Happy Valentine's Day!
I'm sorry but I don't know where I got this picture. If anyone knows, I'd love to know so I can give credit and also order some of these lovelies.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
V Day
I'm sorry but I don't know where I got this picture. If anyone knows, I'd love to know so I can give credit and also order some of these lovelies.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Another Thing About Laundry
I always fall in love with clothes that have a tag that reads "Dry Clean Only." Usually I oblige though I hate dry cleaning because I don't get that fresh laundry scent that I love so much and it costs a lot of money.
I thought I would take this sweater that I've had for ages (that has also been sitting in my closet for ages because of a hideous brown stain on the arm) and try washing it in the washing machine.
It came out and was about 2 sizes bigger than it was when it went in. I thought, "No problem. It was kinda short to begin with. I'll make it work."
I hung it to dry and went on about my day. Then I began to smell something horrible. It couldn't be my fresh laundry...so I went on a search. Nope. Not the garbage can. Nope. Not the fridge. Nope. Not dirty laundry. Nope. Not those smelly boots. What could it be? Just to cover my bases, I smelled the sweater. Yep. That's it. Oh gosh. Now what? Being the laundry genius that I obviously am, I decided to throw it in the dryer to see if the smell would go away.
10 minutes later, I pull the sweater out of the dryer. It still kind of smells but it's now 2 sizes smaller than it was pre-washing...and it has really long arms.
Here's the proof:
I thought I would take this sweater that I've had for ages (that has also been sitting in my closet for ages because of a hideous brown stain on the arm) and try washing it in the washing machine.
It came out and was about 2 sizes bigger than it was when it went in. I thought, "No problem. It was kinda short to begin with. I'll make it work."
I hung it to dry and went on about my day. Then I began to smell something horrible. It couldn't be my fresh laundry...so I went on a search. Nope. Not the garbage can. Nope. Not the fridge. Nope. Not dirty laundry. Nope. Not those smelly boots. What could it be? Just to cover my bases, I smelled the sweater. Yep. That's it. Oh gosh. Now what? Being the laundry genius that I obviously am, I decided to throw it in the dryer to see if the smell would go away.
10 minutes later, I pull the sweater out of the dryer. It still kind of smells but it's now 2 sizes smaller than it was pre-washing...and it has really long arms.
Here's the proof:
Yep. My hand is on my hip. Yep. It doesn't go around me quite like it used to.
Not sure what I'm going to do with it. I still think it's super cute. Maybe I could use an idea from one of the many crafty blogs I follow and refashion it. Or I could just donate it to a toddler with ridiculously long arms.
Not sure what I'm going to do with it. I still think it's super cute. Maybe I could use an idea from one of the many crafty blogs I follow and refashion it. Or I could just donate it to a toddler with ridiculously long arms.
What I Love...Day 13
I love...
...the smell of clean laundry. It's like my version of catnip. After hanging my laundry to dry and the fresh smell begins to permeate my house, I prance around like I've been given a hallucinogen.
I heart you, clean laundry. I wish I had someone to wash laundry every day so I would (1) always smell the loveliness and (2) never have to do my own laundry.
...the smell of clean laundry. It's like my version of catnip. After hanging my laundry to dry and the fresh smell begins to permeate my house, I prance around like I've been given a hallucinogen.
I heart you, clean laundry. I wish I had someone to wash laundry every day so I would (1) always smell the loveliness and (2) never have to do my own laundry.
Friday, February 12, 2010
What I Love...Day 12
I love...
...the Olympics. I love watching the opening ceremonies, especially the parade of nations. I love seeing how awestruck some of the athletes are by just being there. It always chokes me up a little.
This is going to sound super corny but I'm going to say it anyway...I love seeing all the nations come in because it's almost like a perfect little world. For that small moment, no one is fighting, all is right in the world, and the nations are one. Oh, it's great.
...the Olympics. I love watching the opening ceremonies, especially the parade of nations. I love seeing how awestruck some of the athletes are by just being there. It always chokes me up a little.
This is going to sound super corny but I'm going to say it anyway...I love seeing all the nations come in because it's almost like a perfect little world. For that small moment, no one is fighting, all is right in the world, and the nations are one. Oh, it's great.
Do You Like Cups?
Our Valentine's Day party was today. I told my students that we still had tons to do and if they wanted our party to start on time, they would have to work really hard through the morning. I also told them I didn't want to see any Valentines until our party.
Even after saying that, they all kept asking if they could just give me their gift. No! I don't want to see anything until we're done with what needs to get done!
As my students are working, J. comes up to me and asks, "Miss J., do you like cups?" Umm...? Are there people who hate cups?
"Yes, J. I drink out of cups daily. I love cups."
"Good."
J. gave me a mug for Valentine's Day. Good thing I don't hate cups!
Even after saying that, they all kept asking if they could just give me their gift. No! I don't want to see anything until we're done with what needs to get done!
As my students are working, J. comes up to me and asks, "Miss J., do you like cups?" Umm...? Are there people who hate cups?
"Yes, J. I drink out of cups daily. I love cups."
"Good."
J. gave me a mug for Valentine's Day. Good thing I don't hate cups!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Suck it, Valentine!
I thought about using that message on the lovely sucker valentines I made for my students, then thought better of it.
This is what I made for Valentine's Day for my students:
Moustaches for the boys and giant lips for the girls. Unfortunately, my roommate and I thought they were way cooler than my kids did. Most of my boys ended up taping their moustaches to their eyebrows. Moustache...unibrow...whatever.
I got the template for the moustache and lips here.
This is what I made for Valentine's Day for my students:
Moustaches for the boys and giant lips for the girls. Unfortunately, my roommate and I thought they were way cooler than my kids did. Most of my boys ended up taping their moustaches to their eyebrows. Moustache...unibrow...whatever.
I got the template for the moustache and lips here.
What I Love...Day 11
I love...
...compliments from random strangers. Sure, it's kinda creepy depending on the person who says it but it still makes me feel good.
...compliments from random strangers. Sure, it's kinda creepy depending on the person who says it but it still makes me feel good.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
What I Love...Day 10
I love...
...going to conferences that make me excited to be a teacher and excited to know that we can make a difference in these kiddos lives.
Getting information that shows me that I am doing something for these kids that is making a difference even though I feel at times that I don't know what I'm doing.
My teaching instincts are good and we are slowly making a difference in these kids lives.
...going to conferences that make me excited to be a teacher and excited to know that we can make a difference in these kiddos lives.
Getting information that shows me that I am doing something for these kids that is making a difference even though I feel at times that I don't know what I'm doing.
My teaching instincts are good and we are slowly making a difference in these kids lives.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
What I Love...Day 9
I love...
...field trips to the Clark Planetarium. Seriously guys. It was awesome. It was like my dream birthday party from my own 6th grade days...I was in charge, I got to learn awesome things, I ate at a food court, no one got lost or injured, and I had more than 5 guests...plus one was dressed as a lawyer.
The only drawbacks...no one brought me a present or sang to me.
...field trips to the Clark Planetarium. Seriously guys. It was awesome. It was like my dream birthday party from my own 6th grade days...I was in charge, I got to learn awesome things, I ate at a food court, no one got lost or injured, and I had more than 5 guests...plus one was dressed as a lawyer.
The only drawbacks...no one brought me a present or sang to me.
J.G.P. Kid Lawyer
One of my students came to school today in a full-on suit...tie and all. He also had a box from a MacBook Pro to carry his lunch in.
I said something to the effect of, "J. you look like a lawyer. You're officially the lawyer of our field trip."
So, all day I hear, "J. G. P., Kid Lawyer. I fight for you!"
This turned into a running joke with all the 6th graders. They decided they'd begin to "sue" each other over little infractions by saying something like, "J.G.P., kid lawyer, is going to take you to the cleaners."
The best line came at the end of the day though. As we are riding public transit home, one boy shouts, "My lawyer, J.G.P., is going to sue you. And he's got a briefcase full of lunch!"
Oh, 6th graders! I heart you most of the time.
I said something to the effect of, "J. you look like a lawyer. You're officially the lawyer of our field trip."
So, all day I hear, "J. G. P., Kid Lawyer. I fight for you!"
This turned into a running joke with all the 6th graders. They decided they'd begin to "sue" each other over little infractions by saying something like, "J.G.P., kid lawyer, is going to take you to the cleaners."
The best line came at the end of the day though. As we are riding public transit home, one boy shouts, "My lawyer, J.G.P., is going to sue you. And he's got a briefcase full of lunch!"
Oh, 6th graders! I heart you most of the time.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Why Wouldn't You Want to be a Teacher?
Especially when you get to hear all the funny and wonderful things that kiddos say.
Today, as the bell rang, I was talking to a student about an assignment. L. comes up to me and with a little swivel of his head says, "Hey, laaaaaady." He looks at me for a second trying to judge my reaction. He smiles, nods and leaves. I laugh, snort and repeat.
This is the same L. that said I look like a proper English lady, if you were wondering.
I just realized this doesn't sound as funny as it truly was. Maybe I'll make a reenactment video. Only staring me as all 3 characters. I may even edit it and add special things. Oh, it'll be good if it ever happens.
Today, as the bell rang, I was talking to a student about an assignment. L. comes up to me and with a little swivel of his head says, "Hey, laaaaaady." He looks at me for a second trying to judge my reaction. He smiles, nods and leaves. I laugh, snort and repeat.
This is the same L. that said I look like a proper English lady, if you were wondering.
I just realized this doesn't sound as funny as it truly was. Maybe I'll make a reenactment video. Only staring me as all 3 characters. I may even edit it and add special things. Oh, it'll be good if it ever happens.
What I Love...Day 8
I love...
...carbs. Any shape or size, I'll eat them all.
This one's really deep, I know. I hope you could keep up.
...carbs. Any shape or size, I'll eat them all.
This one's really deep, I know. I hope you could keep up.
GRRRRR!!
Love month is getting on my nerves already and it's only day 8.
There are so many things that I want to complain about and say, "I HATE..." but alas, it's love month so I'll restrain myself.
I am compiling a list of hates though...
Prepare yourself for the wrath. It's coming.
***edit: If I wrote this on an IPhone, I would have probably been renamed "Ferret." Just saying.
There are so many things that I want to complain about and say, "I HATE..." but alas, it's love month so I'll restrain myself.
I am compiling a list of hates though...
Prepare yourself for the wrath. It's coming.
***edit: If I wrote this on an IPhone, I would have probably been renamed "Ferret." Just saying.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Super Bowl
I guess picking your team based on fashion is not a good choice...especially if you're a betting man...which I'm not.
Way to go Saints. It was actually quite an entertaining game.
Way to go Saints. It was actually quite an entertaining game.
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