In about half an hour I’m leaving to meet up with my husband to grab a quick cup of coffee between his classes. God, I love fall break.
I am making progress on the apartment thing, and my goal is suddenly starting to look achievable. It will never be just how we want it for the sheer fact that there just isn’t room, but it will be as close as you can get.
Toaster Strudels rock.
Thinking about my white mocha is causing me to fidget. Sweet coffee bliss…
What are you reading? I need some good book recommendations, and all both of you love to read. I trust your opinions.
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I am at the front end of a glorious two weeks off. Modified year-round has its benefits.
My goal is to have the apartment COMPLETELY unpacked here in the next couple of days. That’s idealistic, but then again, I’m the kind of person who think the Titans can win against Indy on Sunday. Woot.
Good things such as Oktoberfest have been happening, but I can’t bring myself to type anything of substance. Kerblah.
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Sometimes people only make you feel more alone.
I’m trying to put together a class web page. As a grad student specializing in instructional tech, it only makes sense. I found this great tool (quia.com), but it’s $49/year and I’m super cheap. I have 28 more days to decide.
I am really freaking tired. Ugh.
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A few days ago I managed to volunteer to be the secretary for the Complex Housing Association. I don’t know why I did that. As if I’m not busy enough already.
Still, it’s always nice to be a part of something. I like positions of leadership. Not too much, though. My high school drama club presidential experience ruined my perspective on what I was capable of doing, and that scar isn’t going anywhere. Gotta love teachers that impact you, right? Ugh.
It looks so beautiful out. The weather has been cooling down lately, and it’s bright and sunny today. I hear birds chirping outside my window! I love cliches sometimes. They make me happy. Maybe I can convince the hubby to stroll the Riverwalk with me later on.
Hot tea anyone?
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Do you like my Bucket up there? It was time for some customization.
We were thinking about getting TiVo, but it’s crazy expensive. Like $20/mo, and you have to sign a contract a la cell phone world. I can wait until we move back into the real world and get moxi again. I love moxi.
The kids were better today, and that made me happy. It’s good to have happy Fridays. Next week is Homecoming, so that’s a guaranteed happy Friday. The yearbook staff is sponsoring Mr. Student Body (male pageant, basically) as usual, so I’m looking forward to that. I missed it last year because I was at a SAT conference in Knoxville. I like the yearbook so much more this year, mostly because the evil seniors graduated and went on their merry ways, leaving me with a dedicated, creative, and hardworking staff. Rock on.
At some point this weekend I have to go to Borders to buy a $10 gift card for the student that won my original myth contest. Am I the coolest teacher ever or what? Can’t do that too much, though. 32K only goes so far, kids.
We read “The Cyclops” from the Odyssey today. They really liked it, I think. And trust me, they show it if they don’t like something. I forgot how funny that story is to read. We’re going to do “The Land of the Dead” and “The Cattle of the Sun God” (or “Lotus Eaters”… can’t remember what I picked), then we’re watching the movie. Great adaptation, I think. Oh! And I got Romeo and Juliet back! I talked to the 10th grade teacher about it today, and she agreed that it was best to switch back, because every time someone transfers in sophopmore year, they’ve already read R&J. So now we’re back on track with the texts and the rest of the state. Cool-e-o.
One day we will be unpacked. That day will be glorious.
I had something to say, and now it’s gone. I hate that.
We watched United 93 last night. Good, good movie, but so freaking sad. They tried so hard. It makes me want to cry again just thinking about it. I remember that morning like it was yesterday (as I’m sure almost everyone does). The whole time we were watching the movie, I was re-living that day as I saw it. It was nice for everyone to not be assholes to each other for those couple of weeks. ::sigh::
The hubby is at work, and I promised I would put my clothes away, so off I go.
