Somehow everything I need lately magically disappears from its proper place never to be found again. Arrgg! So frustrating! Tweezers, yep gone. Eyeshadow, gone too. I have a hunch that they have been kidnapped and are being held hostage somewhere in the garbage dump my sister calls a room, even though she denies it. She is definitely an artist of chaos. I don't know how she can stand it, let alone find anything belonging to herself or me. Seriously, finding old food in dresser drawers. . . not okay.

Haha. I tell you I am quite talented in the coordination department lately. While walking backwards leading a line of firsts I managed to walk right into a wall. Yep. Right in front of a concerned admin too. lol. I'm so smooth. You would think those years of marching would have had a greater positive impact on my footwork. To top it off everything seems to slip through my fingers lately.

Such a long day, but strangely, i'm feeling energized. I'll probably feel the after effects tomorrow at work.

My goals this upcoming week include figuring out how to postpone/reduce my loans temporarily, exploring my summer employment options, and possibly cleaning out that fish tank that has been sitting in my room for the last year - gross!

Anyhow, must get some sleep before early wake up call.

on the edge . . .
i'm broke, having trouble getting a decent job and nearly had a panic attack balancing my finances : (

on the bright side . . .
i had a good day sunday which included tourists, friends, and a pool

studies have shown that the physical act of smiling can improve your mood. In that case . . .
"Smile like you mean it"

98% over sickness☺. Discovered my sis and I share a common love for ZE - so wrong - lol. Who was hit on by a woman this week? I was! Haha.

Had a very long day today spent it with pre-k bunch, rushed home for a quick lunch, and then off to work again. I'm exhausted! All my Thurs. are booked for the next month. Those business cards were a good idea, even got a referral.

Things I have learned:

• While they are adorable, I am confident that pre-k/k is not the level for me - now aiming for 2-4ish.


• I love read alouds, music time and signing with the kids ♥


• Always have a few activities in mind. I've walked into a few rooms with no plans and only 20 minutes before the day begins


• Sometimes you just need to stretch and take a brain break


• Size up your students right away; figure out who will be helpful and who you will need by your side at all times (this is easily accomplished the first minute they walk in - you'll know)


• Without their teacher, students have to use the bathroom 10 times more per day than usual, give your students plenty of time and opportunities


• Always start the day confidently with your expectations and reward/consequence system


• I love Home Language classrooms and wish I was fluent in Espanol


• More than 12-15 students in a class is too many


• I have no interest in teaching students with emotional/behavior problems - much too draining- and i don't have the voice for it

I'm in definite need of some playtime this weekend!

99.8 degrees
My head is going to explode with all this sinus pressure . . .
"here i am expecting just a little bit too much from the wounded" - a perfect circle

No liquid glue? Geeze. with cheese.
Lilly the Lima is growing nicely.
Bro coming in tomorrow for a week and a half.
Happy-Go-Lucky
Lovin' incubus . . . "you could never offend, your dirty words come out clean"

"You have mixed feelings about work now. On one hand you are ready to take charge and do whatever is necessary for you to reach your goals. On the other hand, you are tired of pushing yourself with your own motivational tools. Either way will likely leave you wishing that you listened to the other voice. The way out, however, is to keep both hands busy by being both active and passive in your pursuit of success (from Tarot.com)."

Ughh, I don't want to go to work, lol.
I feel like someone punched me in the eye, or what I imagine it would feel like if someone were to punch me in the eye.
Overcast weather makes me want to spend the day in bed.
SB for the sibs.
Beach yesterday was nice, found a mermaid's necklace.
Didn't get too much ☼ though.
Watched a toddler trying to catch gulls, too cute.
Preping for a program, not turning out exactly as planned.
I ♥ hot cocoa.

"Forget about guns and forget ammunition
Cause I’m killing them all on my own little mission
Now I’m not a saint but I’m not a sinner
Now everything is cool as long as I’m getting thinner"
- Lilly Allen