, and the walls are caving in, behind me.."
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[13 Nov 2007|12:50pm] |
So, ACC's at Delaware State University was not horrible! ACTUALLY, it was probably the best year I have experienced. It was just a joy to go to ACC's and DRIVE HOME in 40 minutes! Jolesch was a good time as usual, Webster, WTP and VD were all characters in their own way! Webster was a such a sweet and good looking guy! GOD, I need some of that water from the mid west.
BRANDYWINE did GREAT. Color guard was PERFORMING their butts off and they were pretty clean. Not spotless, but definitly the best I have EVER seen Brandywine!
My butt is screaming at me, who decided it was a good idea to put the Jolesch/BVP/Judges Hospitality room ACROSS THE STADIUM COMPLEX? Whatever, got a nice work out.
CHECK OUT THE NEWS JOURNAL FOR AN ARTICLE ON BRANDYWINE AND CAB CALLOWAY! Great pics of the girls!
The only part that was disappointing was the absolute disqusting behavior displayed by people at the stadium. Instructors, kids, judges, mothers! It's fucking marching band people...A) it's about the kids, B) we do it for YOU...kids, C) If you are a judge, shouldn't you conduct yourself in a quality/professional manner AT CHAMPIONSHIPS??????? D) IT'S JUST MARCHING BAND!!! AND E) Ignoring people when you OBVIOUSLY know them...rediculous!
With that said, I am SO proud of the end product at Brandywine. I hope those kids are proud as well... onto indoor
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[07 Nov 2007|10:03pm] |
Naoko has an article in FOCUS!!! I was totally flipping through the online version and there was a HURGE picture of her...accompanied by an article! THEN, I got home and there was the magazine in the mailbox.
AWESOME!!!
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| HEROES |
[06 Nov 2007|04:43pm] |
So, Heroes is one of my TV obsessions.
This weeks episode was amazing...
My mouth is still wide open! (heh...that's what she said)
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| TRICK OR TREAT |
[31 Oct 2007|07:49pm] |
So...there is a HUGE oak tree about 10 feet from my steps. We got a pumpkin, put it out and a day later the damn squirrels that live in the tree started eating it. I was so pissed I put the pumpking inside the house. WELL...in an effort to carve the e'ffin thing, i decided to play with it. AS YOU SEE HERE...the gash wound is where the squirrel attacked! I borrowed the puppet from school and worked it out!! Here it is lit up!
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