1. Being back in my own home with my husband.
2. Taking a walk around the lake at night when the humidity has dropped.
3. School starts next week for teachers.
4. Books by Stephanie Meyer
5. Videos of my nephew Landon
6. Gel pillows
7. Reading the newspaper in the morning versus after 5:00 p.m.
8. Smell of clothes hung on the line outside instead of in the dryer.
9. Baking/Cooking anything
10. When all feels right in the world.
BEING THANKFUL FOR THE BLESSINGS, LOVE, HAPPINESS, AND CHALLENGES OF EACH NEW DAY.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Monday, August 4, 2008
Our 5 loaves and 2 fish
I never miss a chance to go to church back home. I miss hearing Father Joe. I love our new priest, but I love Father Joe's stories. Today, Father Joe spoke of Abraham Lincoln. During the Civil War he would go to church and sit in the back pews so not to be notice. After one service, his assistant asked him if he liked the service (cause he did). President Lincoln's response was that the priest failed because he never asked the congregation to do something great.
What great thing will you do?
What great thing will you do?
Home Sweet Home
I am lucky to be able to spend 2 weeks up in the U.P. I've been home since Saturday, and I'm loving every minute of it.
- I know I'm home when I need to find flannel pajamas and quilts in order to stay warm in may parents basement.
- I know I'm home when my mom tries to feed me every two hours.
- I know I'm home when my mom makes pancakes and bacon the first morning I'm home.
- I know I'm home when I hear Father Joe give a homily that I hope all will take to heart. I love going to church at home because of Father Joe, the pews, and the traditional feel.
- I know I'm home when I have to take at least 2 walks to walk off the food my mother feeds me.
I spent the morning out at the Chain of Lakes kayaking. It was overcast and the lake was so calm. I actually was able to paddle right up to a loon.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
My Town
In the book What My Mother Doesn't Know, all of the main character's friends go on vacation during Christmas vacation. She decides to take a vacation in her own town. I find that to be a wonderful idea. With that in mind, Matt and I went to the Norfolk Zoo yesterday. It was a beautiful day with a gentle breeze, and the sun didn't constantly beat down. We saw the traditional farm animals, reptiles, amphibians, owls, lovebirds, zebras, rhinos, lions, giraffes, ostrich, and a ton of exotic animal of which I can't remember the names. One goat (I think it was called a pygmy) had these creepy eyes. They reminded me of those contacts kids now buy to freak people out. They were a golden color with a black slit through the middle.
I would also like to go to Chrsyler Museum of Art and the Backbay Refuge, but I think I'm on my own here as Matt really has no interest in birdwatching or looking at art.
I would also like to go to Chrsyler Museum of Art and the Backbay Refuge, but I think I'm on my own here as Matt really has no interest in birdwatching or looking at art.
The Trash Heap
My flashdrive has found a new home...the trash.
I realized this afternoon I lost more than my thesis and TWP scrapbook, although those two were enough. I also lost the list of quickwrites I wrote for my other grad class. (Thankfully, I found my rough drafts in the trash can up in the loft.) I lost the pre-survey I created to give to my students at the beginning of the year before I start collecting data. At this point, I have washed my hands of the flashdrive.
I realized this afternoon I lost more than my thesis and TWP scrapbook, although those two were enough. I also lost the list of quickwrites I wrote for my other grad class. (Thankfully, I found my rough drafts in the trash can up in the loft.) I lost the pre-survey I created to give to my students at the beginning of the year before I start collecting data. At this point, I have washed my hands of the flashdrive.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Why I Hate My Flashdrive
1. My entire thesis draft was lost in less than a second due to a corrupt file.
2. My entire powerpoint presentation containing a 50 page scrapbook detailing the summer of the Tidewater Writing Project was lost in less than a second due to a corrupt file.
*I can now be seen sitting at the kitchen table recreating the 20 pages I lost. I am almost back to where I was two days ago. Once I hit that point, I can continue on like I never lost it to begin with.
*It is quite amazing how much the brain remembers.
*I guess that is why it is recommended to back up files in more than one place.
*At least I have a week and a half left until the thesis is due.
2. My entire powerpoint presentation containing a 50 page scrapbook detailing the summer of the Tidewater Writing Project was lost in less than a second due to a corrupt file.
*I can now be seen sitting at the kitchen table recreating the 20 pages I lost. I am almost back to where I was two days ago. Once I hit that point, I can continue on like I never lost it to begin with.
*It is quite amazing how much the brain remembers.
*I guess that is why it is recommended to back up files in more than one place.
*At least I have a week and a half left until the thesis is due.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Fresh Cut Grass
Things I Love Today...
1. Fresh Cut Grass
2. Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
3. Cran-Apple Juice
4. Laughter
5. Getting new ideas from fellow teachers at the Tidewater Writing Project
6. Finding books on www.half.com for $0.75.
7. Writing
8. Reading
9. Planet Green on Channel 286 (DirectTV)
10. Relaxing in either my rocking chair or hammock outside.
1. Fresh Cut Grass
2. Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
3. Cran-Apple Juice
4. Laughter
5. Getting new ideas from fellow teachers at the Tidewater Writing Project
6. Finding books on www.half.com for $0.75.
7. Writing
8. Reading
9. Planet Green on Channel 286 (DirectTV)
10. Relaxing in either my rocking chair or hammock outside.
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