Back in Action

This has been a long week. I left my camera at school last week so I wasn't able to take any pictures and then the cable line to my house was down, so I couldn't watch tv or surf the 'net or blog! I kept myself busy reading the book Beastly (which has been turned into a movie with Vanessa Hudgens and Alex Pettyfer) and watching season one of Who's the Boss. I've found myself dying to either reference the Friends episode where Phoebe mistakes Tiny Dancer for Tony Danza or using Tony's catchphrase "Oh ay, ay oh!" I'm working one of those in to some conversation soon...

Anyhoo-here's my outfit for Tuesday. We had a local sportscaster come speak to the kids and I figured I needed to look professional. Or at least more professional than usual. This pic was taken after school so pardon the wrinkles!

(cardi-Target, skirt and shirt-H&M, Tights-Vera Wang via Kohl's, shoes-Worthington via JC Penneys)

Next up is Thursday's outfit. (I don't even remember what I wore Wednesday but I suppose it was a snoozefest, not that this one isn't). We were supposed to wear red all week, and I greatly dislike red on myself, so this was my way of compromising for Thursday.

(scarf-UO, sweater-Gap, T-shirt-GOTR from the Fall 2010 season, pants-Limited, shoes-Target)

I love how my dog is trying to figure out what I'm doing in this pic. And you can totally see WTB on the tv behind me. I really need to invest in a better camera or recruit someone to take my pics for me!

Wowza!

I can't believe it has been over a month since I last blogged. Shame on me! Things have been extremely hectic in my life lately and I'm hoping things are finally slowing down.

Let's see what have I done...I've taken a group of 4 girls to Book Battle and met yet another author (who I just know is going to be crazy popular soon). Heather Brewer and her husband Paul are awesome. I've also run my very first 5K with a group of 15 girls from my school at the Girls on the Run 5K. It was so incredible. I was so proud of the girls who showed up and really gave it their all. I didn't get to run the entire race, but I was proud of completing it and making sure all my girls did too. My friend Sarah went with me and ran as well. The most important thing of that race was that I did it in memory of my grandpa. While he was sick I told him all about this program and he just laughed when I told him that we finished with a 3.1 mile run. I don't think he had complete confidence that I'd do it so it became my mission to prove him wrong. Thanks Grumpy Grandpa for the inspiration!

Well, I have one more day of school left. Thank goodness! I don't think I could take anymore. Next week promises to be a little more low key with a trip to the dermatologist (for that stupid rash that isn't contagious, doesn't spread, but itches like a mother f'er on my elbows) and to get my hair cut (I'm debating a big change). This Saturday is the estate sale for my grandma and grandpa. I'm not sure if I really want to go but I feel compelled to do so. It is going to be a rough day.

Ok, back to looking like I'm doing work in the library instead of blogging....

School Days, School Days

Well, we've almost made it through two weeks of school now. As I am typing I am sitting at my computer in the library. Tonight is our open house and of course no one is visiting me. Actually, I've had a couple of visitors. One of my favorite students (even though you aren't supposed to have any) brought his parents to visit me. This kid is the most awesome dancer ever. Seriously. The other is a former student of mine who goes here now. I had him in fourth grade and he is so grown up now. His mom said he was really excited to see me here. I was probably just as excited to see him. I love having my babies here with me so I can keep an eye on them for their parents. Finally, the best guest of all has been my former co-op student. He was the best worker I could ever ask for and I miss him terribly every day that I am here.

I'm in a New York state of mind...

Ok, I just realized it has been over a month since I last blogged. Shame on me! I'll try to do a better job at this since a know at least a couple of people read this.

I've been super busy since the last entry! Let's see, I finished summer school, went to NYC to visit my bestie Erin and my brother, and now I'm back at school for another year.

I had a fantastic time in NYC with Erin, Jered, and Brad. My hosts were all great and in spite of sweating profusely and never having ice in my water it was fun. Erin, Jered, and I went to see Spring Awakening and it was great. It took a little while for the show to sink in and for me to decide I loved it but I can't wait to see it when it comes to STL. I've been mildly obessed with the music since the show. If you've never heard of it, google it now...it won like 8 Tonys in 2007 and is based on a play written 100 years ago and was banned for being too racy. Crazy thing is...it is still racy in 2008! Erin, Jered, and I also went to Coney Island and rode the Wonder Wheel. I survived even though I am terrified of heights. Oh, and we also ate a hot dog at Nathan's. Brad and I went walking across the Brooklyn Bridge and to the Met. Both were amazing. I loved looking at the art and artifacts at the museum and probably could have stayed another 4 hours! I love visiting NYC and look forward to going again next year, if possible.

Now, I'm back at school. I'm exhausted and it feels like this should be the 4th week of school, not the 4th day of school. Kiddos are pretty much the same just a year older. I do have to say that the 6th graders seem to be awesome this year. Plus, some of them are so stinkin' tiny that you just want to, as my friend here at work said, pick 'em up and put 'em on your hip.

More later!

Things that make you go hmmmmmm...

Good news! My friend Kathy is still dry. The rive road, used to access her parking lot is closed but luckily there is another way in. Thanks to Amanda, Cori, and Joi for their concern. So far, we are still dry in A-town. Although, it is supposed to rain all of this week so we'll see.

Our 10 year High School Reunion planning is well underway. If you aren't busy on June 27th, come out for our fundraiser through Outdoor Cinema. We are showing The Goonies in the field next to my old elementary school. I'm really looking forward to it and hope that it brings us the cash flow we desperately need.

I'm SUPER excited because I am getting ready to book my NYC plane ticket today! Billy's Bakery here I come!!

On a more serious note, I just had a kid open the door to the library and yell...."It's a bomb!" While I know he was just doing this for attention from the class that was in here, still a little scary. Hopefully that schmuck gets kicked out of summer school and can enjoy being in the 8th grade again next year.

New Day, New Blog

I'm thinking of creating a blog for my school. I am so not web savvy so instead of creating a web page (I have no clue how to do that) I think I'm going to create another blog specifically for my school and job. I think that this may reach more kiddos and teachers and give me the opportunity to tell everyone about the fantastic books that I read! I think this is especially important because I going to do an incentive for our state award this year. Also, I have been chosen as an adult reader for our state award so I get to help narrow down the field for the nominees. While this sounds dorky to everyone else, my fellow middle school librarians and I were very excited about this. I am anxiously anticipating the list of potential nominees.