Thursday, September 23, 2010

Sentences and Hot Dogs

We ended up having a 10 minutes conversation about good writing during math today.

We talked about compound sentences (you know compound sentences..."I went to dinner last night and then I went to a movie and I bought some shoes at Target."). 

I said, "Compound sentences are hooked together with a. . ."

D. screams, "A HOT DOG!!!"

Yes, hot dogs are what keep our sentences together.

Oh, how I love silly 6th graders.

Friday, September 17, 2010

Milestones

Saul the Saturn hit a big one...


All these 9s made me happy to see.

King of Anything

I'm so obsessed with this song.



I love Sara Bareilles.

Too Legit

I'm slightly obsessed with this print from Oh Dier.


I think I need to find somewhere to hang this is my house.  I'm so so very into this!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Butt Skillet

Let's recap my day.

I woke up at 5:30...in the AM!  Aye!  What was my body thinking?  Since I was wide awake, I decided I would go running.  Yep, I ran...it was awesome in a I-hate-this-crap sort of way.

I taught all day and was so tired by the time 4pm rolled around.  I couldn't move.  I couldn't do anything.  I think I ended up staring at the wall.

After I got home from adventures with Anthony, I went to Institute with Jaynee and Jenny.  Institute was fabulous but I was so tired I couldn't concentrate.  As we left,  Jenny asked Jaynee to come over to our place.  I told them I was just going to go to sleep.  They didn't like that.  I said, "I'm sorry I'm being such a buzz kill but I am exhausted!"  Jaynee heard, "I'm sorry I'm being such a butt skillet. . ."  Close but no.

Though Jaynee heard what I said completely incorrectly, we decided it was way too funny to not repeat.

Butt skillet (buht skil-it) noun A person who does not enjoy doing fun things, a buzz kill.  Can be shortened to skillet but never just butt.  "Man, you're such a butt skillet now that you're taking night classes!"

It will be something said on a regular basis by my group of friends.  Period.  End of story.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Cue the Water Works

I have a lot on my plate right now...even more than I've mentioned on the blog but those awesome tidbits are coming soon.

Because I'm supposed to be doing so much, everything gets done halfheartedly.  The thing that got done halfheartedly today?  MEd. homework.  Actually it didn't get done at all.  (I know I said I already did it but turns out there was much more than I thought there was.)  Due to the fact that I didn't read what I was supposed to read, I tried to just sit back and not participate without looking like a total idiot (by the way, it's a very hard thing to do when you're me and there are only 6 other people in your class).  I thought I did it pretty well.  Turns out I didn't.

As class gets out my professor asks me if she can talk to me for a bit.  Sure.  No problem. 

All she asked was how I was.  That's it.  A simple, "How are you?"  Is this a question that usually makes you cry?  Me either, but today it did.

I sat and cried with her for 30 minutes.  By "with her" I mean I cried and she told me it was okay to fall apart sometimes.

Golly.  I hate crying in front of people when nothing is really wrong.  I hate making people worry about me.  I hate feeling like this. 

Really, truly, I am okay.  Don't worry about me.

Trifecta of Awesome

I love these ladies. 


Jenny Jaynee J'Ash

Monday, September 13, 2010

And Unfortunate Things Happen Sometimes

Scene: Sitting on a bar stool at my kitchen counter reading The Sassy Curmudgeon and eating some tasty chili for dinner.

I think, "Wow!  This chili is hot.  Some ice cold water from my CamelBak sure would cool off my mouth."

I flip the spigot back and the tab flies off and lands in my chili.

Yep, there it is...sitting contently in my chili.

"How did this happen?" I wonder. 

Maybe it's from the fact that I drop my water bottle on a daily basis..usually on the lid. 

Now if I want a drink, I have to touch the same part that goes in my mouth with my kid-germ ridden hands.  Ewww.

Maybe someone will buy me a new one.

Good Things Happen Sometimes

You know how I was whining about being super busy? 

As I worked from 8am to 10:30pm I was contemplating how I was going to get all the reading done for my MEd. class tomorrow.  My final decision was that I would just stay up ridiculously late and read until my eyeballs fell out.

I came home and pulled out my syllabus.  Guess what.  Turns out I've already done the homework for tomorrow.  What the what?  Ash J. has her homework done early?  Yes, yes I do. 

I'm off to bed...yippee for getting to sleep before midnight. 

Happy Half Birthday to Me!

Yesterday was one of the best days of my life.  Up to now.  Period. End of story.

September 12th is my half birthday.  (I know, that's a very 5-year-old thing to keep track of but hear me out on why they are so awesome...First, you're not actually getting any older (yes, you're a day older but people age in years, not days); second, there's no pressure to make it awesome; third, who doesn't want an excuse to have a party?  I could go on and on about the advantages of half-birthdays but I won't because that's not what this post is about.)

Here's how my oh so amazing day went down:

I started the day off by going to church, which is always awesome.  Instead of going to my ward's sacrament meeting, I was able to go to Amanda and Thomas' ward for Amanda's confirmation.  It was so good.  I am so stoked for her.  She was so happy.


Following Amanda's confirmation, I made chili and cornbread for dinner with Anthony, Jaynee, and Jenny.  It was stinking delicious!  Then we had a pizookie for dessert.  Holy moley.  If you don't know what a pizookie is, you're missing out.  Here's a little explanation...take cookie dough, put it in a small pie tin, cook until it's done on the outsides but still slightly gooey in the middle, top with ice cream, devour.  So good.  There may be pictures one day.


Jenny and I then went to set up refreshments for the CES fireside.  We listened to Elder Richard G. Scott speak.  He is such an amazing man.  It was a great fireside.  Originally, I did not plan on going.  I'm so glad I did now.

When the fireside was over, I expected people to come to my house to hang out because that's what we do.  Anthony was giving me a ride home.  He was taking forever.  I was tired and just wanted to go home.


We finally headed home and I saw all my friends' cars in the parking lot.  As I was walking up to my complex, I realized that all the lights in my house were off.  What the heck are they doing in there in the dark?  Weirdos!

Then it dawned on me.  It was my half birthday and no one had said anything about it.  These little cuties were throwing a surprise party for me.  Yippee-I-O-Ki-Ay!

Yep, the cake has a double rainbow.




Sunday, September 12, 2010

Nicest Thing

I love love love this song!  Thanks go to Jaynee for introducing me!

Friday, September 10, 2010

Horoscopes

I hate email forwards with every fiber of my being.  I mostly hate them because I don't want to bother my friends with them and even if bothering friends and family didn't annoy me, I rarely have their email addresses any way.  

But when the email threatens me with 5 years of bad luck if I don't forward it; my illogical, superstitious, oh-my-heck-I-can't-have-bad-luck-for-that-long-so-I-better-forward-this side takes over.  So instead of forwarding, I'm writing this post...I figure more people will read it on here than in an email anyway.  And...you're welcome...

I'm a Pisces, by the way....Accurate?  Yes, pretty much...aside from the organized and likes to have the last word part.



ARIES - The Aggressive (March 21 to April 19)
Outgoing. Lovable. Spontaneous. Not one to mess with. Funny... Excellent kisser.  Adorable. Loves relationships. Family is very important. Known for being generous and giving. Addictive. Loud. Always has the need to be right. Will argue to prove their point for hours and hours. Some of the most wonderful people in the world. 16 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
 

TAURUS - The Tramp (April 20 to May 20)
Aggressive. Loves being in long relationships. Likes to give a good fight. Fight for what they want. Can be annoying at times, but for the love of attention. Extremely outgoing. Loves to help people in times of need. Good kisser. Good personality. Stubborn. A caring person. They can be self-centered and if they want something they will do anything to get it. They love to sleep and can be lazy. One of a kind. Not one to mess with. Are the most attractive people on earth! 15 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

GEMINI - The Twin (May 21 to June 20)
Nice. Love is one of a kind. Great listeners. Very good at confusing people. Lover not a fighter, but will still knock you out. Geminis will not take any crap from anyone. Geminis like to tell people what they should do and get offended easily. They are great at losing things and are forgetful. Geminis can be very sarcastic and childish at times and are very nosy. Trustworthy. Always happy. VERY Loud. Talkative. Outgoing. VERY FORGIVING. Loves to make out. Has a beautiful smile. Generous. Strong. THE MOST IRRESISTIBLE. 9 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

CANCER - The Beauty (June 21 to July 22)
Amazing kisser. Very high appeal. A Cancer's love is one of a kind... Very romantic. Most caring person you will ever meet in your life. Entirely creative person, most are artists and insane, respectfully speaking. They perfected sex and do it often. Extremely random. An ultimate freak. Extremely funny and is usually the life of the party. Most Cancers will take you under their wing and into their hearts where you will remain forever. Cancers make love with a passion beyond compare. Spontaneous. Not a fighter, but will kick your ass good if it comes down to it. Someone you should hold on to! 12 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

LEO - The Lion (July 23 to Aug. 22)
Great talker. Attractive and passionate. Laid back. Usually happy but when unhappy tend to be grouchy and childish. A Leo's problem becomes everyone's problem. Most Leos are very predictable and tend to be monotonous. Knows how to have fun. Is really good at almost anything. Great kisser. Very predictable. Outgoing. Down to earth. Addictive. Attractive. Loud. Loves being in long relationships. Talkative. Not one to mess with. Rare to find. Good when found. 7 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

VIRGO - The One that Waits (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)
Dominant in relationships. Someone loves them right now. Always wants the last word. Caring. Smart. Loud. Loyal. Easy to talk to. Everything you ever wanted. Easy to please. A pushover. Loves to gamble and take chances. Needs to have the last say in everything. They think they know everything and usually do. Respectful to others but you will quickly lose their respect if you do something untrustworthy towards them and never regain respect. They do not forgive and never forget. The one and only. 7 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

LIBRA - The Lame One (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)
Nice to everyone they meet. Their love is one of a kind. Silly, funny and sweet. Have own unique appeal. Most caring person you will ever meet! However, not the kind of person you want to mess with... you might end up crying. Libras can cause as much havoc as they can prevent. Faithful friends to the end. Can hold a grudge for years. Libras are someone you want on your side. Usually great at sports and are extreme sports fanatics. Very creative. A hopeless romantic. 9 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

SCORPIO - The Addict (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)
EXTREMELY adorable. Loves to joke. Very good sense of humor. Will try almost anything once. Loves to be pampered. Energetic. Predictable. GREAT kisser. Always get what they want. Attractive. Loves being in long relationships. Talkative. Loves to party but at times to the extreme. Loves the smell and feel of money and is good at making it but just as good at spending it! Very protective over loved ones. HARD workers. Can be a good friend but if is disrespected by a friend, the friendship will end. Romantic. Caring. 4 years of bad
Luck if you do not forward.


SAGITTARIUS - The Promiscuous One (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)
Spontaneous. High appeal. Rare to find. Great when found. Loves being in long relationships. So much love to give. A loner most of the time. Loses patience easily and will not take crap. If in a bad mood stay FAR away. Gets offended easily and remembers the offense forever. Loves deeply but at times will not show it, feels it is a sign of weakness. Has many fears but will not show it. VERY private person. Defends loved ones with all their abilities. Can be childish often. Not one to mess with. Very pretty. Very romantic. Nice to everyone they meet. Their Love is one of a kind. Silly, fun and sweet. Have own unique appeal. Most caring person you will ever meet! Amazing in bed!!! Not the kind of person you want to mess with- you might end up crying. 4 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

CAPRICORN - The Passionate Lover (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)
Nice. Sassy. Intelligent. Sexy. Grouchy at times and annoying to some.  Lazy and love to take it easy, but when they find a job or something they like to do they put their all into it. Proud, understanding and sweet. Irresistible. Loves being in long relationships. Great talker. Always gets what he or she wants. Cool. Loves to win against other signs in sports, especially Gemini's. Likes to cook but would rather go out to eat at good restaurants. Extremely fun. Loves to joke. Smart. 24 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

AQUARIUS - Does It in the Water (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)
Trustworthy. Attractive. Great kisser. One of a kind. Loves being in long-term relationships. Tries hard. Will take on any project. Proud of themselves in whatever they do. Messy and unorganized. Procrastinators. Great lovers, when they're not sleeping. Extreme thinkers. Loves their pets usually more than their family. Can be VERY irritating to others when they try to explain or tell a story. Unpredictable. Will exceed your expectations. Not a fighter, but will knock your lights out. 2 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

PISCES - The Partner for Life (Feb. 19 to March 20)
Caring and kind. Smart. Likes to be the center of attention. Very organized. High appeal to opposite sex. Likes to have the last word. Good to find, but hard to keep. Passionate, wonderful lovers. Fun to be around. Too trusting at times and gets hurt easily. VERY caring. They always try to do the right thing and sometimes get the short end of the stick. They sometimes get used by others and get hurt because of their trusting. Extremely weird but in a good way. Good sense of humor!!! Thoughtful. Loves to joke. Very popular. Silly, fun and sweet. Good friend to others but needs to be choosy on who they allow their friends to be. 5 years of bad luck if you do not forward. 



***Can you tell it's been an uncreative month or two?  One of these days I'll get back into the groove.***

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Up to My Eyeballs in Lists

Things That Should Get Done Tonight:
  • Prepare my lesson for Sunday
  • Laundry
  • Make phone calls about dinner groups
  • Decide what to have for said dinner
  • Go grocery shopping
  • Create sub plans for tomorrow
  • Shave legs
  • Make tomorrow's lunch
  • Clean the kitchen
  • Read chapters for MEd. class
  • Do homework for my math class
  • Plan math for tomorrow
  • Go to Institute
Things That Will Get Done Tonight:
  • Begin writing Sunday's lesson (read as look up talks online...decide which are worth reading...keep on desktop and hope to read them throughout the week.)
  • Shave from the shin down
  • Go to Institute
I have a feeling this semester is going to kill me. Let's look at all the things that are expected of me this semester (I am not writing this so you feel bad for me...please don't.  I'm just hoping that I can get everything out that I need to accomplish this semester and hopefully it will make it a bit more doable.):
  • MEd. class on early childhood literacy...yes, I teach 6th grade...yes, early childhood is kindergarten-3rd grade...yes, I have to take this class any way
  • Math professional development classes through my work school (this is a lot like my MEd. class but I don't go every week...I still have way too much homework though)
  • Fulfill my calling
  • Be a fabulous teacher
  • Spend time with family and friends
  • Schedule and go to dentist and doctor appointments (it's been awhile, okay...)
  • Continue to be awesome
  • Keep my house from being featured on Clean House
  • Work a full-time job and a part-time job and still fulfill everything on this list

September Videos

I'm supposed to post videos today. 

I normally have these posts written waaaaaaay before the first of the month.  This month I didn't.

My friend Ryan said to post this...I'm pretty sure you've already seen it.  Just in case you haven't, here it is.



And the auto-tuned song...

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