Sports

Now, everyone knows I'm a jock! But, I was never a fan of baseball. I thought it was pretty boring and long and I couldn't sit still long enough to watch a game. I will be the first to admit that between Mike, Shane, and Fantasy Baseball...I am actually starting to get into it. I know every single player on the Angels and the Dodgers (Can you name them all Jack?!). And as i sit here and watch the Angels losing to Seattle, I am getting a little excited that we may be at the game that the Angels clinch the division title. We have tickets to tomorrow's afternoon game and the Angels need just one more win to clinch. Seattle is up 4-0 and I'm actually rooting for them tonight.

Might I just add, that there is a "boy," and I do mean "boy," that dares to be sexist in my presence. This "boy" claims to be training to be a UFC fighter but I have more muscle in my left calf than he has in his entire body. Let me tell you what he had the audacity to say to me. We were sitting in the bar having a couple drinks talking about Fantasy Baseball. I mention how well I'm doing and he says "Yeah, but that's with Mike setting your team for you." I was like no he di'nt! But, being the lady that I am I didn't say anything to him. Although if he says something again, it will not be pretty. So Jack if you read this...you better watch out if I have had any drinks and am anywhere near Donovan words will fly. By the way Donovan the pig...Who is #1 and #2 in Fantasy Football? That's right Denise and Krisdee...the only girls playing in this league.

By the way, congrats to my cousin who is looking beautiful with her pregger's bump!

Congrats to all the teachers out there who have survived the first couple weeks of school. It will get better.

First Full Week of School Down

Well, the first full week of school has past. Its been a long time since I have been this tired. I've been at school until 4pm each day and working hard to introduce a new curriculum that I have no experience with. I'm just making it up as I go along. I've been receiving the brunt of the complaints. Its been pretty taxing especially on my positive outlook for the year. I'm already starting to fall back into my bad habits. I've also heard things are going to change drastically tomorrow. This is the most unorganized first week of school ever. I hope the counselors can figure something out. How can I have one class of 41 and then one class of 30? Support for the program is starting to fade and many of the kids want out. I'm starting to wonder whether it was a good idea to implement this year. I'm going to work hard to keep a "glass half full" attitude.

A month since my last post

Oh my gosh! I can't believe it has been a month since my last post. I can't believe how busy I've been. But now I can take a breather and let everyone know what we've been up to. Well, I agonized over my last paper a couple weeks ago and was able to punch out 10 pages in 5 hours. Then, the next two days I went to Western to work on my room. Which, by the way, looks amazing. We went into Labor Day weekend excited to have some time without having to think about papers and tests, etc. However, I did spend Labor Day working with Gary in my room putting up bulletin board paper. Finally, it was back to school. Last Tuesday and Wednesday were the first days of staff development which turned out to be a waste of time. Unorganized and repetitive, we ended up just like the kids...spacing out. Then it was GO TIME. Thursday and Friday brought the first days of school with kids. I was amazed to find my freshmen behaving and listening intently. Unfortunately, the small learning community is not as small as anticipated. Plus, everyone has large numbers this year and the kind administration is blaming it on our program. So, I'm struggling with curriculum that I am not used to and had no training with and a program with no support. Wonderful! But I guess that is how it is.

We were able to enjoy Kayla's second birthday. We had a party at the park. Which was fantastic. Filled with good food, conversation, family, and friends. Pearl brought up a good point, she was amazed at how many of my friends have kids. And you know what...I am too! It didn't really hit me until they were all there hanging out. Geesh! Thank you to everyone who attended, especially Grace who drove the morning of the party from Las Vegas to be there...I love you G! But to everyone else: Annie, Dave, Theresa, Cheryl, David, Quasar, The Chews, Helen, Steve, Shane, Ryan, Jen, Rick, Noah, Angelo, Ashley, Matthew, Tuyen, Pearl, Izzy, and the family. Thank you for being an important part of Kayla's special day.